An unusual dispute over food has turned into a ₹1.6 crore compensation win for an Indian couple, highlighting issues of cultural sensitivity at US universities.
The incident occurred at the University of Colorado Boulder, where an Indian PhD student was reportedly stopped from using a microwave after a staff member complained about the smell of his homemade palak paneer. The student described the confrontation as humiliating and discriminatory.
The couple claimed that the situation escalated further, with university staff allegedly creating a hostile environment. The student’s partner, also a PhD scholar, reportedly lost her teaching assistant role without explanation, deepening their sense of discrimination.
Believing their cultural identity was being unfairly targeted, the couple filed a lawsuit against the university, citing civil rights violations and discrimination. After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the university agreed to a settlement of USD 200,000 (around ₹1.6 crore), allowing the couple to complete their academic degrees before returning to India.
The case has since sparked broader discussions on cultural inclusivity, diversity, and how universities address discrimination, illustrating how seemingly small conflicts can escalate into serious institutional disputes.
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