🎬 Familiar romance charms in new movie

A new movie features a familiar courtship narrative where a character teases the audience about the plot. The story centers on Devayani (Nayanthara) escaping an arranged match involving ₹57 lakhs, where Mayil announces she is pregnant with the groom's child. This fake romance is set to last three months, allowing Mayil to explore feelings for her hero. While the comedy is mostly dad-joke territory, the film finds emotional weight in a reunion after twenty years. Kavin keeps the pace light, supported by strong performances from Nayanthara and Prabhu.

⚽ Liverpool near £120m deal for Barcola

Liverpool has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign PSG star Bradley Barcola after late-stage discussions. The deal involves the French club and Liverpool, with the negotiations being handled by Richard Hughes and Mike Gordon. The agreement is valued at £120m, which would make Barcola the second most expensive signing in Liverpool's history. Barcola, 23, is seeking a move as he has fallen down the pecking order at PSG. Final terms are being hammered out on Thursday morning as the transfer window closes. ⏳

🔬 Smartphone tech simplifies Alzheimer's diagnosis in India 🧠

Indian scientists have created ADxFluor, a smartphone-integrated tech for affordable Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Researchers at JNCASR developed this probe to detect amyloid-beta fibrils, a key biomarker. By 2030, around 7.6 million people in India are expected to have the condition. This offers a cost-effective screening method compared to expensive PET or MRI scans. The technology aims to make early biomarker detection widely accessible.

🧐 Kangana defends Kriti Sanon's look in ad

Kangana Ranaut commented on an advertisement controversy, stating that Kriti Sanon's outfit was not the issue at all. She clarified that the problem lay with the ad not adhering to the specific guidelines set by Rakhi. This statement comes amid public discussion regarding the fashion choices in the campaign. Ranaut maintained that the creative execution deviated from the established parameters of the campaign. Further details regarding the adherence to rules are expected to be addressed soon.

📚 DU One-Year PG Admission 2026: Rounds 2 & 3 Schedule Out

The University of Delhi released the Round-II/III admission schedule for its One-Year Postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 session. The second round of seat allocations was announced on August 26, with candidates needing to accept seats by August 27 at 11:59 PM. Department-level verification and approval are scheduled from August 26 to August 28, 2026. Various MA and MSc programmes are covered across both Round-II and Round-III schedules. The final deadline to pay the admission fee is set for August 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

🏠 Alix Earle's NJ mansion hits Netflix backdrop

Alix Earle's family mansion in New Jersey is set to be a key location in her new Netflix reality show, "Earle Meets World." The property was originally bought by her father and stepmother in 2013 for $2.25 million. As of now, the home is estimated to be valued around $4.1 million, showing significant appreciation. This house serves as a backdrop for the family's dynamic relationships, including those featured in the series. The show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 4, 2026. 🏠

🏅 Modi: Sports for Quality of Life, Not Just Medals

PM Modi stated that India's sporting vision extends beyond merely winning medals. He emphasized combining the nation's sporting strength with youth energy for nation-building. This was shared at the 'Khelo India Dialogue' in Delhi, India on August 27, 2026. Union Minister Mandaviya noted that over 2.66 crore youth joined the 'MY Bharat' platform in 2023. The dialogue aims to discuss the sporting ecosystem and youth's role in development. 🇮🇳

🏏 Dravid and Sehwag's sons join India U-19 squad

Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag have been selected for India's Under-19 team for the upcoming series against Australia. The BCCI selection committee chose separate squads for the three one-day matches and two multi-day games starting on September 18. Aaryavir Sehwag is making his maiden call-up, while Anvay Dravid retained his spot after touring Sri Lanka last month. The ODI matches will be held in Rajkot, with the second multi-day game taking place in Ahmedabad. Lakshya Raichandani is set to lead the ODI side in this series. 🏏

⚖️ DGP steps down from IIT Delhi probe panel

A former Director General of Police (DGP) has stepped down from the probe panel investigating a student's death. Justice Mukta Gupta will now head this inquiry, focusing on the incident at IIT Delhi. The investigation is looking into the circumstances surrounding the student's passing. This change comes as the probe aims to establish the facts of the serious matter. The panel is set to proceed with the investigation under the new leadership soon. ⚖️

📈 Shetti recommends Bank of Maharashtra & Ashok Leyland stocks

Domestic stock indices saw a dip on Thursday, August 27, due to HDFC Bank's lawsuit and softer crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell 0.20% to 24,158.45, while the Sensex dropped 0.28% to 77,258.75. Nagaraj Shetti recommends buying Bank of Maharashtra at ₹85.55 with a target of ₹92.50. He also suggests buying Ashok Leyland at ₹179.30, aiming for ₹190 in the next 1-2 weeks. 📈

😠 Mann says Akali leadership is begging BJP alliance

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claimed the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership is desperately seeking an alliance with the BJP. This statement was made on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at a 'Lok Milni' gathering in Chawinda Devi. Mann accused the parties of pushing Punjab into drug menace and ruining the state. He highlighted his government's job creation and development efforts since taking office in 2022. He warned that the people of Punjab will reject both the Akalis and BJP due to their alleged sins. 😠