In Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, prayers marked the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday near the Gurusheng tree, grown from his staff left in 1959 during his escape from Tibet. Locals believe the staff took root, creating a holy tree that now bears fruit.
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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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