New Delhi: A female tourist from the Netherlands, identified as Andy Avocado, reported being harassed by a co-passenger during her journey on a Delhi-Agra train. She alleged that the man repeatedly clicked pictures of her without her consent, causing her discomfort.
Instead of alerting authorities or fellow passengers, Andy chose to address the situation by recording the incident and filming the man’s behaviour. Sharing the video online, she described the man’s actions as “annoying and rude” and sarcastically referred to him as a “d*ckhead.”
In the video, she remarked, "If you have someone like this next to you, just do the same. Put the camera to his face." Despite the ordeal, she emphasised her love for India, stating, "This experience is not going to stop me from exploring this beautiful country."
The video gained widespread attention on social media, with many users condemning the man's actions and expressing solidarity with Andy. Some suggested she report such incidents to railway authorities in the future, while others praised her calm handling of the situation.
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Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.