🔊 Dali drops Basik Sub: bass monster for your setup

Dali has released the Basik Sub, an 8-inch active subwoofer designed to enhance music and movie experiences. It pairs with Kupid and Sonik 1 bookshelf speakers and features an in-house 8-inch down-firing woofer. The sub offers 220W of peak power and is available in five finishes starting in October. This addition provides a matching low-frequency partner for bookshelf speaker owners. The unit is priced at £429 in the UK, $800 in the US, and €500 in Europe. 🔊

📸 India's visual memory from pandemic photos

A book examines how certain news photographs became India's visual memory during the COVID-19 crisis. These powerful images were captured by photographers in places like Delhi and Uttar Pradesh around March 2020. Danish Siddiqui's drone shot from Ghaziabad and Saumya Khandelwal's work were globally seen, showing devastation. The pictures ranged from mass burnings to personal despair, capturing the era's intense reality. These visuals now serve as a haunting record of the pandemic's impact on the nation. 📸

🔬 Diamond Membranes Can Now Make Electricity

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong discovered that ultrathin, flexible diamond membranes can generate electricity when mechanically bent. The research team, led by Professor Zhiqin Chu and Professor Yuan Lin, found a significant piezoelectric effect in polycrystalline diamond membranes. This finding, published in Science Advances, challenges a century-old assumption about diamond being non-piezoelectric. The effect stems from charge polarization at grain boundaries, with the strongest response seen in about five-micrometer-thick membranes. This breakthrough could lead to uses in energy harvesting and advanced wearable electronics. 💎

⚡ Vivo T5 5G drops in India with huge battery

Vivo is launching its new T5 5G smartphone in India on September 2nd at 12 PM. This phone features a massive 7,050 mAh battery and a vibrant 144Hz curved AMOLED display. The device is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. It boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for robust water and dust resistance. More details like pricing will be revealed during the launch event on Flipkart and Vivo Store. 🔋

😠 Haryana Congress protests FIR against Rahul Gandhi

The Haryana Congress protested in Chandigarh against an FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand. This happened after a complaint from a Valmiki community member regarding a religious ritual. The FIR was registered in Haldwani on various sections of the BNS and the SC/ST Act, 1989. The protest was led by former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who criticized the action as anti-Dalit. The party demands the withdrawal of the case following Gandhi's criticism of the 'shuddhikaran' ceremony. 😠

🗣️ Parvathy defends past criticism amid new film debate

Parvathy Thiruvothu has once again addressed the controversy surrounding her critique of the film Kasaba. This resurfaced as Geetu Mohandas' new movie, Toxic, faces backlash for its portrayal of women. In July 2016, the Kerala Women's Commission took a suo motu case against Kasaba for certain scenes and dialogues. Parvathy maintained her stance, saying she still believes her initial comments about Kasaba were true. She clarified that Geetu has creative freedom and her views should not dictate her filmmaking. 🎬

🏏 MI likely keeps Jayawardene; Pandya trade chatter quiet

Mahela Jayawardene is expected to remain the head coach for Mumbai Indians in the 2027 IPL season. This decision comes as the franchise is hesitant to implement major changes to its structure. Despite disappointing seasons in 2026, there has been buzz regarding Hardik Pandya's potential trade. However, interest from other franchises and KKR has not led to any concrete movement yet. Management is keen on keeping Pandya but plans for a new captain, possibly Tilak Varma. 🏏

💉 Flu shots can help, but uptake in India is low

A 27-year-old Delhi resident found flu shots helped her avoid illness after a long Covid spell. Doctors confirm flu shots lead to milder symptoms or no sickness for those who get them. India sees two influenza seasons, with swine flu mortality rates around 2-5%. Despite availability, only 1.5% of adults aged 45+ took the vaccine in 2017-18. Health guidelines need updating as the senior population is expected to grow by 2036. 💉

📱 Srinagar MP's Facebook blocked by law enforcement

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi's Facebook page was blocked after a notice from law enforcement agencies, which Meta revealed to the Delhi High Court. The MP, from the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, challenged this restriction in the High Court starting March 3, 2026. The page restriction is being disputed as Mehdi claims he was never told what content violated the rules. His lawyers argue this blanket block violates his fundamental rights as an MP. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has asked Meta to file a reply and set the next hearing for September 20.

🚨 Dentsu India offices face regulatory raids in Mumbai and Delhi

Regulatory authorities conducted searches at Dentsu India's Mumbai and Delhi offices on Tuesday morning, September 1. Several employees were reportedly denied entry at the Mumbai office, and personal phones and laptops were allegedly confiscated. Specific reasons for these searches and the scope of the investigations are not yet clear. This action follows prior scrutiny, including an Income Tax search in 2022 and an ED probe in 2024. The company faces ongoing regulatory attention amid these recent incidents.

🎬 Kantara composer defends Toxic, talks about Lagaan

Music composer Ajaneesh Loknath defended the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups despite negative reviews from critics. He stated that audiences should experience the cinema themselves rather than relying only on reviews. Loknath compared the current judgment to how a 25-year-old film like Lagaan might be dismissed today. He appreciated Yash's performance in Toxic, saying it was a very good film overall. He urges people to be responsible before judging, considering the hard work of the entire crew.