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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Vijay Mallya's daughter-in-law, Jasmine, married to his son Sidhartha? Her education, career
Vijay Mallya's daughter-in-law, Jasmine, came into the spotlight last year after marrying his only son, Sidhartha Mallya, in June. While the ceremony received attention for its grandeur and celebrity guest list, many have been curious to know more about Jasmine herself—her background, education and career path. Life in the United States Jasmine has spent most of her life in the United States. She is known for her love of nature, animals, and travel, which is prominently reflected in her social media presence. Her Instagram feed is filled with glimpses of outdoor adventures, scenic destinations, and candid moments with her two pet dogs—a golden retriever and a husky. Though her formal educational qualifications have not been publicly disclosed, Jasmine's initiatives indicate an awareness of global and humanitarian issues. Career and Philanthropy Jasmine is recognized not just as a public figure by association, but as an independent voice in social advocacy. She supports the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights, which focuses on protecting civilian rights and promoting accountability in conflict-affected regions. Additionally, Jasmine contributes to abortion funds in the United States, particularly in areas where access to reproductive healthcare is restricted. While Jasmine does not appear to be engaged in a traditional corporate career, her philanthropic activity and social engagement reflect a profile that aligns more with advocacy and awareness. Jasmine's relationship with Sidhartha Mallya began years before their 2024 marriage. The two reportedly got engaged in late 2023 after dating for about a year. One quirky detail that has gained fan interest is their shared love for the Harry Potter series—so much so that they even have matching themed tattoos. Sidhartha Mallya: From Business Legacy to Entertainment Born in Los Angeles, Sidhartha spent his early years between the UAE and England. He pursued his education at prestigious institutions like Wellington College, Queen Mary University of London, and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He later chose a path in modelling and acting, establishing a career in entertainment, separate from his father's business legacy. Known previously for his relationship with Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, Sidhartha's personal life has often been in the spotlight.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Who is Vijay Mallya's daughter-in-law, Jasmine, married to his son Sidhartha? Her education, career
Life in the United States Career and Philanthropy Sidhartha Mallya: From Business Legacy to Entertainment Vijay Mallya's daughter-in-law, Jasmine, came into the spotlight last year after marrying his only son, Sidhartha Mallya, in June. While the ceremony received attention for its grandeur and celebrity guest list, many have been curious to know more about Jasmine herself—her background, education and career has spent most of her life in the United States. She is known for her love of nature, animals, and travel, which is prominently reflected in her social media presence. Her Instagram feed is filled with glimpses of outdoor adventures, scenic destinations, and candid moments with her two pet dogs—a golden retriever and a her formal educational qualifications have not been publicly disclosed, Jasmine's initiatives indicate an awareness of global and humanitarian is recognized not just as a public figure by association, but as an independent voice in social advocacy. She supports the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights, which focuses on protecting civilian rights and promoting accountability in conflict-affected Jasmine contributes to abortion funds in the United States, particularly in areas where access to reproductive healthcare is Jasmine does not appear to be engaged in a traditional corporate career, her philanthropic activity and social engagement reflect a profile that aligns more with advocacy and relationship with Sidhartha Mallya began years before their 2024 marriage. The two reportedly got engaged in late 2023 after dating for about a year. One quirky detail that has gained fan interest is their shared love for the Harry Potter series—so much so that they even have matching themed in Los Angeles, Sidhartha spent his early years between the UAE and England. He pursued his education at prestigious institutions like Wellington College, Queen Mary University of London, and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He later chose a path in modelling and acting, establishing a career in entertainment, separate from his father's business previously for his relationship with Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, Sidhartha's personal life has often been in the spotlight.
