🎬 Haiwaan teaser gives dark vibes from Akshay & Saif

The teaser for Haiwaan shows Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in a surprisingly dark and eerie mood. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film features these two stars in a major tonal shift from their usual chemistry. The teaser was released to set a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere for the upcoming movie. Akshay Kumar portrays an intense character, while Saif Ali Khan plays a blind man in the film. If Priyadarshan maintains this mood, it could be a big psychological thriller this year.

🌟 Vismaya Mohanlal's Thudakkam hits top 10 grossers

Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film, Thudakkam, has entered the top 10 Mollywood grossers of 2026 after five days of release. The film, released on August 7, saw its net total climb to 13.61 crore in India. This impressive start boosts her confidence after previous doubts about her debut. Thudakkam has surpassed Pallichattambi and is now aiming to beat Prakambanam and Chatha Pacha. 📈

🧠 Stress and eczema: how the brain talks to your skin

Recent research suggests the link between psychological stress and skin inflammation is complex, moving beyond simple causation. Doctors now view stress as a modulator, not the root cause, of dyshidrotic eczema. A 2026 Science study showed sympathetic nervous system activation prompts eosinophil recruitment in inflammation. This is part of the brain-skin axis, where signals alter skin cell activity. New treatments are being developed by targeting neuroimmune pathways involved in this amplification process.

🕷️ Spider-Man nears big milestone in India box office

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is performing strongly at the Indian box office, becoming a top earner for Hollywood films. The Tom Holland starrer grossed 8.5 crore net on Day 13, showing an 11.84% increase from the previous Monday. Cumulatively, the film has earned 435.9 crore net across all languages in India. It is currently just 14.1 crore away from hitting the 450 crore mark. The movie faces competition from Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 starting this Friday. 🕷️

✨ Capricorn Horoscope: Respect women today

Warmth enters the day, supported by the Moon and Venus, highlighting partnership matters for Capricorns. All connections, from marriage to business, receive attention, with new offers potentially arriving via others. A key caution is to treat all women with respect and care in speech across all platforms. For career, this is good for study, while finance advises saving over risky investments. Health-wise, moderate exercise and mindful eating are recommended for the day. 🧘

🧪 Chemists unite for science reproducibility

Catalysis chemists are teaming up to boost the reliability of chemical research across the board. Fifty researchers met in Denver, gathering from academia and industry to discuss best practices for documenting science. The workshop, which happened in January, addressed issues related to a perceived reproducibility crisis in science. Consensus was reached that making research reproducible is a shared community effort involving everyone. These new recommendations have been published online for further input from other chemists. 🧪

🎬 Korean Kanakaraju beats rival film at box office

The Telugu comedy horror film Korean Kanakaraju surpassed the global lifetime of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi on Day 5. Starring Varun Tej, the film collected 1.6 crore net in India on this day, bringing the Indian total to 16.90 crore. The film has grossed 24.34 crore worldwide, which is 44% of its 38 crore budget. It is now targeting Nagabandham's total of 28.17 crore next. The film aims to enter the top 10 Tollywood grossers of 2026. 🎬

🔬 AI and big networks are finding new materials

CuspAI has formed an AI Materials Foundry network involving 45 organizations to discover new functional materials. This alliance includes major players like Meta and Nvidia, spanning automotive and solar power industries. In 2025, they used AI with Meta to develop models for carbon dioxide capture. The company uses tools like Meta’s Universal Model for Atoms to speed up discovery significantly. They aim for real-world impact, moving beyond just predicting properties to actual manufacturing.

📉 Pankaj Tripathi's 'Ohh My Dog' struggles at box office

Pankaj Tripathi’s adventure drama, Ohh My Dog, is facing a tough run at the box office. The film, directed by Amit Rai, was released in India and is struggling to gain traction. After five days, the total net collection in India stands at 3.75 crore, with a gross collection of 4.42 crore. Considering the reported budget, the film is currently projected to be a losing venture. The movie now faces heavy competition from Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 soon. 📉

🦠 AI viruses, flawed trials, and NIH cuts

Stanford researchers successfully used an AI model to engineer simple, bacteria-only viruses, sparking biosecurity worries. Taylor Farms has a known history of outbreaks, including at least five involving Cyclospora and E. coli. In China, a child passed away during a CRISPR trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2026. Anthony Fauci's private notes show he both craved fame and considered protecting the US from disease. Meanwhile, the NIH has begun cutting health disparities grants based on new policy alignments. 🦠

🤰 Epidural use linked to longer labor, study shows

Epidural analgesia in low-risk pregnancies was found to correlate with prolonged labor stages and more clinical interventions. A retrospective cohort study in northern Italy analyzed 3406 women aged 18-45 from 2019 to 2023. Women receiving epidural experienced significantly longer first and second stages of labor compared to the non-epidural group. The use of EA was linked to higher odds of cesarean section and pharmacological augmentation. This research suggests careful monitoring is vital while avoiding unnecessary interventions. 👩‍⚕️