🎗️ 5km Red Run boosts HIV/STI awareness in Deomali

The Red Ribbon Club organized a 5-km Red Run Mini Marathon in Deomali to raise awareness about HIV and STIs. The event was conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh State AIDS Control Society with the theme “Youth for HIV & STI.” Fifty runners participated on Friday, August 21st, showing collective commitment to health. Organizers stressed the need for discipline and informed citizenship among youth. The run concluded by emphasizing physical fitness and responsible community participation. 🏃‍♂️

👑 Meghan's tricky UK comeback amid backlash

Meghan Markle is facing a tough re-entry into the UK due to her ongoing unpopularity and strained ties with the royal family. The former American actress moved back after six years, partly for a UK acting role, and now resides in a new home with her kids Archie and Lilibet. A YouGov poll from late July showed 65% of Britons hold an unfavorable view of her. She has faced intense media scrutiny, leading to public complaints from her and Harry about their treatment. Experts suggest she may focus on family life, though lingering tensions remain from past conflicts.

🐦 Rat removal helps seabirds boom on Midway Atoll 🐦

Invasive black rats were successfully eradicated from Midway Atoll, leading to a massive recovery of the local Bonin petrel population. This happened on Midway Atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, where the birds suffered from predation. The population dropped to fewer than 5,000 nesting pairs by the late 1980s, but rebounded to over 135,000 pairs by 2008. The rats had previously destroyed colonies by eating eggs and chicks in the underground burrows. Continued protection efforts are now focused on controlling new threats like invasive house mice.

🚨 Sanitation Worker Found Dead in Chennai Home

Hemavathi, a 55-year-old sanitation worker, was found deceased at her residence in Thiruverkadu after neighbors noticed a foul smell. The victim was discovered inside her home in Annalakshmi Nagar by police who were alerted by concerned neighbors. Preliminary findings suggest she was suffocated, and police suspect her death occurred nearly two days prior to the discovery. The investigation points towards Akash, 30, a local resident, who was allegedly invited to her house. Police are now intensely searching for Akash, who fled after reportedly stealing her jewelry. 💔

📢 Journalist demands changes from government

Journalist and YouTuber Ajeet Bharti presented a list of demands to the government. He brought these demands forward as part of the "Reservation Hatao Andolan." The specifics of the demands were detailed during the presentation. This movement is focused on challenging current reservation policies. Bharti is expected to continue advocating for these issues moving forward.

🚨 IOB manager busted in massive gold loan fraud

An assistant branch manager of Indian Overseas Bank was arrested for a major gold loan scam. The accused, Potnuru Murali Krishna, was working at the Ayanavaram branch in Chennai. The fraud involved replacing 2,179 grams of pledged gold jewelry with fake ornaments, amounting to ₹3.09 crore. The bank manager filed the complaint on August 13, revealing the scheme. Murali Krishna used the money for online gaming and personal expenses before being taken into custody.

🌟 Janaki's versatility shines beyond tearful roles

Sowcar Janaki is known for tragic roles, but her versatility in cinema is undeniable. She took on a modern role as a nightclub singer in Dada Mirasi’s Puthiya Paravai in 1964. This shift came after she felt stagnant in her sentimental characters. Later, K. Balachander gave her diverse roles in films like Bama Vijayam and Ethir Neechal. Despite this range, tragic characters remained a frequent casting choice.

📚 Book Brahma Swantantryotsava Novel Award 2026 Winners

The results for the Book Brahma Swantantryotsava Novel Award, 2026, were announced on the first day of the book festival. Kannada author Mahesh Araballi won the first prize for his novel Neerava in Dharwad. The top prize includes a ₹1 lakh cash prize and a plaque, with Manohara Granthamala set to publish the book. Other winners received a ₹5,000 cash prize and a plaque for their respective works. Author K.R. Meera presented these awards to all the winners on August 22, 2026.

💧 Romania sinks barges to save nuclear plant

Romania submerged four rock-filled barges in the Danube River to protect cooling supplies for the Cernavodă nuclear facility. This action was taken at the Cernavodă plant because extremely low Danube flows were threatening operations. On August 10, flow at Baziaș was only 49,440 cubic feet per second against an average of 137,730 cubic feet per second. The temporary fix resulted in the river level rising 1.6 inches over 24 hours, potentially preserving conditions for nine days. Unit 2 is currently the only operating reactor, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. 😟

🤖 Karnataka rolls out affordable AI PC for schools

Karnataka launched KEO, the first home-made AI personal computer, in Bengaluru on Friday. This affordable device is being provided to students and people in government schools across the state. Initially, 2,222 units are being distributed across 239 taluks and 31 districts. The goal is to democratize AI access and boost learning for students, farmers, and entrepreneurs. KEONICS is also preparing a second batch of 3,000 units to expand this initiative. 💻

🏏 Northants fight back, but Lancashire takes the lead

George Bartlett scored a fighting 92 to help Northamptonshire reach 284 on the second day at Emirates Old Trafford. The visitors lost two wickets as the promotion race intensified during the match. On the day, the score stood at Lancashire 68 for 2, with the match ongoing until after 7.00pm. A win in this match would significantly boost Northamptonshire's promotion aspirations in the division. Lancashire's bowling was led by George Balderson, who took four for 70. 🏏