🎬 Ajith and Shankar collab might be next?

A potential collaboration between Ajith Kumar and director Shankar is generating buzz among film fans. This rumored project could merge Ajith's mass appeal with Shankar's signature large-scale filmmaking. Ajith might finish 'Dare Devil' and 'Mankatha 2' before starting the Shankar film. The collaboration depends on the script and budget fitting both the actor and director's needs. Neither Ajith nor Shankar has officially confirmed this highly anticipated partnership yet.

🥔 Potatoes gave Andean people a digestion upgrade 🥔

Potatoes were central to life in the Andes, and this diet shaped human evolution significantly. Researchers found that Indigenous Peruvians carry more AMY1 gene copies than any other population in Peru. The study, co-led by UCLA and University at Buffalo researchers, points to natural selection favoring high AMY1 numbers around 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. These individuals had a survival advantage, leading to the high average of 10 AMY1 copies seen today. This genetic signature strongly suggests diet, not later European contact, drove this adaptation.

🦕 Ancient reptile fossil shows pre-dino life

A 240-million-year-old reptile fossil, Silescelida acristata, was found in Dona Francisca, central Rio Grande do Sul. Researchers from CAPPA/UFSM and UFRGS made this discovery in 2022. This small, four-limbed animal helps fill gaps in understanding archosauriformes before dinosaurs and crocodiles rose. The fossil's femur suggests early evolutionary changes important for archosaur success. This finding expands knowledge of ancient life in South America. 🧐

🔥 GTA 6 reveal is just the appetizer, more coming

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called the August 27 Netflix GTA 6 presentation merely an "hors d’oeuvre." He confirmed that starters, main course, and dessert are still planned for further reveals. The game itself is set to launch on November 19, 2026. This extensive promotional rollout suggests Rockstar has a lot of material ready for fans. This leaves less than three months between the Netflix event and the official game release. 🤩

😨 Late-night Rapido ride turns scary in Noida 😨

A Delhi consultant booked a Rapido bike at Sector 16 Noida Metro Station around 11:07 pm. Instead of the booked bike, a rider arrived in a car and insisted she get in. The individual allegedly followed her till Sector 15, causing her to feel unsafe and subsequently develop a fever. Rapido has responded, confirming immediate action was taken against the captain's account. The company assured that such behavior does not align with their service standards.

⚽ PSG close to €50m deal for Barca star Torres

Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly nearing a transfer agreement with Barcelona for Ferran Torres. The negotiations are between PSG and Barcelona, involving the Spanish international. The expected fee is around €50 million, down from Barcelona's initial €65 million ask. Torres has already agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 champions, pushing the deal forward. This sale would provide Barcelona with a significant financial boost for their summer plans. 💰

🏞️ Maoist stronghold Tummala now has schools and roads

Young Kommu Koya artiste Patra Sowjanya stated that her village, Tummala in Chintur mandal, is now peaceful after Maoists were eliminated. She and her mother, Patra Jayamma, performed in Vijayawada on Monday, August 10, 2026, for World Adivasi Day. The area, located on borders of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, now has water, schools, and roads as of 2026. Sowjanya mentioned her father, Patra Mutyam, was killed by Maoists, which marked a significant change for the community. She plans to become a teacher to bring educational change to tribal habitations. 🏞️

🔭 Webb Telescope spots ancient cosmic object

Astronomers have successfully identified a brand new object originating from the early universe. This discovery was made by a team of researchers utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The object's characteristics were noted during observations conducted on October 15, 2023. This finding adds significant new data to our understanding of cosmic formation in the universe's infancy. Future research will focus on studying this object's composition in more detail.

🌾 UP leads India in e-NAM farmer registrations

Uttar Pradesh has topped India in farmer registrations on the Centre's e-NAM platform. This leadership is seen alongside a fresh mandi budget aiming for broader market coverage and better infrastructure. As of June 30, 2025, UP had 33.05 lakh registered farmers, the highest across all states. The state government approved a Rs 3,025.49 crore budget for 2026-27 to expand e-NAM and improve market facilities. e-NAM is set to remain crucial for UP's agricultural marketing system moving forward.

🚗 Sub-4m SUV sales trended up in July 2026

The sub-4 metre SUV segment saw strong performance in July 2026 with total sales hitting 1,16,552 units. Tata Punch led the segment with 21,313 units sold in India. This growth was 34.67% YoY compared to the 86,544 units sold in July 2025. Maruti Fronx showed massive growth, jumping 48.25% MoM, while Tata Motors dominated OEM sales with 38,784 units. Future trends suggest continued competition between Tata and Maruti in this hot segment. 🚗

🚨 TRAI mandates new 1601 numbers for utility calls

TRAI has directed the use of a new 1601-series number for transactional and service calls by non-BFSI and government sectors. In the initial phase, utilities, courier, and logistics companies must start using these dedicated numbers. This rollout is happening after successful adoption of the 1600-series by BFSI and government entities. The move aims to fight fraud by separating these calls from sensitive financial and government communications. Telecom operators have been given ninety days to onboard all eligible entities for this change. 📱