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Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics
Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.
Francesca Orsini: Renowned Hindi Scholar and SOAS Professor Deported from India Over Visa Issues
Oct 22, 2025 03:35 pm CST
Francesca Orsini, Professor Emerita at London's SOAS and distinguished scholar of Hindi and South Asian literature, was deported from Delhi Airport due to alleged visa violations. The British Academy Fellow, known for her extensive work on multilingual literary traditions in South Asia, had been placed on a government blacklist since March.