Meet Olivia Shekou, the California student who turned one pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that grew to 17 states and raised more than $90,000

Meet Olivia Shekou, the California student who turned one pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that grew to 17 states and raised more than $90,000

Olivia Shekou, a senior at The Branson School in Marin County, California, has raised more than $90,000 through a sports-based philanthropy platform. Now, she is preparing for her latest fundraiser, this time benefiting women and children in Uganda. She is partnering with San Rafael resident and longtime Marin philanthropist Melissa Prandi to host Paddles for…

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What you see first reveals your hidden personality traits

What you see first reveals your hidden personality traits

Optical Illusion personality tests trick the brain into believing what the eyes see first based on a person’s perspective. Have you ever looked at a picture and instantly focused on one detail, while someone standing right beside you noticed something completely different? It’s a tiny moment, but it says something interesting about how differently our…

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UDF launches legal offensive against Pranit More and show organisers, moves NHRC over human dignity concerns

UDF launches legal offensive against Pranit More and show organisers, moves NHRC over human dignity concerns

NEW DELHI: The United Doctors Front (UDF) has escalated its response to a recent controversy involving stand-up comedian Pranit More by initiating a multi-pronged legal campaign. The doctors’ body has served a formal legal notice to More and the organisers of the comedy show while simultaneously approaching the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with a…

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Jurassic Park got T. rex wrong: Scientists say it moved more like a bird than a beast

Jurassic Park got T. rex wrong: Scientists say it moved more like a bird than a beast |

For decades, the image of Tyrannosaurus rex has been defined by thunderous footsteps and earth-shaking chases, immortalised by films like Jurassic Park. The towering predator was imagined as a heavy, reptile-like creature, pounding across the ground with unstoppable force. New research is now challenging that long-held picture. A recent study suggests that T. rex may…

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'Not able to eat food properly': Preeti Pawar reveals weight-cut struggle after reaching Commonwealth Games final | Commonwealth Games News

‘Not able to eat food properly’: Preeti Pawar reveals weight-cut struggle after reaching Commonwealth Games final | Commonwealth Games News

India’s Preeti Pawar competes with Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the Women’s 54kg Semi Final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo) Indian boxer Preeti Pawar said the process of cutting weight before an important bout is difficult because athletes cannot eat properly, but added that it also motivates her…

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'Only Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu...': Democrat condemns detention of Indian-origin Meenu Batra after 35 years in US

‘Only Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu…’: Democrat condemns detention of Indian-origin Meenu Batra after 35 years in US

A US lawmaker criticised the detention of Indian-origin court interpreter Meenu Batra, who was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite living in the United States for around 35 years and working in the legal system.53-year-old Meenu Batra is described as the only licensed Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu court interpreter in Texas. She has…

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Supreme Court flags concerns over CBSE's digital evaluation system, seeks Centre's response on Class 12 on-screen marking

Supreme Court flags concerns over CBSE’s digital evaluation system, seeks Centre’s response on Class 12 on-screen marking

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Centre over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s Class 12 on-screen marking system, observing that students are facing distress due to the digital evaluation process. Hearing a PIL seeking reforms and relief for affected candidates, the court noted that systemic issues require attention and scheduled the matter…

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