Houston University, ICCR join for research on Tamil language, literature, culture-Education News

The University of Houston and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies to conduct research on Tamil language, literature and culture.

The MoU, signed on March 29, is the latest step in years-long effort to bolster the university’s Indian studies programme.  “We are grateful to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for this collaboration that will surely strengthen the cultural ties between our two countries,” said University of Houston President Renu Khator, the first Indian immigrant to lead a comprehensive research university in the United States since 2008. She said expanding the university’s international footprint will enhance the educational experience for students and prepares them for success on the global stage.  The ICCR Chair of Indian Studies position will be held by a visiting scholar from India, with expertise in Tamil studies. The Chair will start functioning this fall. Aseem Mahajan, Council General of India in Houston, told PTI that the Chair aims to teach and conduct research on Tamil language, literature and culture and deepen the education partnership. “The Tamil language is considered the oldest in the world, and is one of the top five languages spoken in the United States, which is home to nearly 3,00,000 Tamil-Americans and this MoU will further enhance and deepen the US education and knowledge partnership,” Mahajan said.

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