🕉️ ISKCON hosts four-day Janmashtami Utsav

ISKCON Visakhapatnam is organizing a four-day Sri Krishna Janmashtami Utsav starting September 3. The events will take place at the organization's new temple building located in Sagar Nagar. Key celebrations include the main Janmashtami day on September 4, with rituals like Mangala Arati. The festivities will feature the Utlotsav and a midnight Maha Abhishekam on the 4th. The celebrations will wrap up on September 6 with kirtans and a Krishna Leela drama.

📺 Govinda eyeing reality TV debut in Rise And Fall S2

Actor Govinda is reportedly being approached to star in Rise And Fall Season 2. Negotiations are ongoing between Govinda and the show's makers, who are based on a British series. His recent personal life has been in the spotlight due to issues with his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Ahuja had previously alleged infidelity, though a divorce petition was later withdrawn. Govinda has since denied all allegations and issued a public notice regarding false media coverage. 🎬

🦴 Ancient Wallaby Teeth Reveal 1,200-Year-Old Ornaments

Resin-mounted wallaby teeth have uncovered rare ornaments dating back 1,200 years. This discovery was made by researchers in Queensland, Australia. The artifacts were found in a specific site and date back to around the 9th century AD. These ornaments provide significant insight into ancient Aboriginal cultural practices. Further study of these items is expected to shed more light on early human history in the region.

🔋 New Material Hits Record Conductivity for Safer Batteries

A potential material for safer Lithium-ion batteries has achieved a record-high level of conductivity. Researchers at Tech Xplore successfully tested this new substance in their laboratory setting. The material demonstrated this peak conductivity on October 26th, marking a significant technical milestone. This breakthrough is crucial because it helps in developing next-generation batteries with enhanced safety features. Further research will now focus on scaling up production for wider commercial application. 🔋

🎮 GTA 6 budget dwarfs Call of Duty's spending

Analysts estimate GTA 6 has a massive $1–1.5 billion development budget, possibly making it the most expensive game ever made. This colossal spending is set for release in November 2026 in Rockstar's Florida-set title. Comparing it to rivals, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War cost $700 million in lifecycle development. The game features around 600,000 animations, significantly more than its predecessors. Take-Two is backing this massive investment because GTA Online still generates millions weekly. 💰

🇹🇭 Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians to 30 days

Thailand has decided to reduce the visa-free stay period offered to Indian passport holders. This change affects all Indian nationals traveling to Thailand. Effective immediately, the stay duration has been lowered from 60 days to 30 days. This decision impacts tourism and short-term visits for the Indian community in the country. Travelers should check the latest regulations before planning their trips to Thailand. ✈️

😟 Oral cancer trends spotted in global health report

Lip and oral cavity cancer are the only oral conditions in GBD directly linked to mortality, despite lower prevalence. Globally, incident cases of this cancer rose by 18.4% from 0.363 million to 0.430 million between 2019 and 2023. Sub-Saharan Africa saw the biggest jump in both prevalent cases and cancer incidence. South Asia, while declining in some areas, experienced a marked increase in lip and oral cavity cancer incidence. Integrated preventive strategies focusing on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar control are needed by 2030. 😟

😠 Saffron protest paints Anandabazar Patrika building

A group of saffron-clad men protested outside Anandabazar Patrika office in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. They painted parts of the white building saffron after the paper published a report using the phrase “Gerua gundami”. An FIR was registered against the paper's editorial team on August 28, following a complaint filed by Sanjay Shastri Maharaj on August 27, 2026. This action followed the paper's coverage of Jadavpur University clashes and the refusal to apologize. Authorities later repainted the walls, while media groups called for the FIR's withdrawal. 😠

🔬 Nobel laureate Ada Yonath passes away

The academic and scientific community in Keralam is mourning the passing of Professor Ada Yonath on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was an Israeli crystallographer who shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her ribosome research. Her connection to Keralam was boosted by the KSHEC's Erudite Scholar-in-Residence Programme, which brought scholars like her there in 2019. She interacted with students at Mahatma Gandhi University and Kerala University during that visit. Her legacy continues as she gave a keynote address online in January 2025.

🤔 SCO Summit: Modi's Meet vs. Pakistan's Photo Drama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interactions with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit were seen as a major diplomatic moment. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced scrutiny after his PMO posted a group photo that seemingly left out PM Modi. These contrasting moments raise questions about evolving geopolitical dynamics involving India, China, Russia, and Pakistan. Observers are debating whether a new diplomatic alignment is forming or if this is standard summit diplomacy. The implications of these actions will shape future international relations.

💧 Nepal demands climate compensation from big polluters

Nepal is seeking compensation from China, US, and India following the Rasuwa flash flood, arguing it is a moral and legal liability. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal stated that Nepal's emissions are negligible compared to the major emitters. The claim was formally sent by the Ministry of Finance, highlighting the threat to South Asia's water security. Nepal is now considering raising this issue at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. This action follows the devastating Bhotekoshi floods on August 26th, which caused over 1,000 deaths. 🌍