New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has met high school toppers from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli and discussed their future plans.
In a video of the meeting posted on YouTube, the Congress MP from Raebareli can be seen interacting with the schoolchildren and their parents and asking about their struggles.
"A few days ago, I met the high school toppers of Raebareli. We discussed their preparation and future plans. These hardworking and bright kids are serious and dedicated towards their future. There is struggle but there is also support from parents," Rahul Gandhi wrote in the post.
"We also talked to them about career options. A little direction and knowledge about alternative careers will help them make a choice and build a strong foundation. My best wishes for their bright future," the Leader of Oppostion in the Lok Sabha said.
Rahul Gandhi also had cold coffee with the students.
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Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
