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1. Chennai man makes the record for doing side-wheelie
Jagathis M, an author driver has created Guinness World Record for doing side-wheelie and has been winning the hearts of people all over social media. Jagathis drove the auto-rickshaw for 2.2 km with just two wheels. He has already appeared in the television reality show named 'Guinness World Records- Ab India Todega' and has performed at Mumbai's Juhu Aerodrome.
2. Indian-origin girl gets PM's award for climate change
A 6-year-old Aleesha Gadhiya, who is an Indian-origin has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson's daily point of light award for spreading awareness on deforestation and climate change issues. Being the brand ambassador of an NGO, Cool Earth, she has also set up a 'climate change club' at her school and motivates people to plant more trees.
3. Kolkata's transgender community to celebrate Durga Puja with rare idol
The transgender community of Kolkata is about to celebrate this Durga Puja with a rare idol named 'Ardhnarishvara' which depicts Lord Shiva on one side where goddess Parvati on the other. The idol has been put up at 'Garima Griha', a space provided to the community by the government. It was established on October 7 and the function was attended by the Australian Consulate, Rowan Ainsworth.
4. Chennai cafe offer jobs to people from the Institute of Mental Health
A Chennai-based cafe has started taking recovered inmates of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) as employees. In the collaboration with Hot bread brand, the institute has started 'Revive cafe' under the Chennai Mission Trust. Due to this, 7 recovered mental health patients have been working in the cafe and earning a livelihood. However, the cafe also offers opportunities to weaker sections of society and acid attack survivors.
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