♟️ Carlsen, Giri & Humpy team up for GCL defense

The Alpine APL Pipers assembled a powerhouse roster for the Global Chess League Season 4 in Bengaluru. This team features Magnus Carlsen alongside Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, and Volodar Murzin. The tournament kicks off this Saturday with a double round-robin format for qualification. Coach Pravin Thipsay noted that success hinges on strategic point spending during the draft process. The Pipers aim to manage the pressure of being defending champions throughout the intense competition. ♟️

🏏 Srikkanth praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise 🤩

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has potential to be a massive name in world cricket. The 15-year-old sensation is currently impressing in the Duleep Trophy, which is drawing huge crowds. He recently smashed 92 off 81 balls in the first innings against Central Zone. Srikkanth praised his fearless approach, suggesting he can rule all cricket formats soon. The BCCI is carefully monitoring his progress to ensure a long-term career.

🔭 Solar spicules might just be plasma curtains

Thousands of swirling solar spicules might actually be perspective tricks caused by plasma curtains on the Sun's surface. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the University of Sheffield used 3D simulations to model the Sun's atmosphere. The study, published on September 5, 2026, revealed that these jets are folds in a massive, sheet-like hot gas curtain. This finding helps solve the coronal heating problem, which is why the Sun's outer layer is so hot. Understanding these structures is key to predicting space weather that affects Earth technology. ☀️

🔬 Silicone Oil Complication After Retinal Detachment Surgery

A case study detailed anterior segment neovascularization following a complex retinal detachment repair procedure. This happened to a patient undergoing surgery at an unspecified location. The complication was observed after the use of silicone oil in the anterior segment. This issue is a known, though serious, post-operative risk in complex retinal detachment cases. Further monitoring and management of the neovascularization are required by the medical team.

🎬 Mirzapur: The Movie grosses big on Day 1

'Mirzapur: The Movie' has achieved a massive opening at the domestic box office. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Ravi Kishan, the film debuted across 11,135 shows in India. The movie garnered an estimated net collection of Rs 24.75 crore on its opening day in 2026. This performance secures the film the fourth spot among Hindi film openers for the year. The momentum suggests strong performance as it continues its run. 🎬

🔬 Graphene superconductivity switched off by weakening electron links

Researchers completely turned off superconductivity in magic-angle graphene by weakening the interactions between its electrons. This breakthrough was achieved by scientists at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute and collaborators. The experiments were conducted on magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene, which is stacked with a 1.1-degree offset. By screening electrons, the team found that superconductivity suppressed, suggesting electron interactions are key to the phenomenon. This finding helps narrow down the mystery of this exotic state, potentially aiding high-temperature superconductor research. 🔬

✨ How India shaped Gloria Steinem's feminism

Gloria Steinem's 1957 stay in Bombay was a pivotal, life-changing event for her. She was 22 and arrived in Delhi on a Chester Bowles fellowship, seeking escape from an engagement. Her initial romantic expectations were quickly replaced by witnessing Asian poverty. She learned the importance of listening to people firsthand while immersing herself in student life. This Indian experience profoundly shaped her later approaches to feminism. 🌏

🚨 Car hits lorry in Thrissur, eight dead

A car carrying eight youths crashed into a parked lorry in Thrissur late on Friday night. The accident took place around 11:40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam near Thrissur. Tragically, all eight individuals in the car died instantly at the scene of the collision. The deceased were suspected to be students traveling from Tamil Nadu, as the vehicle had a Tamil Nadu registration. Authorities subsequently moved the bodies to the mortuary of Thrissur Medical College for further process.

🚗 8 TN engineering students killed in Kerala crash

Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu died after their car hit a parked lorry in Kerala. The accident happened around 11:40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, Thrissur district. The vehicle had a Tamil Nadu registration and all eight occupants were students from a Dindigul engineering college. The crash occurred while the stretch was undergoing roadwork, according to preliminary reports. Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances that led to this fatal incident. 💔

💥 SmackDown drama heats up in Cleveland 🔥

WWE SmackDown kicked off with Gunther demanding Sami Zayn appear at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Zayn claimed he should remain WWE Champion, arguing CM Punk was a fraud, while Finn Balor and Kevin Owens got involved in the chaos. Later, Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley defeated Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid with Jacy Jayne's distraction. Following the match, Jade Cargill attacked Flair, Bliss, and Paxley after Fatal Influence declared the floor theirs. Nick Aldis later spoke with Gunther about the decisions being made.

🙏 Miracle rescue after 9 days in Nepal tunnel

Two workers were successfully pulled out alive from the buried Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after nine days underground. This breakthrough occurred in Kathmandu, Nepal, where mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah, 30, and mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan, 45, were rescued. The flood hit on August 26, and by Friday morning, the team had reached about 100m inside the challenging tunnel. Rescuers faced massive obstacles like mud and rocks, but the discovery of voices gave them hope. The search continues, while authorities report 5,053 people still missing. 👷