Scoop
09-05-2025
- Science
- Scoop
Students Representing New Zealand At The ‘Olympics Of Science Fairs' Forging Pathway For International Recognition
Press Release – NIWA The last time a New Zealand student attended this event was in 2013 and it is only the second time that more than one student from New Zealand has taken part in the international event showcasing scientific inquiry, innovation and creativity. Two students are on their way to the United States to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of science fairs, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio, which starts this weekend. The two New Zealand students are hoping to stand out among the nearly 2,000 young scientists from 70 other countries to win a share of the US $9 million (NZ$15 million) in awards and scholarships. The last time a New Zealand student attended this event was in 2013 and it is only the second time that more than one student from New Zealand has taken part in the international event showcasing scientific inquiry, innovation and creativity. Wellington College Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith and Wellington Girls' College Year 11 student Isabelle Aduna were selected following success in last year's Australian Science and Engineering Fair (AUSSEF), and are joining nine Australian students chosen from the 105 top science and engineering projects at last year's event. As well as the opportunity to showcase school science projects on a global stage, the event is regarded as a platform for future leaders in innovation and real-world problem-solving. While NIWA promotes science careers through its sponsorship of regional science fairs throughout New Zealand, because there is currently no national event the top students from regional fairs had to take part in the Australian event to qualify for selection to the international science and engineering fair. Wellington College Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith has developed a smartphone app to detect road risks and promote safer driving, reducing risky behaviour by 30 percent. The app incorporates state-of-the-art safety features, including recognising when the driver is fatigued. Jesse has been taking part in science fairs since Year 7, and in 2023 won the NIWA Wellington Regional Science Fair. After a lot of 'searching, struggling and (persistently) emailing', he represented New Zealand at the Taiwan International Science Fair. Last year he also presented his project at an international conference in Germany, and at AUSSEF he came third. He is hoping that his participation in the US will be inspiring for other students, and also that it will create an easier pathway for future students through a recognised National Science Fair in New Zealand. 'This will be the second time in history that New Zealand has competed at the oldest, largest, and most prestigious international science fair – the first one-off event was more than a decade ago. For a country that wants to be a science-driven nation, we're a bit late to the party! Hopefully Isabelle and I going will set the stage for this to change.' Wellington Girls' College Year 11 student Isabelle Aduna also developed her Power-Up with Produce project from a real-world problem, exploring the use of fruit and vegetable waste as natural dyes for sustainable solar cells. The organic food waste is made into eco-friendly dye-sensitized solar cells. Last year Isabelle won the NIWA Wellington Regional Science Fair. Isabelle says going to ISEF will be a unique opportunity. 'It is truly an honour and I feel proud and humbled at the same time to be representing New Zealand at ISEF. It will be a journey of many 'firsts' that I am looking forward to experiencing. I am most looking forward to being surrounded by diverse cultures. I can't wait to participate and meet bright young people from across the world. This experience will allow me to connect with diverse perspectives, discuss groundbreaking research, and challenge my thinking. Ultimately, I hope to come away from ISEF inspired, not only with new ambitions for my own research, but with a developed appreciation for science's role in our environment and society's development. I hope that my participation inspires other young people to think beyond limitations and pursue a career in science and innovation.' She's also hopeful that plans for New Zealand to have its own national science and engineering fair come to fruition, so top qualifiers from the NIWA regional science fairs can have the direct opportunity to be selected for the ISEF instead of having to go through the Australian event. 'I hope that my participation inspires other young people to think beyond limitations and pursue a career in science and innovation.' The students are travelling with Amanda Hood, a science educator and NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair Organising committee member, and are supported by Royal Society Te Apārangi and their communities. She says the funding will also assist the development of a National Science and Engineering Fair for New Zealand. 'Currently we don't have a national STEM fair in New Zealand, and there has been little opportunity for talented students to compete internationally. The participation of Isabelle and Jesse as New Zealand's first team at the world's most prestigious science fair could be a landmark event in showcasing our best and brightest on the global stage, following the footsteps of world-leading achievements of pioneers Ernest Rutherford, William Pickering, Maurice Wilkinson, Alan MacDiarmid, and Beatrice Tinsley.'
Scoop
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Students Representing New Zealand At The ‘Olympics Of Science Fairs' Forging Pathway For International Recognition
Two students are on their way to the United States to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of science fairs, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio, which starts this weekend. The two New Zealand students are hoping to stand out among the nearly 2,000 young scientists from 70 other countries to win a share of the US $9 million (NZ$15 million) in awards and scholarships. The last time a New Zealand student attended this event was in 2013 and it is only the second time that more than one student from New Zealand has taken part in the international event showcasing scientific inquiry, innovation and creativity. Wellington College Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith and Wellington Girls' College Year 11 student Isabelle Aduna were selected following success in last year's Australian Science and Engineering Fair (AUSSEF), and are joining nine Australian students chosen from the 105 top science and engineering projects at last year's event. As well as the opportunity to showcase school science projects on a global stage, the event is regarded as a platform for future leaders in innovation and real-world problem-solving. While NIWA promotes science careers through its sponsorship of regional science fairs throughout New Zealand, because there is currently no national event the top students from regional fairs had to take part in the Australian event to qualify for selection to the international science and engineering fair. Wellington College Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith has developed a smartphone app to detect road risks and promote safer driving, reducing risky behaviour by 30 percent. The