Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

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Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

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  • Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:06 UTC.

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