💻 ESDS IPO details: Check price band and dates

ESDS Software Solution is launching its IPO, which includes a fresh issue of ₹720 crore. The company, which offers cloud and data centre services, is based in India and has operations internationally. The IPO will open on August 28, 2026, and close on September 1, 2026, with a price band of ₹408 to ₹429 per share. ESDS provides IaaS, SaaS, and GPUaaS to enterprises, government, and BFSI customers across five Tier-3 data centres. Moving forward, the company plans to expand its cloud and data centre infrastructure, focusing heavily on AI support. 🚀

🗺️ Cuddalore gets new GIS mapping project

Tamil Nadu Minister B. Rajkumar launched a GIS mapping project for municipal assets in Cuddalore Corporation. This initiative covers all 45 wards and is estimated to cost ₹26.40 lakh. The database will map properties, parks, and drainage systems using LIDAR and drone imagery. This aims to boost tax revenue and aid in flood mitigation planning for the city. Furthermore, he inaugurated several facilities and flagged off seven new buses.

⚛️ Ramanujan's ancient pi formulas link to black holes

Srinivasa Ramanujan's 17 infinite series for 1/pi, noted in 1914, are now being connected to advanced physics. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) found a mathematical bridge between these formulas and black hole physics. These formulas, which rapidly calculate pi, contain a structure matching logarithmic conformal field theories. This suggests Ramanujan intuitively used a mathematical engine governing matter at critical points. The discovery provides new shortcuts for calculating complex quantities in these physical theories. 🔬

⚽ Liverpool's long game for Bradley Barcola

Liverpool's interest in Bradley Barcola has been building up for four years. The club has been tracking the talent from various scouting networks. Specific transfer details or official bids have not been released as of this report. Barcola has been a noted prospect in the French leagues for some time now. The ongoing pursuit suggests a potential move could happen in the near future. ⚽

💧 Karnataka seeks central aid for drought-hit taluks

Karnataka will submit a proposal to the Union government by month-end seeking drought assistance for the state. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara announced this in Bengaluru on Thursday after assessing the drought losses. The 2023 drought caused losses of around ₹39,000 crore, with 101 taluks declared drought-hit in the first phase. This situation arose partly due to flaws in the Centre’s drought manual triggering system. The state is deploying officials at transport hubs to prevent distress migration. 😥

🚑 Wai Wai Boss Credits Gautam Adani for Saving His Life

Varun Chaudhary, MD of CG Corp Global, revealed that industrialist Gautam Adani saved his life after a massive accident in the Maldives. Chaudhary shared this during the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, acknowledging Adani's critical intervention. Adani reportedly arranged a private jet carrying doctors to evacuate him from the Maldives. Chaudhary also praised Adani as a mentor due to his large-scale business operations. The Wai Wai brand is now sold in about 100 countries, showing global expansion. 🍜

🧈 Indian ghee hits global top butter list

Two Indian dairy products secured spots on TasteAtlas' list of the best and most iconic butters globally. GirOrganic’s A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul’s Pure Ghee both ranked at No. 6 on the list. The ranking, shared on social media, considered quality, craftsmanship, history, and cultural significance. These brands are now listed alongside top dairy producers from countries like France and Denmark. This recognition highlights the quality of traditional Indian dairy products internationally. 🇮🇳

🛑 Travel Alert: Avoid Gudalur due to hartal

Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal advised people to skip travel through Gudalur on Friday, August 28, 2026. This advisory comes following a 48-hour hartal that started in Gudalur on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The protest is demanding the capture of a tiger after two people were killed in tiger attacks. Traffic is completely disrupted, with no vehicles permitted through the area. Travelers from Kerala, especially Malappuram, need to steer clear of Gudalur on these dates. ⚠️

🏏 Shahrukh on T20 rollercoasters

Shahrukh Khan admitted that his role in T20 cricket is quite volatile in nature. He discussed this while playing for the team in a recent match. The specific numbers or dates of his performance were not detailed in the report. This unpredictability is a known aspect of the fast-paced T20 format. He plans to continue embracing both the peaks and valleys of the game moving forward. 🏏

😠 Telangana Congress sees old guard vs new joins clash

A significant rift has emerged within the Telangana Congress regarding disciplinary actions against Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy. This division pits "Congress loyalists" who were present before 2014 against the "Yellow Congress League" who joined from TDP and BRS. The tension flares up over ideological friction and perceived preferential treatment given to new members. Chinna Reddy alleged he was denied a ticket in favor of a BRS contractor, fueling public grievances. Various MLAs are now publicly expressing dissatisfaction with the party's functioning and leadership decisions. 😠

💔 Man arrested over wife's death in Kerala

Police arrested a man on Thursday concerning his wife's death near Pothukallu in Nilambur taluk. The body of Nisha, 37, from Appankappu, was discovered near a stream at Ettappara on Wednesday night. Preliminary checks suggested murder, as the body was about three days old. The investigation led authorities to her husband, Suresh alias Poovi, who was hiding in an Iruttukuthi tribal hamlet. Suresh initially denied the charges but later confessed during questioning. 💔