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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Thane girl battles NEET rules: Despite 90% disability, she dreams & fights to be a doctor; petition focuses she's independent and fit to pursue MBBS
MUMBAI: Maahi Rude always dreamed of becoming a doctor—a figure etched in her conscience as she underwent five major surgeries before turning 10 for her malformed spinal cord. The 20year-old Thanekar had been born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect. In the face of rules, she almost gave up on her dream. But encouraged by one of her treating doctors, she moved Bombay HC four months ago to be allowed to take NEET, the MBBS entrance exam. 'My disability certificate states I have 90% disability while NEET only allows those with up to 70% disability to apply,' she said. The court passed an interim order allowing her to appear for NEET 2025, in May. She didn't do well as she had little time to prepare, she said, adding she will take it again. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Plea focuses on fact that med hopeful is independent Her petition focused on the fact that Rude, who uses a wheelchair, is independent. While she cannot move her limbs from the waist down, "her torso, arms, and other body parts above the waist remain unaffected by her disability." A third-year student of dietetics, she travels alone from Thane to her college in Ghatkopar. "I am an ambassador of the Spina Bifida Foundation India, and I presented my own research paper at an international conference in Malaysia in 2024," said Rude, who is a trained Hindustani classical singer and founded the Elixir Band, a music band comprising people with spina bifida. She gave up on MBBS after trying to apply for NEET after Class 12. "But, a few months ago, I used a stethoscope during a skit and put that picture as the display pic on my mobile," she said. Paediatric surgeon Dr Santosh Karmarkar, who operated on her ten years ago, saw the picture and called her. "That is when I realised that Rude still wanted to be a doctor. So I decided to consult lawyer Mihir Desai," said Dr Karmakar, who is also the founder of the Spina Bifida Foundation. "We take up cases of human rights violation, hence decided to take up Rude's case," said Desai. In May, she appeared for NEET but didn't do too well as she didn't have time to prepare. "I will appear for NEET again," she said. Her petition-which comes up for hearing on Aug 12 (Tuesday)-has incidentally sought more than just permission for NEET 2025. "It also seeks directions to ensure the authorities don't hinder her admission to a medical course solely due to her disability percentage," said her lawyer Pritha Paul. More importantly, the petition draws the court's attention to the guidelines included in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations in May 2019 for the admission of students with "specified disabilities". "We want these guidelines to be set aside and quashed to the extent that it declares persons with locomotor disability with a disability percentage of more than 80% not eligible for medical courses," said Paul. As for Rude, she plans to complete her graduation and simultaneously prepare for NEET. "I want to be a doctor." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Girl with spina bifida moves court to pursue her dream of medicine and change definition of disability
Mumbai: Twenty-year-old Thanekar Maahi Rude always dreamed of becoming a doctor—someone her parents always turned to since she was born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect. She underwent five major surgeries before turning 10 for various issues associated with her malformed spinal cord. Four months ago, she emerged as a poster girl for those living with spina bifida in Mumbai when she moved the Bombay high court to exercise her right to appear for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the undergraduate medical course. "My disability certificate states I have 90% disability while the NEET application only allows those with up to 70% disability to apply," she said. Soon after she filed the plea, the court passed an interim order allowing her to apply and appear for NEET 2025, held in May. Her petition focused on the fact that Rude, who uses a wheelchair, is independent. While she cannot move her limbs from the waist down, "her torso, arms, and other body parts above the waist remain unaffected by her disability." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai A third-year student of dietetics, she travels alone from Thane to her college in Ghatkopar. "I am an ambassador of the Spina Bifida Foundation India, and I presented my own research paper at an international conference in Malaysia in 2024," said Rude, who is a trained Hindustani classical singer and founded the Elixir Band, a music band comprising people with spina bifida. She gave up on MBBS after trying to apply for NEET after Class 12. "But, a few months ago, I used a stethoscope during a skit and put that picture as the display pic on my mobile," she said. Paediatric surgeon Dr Santosh Karmarkar, who operated on her ten years ago, saw the picture and called her. "That is when I realised that Rude still wanted to be a doctor. So I decided to consult lawyer Mihir Desai," said Dr Karmakar, who is also the founder of the Spina Bifida Foundation. "We take up cases of human rights violation, hence decided to take up Rude's case," said Desai. In May, she appeared for NEET but didn't do too well as she didn't have time to prepare. "I will appear for NEET again," she said. Her petition—which comes up for hearing on Aug 12 (Tuesday)—has incidentally sought more than just permission for NEET 2025. "It also seeks directions to ensure the authorities don't hinder her admission to a medical course solely due to her disability percentage," said her lawyer Pritha Paul. More importantly, the petition draws the court's attention to the guidelines included in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations in May 2019 for the admission of students with "specified disabilities". "We want these guidelines to be set aside and quashed to the extent that it declares persons with locomotor disability with a disability percentage of more than 80% not eligible for medical courses," said Paul. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Buzz Feed
