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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicOxford University

Topic: Oxford University

Heckling Mamata Banerjee in Oxford guarantees her a hero’s welcome in Kolkata

There is one singular deed by Banerjee that deserves a hat tip. She did at Kellogg College, Oxford, what Prime Minister has not risked doing yet, either at home or abroad.

Oxford University study highlights India’s PRAGATI initiative as a governance model for other nations

Study says PRAGATI platform symbolises India’s commitment to overcoming 'bureaucratic inertia'. The report also credits Modi’s hands-on involvement in facilitating platform’s success.

Tackle extremism but without affecting partnership — UK envoy on India-Canada spat over Nijjar killing

In conversation with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Alex Ellis says changing geopolitical landscape calls for democracies to collaborate, especially in face of China.

Endometriosis, dismissed as ‘period pain’, must be prioritised as women’s health issue, says study

The painful disease afflicts 43 million women in India. Researchers recommended national guidelines for early diagnosis of endometriosis.

Rashmi Samant’s life changed after Oxford row. She’s an author, runs a company & is feted in BJP circles

After resigning as Oxford student union president-elect amid racism and extremism allegations in 2021, Samant has written a book, ‘A Hindu in Oxford’, launched by senior RSS & BJP leaders.

Helped by Florence Nightingale, Cornelia Sorabji became India’s 1st woman lawyer at Oxford

Sorabji's zeal to help minority communities impacted numerous lives, helping approximately 600 women and children fight their legal battles. Many undermined her.

Why exotic snakehead fish is under threat — people want them as aquarium pets, 6x rise in trade

Team from Oxford and Gauhati University says surge in trade between 2014 and 2019 is driven by increase in exports from West Bengal to China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Over 11-month gap between Covishield shots gives better antibody levels: Oxford study in Lancet

The Lancet study suggests an increased gap between Covishield doses could be good news, adds that booster shot can be taken about 9 months after both doses.

Oxford University concludes probe into Rashmi Samant case, former union president says ‘pleased’ with outcome

Samant is the first Indian woman to be elected its student union president. Soon after her election in February, she was targeted over some of her old social media posts for being 'anti-semitic' and 'transphobic'.

Now, Oxford University to study Ivermectin as possible treatment for Covid

Initial preliminary studies have shown that Ivermectin can reduce viral load, the amount of virus in the respiratory tract, and the length of symptoms in people with mild infection.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.