76-year-old Telangana man Mohammed Ismail completes PhD in Hindi
Hyderabad: Mohammed Ismail, a 76-year-old resident of Miryalaguda, has been awarded a PhD in Hindi by Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) during its 25th convocation. Ismail, who completed his PhD coursework, aims to set an example for the younger generation, emphasizing that age should not be a barrier to pursuing higher education.
"I wanted to show that age is just a number. I joined the PhD Hindi program in 2018 and successfully completed it. It helped me acquire a lot of knowledge," shared Ismail. His educational journey also includes pursuing MPhil and PG in Hindi in 1984.
The convocation highlighted the diverse student profile of BRAOU, with 20 research scholars, including individuals from various backgrounds such as an auto driver, a prisoner, and a homemaker. UGC Chairman, Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar, noted that this diversity reflects the success of open and online education.
BRAOU Vice Chancellor, Prof. K Seetharama Rao, reported that a total of 31,729 candidates were eligible for degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the convocation. The ceremony awarded 43 gold medals, with 33 for women and 10 for men, showcasing the university's commitment to recognizing achievements across various demographics.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
