The Subcontinental is a product of the Subcontinental Institute, a registered non-profit educational corporation. Mission Statement The Subcontinental Institute is non-profit educational corporation that seeks to provide a forum for the development of South Asian American political identity utilizing educational and literary activities of benefit to subscribers and the general public. This non-partisan organization is committed to the enabling the expression of South Asian American political identity that is inclusive and representative of the various perspectives on issues that affect the South Asian American community.