Kolkata's law college faces turmoil as Monojit Mishra, accused of rape, returns as ad-hoc staff, triggering sharp drop in female student attendance. Students report feeling unsafe due to his intimidating presence and harassment. Mishra, previously expelled for criminal activities, allegedly controls the campus, accessing student data and threatening individuals.
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Amidst India's struggle against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former captain Rohit Sharma's Milan vacation sparked debate. Shubman Gill, succeeding Sharma, faced criticism after a defeat at Headingley. Despite centuries from multiple Indian batsmen, batting collapses and dropped catches led to England's victory. Nasser Hussain pointed out Gill's reactive captaincy, contrasting it with Sharma and Kohli's proactive leadership.
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