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Too cute to resist? Oxford’s new word defines the urge to squeeze, clench, grit
The Tagalog word "gigil," describing an overwhelming urge to squeeze something adorable, is among the latest dictionary additions.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:40 PM IST
Simran Singh
Indian historian at Oxford says she's 'living in fear' while facing deportation
An Indian historian who has been threatened with deportation from the UK for spending too many days outside the country says she is “living in fear.”
Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:02 AM IST
University of Oxford gets 160th chancellor in Lord William Hague
The former Tory leader is due to make his first speech as the university’s chancellor since winning the election in November.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 02:42 PM IST
PA_Media |
Oxford University named best in world for 2 subjects. Check other varsities
Oxford features in the top eight across the 10 subject rankings in which it is represented.
Published on Jan 22, 2025 02:42 PM IST
PA_Media |
2025 predictions from Baba Vanga: Wars, alien contact and a near-apocalypse
It's too early to give up on the 'new year, new me' vibe but the 2025 bingo card vetted by the likes of Baba Vanga and Nostradamus predict a near-apocalypse
Published on Jan 03, 2025 04:28 PM IST
Manmohan Singh's resume reflects his rationale behind 2005 JNU episode
Former PM Manmohan Singh breathed his last yesterday. His legacy and impact is too massive to consolidate. Yet his resume manages to swell mourning hearts
Published on Dec 27, 2024 05:56 PM IST
Oxford's Opportunity Program to admit ‘disadvantaged’ students sparks outrage
In an effort to meet diversity goals, Oxford professors worry that criteria are being reduced to admit “disadvantaged” students who would not be given a spot.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 03:19 PM IST
What is ‘brain rot’? Oxford’s word of the year 2024 explained
The term “brain rot” was first recorded in 1854. It has gained new prominence, with a 230% increase in usage frequency between 2023 and 2024.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Rhodes Scholarships 2025: Meet the five shortlisted Indian scholars
According to a press release, the five scholars were selected following a competitive application process and two rounds of preliminary interviews.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Somerville College, Oxford University announces scholarship for Indian students
The scholarship covers course fees, a grant for living costs and a travel allowance. Awards are made for the duration of fee liability for the course
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:55 AM IST
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 04:44 AM IST
AP |
‘Thanos of LinkedIn’: Viral profile with Oxford, Harvard and Stanford degrees
While sharing the screenshot of the LinkedIn profile on X, a startup co-founder expressed that it is the “most absurd education history of all time”.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 04:47 PM IST
With bright tents and sombre mood, UK students show solidarity with US peers
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/BRITAIN-STUDENTS (PIX):With bright tents and sombre mood, UK students show solidarity with US peers
Published on May 07, 2024 12:38 AM IST
Reuters |
Exploring Oxford’s literary past and present
Discover the medieval metropolis of Oxford, known for its prestigious university, stunning architecture, and rich literary heritage.
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 09:18 PM IST
Teja Lele
Developed India needs the dignity of development
There has been a significant reduction in chronic poverty, but India has a long way to go to ensure opportunity for all to realise their fullest human potential
Published on Mar 27, 2024 11:35 PM IST
Problematics | Lewis Carroll transported to Haryana
The creator of Alice in Wonderland was also a mathematician and master puzzler. To mark his birth anniversary, here is an adaptation of one of his puzzles
Published on Jan 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST
‘I am sick of this false world…’, Kevin Spacey's performance applauded at Oxford
Kevin Spacey's surprise Oxford appearance, first since acquittal, addresses cancel culture, ignites standing ovation.
Published on Oct 17, 2023 06:33 PM IST
Vedanth Shinde
Video | US ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti greeted warmly as he takes up post
The US embassy on Friday shared a video of ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti being welcomed by the officials as he takes up his role.
Published on Apr 14, 2023 04:14 PM IST
‘Namaste’: US ambassador-designate to India Eric Garcetti arrives in Delhi
Despite pushback from several key US senators, Biden administration stood by Eric Garcetti’s candidature, and he was confirmed as the 25th US envoy to India.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 05:11 PM IST
Oxford announces ‘goblin mode’ as word of the year 2022, people react
Oxford University Press took to Twitter to share about ‘goblin mode’ - the word of year 2022.
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 02:22 PM IST
Trisha Sengupta
Oxford University changes ‘derogatory’ department name: ‘Stank of colonialism’
Oxford University: Scholars of the faculty which was founded in the 19th century felt that the word “oriental” in the name had echoes of British colonialism.
Published on Sep 22, 2022 01:30 PM IST
What is doomscrolling, the term world searched for in 2021 amid Covid pandemic?
Did you Google "doomscrolling" or maybe "doomsurfing" any time this past year? If so, you're far from being alone. Here is some interesting information on what the world's most searched term in 2021 amid Covid-19 pandemic means, it's impact and how to stop it
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 12:37 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Oxford study reveals Covid vaccines induce lower antibody levels against Omicron
As per a new Oxford study, two doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines induce lower antibody levels against Omicron coronavirus variant
Updated on Dec 14, 2021 02:05 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
Gout drug to be tested as potential Covid-19 treatment by second UK study
After a UK study dubbed Recovery, another study in Britain to test gout medication colchicine as potential Covid-19 treatment
Updated on Mar 03, 2021 08:11 PM IST
Reuters |
Oxford names ‘Aatmanirbharta’ as Hindi word of the year for 2020
The Oxford Hindi word of the year is a word or expression that is chosen to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the passing year, and have lasting potential as a term of cultural significance.
Published on Feb 03, 2021 04:12 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Covid-19: Pune’s Serum Institute to start producing Oxford vaccine in 3 weeks
The company plans to initiate the trials in India for the vaccine with necessary regulatory approvals, which are underway presently.
Published on Apr 27, 2020 07:10 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India