Times of India Digest

Daily News • Monday, 2 February 2026

Stanford students pretend to be Jains to escape $7,944 mandatory meal plan

A Stanford student’s essay alleging undergraduates falsely claim Jain identity to bypass mandatory meal plans has sparked debate. The claim, based on anecdotal evidence, suggests students exploit religious exemptions to redirect dining funds. This controversy highlights broader student frustration with expensive, inflexible campus dining and the challenges universities face in balancing accommodations with potential misuse.

Jeffrey Epstein has a ‘secret son’? Explosive DOJ emails show he was congratulated for ‘baby boy’

Newly released DOJ documents reveal an email from Sarah Ferguson seemingly congratulating Jeffrey Epstein on a “baby boy,” suggesting he may have had a secret child, though this remains unverified. The files also show Ferguson’s frustration over Epst’ein using her to access Prince Andrew, reveal Andrew’s continued contact with Epstein until 2017, and highlight Epstein’s extensive high-level connections. Allegations remain unproven.

Hasan Piker back on Twitch as platform shortens suspension to three days

Hasan Piker, also known as HasanAbi, has returned to Twitch after a three-day suspension, reduced from seven days following an appeal. While Twitch hasn’t officially confirmed the reason, reports suggest it stemmed from his use of the phrase “Zionist-pigs.” During his ban, Piker continued streaming on YouTube, attracting significant viewership and donations for immigration advocacy groups.

Snoop Dogg’s family mourns as granddaughter passes away weeks after hospital discharge

Snoop Dogg’s granddaughter, Codi Dreaux, has died at 10 months, just 20 days after leaving the NICU. Born prematurely at 25 weeks, Codi faced months of intensive care while her mother, Cori Broadus, documented the challenges online. Family and friends mourned her loss, remembering her as a spirited “little firecracker.” No cause of death has been shared.

You can read Epstein’s emails like you are inside his inbox

A new web project, Jmail, transforms the daunting task of sifting through Jeffrey Epstein’s leaked emails into an accessible experience. By mimicking a Gmail interface, it allows users to easily search and understand the public documents, highlighting how presentation impacts engagement with crucial information. This initiative prioritizes usability over new revelations, making public records more digestible for everyone.

By General