YHD in NYC
Consulate General of India, NYC -- Source: NYT
The Yale Hindi Debate was presented at the third annual International Hindi Conference, at the Consulate General of India, Manhattan, on April 30, 2016. YHD Faculty Co-ordinator Professor Seema Khurana and YHD President Akhil Sud, YC '16, represented the debate and spoke about what makes it meaningful and unique.
Lectern for speakers -- Source: International Hindi Conference
Source: International Hindi Conference (Speakers)
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The tripartite YHD philosophy -- "Ideas, Language, People" -- was the lens through which the debate was presented, to an audience of academics, diplomats, and journalists. The presentation, which comprised a speech, a short movie, and Q&A, was received with gratifying applause: YHD was seen as a landmark initiative, internationally, for fostering an intellectual space and celebrating the Hindi language. One-of-its-kind, and truly effective.
Part of the presentation was a short movie (compiled, edited, and designed by Akhil Sud, SM '16). Watch it here.
We are extremely grateful to all the organizers of the International Hindi Conference for giving us this wonderful opportunity to talk about this special event -- one that is very close to our hearts. Thank you!
Ballroom at the Consulate General -- Source: Akhil Sud, SM '16