🧠 Brain protein links fat cravings to obesity

A hidden brain protein named OPA1 appears to influence resistance to high-fat foods, which is a major global health challenge. Professor Shigenobu Matsumura's team at Osaka Metropolitan University studied this protein in mice. Findings showed that removing OPA1 caused both male and female mice to become obese when fed soybean oil. Furthermore, the anti-obesity drug setmelanotide worked in males but barely affected OPA1-deficient females. This suggests future weight-loss treatments must be personalized based on biological sex. 🧠

😌 Paediatrician's tip for toddler meltdowns

Paediatrician Dr Madhavi Bharadwaj advises parents that calming oneself is the best way to handle toddler meltdowns. She shared an experience from her motherhood in which exhaustion led to high stress with her children. During one incident, she chose to step away and fold clothes instead of reacting immediately to the crying. This pause allowed her to regulate her emotions and then calmly resolve the situation. Ultimately, Dr Bharadwaj stresses that self-care is an act of care for the child.

🛡️ Attack on Sukhbir Badal reignites Sikh political drama

A Nihang sevadar allegedly attacked Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal with a kirpan at a Nanded gurdwara on Thursday. This incident marks the second attempt on his life within two years, reopening a decade-old rift within the Sikh Panth. The attack occurred in Maharashtra, where Badal sustained a stab wound to his right forearm and was hospitalized. This event comes as the SAD faces scrutiny over past controversies and its diminished political standing. The political fallout continues to fuel debates about the party's identity and future direction. 🛡️

🧑‍⚖️ SC clears comedians over disabled remarks on Latent

The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against Samay Raina and four others regarding insensitive jokes made on 'India's Got Latent'. The court acknowledged their compliance with previous orders to run awareness programs and raise funds for disabled persons. These individuals include Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar. The bench praised the youngsters' positive efforts, stating they were very bright. The court will continue hearing the matter to set guidelines for content checks. 🧑‍⚖️

⚖️ SC quashes FIRs against Raina and Allahbadia

The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia regarding insensitive remarks on 'India's Got Latent'. The controversy started after Allahbadia's allegedly offensive comments on Raina's show, leading to multiple complaints across states. The court also warned Raina in March 2025 for making public comments while in Canada. Subsequently, the SC heavily criticized both individuals on July 14, 2026, for non-compliance with earlier court directions. The bench imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh each on Raina and other respondents in this latest ruling. ⚖️

🔥 Roman Reigns' next title fights are locked in

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns faces potential challenges in the upcoming fall schedule. Both LA Knight and Penta are being considered for title shots in September and October. Specifically, there is a strong feeling that LA Knight might challenge Reigns at Money in the Bank on October 10th. Meanwhile, Penta is expected to challenge Reigns on September 14th at Monday Night Raw in Mexico City after a tournament. The company is positioning these high-profile matches to build up rivalries on Raw and PLEs. 👑

🧘 Desk job stress hitting your back? Try these ergonomic hacks.

The surge in neck and back pain among young professionals is linked to sedentary IT work culture across India. Occupational therapist Bharati Jajoo highlights that prolonged sitting strains human physiology, leading to various health issues. Key contributing factors include working on unadjusted laptops and maintaining sustained, poor posture for long hours. To combat this, proper ergonomics using supportive chairs and desks is crucial for better alignment. Implementing these simple tools can help reduce stress and boost productivity.

🚀 India's space launch costs surprisingly high, says study

A new peer-reviewed analysis indicates that India has the highest per-unit cost for space launches among major nations. The study, conducted by Alessio Terzi and Francesco Nicoli, estimates it costs $13,302 to send one kilogram to low-earth orbit on Indian rockets by 2025. This figure is significantly higher than China's $5,809 and the U.S.'s $3,225. The authors attribute this high cost to ISRO predominantly using smaller rockets, spreading fixed launch costs across minimal payload. They note that India lacks the frequent launches needed to achieve a statistically significant experience curve like the U.S. and Europe.

🚀 Indian-origin man survives H-1B rejections for US stay

An Indian-origin national named Sohan Sethi faced three H-1B lottery rejections while trying to stay in the US. Sethi, who is from Mumbai, was living in the US since January 2022 after graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago. He compiled over 700 pages of evidence and spent $13,000 to pursue an O-1 visa pathway. This was necessary because his STEM OPT was set to expire on July 5, leaving him a short window to stay legally. Eventually, his O-1 visa was approved, allowing him to continue managing an analytics team. 📈

🛰️ India's space launch cost is surprisingly the highest

A new peer-reviewed analysis shows India's per-unit space launch cost is highest among major spacefaring nations. The study estimates it costs $13,302 to reach low-earth orbit on Indian rockets in 2025, more than the U.S. or China. This high cost results from ISRO mostly flying small rockets, spreading fixed costs thinly across small payloads. Only the U.S. and Europe have shown a significant cost-reduction curve since 2010, as India lacks sufficient launch frequency. This dependency is pushing Indian operators abroad, like NewSpace India using a Falcon 9 in November 2024. 🛰️

🚆 238 new metro-like trains coming to Mumbai 🚆

238 metro-like trains are set to enter service on Mumbai’s suburban railway starting in 2027. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this during an MMRDA project launch in Mumbai. The government aims to convert the entire suburban fleet by March 2030. These new trains will feature AC, automatic doors, and better amenities for millions of daily commuters. The upgrade could boost the local network while potentially challenging existing Metro ridership.