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Santamma's Inspiring Story

 *Santamma's Inspiring Story*  I gazed upon her, I couldn't help but wonder where she was headed. Was she on her way to the hospital, perhaps? But no, it seemed our assumptions were entirely wrong. With two walking sticks in her hands, she made her way to the classrooms of Centurian University in Andhra Pradesh each day, travelling a staggering 60 kilometers by bus to teach. And who was this remarkable woman, you ask? None other than Santamma - a true force of nature at the age of 95. She devotedly taught Medical Physics, Radiology, and Anesthesia to eager students, all the while guiding and inspiring them to reach new heights. Under her tutelage, an impressive 17 students had even completed their Doctorates (PhD). But that was not all - for Santamma was a true polymath, a Renaissance woman in every sense of the word. She had even translated the Bhagwat Gita into both English and Telugu languages, in addition to her extensive research work. Her goal? To make her mark as the old

Unleashing Earth's Power: The Rift in Turkey's Olive Groves

In Turkey, on the fateful day of February 6, 2023 disaster struck with a vengeance. The earth shook violently as a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the country, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and death. The once towering city buildings crumbled like a house of cards, and thousands of lives were lost in the blink of an eye. But as chaos and destruction reigned supreme in the city, something extraordinary was happening far away on the farm lands. In a remote valley nestled amidst a sea of olive groves, a strange and unusual phenomenon was unfolding. A deep rift had suddenly appeared in the once-flat field, tearing the earth's crust apart like a piece of paper. From the vantage point of the hilltop, the view was surreal and otherworldly. The jagged edges of the rift contrasted sharply with the peaceful surroundings, a stark reminder of the sheer force of the earthquake. It was as if the earth itself was trying to convey a message, a warning of the awesome power