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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and Wife Akshata Murty Showcase Mathematical Skills in Charity Challenge
Nov 06, 2025 04:00 pm CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty demonstrated their mathematical prowess in a friendly competition for their charitable initiative, The Richmond Project. The highly-educated couple, who met at Stanford University, engaged in a buzzer-based math challenge featuring fractions, factorization, and percentages, highlighting their commitment to promoting education and numeracy across the United Kingdom.
Rishi Sunak Reveals Post-Political Plans at NDTV World Summit: Teaching, Technology Advisory Roles and Family Focus
Oct 17, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed his life after politics at the NDTV World Summit 2025, sharing his transition to academic roles at Oxford and Stanford, advisory positions with Microsoft and Anthropic, and his joy in reconnecting with family life after five years in government service.
Dr. Merritt Moore: Bridging Quantum Physics and Ballet at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 08, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Dr. Merritt Moore, a Harvard-educated quantum physicist and professional ballet dancer, will discuss the fusion of AI and human intelligence at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. Her unique career spans groundbreaking research in quantum computing and performances with world-renowned ballet companies, demonstrating how science and art can thrive together.
Larry Ellison Pledges 95% of His $350 Billion Fortune to Philanthropy: Inside the Oracle Co-Founder's Giving Journey
Sep 26, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, currently the world's second-richest person with a $350 billion fortune, has committed to donating 95% of his wealth through the Giving Pledge. His philanthropic efforts include establishing the Ellison Institute of Technology in partnership with Oxford University and making significant donations to medical research, though his philanthropic journey has faced some implementation challenges.
Shashi Tharoor and Suhel Seth's Witty Exchange Over "Sole Mate" Oxford Dictionary Comment
Sep 25, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Renowned wordsmith Shashi Tharoor and author Suhel Seth engage in an entertaining linguistic duel on social media after Seth referred to the Oxford Dictionary as Tharoor's "sole mate." Their playful banter showcases their mutual appreciation for language nuances, continuing a tradition of verbal sparring between these two intellectual figures known for their command of English vocabulary.
Indian-Origin Barrister Disbarred For Oxford University Medical Degree Lie
Sep 17, 2025 02:45 am CST
An Indian-origin lawyer who was found to have misled a UK barrister's chamber by falsely claiming to have studied medicine at the University of Oxford has been disbarred for professional misconduct by an independent tribunal.