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Indian woman wins Oxford scholarship worth 2 crore

The woman said the achievement came after months of rejection and was something she had almost not applied for.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 03:57 pm IST

‘My goal was education, not immigration’: Oxford Law grad on return to India

An Indian Oxford Law graduate shared why education, not immigration, was always her goal.
Published on May 04, 2026 05:40 pm IST

UK’s Ashmolean Museum returns idol to India, to be repatriated to TN temple

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami with other officials during a ceremony of handing over a 16th century bronze idol of Saint Thirumankai Alvar by the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum to the temple of Shri Soundararaja Perumal in Tamil Nadu's Thadikombu, in London.
Published on Mar 05, 2026 05:18 am IST

‘John le Carré: Tradecraft’ Review: The Spy Novelist Decoded

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David Cornwell, aka John le Carré.
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 10:27 am IST

‘Can't shame a state that has no shame’: Oxford student’s Pak speech is viral

Viraansh Bhanushali fiery speech during an Oxford Union debate has propelled him to viral fame.
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 07:50 am IST

Rage bait is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year: Here's what it means

Oxford crowns ‘rage bait’ Word of the Year 2025
Published on Dec 01, 2025 06:09 pm IST

Indian lawyer exposes Pak High Commission’s claim of ‘walkout’ at Oxford debate

The debate was scheduled to be held on November 27.
Published on Nov 29, 2025 01:34 pm IST

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 candidates include Gen Alpha term ‘aura farming’

Aura Farming, Biohack and Rage Bait have been shortlisted for Oxford Word of the Year 2025.
Published on Nov 25, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Oxford Union's Prez-elect loses vote of no confidence over Charlie Kirk remarks

George Abaraonye faced a vote of no confidence after controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's shooting
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 05:12 pm IST

Guwahati girl first Assamese graduate in Sanskrit, Classical Hindi from Oxford

Guwahati girl Arani S Hazarika was chosen by the University of Oxford to do a BA in Sanskrit after her Class XII Board exam at the age of 18. She became the first Assamese graduate in Sanskrit and Classical Hindi from the prestigious university. (Image source: x.com/yourstrulyarani)
Updated on Aug 11, 2025 05:48 pm IST

Unable to find job, Oxford graduate now works as delivery driver in Singapore

An Oxford graduate now works as a food delivery rider in Singapore (Representational image)
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 08:59 pm IST

‘Oxford gets a taste of Bollywood’ as desi boys dance their hearts out. Watch

Bollywood energy met Oxford charm in a viral dance by desi boys.
Published on Jun 22, 2025 08:03 pm IST

Too cute to resist? Oxford’s new word defines the urge to squeeze, clench, grit

'Gigil” (pronounced ghee-gill), a word borrowed from the Tagalog language of the Philippines.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:40 pm IST

Indian historian at Oxford says she's 'living in fear' while facing deportation

Manikarnika Dutta moved to the UK in 2012 to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford
Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:02 am IST

University of Oxford gets 160th chancellor in Lord William Hague

Lord William Hague was elected as the next chancellor of the University of Oxford (The Office of William Hague/PA)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 02:43 pm IST

Oxford University named best in world for 2 subjects. Check other varsities

Brasenose College, the Radcliffe Camera (a library), the Codrington Library and All Souls’ College in Oxford (PA)
Published on Jan 22, 2025 02:42 pm IST

2025 predictions from Baba Vanga: Wars, alien contact and a near-apocalypse

2025 may be 'your year', but Baba Vanga's predictions for the collective at large, as disconcerting at the very best
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:15 pm IST

Manmohan Singh's resume reflects his rationale behind 2005 JNU episode

Pure inspiration fuel: Manmohan Singh's resume reflects the rationale behind the evergreen JNU episode
Published on Dec 27, 2024 06:04 pm IST

Oxford's Opportunity Program to admit ‘disadvantaged’ students sparks outrage

A University of Oxford spokesperson clarified that the similar competitive process will be followed by all those who accept an offer.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 03:19 pm IST

What is ‘brain rot’? Oxford’s word of the year 2024 explained

Oxford University Press selected six words. Among them, “brain rot” was chosen through a voting process.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 10:59 am IST

Rhodes Scholarships 2025: Meet the five shortlisted Indian scholars

Rhodes Scholarship winners: From L-R -Pal Aggarwal, Shubham Narwal, Avanish Vats, Rayan Chakrabarti and Vibha Swaminathan
Published on Nov 18, 2024 04:00 pm IST

Somerville College, Oxford University announces scholarship for Indian students

Dr Gita Piramal with Sanjana Choudhary, a journalist and first-generation scholar, who was awarded the inaugural scholarship.
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

‘Thanos of LinkedIn’: Viral profile with Oxford, Harvard and Stanford degrees

Screenshot of the LinkedIn profile shared by a startup co-founder.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 04:47 pm IST

With bright tents and sombre mood, UK students show solidarity with US peers

With bright tents and sombre mood, UK students show solidarity with US peers
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 12:21 pm IST

Exploring Oxford’s literary past and present

The city of dreaming spires: A view of Oxford (Photo courtesy Experience Oxfordshire)
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 09:18 pm IST

Developed India needs the dignity of development

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For every citizen to realise their fullest human potential, our government schools, hospitals, health and nutrition centres and skill opportunities, all have to perform much better than at present.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 11:35 pm IST

Problematics | Lewis Carroll transported to Haryana

Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a mathematician who engaged readers with puzzles (Source: Public Domain)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 05:28 pm IST

‘I am sick of this false world…’, Kevin Spacey's performance applauded at Oxford

Kevin Spacey returns to the spotlight with powerful performance on Cancel Culture, receives a standing ovation in Oxford
Published on Oct 17, 2023 06:59 pm IST

Video | US ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti greeted warmly as he takes up post

Screengrab of the video shared by US embassy in India.
Published on Apr 14, 2023 04:18 pm IST