Indian Student at Oxford University Accuses Institution of Racial Bias and Harassment

Lakshmi Balakrishnan, an Indian PhD student at Oxford University, has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging racial bias, harassment, and procedural irregularities after being failed in her PhD confirmation. Balakrishnan claims that her assessors, who are credited scholars, were motivated by racial bias and that she was transferred to a Masters course without her consent after her PhD confirmation was denied. She further alleges that the university’s appeals and complaints process failed to provide her with justice and that she has experienced systemic bullying and harassment from the English faculty.

Imran Khan to Run for Oxford University Chancellor from Prison Cell

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned in Pakistan, is reportedly running for the position of chancellor at his alma mater, Oxford University. Khan, known for his cricketing career and political leadership, will participate in the online election for the prestigious position. The news has sparked debate as the election marks a significant departure from the traditional process and comes amidst Khan’s ongoing legal battles in Pakistan.

Ivory Coast Pioneers Malaria Vaccine Deployment: A Major Step in Fight Against Deadly Disease

Ivory Coast has become the first nation to implement a groundbreaking malaria vaccine developed by Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford. This marks a significant step in combating a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives annually, particularly in Africa. The vaccine, recommended by the WHO, offers substantial protection against malaria, a disease that has long plagued the continent. The deployment represents a beacon of hope for millions of children across Africa.

Oxford University to Repatriate 500-Year-Old Hindu Bronze Sculpture to India

Amidst international efforts to reclaim looted antiquities, Oxford University has agreed to return a 500-year-old bronze sculpture of a Hindu poet and saint, Tirumankai Alvar, to India. The sculpture, allegedly looted from a temple, will be repatriated following a claim by the Indian High Commission in the UK four years ago. This repatriation is part of a broader push by foreign governments and Indigenous peoples to regain lost artifacts acquired during the British colonial era.

Oxford University to Return Looted Hindu Sculpture to India

Oxford University has agreed to return a 500-year-old bronze sculpture of Hindu saint Tirumankai Alvar to India. The sculpture, believed to have been looted from an Indian temple, has been on display at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum for centuries. The Indian High Commission raised a claim for the sculpture’s return, and the University of Oxford’s council supported the claim. The decision will now be submitted to the Charity Commission for approval. The move follows the coronation of King Charles, where Queen Consort Camilla did not wear a crown adorned with the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond, which India claims to be its rightful owner.

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