😠 Govinda slams wife over abusive language 😠

Actor Govinda publicly confronted his wife, Sunita Ahuja, for using abusive language in front of cameras. This heated exchange happened after earlier disagreements regarding his professional life and appearances. Govinda accused her of maligning his name and sabotaging his upcoming projects, which he noted began recently. He strongly criticized her behavior, stating she had made the name of mothers and sisters cheap. He warned that youngsters could follow such negative conduct, urging her to stop.

🛰️ Japan's Mars Moon mission aims for Phobos samples

The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is set to launch from Tanegashima Space Center in the coming months. This mission involves Japan, France, Germany, NASA, and ESA, targeting Mars' moon Phobos. It plans to collect at least 10 grams of material from Phobos and observe Deimos before a return capsule lands in Australia around 2031. JAXA hopes this will reveal how Mars and its moons formed, potentially shedding light on early solar system development. The mission also explores using Phobos as a 'natural space station' for future crewed Mars exploration. 🚀

🚀 Japan Eyes Mars Exploration Goals

Japan is setting ambitious targets for its future space missions. The country is planning to intensify its exploration efforts on the planet Mars. Specifically, the goals involve several planned missions around the planet's surface and atmosphere. This push follows Japan's growing commitment to international space research collaboration. Further details about these upcoming space ventures are expected to be released in the next quarter. 🚀

👩‍💻 CEO says Gen Z killed office awkwardness

A Gurugram CEO shared an employee's email citing severe menstrual pain for taking leave, sparking a viral post. The CEO, Jasveer Singh of Knot Dating, highlighted that Gen Z is direct, removing workplace awkwardness. This straightforward communication contrasts with how leave requests were handled just a decade ago. Many users reacted positively, embracing this open approach in modern workplaces. However, some critics questioned the necessity of stating specific health reasons. 👩‍💻

🚀 Starship's massive engines power up for space missions 🚀

SpaceX's Starship uses 33 Raptor 2 engines to generate about 74.4 million newtons of thrust at liftoff. This powerful rocket launched from the pad, making it the most powerful ever built. It is significantly more powerful than the Saturn V rocket used between 1969 and 1972. The real innovation is aiming for quick turnaround times, unlike single-use rockets. Successfully catching the booster is key to making space travel affordable.

🤖 Nvidia eyeing $3B investment in OpenAI data center deal

US chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest about $3 billion into SB Energy for OpenAI's huge Ohio data centre. This investment is part of discussions about $100 billion in credit support for the Ohio campus. The $3 billion is split, with half upon signing and the rest from SB Energy's potential IPO next month. SB Energy, backed by OpenAI, builds infrastructure to handle AI workloads. A deal is anticipated to be signed this weekend, setting up the massive 10-GW site.

🤝 Kim and Putin renew strong ties on Liberation Day

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the strong relationship between North Korea and Russia on Korean Liberation Day. The meeting took place in Pyongyang, North Korea. Specific details regarding the meeting's duration or attendance numbers were not released. The reaffirmation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in East Asia. Both leaders are expected to continue high-level engagement in the near future. 🤝

🚀 Space Quiz 2026: NCERT Invites Students

NCERT has announced the Vikram Sarabhai Space Quiz for 2026. This prestigious quiz competition invites students from Classes 6 through 12. The event is set to take place on specific dates in 2026 across various locations. The quiz aims to promote scientific curiosity and space awareness among young learners. Further details regarding registration and schedules will be released soon.

📈 Batwara 1947 jumps big on Day 2

Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's 'Batwara 1947' saw a massive 134.8% collection jump on Day 2. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, earned Rs 13.50 crore across 8,071 shows in India on the first Saturday, August 15, 2026. Its total India net collection currently sits at Rs 19.25 crore. The movie faced competition from 'Awarapan 2' and the blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. The film's overall occupancy for that day was 35.37%.

🔥 NSA Doval on PM Modi's fierce resolve after Pahalgam attack

NSA Ajit Doval revealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong directive following the Pahalgam terror attack. He stated that India would pursue the perpetrators wherever they are, on land, in the sky, or underground. This resolution was revealed in the docuseries Declassified: Operation Sindoor, concerning the April 22, 2025, incident. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK. The operation concluded after nearly 88 hours of counter-offensives, ending on May 10. 🇮🇳

🎭 Poet Jeet Thayil on writing and life's shadows

Poet-novelist Jeet Thayil discussed the intersection of fiction and poetry during a recent conversation. The discussion touched upon his latest book, The Elsewhereans: A Documentary Novel, which was influenced by his parents' lives. He noted that the loss of his parents during the writing process was a major, cataclysmic event for him. Thayil believes a sense of dislocation can be a useful state for poets to keep their work honest. He also stated that ideas from a novel often leave an imprint on a poem under construction. 🌃