Local round-up this week: March 26 to April 1

This week's local round-up with The Local Samosa discusses the latest news: The development of apps for Indian farmers aims for new growth and development, and an Indian tennis player breaks his records at the Miami Open.

1. US college students develop App to help Indian farmers

Given the struggle of farmers, inadequate farming techniques, and recent crop failures in India, students from the Dreamers & Data Organization at North Carolina State University in America have developed an application to help farmers called ‘Mother Nature.' This app, with assistance from other members of the Dreamers & Data Organization, was developed by Sripad Ganti, a freshman statistics major at NCSU and the organization's founder and president.

2. 29-YO Lyndon Cardoso clears GSPC exam

Meet Lyndon Cardoso, a 29-year-old who lost his arms while in the hostel when he came in contact with a water heating rod immersed in a bucket. The electrocution resulted in severe burn injuries, leading to the amputation of both his forearms. The engineering student wanted to serve the nation by pursuing a career in defense. In 2024, Lyndon clears the Goa State Public Commission (GSPC) exam.

3. Uday Kumar with 91% disability climbs Mount Rhenock in Sikkim

Uday Kumar, a 35-year-old, climbed Mount Rhenock in Sikkim and reached the summit at 16,500 feet. He lost his left leg in a train accident back in 2015 and, with a 91% disability above the knee, is now planning and preparing to scale Mount Everest.

4. Indo-Australian duo won the Miami Open 2024 tennis men's doubles title

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden came out on top in a historic victory in the men's doubles final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Saturday. The Indo-Australian pair beat Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek in the final and bags the title.

5. Discussion arose highlighting the challenges faced by Ayodhya amidst Ram Navmi

The number of devotees has increased in Ayodhya to visit Ram Janmabhoomi after Pran Pratishsthan. The General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, expressed his concerns about the preparations for the upcoming festival of Ram Navmi due to upcoming summers and vacations that may result in large numbers of visitors worshipping the holy city as a huge crowd observed on Holi-Milan.

6. Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurates a food truck established by the LGBTQA+ community

Supporting the LGBTQA+ community, Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurates a food truck launched and run by transgender in Zikarpur, Chandigarh. The actor is always seen discussing social issues and portraying characters in terms of challenging societal norms. Recently, a small step was taken by the actor to empower the community and support entrepreneurship. The food truck named Sweekar symbolizes acceptance and solidarity for the community.