Quick Reads: Heeraben Modi Passes Away At 100 And More

It’s easy to miss some important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi dies at 100.

Here are some quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Quick Reads

Heeraben Modi Dies Aged 100

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat earlier today on December 30.

She passed away around 3:30 AM today at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre according to a bulletin from the hospital.

Heeraben Modi was hospitalised on Wednesday, December 28, after her health deteriorated.

Madhya Pradesh Teacher Breaks Student's Hand Over Spelling Mistake

A teacher in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh was arrested for allegedly breaking the hand of a five-year-old girl as she could not spell the word 'parrot' correctly.

The accused, 22-year-old Prayag Vishwakarma was taking private tuition classes when he allegedly twisted the student's hand and slapped her for not spelling the word 'parrot' correctly.

Habibganj police station inspector Manish Raj Singh Bhadauriya said the teacher twisted the minor's hand so badly that it got fractured.

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Andrew Tate's Twitter Dispute With Greta Thunberg Leads To Arrest

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate was arrested by Romanian police alongside his brother on sex trafficking charges after police were allegedly tipped off to his location due to a Twitter video he posted in response to Greta Thunberg's viral tweet.

Tate was handed pizza boxes and presented them to the camera after promising not to recycle.

Reportedly, the pizza boxes from Jerry's Pizza, a Romanian pizza chain tipped off the authorities to Tate's location.

5-Year-Old Australian Girl Saves Infant Brother's Life After Car Crash Kills Parents

A heroic 5-year-old girl saved her infant brother's life after a car crash killed their parents. The three siblings were trapped in the wreckage for more than two days in a remote area in rural Western Australia.

A family member Michael Read said that your girl managed to save her youngest brother's life by freeing him from his child seat.

The children were rescued and were taken to the hospital with severe dehydration.

American Girl's First South Asian 'Girl Of The Year' Doll

American Girl's latest 'Girl of the Year' is the line's first-ever South Asian main character.

Kavika Sharma, Kavi for short was unveiled as American Girl's 2023 "Girl of the Year'. The Broadway-loving dancer and singer lives in New Jersey and is part of New Jersey's significant Asian population.

Her family practices Hinduism, which is depicted in the doll's accompanying book, written by Varsha Bajaj, the New York Times bestselling author.

Kavi might be the first South Asian 'Girl of the Year', but she is not the first South Asian character. In 2009, Sonali Matthews, who is part South Asian was introduced.