✈️ Air India turbulence sparks social media chaos

An Air India flight from Phuket experienced severe turbulence, resulting in 17 passengers being injured. This incident led to widespread criticism and misinformation across social media platforms. Aviation experts clarified that turbulence can happen unexpectedly and isn't always airline fault, occurring due to air pressure variations. They explained that while pilots try their best, sudden and unpredictable turbulence is sometimes beyond human control. The situation highlights a gap between aviation science and public assumptions on social media. ✈️

🚨 Elderly woman scammed out of ₹1.91 lakh

A 63-year-old woman from Gujarat was duped of ₹1.91 lakh after complaining about ₹175 spoiled milk. She contacted a fake customer care number after finding rotten milk from Zepto in Rajkot. The fraudster, impersonating an executive, convinced her to download an APK file. This led to her transferring a total of ₹1.91 lakh to various accounts. An FIR has been registered at the Rajkot City Cyber Crime Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing.

🧑‍🏫 Kerala teachers protest exam body, staging unusual sit-in

Teachers in Kerala staged a unique protest against the exam conducting body. The demonstration took place in Kerala, where educators adopted a symbolic action during their dissent. Reports indicate that the participants were observed 'eating grass' as part of their protest action. This protest stems from grievances related to the functioning and decisions of the examination authority. The next steps involve ongoing negotiations between the teachers' union and the concerned educational department. 🧑‍🏫

🧐 Meta's role as publisher, not intermediary? Govt probes.

The Indian government is examining if Meta functions as an intermediary or crosses into the role of a publisher under the IT Act. This scrutiny focuses on Meta's systems that decide 'what content is shown to whom' and paid content promotion. The core issue is whether active content curation negates the 'safe harbour' protection granted to intermediaries. If Meta dictates visibility, it could mean taking publisher responsibility for its actions. The government is also pressing Meta on deepfakes and enhancing human oversight for Indian languages. 🧐

🥑 Avocados flip sex daily, scientists cracked the code 🥑

Avocado flowers functionally switch between male and female each day to prevent self-pollination. Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Davis figured this out by studying hundreds of trees across various locations. The study, published in PNAS, revealed the SDMYB gene controls this behavior, which evolved over 42 million years ago. This discovery lets growers identify A- or B-type trees early, saving years of waiting. Breeders can now strategically plant pollinator trees to boost fruit production efficiently.

😔 Accused in Palani Math land case dies in custody

S. Anwardeen, one of the accused in the multi-crore illegal sale of Palani Math land, passed away in Madurai. He was from Palani and was facing charges related to the fraudulent registration of 1.40 acres of land. Anwardeen was arrested on July 28 and was held in Madurai Central Prison. He complained of uneasiness after a three-day interrogation by the CB-CID on August 5. A judicial inquiry has now been ordered into his death while in judicial custody. 😔

🏔️ Himalayan horror: Nature's wrath in short stories

Bela Negi's debut fiction, The Tree with Eyes and Other Stories, reveals the grim reality of Himalayan ecological destruction. Living in Nainital, Negi focuses on hidden areas where natural wealth is being exploited by mines and quarries. These nine stories present eco-horror for urban readers, contrasting with slice-of-life for locals. The collection highlights how unchecked development is causing irreversible harm to the mountains. The book serves as a stark warning that nature's devastation will ultimately cost everyone. 🏔️

🔭 NASA's Roman Telescope launches early this month

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is launching this month from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on Sunday, Aug. 30. This flagship observatory is launching roughly nine months ahead of the previous schedule after years of development. It will create enormous panoramic maps of the universe, surveying billions of galaxies at high speed. Roman is also set to hunt for 100,000 colder exoplanets orbiting far from their host stars. Following launch, it will operate near the James Webb Space Telescope to study the cosmos comprehensively.

🧠 Modi at IIT Delhi: Keep Learning to Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi on August 8. He urged students to maintain curiosity because the world and technology are changing rapidly. The ceremony saw over 3,000 graduates, including 587 PhD scholars, receive their degrees. Modi emphasized that those open to challenges can turn them into opportunities for India's self-reliance. He also highlighted the start of production at India's first semiconductor unit. 💡

🎓 Modi tells IIT grads: Learning is the ultimate win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi on August 8. He urged students to keep their curiosity and learning instincts alive because the world is changing rapidly. Modi noted that those open to new challenges can turn them into chances for the country. He highlighted India's push for self-reliance, citing the start of semiconductor production. Over 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, received their degrees that day. 🎓

📢 Jharkhand opens email for student feedback amid protests

Students from JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch protested in Ranchi over alleged job exam irregularities. An eight-member delegation met the government panel at the State Guest House in Ranchi on Saturday. Protesters have been active for 15 days, demanding the scrapping of the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination from July 2. Though talks continued, the students maintained their agitation until demands are met. The government also released the email JPSSC.feedback@gmail.com for suggestions. 😟