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An Iranian Girl from Balochistan © MEHR

An Iranian Girl from Balochistan © MEHR

Is it possible to be a Ph.D student at that age? Some reader asked that question when they read about the 15-year-old girl Sushma Verma. On the other hand, other readers congratulated her. Is your comment chosen for this week’s Comments of the Week? See here!

 

Annu Pankaj Kushwal We are proud of her
For Meet Sushma Verma! 15-Year-Old Girl is the youngest Ph.D Student in India

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Sompoun Chan So wonderful when I watch this Video, it makes my heart melt.

 

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Hemlata Karki Please tell us when did she start her elementary school. It is simply not possible to master at the age of 15 even if she attended her schooling from age 1 unless she got fast track promotion in each standard. Please give the details !!!
For Meet India’s youngest PhD student. She’s 15. (Facebook, August 3)
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Muslim Women’s Voices Well – that can hardly be based on a realistic long-term study (smile emoticon)

For Having More Friends In Your Twenties Increases Your Well-Being Later In Life, Says Awesome New Study (Facebook, July 29)

 

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03.08.2015 | 17:02

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