Meet the New York Teen Accepted to All 8 Ivy League Colleges

Offbeat

Updated: Apr 6, 2016

Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, whose parents came to the U.S. from Nigeria, has until May 1 to decide whether she'll attend one of the prestigious northeastern universities. She also can choose from Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

BJP-Trinamool Close Battle In Bengal, DMK Leads TVK In Tamil Nadu, Show Early Leads

All India

Updated: May 4, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

In West Bengal, it is a battle between the Trinamool Congress helmed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP
Triangular battle in Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay's TVK vs ruling DMK + Congress and DMDK vs AIADMK + BJP and PMK
In Assam, which has 126 assembly seats, the BJP is hoping for a hat-trick

Vijay Ahead In Perambur Seat, Trails In Trichy, Show Early Tamil Nadu Trends

All India

Updated: May 4, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Vijay led early trends in Perambur but trailed in Tiruchirappalli East on counting day
Perambur is a key urban seat in North Chennai with a history of DMK dominance
The constituency has a working and lower-middle-class demographic with symbolic political value

"Power Cuts, CCTVs Turned Off": Mamata Banerjee's Big Charge Before Counting

All India

Updated: May 4, 2026

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Mamata Banerjee alleged power cuts and CCTV shutdowns near EVM strongrooms before vote counting
She urged party workers to guard votes, file complaints, and demand CCTV footage if suspicious activity occurs
Banerjee claimed BJP is behind these disruptions during the West Bengal assembly election count

Results 2026: Kerala Counts Today With No Exit Poll Comfort For Ruling UDF

Kerala

Updated: May 4, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Exit polls predict a narrow UDF win with 80-90 seats, up from 41 in 2021
LDF expects to win 75-80 seats, down from 99 in 2021, facing a tough challenge
An LDF loss would leave the Left with no state governments nationwide for first time

BJP's Assam Fortress: Can Congress Exploit Anti-Incumbency In Key Seats?

All India

Updated: May 4, 2026

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Counting for Assam assembly election concludes with BJP-led NDA seeking third term
Votes counted across 126 constituencies at 40 centres secured by CAPF and police forces
Congress fielded 99 candidates; BJP contested 90; other parties and 258 independents also ran

Tribal Man Beaten With Hockey Stick In Madhya Pradesh, Case Filed

All India

Updated: May 4, 2026

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A tribal man from Baiga community was beaten at Nigahi Coal Plant in Singrauli district
The victim, Anne Lal Baiga, was assaulted with a hockey stick by security in charge MD Singh
The attack was caught on video showing bystanders encouraging the violence against the man

American Woman Highlights Cultural Shifts Between US And India

Offbeat

Updated: May 4, 2026

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Katie Sharma compared everyday life and social behaviours in the US and India after two years.
In the US, air conditioners run constantly; in India, people remind each other to turn them off.
Driving in the US follows strict rules, while in India it is more spontaneous and flexible.

Scientists Stunned By Rapid Expansion Of Ash Layer Crawling Across Mars

Science

Updated: May 4, 2026

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ESA's Mars Express captured an image showing bright sands and dark volcanic ash on Mars
Dark ash likely formed from volcanic mafic minerals like olivine and pyroxene
A 15 km crater with icy material and lighter ejecta lies within the dark ash region

Polish Woman Lists 3 Everyday Things World Should Learn From India

Offbeat

Updated: May 4, 2026

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A Polish woman living in India for 10 years shared her daily life experiences in India
She praised India's quick delivery services, with items arriving at the doorstep within 10 minutes
She highlighted the convenience of attached bathrooms in almost every Indian home

'IPL Owner Wanted To Send Private Plane': Eng Pacer Reveals Stunning Story

Cricket

Updated: May 4, 2026

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England pacer Mark Wood revealed the stunning offer by an IPL team owner to get him available for a match
Wood shared that the owner had offered to travel him to and fro the stadium via a private plane
"I'll send a private plane, play the game. Then I'll get the plane straight back out," the owner told Wood