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Poll Quiz: Twitter's Worst Songs Of All Time List
It's not an exaggeration to say that Twitter (now X) is a bit of a flaming dumpster fire sometimes, so I've taken it upon myself to bring you the Discourse of The Week™️ myself. This time, everyone is fighting over which song(s) are "the worst of all time." Here are 11 of the most popularly-hated songs (and one absolutely beloved song). I'm genuinely curious if you agree. First up, the clip that started it all — "Home" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. Here are some of its lyrics: "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I. 100K people liked this post calling it "the closest thing to an objectively dogshit song." Here are some of its lyrics: "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor got 67,000 likes. Here are some of its lyrics: "Rude" by MAGIC! got 74,000 likes. Here are some of its lyrics: "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond Here are some of its lyrics: "Cheerleader" by OMI Here are some of its lyrics: "Anxiety" by Doechii Here are some of its lyrics: "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" by Ylvis Here are some of its lyrics: "Tag, You're It" by Melanie Martinez Here are some of its lyrics: "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock Here are some of its lyrics: "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train Here are some of its lyrics: And, finally, there was one song that was tossed into the mix, but Twitter users ended the conversation around it FAST. It was, of course, "Hey Ya!" by OutKast. People DO NOT play about that song. So, do you agree? Here are some of its lyrics: Are there any "worst songs ever" we missed? Or do you wholeheartedly believe one of these does not deserve such a title? Give us your hot takes in the comments below!
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside UK's biggest strip club - VIP clientele, fetishes and secret to £20k a night
WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT Amy Gwynn is dismantling strip club stereotypes, running the UK's only female-owned gentleman's club where strippers are valued, empowered and treated fairly At just 22 years old, Amy Gwynn had never even set foot in a strip club - yet she went on to launch Rude in Liverpool, which, 13 years later, stands as the UK's largest strip club and the only female-owned gentleman's club in the country. Now 36 and a mum-of-four, Amy runs a powerhouse venue that attracts Love Island stars, adult film performers, and reality TV personalities. She recently appeared on ITV 's Olivia Attwood: Filthy Rich, offering a rare glimpse into a traditionally male-dominated world—and she's breaking stereotypes along the way. 'It's not all about big boobs and blonde hair anymore,' Amy said. Instead, she's redefining what it means to be a modern-day stripper and businesswoman. Her club is a magnet for celebrities and the elite, and on a good night, it can pull in as much as £20,000. Speaking to the Mirror, Amy revealed: 'We get a lot of footballers, boxers, golfers, and high-profile businessmen—many use the discreet back entrance to access our VIP area. Some of our dancers are well-known names too, from Ex on the Beach, Love Island, or the adult film industry. Some are regulars, others travel. Fans often show up just to see them. Business can fluctuate—it all depends on who walks through that door.' She said Rude is her 'baby' and her 'obsession'. "I'm constantly looking for the best girls and the best ways to promote it and make shows more interactive and exciting," she explained. With 40 dancers on her books, Amy has a vast variety of women offering different skills. Talking about what it takes to be a stripper today, she said: "It's very different now and is evolving so much. Many years ago, strippers were very typical and they all had the same look. Now, as times are changing, it's more about human interaction. You're able to see women online so the biggest thing is your energy, confidence and personality. Whether you're a bigger girl, smaller girl, have short hair or long hair, if you know that you look good then you feel good - and that makes people want to see you." Amy has certain requirements for her dancers, which include booking shifts a week in advance, pre-booking holiday, arriving on time, not chewing gum and no mobile phones on the floor. "Generally, there's unspoken stripper rules, like having respect for other girls," she explained. "It's important they work as a team and look out for the girl that hasn't made much money that night." For her customers, there's a strict no touching, no phones and no filming rule, in order to protect her dancers' safety. Surprisingly, her recruitment process for new workers doesn't involve dancing on a pole. "Usually, girls apply through the website or message on Instagram. I invite them down to the club for a chat. I never ever ask a girl to do a dance, which surprises a lot of people," Amy said. "It's very much about the personality and confidence, not about how well you can dance. You can be trained to go on the pole, so that's not what's important. Have you got the charisma? Are people going to like you? Are you a salesperson or a team player?" Amy recently opened a pole studio on the premises to allow girls to train and practise. But even if you've got the knack for it, how can you earn the most as a stripper? Amy revealed: "If you get a customer who is a good spender, you need to remember his name and details to make him feel great next time. Build regular clientele and relationships, be happy and friendly. Always have your best underwear on and look after yourself mentally." She added: "There's a lot to learn from a stripper. They are girl's girls and confident. It's a job where you are exposed to women's problems, so