{
  "id": 15179843,
  "title": "What Malaysian students can learn from Rajinikanth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/what-malaysian-students-can-learn-from-rajinikanth-15179843",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/10/17/what-malaysian-students-can-learn-from-rajinikanth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A young student at AIMST University inquired about Rajinikanth's educational background. The reporter, Datuk Kamalanathan, smiled and explained that Rajini had no formal university degree. Instead, he had \"learning agility\", continuing to learn throughout his career. He learned skills from stage plays, Hindi films, motion capture, and even AI filmmaking at 74. The reporter emphasized that discipline is also crucial, as Rajini arrived early, worked late, and maintained a strict schedule. Humility is another key lesson, as Rajini remains humble despite his fame, always showing respect and acknowledging his teachers. The reporter also highlighted Rajini's ability to reinvent himself with AI technology, suggesting that young people can learn from him by acquiring digital skills. Lastly, Rajini's philosophy of giving back to society, through building schools, demonstrates the importance of doing well and doing good. The reporter concludes by encouraging students to emulate Rajini's discipline and find their own unique path in life.",
  "summary": "Our children should aim to be superstars in their own trade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "What Malaysian students can learn from Rajinikanth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/what-malaysian-students-can-learn-from-rajinikanth",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:41:00.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}