❤️ Federer's heartfelt thanks to Mirka on retirement

Roger Federer shared a touching farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup in London. He thanked his wife, Mirka Federer, for her unwavering support throughout his journey. His career spanned 24 years, accumulating 20 Grand Slam titles and 103 tour-level titles. Federer emphasized that Mirka's support allowed him to continue playing despite career pressures. He felt she kept him going and permitted him to pursue his passion until the end. 🎾

🏏 Babar says he's 90% fit for Lord's Test

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has declared himself 90 percent fit to lead the team in the second Test against England. This comes after he battled a hand injury and missed the opening Test in Leeds. The three-game series starts in London on Thursday, with the team aiming to level the score at 1-1. While his batting spot is TBD, Azan Awais might be replaced by the skipper. Babar is confident the team can improve and make a statement at Lord's. 🏏

🚀 Yash's 'Toxic' blasts open with ₹140 crore worldwide

Geetu Mohandas' film 'Toxic' achieved a massive first-day worldwide collection of ₹140 crore. The film, starring Yash, was released on August 26th and surpassed expectations set around ₹110 crore gross worldwide. Domestically, it earned ₹101 crore net across India, with the Hindi version contributing ₹55 crore. This performance placed it second in the domestic market this year, behind Dhurandhar 2. The film will now face scrutiny due to its largely negative reviews. 🎬

🎬 Suriya's film hits Rs 185 cr globally

'Vishwanath and Sons' reached a worldwide gross of Rs 185.08 crore by Day 13. This film, starring Suriya, is performing well across various international markets. As of Day 13, its India net collection totaled Rs 108.11 crore, with overseas gross being Rs 60 crore. Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'DC' has crossed the Rs 100.86 crore worldwide mark. Both movies are currently showing steady collections as they move through their theatrical runs. 🍿

✨ Apple's big reveal: Foldable iPhone and new Pros coming

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone and new Pro models on September 9th. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, starting at 10 am Pacific time. This launch coincides with the iPhone nearing its 20th anniversary and the start of John Ternus's CEO tenure. Analysts suggest high-end foldables will boost Apple's margins, with IDC forecasting over 17m shipments by 2027. Ternus, who was key to the foldable, will lead the event as Tim Cook steps back. 📱

🔬 New 'Aroma-Platins' for smarter cancer drugs 🔬

Researchers have developed a new family of platinum compounds called "aroma-platins" to improve cancer treatment. The team from IISER Berhampur, India, created these compounds by using $\beta$-diketonate ligands with varying aromatic rings. Ant-Platin, featuring the largest anthracene ring, was found to activate fastest inside cancer cells. This enhanced activation allowed better cellular uptake and stronger DNA binding compared to carboplatin. This work suggests a precise new strategy for engineering targeted platinum-based cancer therapies.

🏏 Bowler who hit a WC milestone, then stopped

Debashish Mohanty took a massive 10 wickets in a Duleep Trophy innings against a team with Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. He was a fast bowler from Orissa who debuted in Test cricket in August 1997 at the SSC in Colombo. His career saw him take 10 wickets in the 1999 World Cup, making him a symbol of the event. Despite his domestic success, he played only two Tests and 45 ODIs for India. Ultimately, his international career concluded shortly after his phenomenal 10-wicket haul in January 2001. 🏏

💊 India to track drug 'near-misses' for safety

India is launching a new system to proactively record near-misses in drug administration to boost patient safety. This initiative is being driven by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the health ministry in New Delhi. The plan targets documenting errors like risky combinations and allergies before they reach patients, aiming for a nationwide rollout. This aligns with global standards set by bodies like the US FDA and WHO. The government will integrate this reporting with digital platforms and issue clinical alerts to hospital staff. 🏥

🩸 Medical students questioned in Bengal blood scam

Several fourth-year medical students were summoned by the State Health Department in connection with a blood smuggling scam in West Bengal. At least four students from National Medical College and Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College were questioned on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. These students allegedly disguised themselves as doctors to facilitate the racket, which involved monetary commissions. The scam, uncovered two weeks ago, led to six blood banks being scrutinized and the sale of blood being prohibited under the 2002 National Blood Policy. Authorities are now investigating a potential multi-state scam worth crores. 🧐

📉 Awarapan 2 sees big drop as Toxic dominates box office

Emraan Hashmi's film 'Awarapan 2' is seeing a significant drop in collections amid competition. It is starring Disha Patani and has seen a worldwide collection of Rs 202.75 crore. As of Day 13, the film made Rs 0.90 crore, which is a 76 percent drop from the previous day's earnings. This downturn is largely attributed to Yash's 'Toxic', which crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' finished its run with an India net collection of Rs 37.65 crore.

👮 Babita Singh Reporting: Cop Bogged by Patriarchy

The upcoming film Babita Singh Reporting shows a female cop struggling within a system controlled by patriarchy. The story features Nimisha Sajayan as Babita in the setting of Madhya Pradesh. The film is set to release on Prime Video on August 28. The production team aimed to show a lived reality rather than a typical superhero figure. Viewers are encouraged to connect with Babita's everyday struggle and quest for her voice.