US tells European countries to not 'poke' Russia as Putin says 'ready for war'

Nia Patel Says She Was Cut Off While Speaking at Grandmother's Memorial

Nia Patel recalled being interrupted while she spoke about women's rights at a memorial for her grandmother, Krishna Ahooja-Patel. Ahooja-Patel was an influential peace activist and women's rights advocate who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Patel said the incident reflected the difficulties women still face in gaining respect and recognition when discussing gender issues. Her account highlights a gap between institutions' stated commitment to gender justice and how it is applied in practice.

12-Year-Old Sophia Parekh Has Given Away Over 8,000 Free Books Across US

Sophia Parekh, a 12-year-old from Westfield, New Jersey, has distributed more than 8,000 free books to children nationwide. She runs the project, Sophia's Book Stand, which she launched at age seven during the Covid-19 pandemic. Parekh chooses each book according to a child's age and interests. She also supports teachers working in underserved schools. Her work earned her runner-up recognition for the 2026 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.

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Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav to a parliamentary debate on vote theft

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to debate allegations of vote theft on the floor of Parliament. He said the BJP is fully prepared to respond to the claims in such a forum. The challenge reflects the continuing political sparring between the ruling party and opposition leaders over electoral integrity. Since the original article text was not provided, the specific details of the timing and the exact allegations could not be verified.