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Quote of the day by Kal Penn: "Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions; one being public service and the other being…" - a reminder that you don't have to fit into one identity

Quote of the day by Kal Penn: “Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions; one being public service and the other being…” – a reminder that you don’t have to fit into one identity | World News

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Most people get pushed toward picking one lane early on, one career, one identity, one clear answer to give whenever someone asks what they do. Kal Penn, the actor and former White House official, simply never accepted that framing. “Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions,” he said, “one being public service…

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For decades, Indian trains relied on axle-powered electricity; now rooftop solar panels are changing how passenger coaches stay powered

For decades, Indian trains relied on axle-powered electricity; now rooftop solar panels are changing how passenger coaches stay powered

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In a bid to make rail travel greener, Indian Railways has developed a solar-assisted passenger coach that uses rooftop solar panels to power essential onboard amenities such as lights, fans and mobile charging points. It’s a very cool and environmentally-positive move. According to a TOI report, the pilot project has been developed by the North…

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Trump’s two-front challenge: Shades of 1914 as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu converge on Washington

Trump’s two-front challenge: Shades of 1914 as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu converge on Washington

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Netanyahu, Trump, Zelenskyy TOI correspondent from Washington: For more than three years, the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Iran have unfolded as separate geopolitical dramas. On Tuesday however, the two appear closer than ever to becoming chapters of the same story.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived…

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AI cannot independently set NEET question papers; human review remains essential, says IIT Madras Director

AI cannot independently set NEET question papers; human review remains essential, says IIT Madras Director

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IIT Madras Director Veezhinathan Kamakoti has asserted that while artificial intelligence can assist in drafting questions and translating examination content, it cannot replace human expertise in high-stakes tests like NEET. He underscored the need for subject specialists to validate questions and translations across 12 languages to safeguard fairness, accuracy, and examination credibility. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton,…

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'If you have no criminal record...' US senator wants Green Card for immigrants after 7 years of residency, gets called out as 'traitor'

‘If you have no criminal record…’ US senator wants Green Card for immigrants after 7 years of residency, gets called out as ‘traitor’

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Senator Alex Padilla was called a traitor after he pushed a new bill to make getting Green Cards easier California senator Alex Padilla reintroduced his 2025 legislation demanding to make Green Card easier for foreign nationals. Those who have stayed in the US continuously for seven years and have no criminal record should get Green…

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Against all odds: How Archie Goodburn refused to let an inoperable brain tumor end his swimming dream

Against all odds: How Archie Goodburn refused to let an inoperable brain tumor end his swimming dream | International Sports News

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Archie Goodburn (Image Via Getty) Archie Goodburn has already fought a battle much bigger than swimming. The 25-year-old Scottish swimmer, who is living with inoperable brain cancer, reached the men’s 50-meter breaststroke final for the first time at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Although he finished seventh and missed a medal, the moment meant…

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'TJ told me to move forward': How injured Tejaswin Shankar put aside his heartbreak to help Sarvesh Kushare script CWG history | Commonwealth Games News

‘TJ told me to move forward’: How injured Tejaswin Shankar put aside his heartbreak to help Sarvesh Kushare script CWG history | Commonwealth Games News

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Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar during the CWG 2026 high jump final in Glasgow. NEW DELHI: Tejaswin Shankar’s own Commonwealth Games campaign ended in heartbreak, but the Indian high jumper ensured his disappointment did not stop a teammate from making history.The national record holder, forced out of the men’s high jump competition by a recurring…

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