📱 Apple aiming for bigger bite in India market

Apple is set to increase its market share in India, a market currently dominated by Chinese brands and Samsung. The official nationwide sales for the iPhone 18 began on September 18, 2026, in Mumbai, India. Experts predict Apple's volume market share could hit 10% in 2026, up from 4% in 2022. This growth is supported by premiumization trends and financing options, despite rising chip costs. New iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo launches in October are expected to help Apple solidify its position. 🚀

🐠 Starfish eats bad guys, helps reefs bloom

Crown-of-thorns starfish have been found to play a crucial role in reef ecosystem health. Researchers observed these starfish in various coral reef environments. The study tracked their presence from 2018 until March 2023. These starfish primarily feed on coral predators, thus controlling populations. Scientists suggest this natural control mechanism is key for reef recovery going forward. 🐠

⭐ Mamitha Baiju breaks Kerala box office record 🤩

Mamitha Baiju has achieved a historic milestone at the Kerala box office this year. The actress reached a gross collection of 175 crore in Kerala, making her the first lead actress to hit this mark in a single year. This success is boosted by her films Jana Nayagan, Vishwanath And Sons, and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Overall, she is the only second actor to reach this feat, following Mohanlal in 2025. Her current run positions her as one of the highest-grossing South Indian actresses recently.

👶 Newborn girls look longer at faces, study finds

A new study revealed that newborn girls spend more time looking at human faces compared to infant boys. Researchers at the University of Cambridge observed this trend within hours of birth, before social expectations influenced attention. The 130 infants were shown videos of faces versus metallic balls, published in Biology of Sex Differences. Prenatal factors like hormones and genetics are thought to contribute to these early sex-based differences in focus. This research adds to the nature vs nurture debate by suggesting prenatal influences play a role.

🚀 Soori's Mandaadi nears 100 crore milestone

The Kollywood film Mandaadi is showing strong performance at the Indian box office. It earned 2 crore on its 14th day, showing an upward trend from the previous day's 1.9 crore. Overall, the film has grossed 81.9 crore net, putting it close to the big 100 crore mark. This achievement is set to be Soori's first 100 crore net grosser in the Indian market. The movie, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, was theatrically released on September 10th.

🎬 Vibe's box office numbers in 6 days

The film Vibe earned a net collection of 11.2 crore at the Indian box office over six days. It grossed 13.22 crore in India, alongside 2.1 crore overseas, totaling 15.32 crore worldwide. The daily breakdown shows Day 1 brought in 2.66 crore net in India. The movie stars Kunal Khemu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Yashpal Sharma. The final cumulative worldwide collection reached 15.32 crore after six days.

🔥 Nani's The Paradise is a Box Office Hit

Nani's new movie, The Paradise, is creating a massive buzz at the box office across Telugu states and nationwide. It has already earned ₹15.95 crore across India by 1 PM on its opening day. This performance secures it the spot as the 4th biggest Telugu opener of 2026. The film has shown huge demand, selling 255 tickets every single minute in the morning. Going forward, the movie continues its strong run after setting records in advance ticket sales.

🎬 Mirzapur hits super hit status fast

Mirzapur The Movie achieved a super hit verdict after just 20 days at the Indian box office. The film, directed by Gurmmeet Singh, has earned a total of 225.57 crore net in India. As of day 20, the movie grossed 1.75 crore on its third Wednesday, showing an 18.6% drop from day 19. This success makes it the fourth Bollywood film of 2026 to secure this rating. The crime thriller has a 150.63% ROI against its 90 crore budget. 🎬

🎬 Paradise hits big with huge box office numbers

The Paradise, starring Nani, has topped Telugu film advance bookings for 2026. The movie secured 10,084 shows across India for its widest release ever. On the final day, it sold 9.78 lakh tickets, surpassing Ram Charan's Peddi. This success placed it as the 5th best day 1 pre-sale film in India for 2026. The action thriller grossed 20.41 crore through opening-day pre-sales. 🎬

👓 Meta's new VR glasses for movie buffs

Meta is launching new VR Glasses this spring to attract casual viewers interested in movies. The device, which looks like sleek dark glasses, features a pocketable battery pack and relies on physical gestures instead of controllers. It boasts a 5K micro OLED display and integrates with IMAX for full-frame, 1:43:1 movie experiences. Users can watch films either on a movable screen or within ILM's Immersive Cinema virtual rooms. 3D content will also be available from platforms like HBO Max upon release.

🧊 Mars might have more water than Earth, scientists say

U.S. scientists suggest that Mars could contain more water than Earth, based on recent findings. Viking project scientists located huge amounts of water ice in the Martian north polar cap. The discovery was made through low, temperature reading passes over the north pole by the orbiting vehicle. This finding settled a debate about whether the polar caps were frozen CO2 instead of water ice. Experts now believe Mars is like an iceberg floating in a sea of rock.