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  "id": 17740025,
  "title": "From surprise admission to tanker captain: Ritu Kumari's 16-year sea journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/from-surprise-admission-to-tanker-captain-ritu-kumaris-16-year-sea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:10:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/women/voices-of-power/meet-captain-ritu-kumari-who-went-from-an-unexpected-maritime-college-admission-to-commanding-a-great-eastern-shipping-tanker-after-16-years-working-at-sea/articleshow/135443428.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Captain Ritu Kumari's inspiring journey from an aspiring IIT-JEE student to a maritime leader showcases her exceptional resilience. For 16 years, she navigated the challenges of the male-dominated Merchant Navy, sharpening her abilities and self-assurance. Kumari passionately encourages women, especially those from rural settings, to explore maritime careers, highlighting how determination and…",
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  "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."
}