you naturally look out for them as opposed to wanting to tear them down." Amy said her team is varied and they're not all full-time strippers - some are training to be lawyers. "We've got single mums, students, artists and beauticians that live double lives. It's a great job for flexibility and you can earn whatever you want to earn," she explained. "You're your own boss. We have girls that live away and come and dance for eight months of the year." Some can earn £5,000 in one night and have been bought cars, holidays and clothes by customers, but there are nights they don't earn much at all. "The more regulars you get, the more you earn," Amy said. The business mogul takes a set fee from her self-employed dancers, whereas lots of clubs take commission. "I personally prefer to take a set fee so whether they earn £2,000 a night or £400, they always pay the same amount. I like the structure and it benefits me to have higher earners in the club. They shouldn't be penalised for earning more," she explained. Likewise, all dancers have to charge a fixed price to clients. "It ensures everyone charges the same and dances for the same amount of time. Effectively, we're not getting any more from one girl than another to keep it fair playing field," she added. While the most common requests include women wanting to watch their partners have a dance, and vice versa, or men asking to be spanked and humiliated - which isn't allowed - some don't even require work. "A lot of men have obsessions with feet and they like to buy the girls' stripper shoes after they've worn them," Amy said. It's important to Amy to make sure that her girls are in charge and don't cross any boundaries. "It's an industry with a reputation for being designed by men to exploit women. I want to educate women that you can take this industry and turn it on its head and have control of it," she said. "We see more girls coming in and feeling empowered. They full well know these men are coming to perv off their bodies, but they are happy and confident too. They get a thrill from men being attracted to them and admiring their bodies. It's about changing the perspective of it." Amy's biggest investment was the dressing room, which her clients don't even get to see. It's a world away from the shoddy back rooms in typical clubs and it's all part of her business plan to make the dancers feel valued. "I remember people telling me that the customers wouldn't even see them, but it was a gesture to the girls to show them that they're the most important part," Amy explained. "I wanted to make sure they had their own beautiful toilets and make-up rooms. They work long shifts and they have music and sofas to chill out, pep talk or nap on their breaks."
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Iowa AG's office says DMPD officers ‘legally justified' in Jan. 2 fatal shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Attorney General's Office has determined the fatal shooting of a man by Des Moines police officers on January 2nd was legally justified. The AG's office released its findings Monday in the shooting that resulted in the death of Charquan Hargrove, 32. They are based on the investigation conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Officers went to a duplex in the 2100 block of Meadow Court around 5:30 p.m. on January 2nd to serve Hargove with felony warrants for Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd Offense, and Probation Violation Offenses. He also had a no-contact order against him police were hoping to serve. Three officers were at the location to assist in serving the warrants and taking Hargrove into custody — Officer Nicholas Rude, Senior Officer Nicholas Stern, and Officer Destiny McGinnis. The report said one of the officers saw Hargrove and a woman through the window but no one answered when they first knocked on the door. After knocking a second time, the woman who answered denied he was there and wouldn't allow officers inside. Officers entered the home after advising her they had reason to believe Hargrove was inside the home. Pella police ask for help to identify robbery suspect Officers were speaking with the woman when they saw Hargrove dart into a bedroom down the hallway. Officer Rude ordered Hargrove to show his hands twice before heading down the hall toward the bedroom with his gun drawn. Officer Stern followed. When Officer Rude got to the door of the bedroom Hargrove was attempting to hide behind a closet door. He shouted at the officers to 'back up' and then fired on them. Both officers returned fire and moved to safe positions. Officer Rude went to a neighboring bedroom and continued to fire through the wall. Officer Stern backed down the hall to the living room. The report says the woman ran down the hallway to get to the children and entered the room Officer Rude was in. He told her to get down and within two seconds, Hargrove lunged into the room and began firing on Officer Rude again. Officer Rude returned fire until Hargrove fell. The report says Officer Stern also opened fire on Hargrove when he witnessed him lunging into the room. The officers handcuffed Hargrove and immediately began giving medical aid. Hargrove died from his injuries at the scene. Both of the children in the home were unharmed in the incident. The AG's office concluded Hargrove's actions 'left officers with no other choice than to respond with deadly force. Hargrove's decision to again open fire in the bedroom also endangered the lives of [redacted] and her children. The officers were justified in using deadly force to protecttheir lives as well.' The AG's office also determined the officers' actions were legally justified and that criminal charges were unwarranted. Pleasant Hill townhome sustains damage in morning fire Iowa AG's office says DMPD officers 'legally justified' in Jan. 2 fatal shooting Scholastic Spotlight: Creating a legacy to honor late Saydel librarian Former Drake neighborhood Jethro's building destroyed in overnight fire Cyclone Country Kennel Club of Ames Conformation Show finished Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
