In the early 20th century, the Kosambi family, including Dharmanand and his children Manik and Damodar, were among the first Indians to study and teach at Harvard University. Dharmanand, a scholar of Pali and Buddhist studies, produced significant work for the Harvard Oriental Series, introducing rigorous Asian textual scholarship to Western academia. Their journey involved navigating racial barriers and cultural isolation, highlighting early Indian academic presence abroad and intellectual courage.