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The word "charaiveti," from an ancient Sanskrit hymn, means "keep moving," in search of self-realization. The leading Indian economist Pranab Bardhan invokes this in his moving narrative of a personal and professional journey. From his beginnings in a poor neighborhood in Kolkata and being home-schooled by his father, followed by a vigorous student life at Presidency College in Kolkata and in Cambridge, England, Bardhan became one of the foremost development economists in the world. He has served as faculty at MIT, the Indian Statistical Institute and the Delhi School of Economics and is currently at the University of California, Berkeley. He provides a fascinating account of his richly varied and widely-traveled life, interwoven with thoughtful comments on politics and society both in India and abroad. His accounts are enlivened by a profusion of stories, anecdotes and amusing incidents and draw copiously from his interests in literature and film. A limited number of copies of the book "Charaiveti" will be available for purchase and signing. Lunch will be served to registered attendees before the talk. Agenda: 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (for registered attendees) 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Book talk 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: 21st Century India Center Spring Mixer at the GLI Patio (optional) Parking: The closest parking to Robinson Building 4 is the Pangea Parking Structure on Pangea Drive & Scholars Drive North. A parking permit is required to park on campus at all times. You can use the ParkMobile app or a pay station once you arrive to purchase a permit (rates). Visitor parking spaces are located on the top level and marked (V). This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. For more information on India activities, please visit india.ucsd.edu. For more information visit: gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

We are excited to offer two natural Indigo workshops for Fiber Fest! Join us for an afternoon or evening of natural dyeing with the gorgeous blues of Indigo! Have you always been intrigued by the beauty of indigo. This class is a unique opportunity for you to upcycle and transform your favorite t-shirt, blouse, scarf, or a yard of fabric that you want to use for your next project. Each student is welcome to bring one item. Item must be all natural fibers and not weigh more than 1/2 pounds or measure beyond 1.5 yards (weigh fabric while it’s dry). There will be a brief instruction of shibori dye resist techniques that can be applied to your project. Come experience the magic of indigo using a natural organic indigo vat that will be made specially for the class. This class is appropriate for all ages. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s first-ever Fiber Fest! You’re invited to join in the festivities the day before, on Saturday, June 8th, for a day filled with fiber fun! A presentation from Southern California Fibershed, a Merino sheep shearing demo & talk, lathe, wet felting and spinning demos, free kids crafts, a fun macrame’ make & take craft, an epic fiber & fabric swap, a yarn sale from Apricot Yarn, and more! Learn more here! If this class is full, join our Interest List. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Fiber Fest Drop Spindles! We are excited to offer this fun woodworking workshop for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of fiber & woodworking friendship and camaraderie. This workshop is geared for fiber enthusiasts, menders, and beginners interested in making their own drop spindles for spinning yarn. This is a special offering in conjunction with Fiber Fest, a 3-day celebration of wool as a sustainable material. This 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a drop spindle as their take home project. This is a beginner-friendly workshop which is open to all genders. This class is appropriate for ages 16 years and older. All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s first-ever Fiber Fest! You’re invited to join in the festivities the day before, on Saturday, June 8th, for a day filled with fiber fun! A presentation from Southern California Fibershed, a Merino sheep shearing demo & talk, lathe, wet felting and spinning demos, free kids crafts, a fun macrame’ make & take craft, an epic fiber & fabric swap, a yarn sale from Apricot Yarn, and more! Learn more here! For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Folding Fiber Fun for everyone! We are excited to offer this fun workshop just for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of sewing with a fun project. This compact, eco-friendly bag utilizes folds to make it packable and expandable–perfect for bringing with you for those ‘just in case’ moments. It’s a fun project for everyone. In this workshop, students will walk through this project from start to finish; from measuring, to cutting, to folding and stitching. Keep it for yourself or gift it to a loved one. Come as you are–all skill levels will have fun! If you are bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. This class is ideal for ages 12+ years. All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s first-ever Fiber Fest! You’re invited to join in the festivities the day before, on Saturday, June 8th, for a day filled with fiber fun! A presentation from Southern California Fibershed, a Merino sheep shearing demo & talk, lathe, wet felting and spinning demos, free kids crafts, a fun macrame’ make & take craft, an epic fiber & fabric swap, a yarn sale from Apricot Yarn, and more! Learn more here! If this class is full, join our Interest List. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

BalletCenter Studios presents "The Little Mermaid Ballet." The new two-act ballet takes inspiration from the classic tale of The Little Mermaid, featuring music and choreography creatively adapted from the ballet, Le Corsaire. The Little Mermaid tells the story about a young mermaid dreaming of a world other than the one they live in. Audiences can look forward to a magical underwater adventure brought to life through classical ballet with the three performances to be presented at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre. For more information visit: balletcenterstudios.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Watch Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2 (not in the KPBS+ app). Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.

Durante la primera administración de Trump, California aprobó una ley de “Estado Santuario” que, con algunas excepciones, prohibía a las fuerzas de seguridad locales transferir automáticamente a personas a las autoridades federales de inmigración. Ahora, el estado se prepara para presentar recursos legales para frustrar los planes de deportación masiva de una segunda administración de Trump.

Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.

Local critics pick overlooked films of 2024 to be grateful for.