Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant demonstrated his generosity by funding the Rs 40,000 college fees for Jyoti Kanabur, a student from Vijayapura. Jyoti's parents, who run a small eatery, struggled to afford her education despite her academic success. Pant's timely intervention relieved the family's financial burden, ensuring Jyoti could pursue her degree.
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