app incorporates state-of-the-art safety features, including recognising when the driver is fatigued. Jesse has been taking part in science fairs since Year 7, and in 2023 won the NIWA Wellington Regional Science Fair. After a lot of 'searching, struggling and (persistently) emailing', he represented New Zealand at the Taiwan International Science Fair. Last year he also presented his project at an international conference in Germany, and at AUSSEF he came third. He is hoping that his participation in the US will be inspiring for other students, and also that it will create an easier pathway for future students through a recognised National Science Fair in New Zealand. "This will be the second time in history that New Zealand has competed at the oldest, largest, and most prestigious international science fair - the first one-off event was more than a decade ago. For a country that wants to be a science-driven nation, we're a bit late to the party! Hopefully Isabelle and I going will set the stage for this to change." Wellington Girls' College Year 11 student Isabelle Aduna also developed her Power-Up with Produce project from a real-world problem, exploring the use of fruit and vegetable waste as natural dyes for sustainable solar cells. The organic food waste is made into eco-friendly dye-sensitized solar cells. Last year Isabelle won the NIWA Wellington Regional Science Fair. Isabelle says going to ISEF will be a unique opportunity. "It is truly an honour and I feel proud and humbled at the same time to be representing New Zealand at ISEF. It will be a journey of many 'firsts' that I am looking forward to experiencing. I am most looking forward to being surrounded by diverse cultures. I can't wait to participate and meet bright young people from across the world. This experience will allow me to connect with diverse perspectives, discuss groundbreaking research, and challenge my thinking. Ultimately, I hope to come away from ISEF inspired, not only with new ambitions for my own research, but with a developed appreciation for science's role in our environment and society's development. I hope that my participation inspires other young people to think beyond limitations and pursue a career in science and innovation." She's also hopeful that plans for New Zealand to have its own national science and engineering fair come to fruition, so top qualifiers from the NIWA regional science fairs can have the direct opportunity to be selected for the ISEF instead of having to go through the Australian event. "I hope that my participation inspires other young people to think beyond limitations and pursue a career in science and innovation." The students are travelling with Amanda Hood, a science educator and NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair Organising committee member, and are supported by Royal Society Te Apārangi and their communities. She says the funding will also assist the development of a National Science and Engineering Fair for New Zealand. "Currently we don't have a national STEM fair in New Zealand, and there has been little opportunity for talented students to compete internationally. The participation of Isabelle and Jesse as New Zealand's first team at the world's most prestigious science fair could be a landmark event in showcasing our best and brightest on the global stage, following the footsteps of world-leading achievements of pioneers Ernest Rutherford, William Pickering, Maurice Wilkinson, Alan MacDiarmid, and Beatrice Tinsley."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Add it to the List: Aussie's full-circle Tiger moment
When Danny List harboured PGA Tour dreams as a child in Ghana, he reckons it was fortunate he didn't know how tough he had it. Back then, the Achimota Golf Club in Accra had no driving range, chopped-up fairways and sand greens. List was hooked though, memories of Tiger Woods' 2008 US Open win at Torrey Pines among the fondest. Fast forward to 2025 and an unknown number is calling. "Anyone that knows me knows I never pick those up," List, a fledgling DP World Tour member after qualifying last year, said. "But for some reason something told me I should answer this one. "Just hearing the words, 'Tiger's chosen you to play', was the pinch yourself moment." List will make his PGA Tour debut at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines from Friday (AEST), the US$20 million ($A32m) event shifted from its traditional Riviera Country Club home because of last month's Californian fires. In a neat, full-circle moment, the 26-year-old was invited by Woods, who hands out the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption every year. Named after the first African-American PGA Tour player, the opportunity is gifted to a player who represents the advancement of golf's diversity. Born in Georgia to an Australian father and Ghanaian mother, List developed his game in Perth where be befriended Min Woo Lee, and plays under the Australian flag. There is an English twang to his Australian accent though, List winning a high-school scholarship to Surrey's Wellington College thanks to a clutch round, then spending a year at the University of Washington before turning pro in 2017. He played sporadically on the Canadian, Latin American and Korn Ferry Tours and missed most of 2023 with a stress fracture before it all clicked last year. A California Open title was followed by progression through all three stages of the DP World Tour qualifying school, List backing that up with third at South Africa's Pecanwood Estate earlier this month. He hasn't forgotten where it started though, the Danny List Foundation offering about 40 children on the West African coast the chance to follow in his footsteps. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DL 💫 (@dannylist) "Looking back on it, it seems a bit more unrealistic than it did to me back then," he said of his rustic beginnings. "When I see the facilities I grew up on ... not conducive to excelling. "It was probably a case of ignorance is bliss, me thinking I could make something in the game of golf, coming from there. "I stuck with it, got opportunities further down the line where I could really develop and like to think for the most part I took advantage." List visits Ghana every couple of months to offer coaching, golf and school equipment and improve facilities. And he has seen progress. He says there are some young golfers expected to be scouted by American colleges, while others have already flown to the UK for coaching. This weekend presents a chance for those kids to watch List, like he had watched Woods at the iconic course 17 years ago. "When you tie all those things together, it's pretty incredible," he said. "This place has a lot of history ... especially (for) Tiger." Woods was a late withdrawal in what would have been his first appearance this year after the recent death of his mother, but still could make an appearance later in the tournament. Forty-six of the top 50-ranked players in the world will tee it up, List joined by compatriots Adam Scott, Jason Day, Lee and the in-form Cameron Davis. "I'm still getting my footing in this whole DP World Tour life," he said of his whirlwind, global schedule. "But (my) confidence is good. "I've not had the chance to stack my game up against some of these guys, but I like to tell myself I am a tour player. "I've earned my spot and manage the nerves by telling myself I belong here."
