🤕 Laptop posture messing up your spine? Surgeon explains

Looking down at laptops causes serious neck and spine issues, leading to 'tech neck.' A 2026 study found 52.4% of university students reported neck pain last week due to laptop use. Another 2026 survey showed 64.5% of college students linked neck pain to social media use. Dr. Zahir Abbas Merchant advises keeping the screen at eye level and taking breaks every 30 to 40 minutes. Persistent pain, especially with arm numbness, requires a doctor's check-up. 🤕

🤖 Kannada translation glitch goes wild on X

C.S. Yogananda, founder of Sriranga Digital Software Technologies, shared a funny translation mishap he encountered on X. The original post was written in Kannada as ‘ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿದವರನ್ನ ಮರೀಬಾರ್ದು’ meaning ‘One should not forget those who helped’. However, X's default translation in 2024-25 incorrectly read it as, “Kill those who helped you.” This amusing error was noticed around two years ago after seeing the post. The incident highlights the ongoing work in perfecting automated language translation systems. 😅

🎓 Calicut Uni's ASCENT project report coming soon

A detailed project report (DPR) for the ASCENT project at the University of Calicut is due to the Vice-Chancellor by early September. This mission aims to boost the academic and admin standards of its 445 affiliated colleges across five districts in Kerala. Authorities requested input from college principals and management representatives via email. The project will phase in digitizing current administrative frameworks for better service delivery. An expert committee will evaluate the DPR before it goes to the Syndicate.

⛽ Oil prices climbing again due to Middle East issues

Oil prices are set to increase for the second consecutive week, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This upward trend is being observed globally across major energy markets. Specific data points show slight increases across key crude benchmarks over the past few days. Geopolitical instability in the region is significantly impacting global supply chain confidence. Market analysts predict this upward momentum might continue in the near future. 📈

🚨 MP's son booked after Aston Martin hits woman in Hyderabad

The son of an Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP was booked for rash driving after his Aston Martin allegedly killed a 26-year-old mall employee. The incident happened near Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad on August 16th, when Bharati Mukhi was struck by the speeding car. The police registered a case under section 106(1) of the BNS, which allows for up to five years imprisonment. Since the offense is bailable, no arrest has been made yet, according to police officials. Notices have been issued to the accused, and the police confirmed no negligence in handling the case. 😔

😠 MLA claims caste bias at UP temple event

BJP MLA Jai Devi Kaushal alleged caste discrimination during the restoration ceremony of the Sheetla Mata temple. This incident occurred in Kakori, Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, August 19, 2026. The temple renovation was sanctioned by the UP government for approximately Rs 78 lakh. The MLA was reportedly prevented from taking her seat during the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony there. She plans to raise this issue with the party high command and the Chief Minister. 😠

📈 Nifty, Sensex dip after early swings; stocks surge

The Nifty 50 fell 0.03% to 24,223.50, while the Sensex declined by 0.06% to 77,490.07 after volatile trading. Welspun Enterprises and Welspun Corp saw significant surges of up to 13%. This movement helped Nifty cross 50-day and 100-day DEMA levels, signaling better near-term momentum. Sustaining above 24,375 will be key for the index to move past immediate resistance. 📈

😷 Swine flu and cough spike in Delhi-NCR during monsoon

A rise in H1N1, swine flu, and other respiratory infections is being observed in Delhi-NCR due to humid monsoon weather. Health experts have reported increased cases of dengue and H3N2 influenza strain across the region. Doctors at various hospitals note around five to six flu-like symptoms per day, with two to three admissions. This surge is prompting advisories for hygiene and vaccinations, especially for high-risk individuals. People are encouraged to seek early medical advice when flu symptoms begin to appear. 😷

🎬 'DC' box office dips on day 14

Lokesh Kanagaraj's film 'DC' earned Rs 1.23 crore on its 14th day in India. The movie was released in Tamil and Telugu, with collections dipping 25.5% compared to Wednesday. Its first week total was Rs 41.90 crore, and second-week earnings reached Rs 19.64 crore. Overall, the film's India net collection is now Rs 61.54 crore, aiming for the Rs 100 crore worldwide milestone. The actioner features Lokesh Kanagaraj in his lead role and has a soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander.

😴 Mumbai grind: 6-hour commute is draining this employee

An employee shared their exhausting daily commute from Badlapur to Goregaon, which takes six hours every day. This individual works in Maharashtra and detailed a routine starting at 5 am and ending at 11 pm. The journey involves taking local trains and standing in a rickshaw queue daily. The employee states they cannot afford nearby PG accommodation due to their ₹35,000 monthly salary. They feel like they only come home to sleep after such a relentless schedule. 😫

🏛️ SC to decide on 3-year practice rule for judges

The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict today regarding review petitions challenging its prior ruling. The bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant, will deliver the judgment at 10:30 AM. These petitions question the May 2025 decision that made three years of legal practice necessary for direct entry as Civil Judges (Junior Division). Challengers argue this mandate might deter talented graduates from joining the judiciary right after completing their degrees. The court also considered a petition asking for relief from the 3-year rule for individuals with disabilities.