What do Virginia Giuffre, Shafali Verma and Zohran Mamdani have in common? They are the underdogs of 2025

Virginia Giuffre's memoir and legal battle led to Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal titles. Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor in 2025. Shafali Varma played a crucial role in India's victory in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.