Kareena Aade, a 49-year-old transgender woman, is breaking barriers as the first trans-person auto driver in the Mumbai metropolitan region. Shunned by her family years ago, she arrived in Mumbai with nothing and worked various jobs before an NGO gifted her an e-auto.
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Suryakumar Yadav has surpassed AB de Villiers to become the highest-scoring non-opener in an IPL season, achieving this milestone during the Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings. He eclipsed De Villiers' 2016 record with his aggressive batting style. Now, he aims to surpass Sai Sudharsan for the Orange Cap, as Mumbai Indians pursue their sixth IPL title.
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery stated that India's economy is $15 trillion in PPP terms, over half the size of the US economy. He emphasized improving labor productivity, diversifying supply sources, and leveraging FTAs for economic growth.
India's ambition to become a global education hub is gaining traction as five foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to establish campuses. The University Grants Commission cleared these LoIs after evaluation. Around a dozen international institutions are expected to have an Indian campus by the next academic session, offering courses in STEM and management.
Mohammed Shami is working on his fitness for the upcoming Test series in England. He acknowledges the need to increase his workload after the IPL. Shami feels his and Bumrah's presence is important for leading the bowling attack. He is not satisfied with his IPL performance.
SpiceJet's Delhi-Pune flight SG-477, carrying approximately 150 passengers, reached its destination nearly four hours late on Friday. The flight, initially scheduled for a 3:25 pm departure, faced delays due to a last-minute technical issue. Passengers were kept waiting inside the aircraft for around three hours, causing frustration.
The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard University by revoking its ability to enroll international students, demanding compliance on issues like pro-Palestinian protests and diversity policies. Thousands of foreign students face potential deportation unless they transfer or a court intervenes. Harvard currently has nearly 6,800 international students, most of them in graduate programs.
At Harvard's convocation, Dr. Abraham Verghese, an Indian-origin physician and author, delivered a commencement speech subtly critiquing the MAGA-infused political climate. He highlighted the importance of American values like the rule of law and truth, which he believes are currently under threat.
Amidst White House tensions with Ivy League schools, rumors circulated that Barron Trump applied to and was rejected by Harvard University. However, First Lady Melania Trump has firmly denied these claims, stating they are "completely false." Barron is currently a student at New York University's Stern School of Business, where his college experience is acknowledged as unique due to his public profile.
Mehraj Malik, the only AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, faces legal trouble after being booked for allegedly defaming and criminally intimidating a female doctor in Doda. The FIR was filed following a complaint by Dr.