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Palak paneer: Indian couple win $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university
- Prakash and Bhattacheryya secured a $200,000 settlement with the University of Colorado Boulder in September 2025.
- The dispute centered on alleged discrimination after a palak paneer incident prompted sanctions against the students.
- Prakash claimed the case was about signaling consequences for discriminating against Indians for their 'Indianness'.
- The university denied liability but said it was committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.
- The case followed years of alleged intimidation, funding cuts, and loss of teaching roles tied to the incident.
- Prakash and Bhattacheryya argue food-related bias reflects broader discrimination in Western universities.
- The settlement included granting the students their degrees while limiting future study or work at the university.
- The BBC reported the incident sparked conversations about 'food racism' in Western countries.
- CU Boulder stated it aimed to rebuild trust and to listen to concerns raised by students and staff.
- Prakash previously faced discrimination in Italy, where teachers allegedly separated him during lunch due to his food.
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