🎬 Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'DC' Dominates Box Office

Arun Matheswaran's film 'DC' has taken the box office by storm, maintaining daily collections over 5 crore net in India. The Tamil action thriller, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed a worldwide total of 58.75 crore in 6 days. This performance makes it the 8th highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2026 globally. 'DC' has successfully surpassed 'Gatta Kusthi 2' which earned 57.36 crore. The film aims to overtake 'Love Insurance Kompany' by the end of week 1. 🎬

🚗 Capricorn horoscope: Watch out on the roads today

A long-stuck issue may finally resolve today, potentially altering the Capricorn mood. The Moon influences the financial sphere while Saturn urges sensible conduct despite rising emotions. On August 13, 2026, delayed payments or reimbursements might arrive, easing financial pressure. While relationships need careful emotional handling, students and workers should focus on completing practical tasks. Crucially, extreme caution is advised while driving due to potential haste and distraction. 🚗

🎬 Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons hits big overseas

Suriya's new film, Vishwanath And Sons, has secured strong advance sales overseas for its premiere and opening day. The movie, starring Mamitha Baiju, has already generated a gross collection of 4.3 crore in advance sales. This performance places it among the top 5 overseas openings for a Tamil film in 2026. Specifically, it registers as the fourth biggest Tamil film opening collection so far this year. The film is also projected to hit $300K in North America, aiming to surpass its previous film's numbers. 🚀

🎬 Dhamaal 4 close to big milestone after Day 34

Bollywood comedy Dhamaal 4 collected 35 lakh on Day 34 in India, marking a slight dip from the previous Tuesday. The film, starring Arshad Warsi and Riteish Deshmukh, has amassed a cumulative net total of 177.2 crore in India. It is just 2.1 crore away from surpassing Raid 2 and becoming Ajay Devgn’s 5th highest-grossing film. However, competition from Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 is expected soon. The film might hit the milestone by the sixth weekend if it maintains its current momentum. 🎬

🦸 Spider-Man nears 450 Crore milestone in India

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is making a massive run at the Indian box office. Featuring Tom Holland, the film is set to hit the 450 crore milestone in India. As of Day 14, it has collected a cumulative net total of 442.35 crore rupees. The movie now faces competition from Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 in the Hindi market. It is expected to cross the historic 450 crore mark either today or by tomorrow.

🔬 New optical crystal unlocks terahertz frequency range

Researchers introduced all-optical photonic time crystals where material optical properties change at picosecond timescales. This work was done by Yannis Laplace's team at École Polytechnique and colleagues from Collège de France and HZDR. They successfully drove the photonic crystal into the terahertz range using the HZDR's TELBE source, reaching frequencies around 1 trillion times per second. This breakthrough expands photonic crystals' capabilities from space to time, which is a big deal for ultrafast optical computing. Future plans include exploring frequency conversion, amplification, and developing lossless plasmonic platforms. 💡

🦸 Spider-Man beats giants on US box office

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is climbing the US box office charts after a strong second Tuesday showing. The Tom Holland film has now reached a total collection of $691 million in North America. This performance has allowed it to surpass the lifetime earnings of Titanic, Avatar: The Way Of Water, and Avengers: Infinity War. The movie is set to become the 6th highest-grossing film in US history within the next 13 days. It is also aiming to hit the $800 million mark soon. 💰

🧠 Nanomedicine aims to crack brain cancer barrier

A new review explores nanoparticle strategies to treat glioblastoma, one of the toughest cancers. Researchers are focusing on getting drugs past the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in the brain. The review covers evidence from labs to early patient trials, detailing various nanoparticle designs. These smart systems can target tumors or release drugs based on tumor conditions. Future success hinges on safety, scalable manufacturing, and regulatory approval. 🔬

🎬 Batwara 1947 bookings are low despite Sunny Deol

The period drama Batwara 1947 is set to release tomorrow, with advance bookings reaching 82 lakh gross. The film is starring Sunny Deol and is being directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. As of now, the showcount has improved to over 6K, matching its competitor Awarapan 2. However, the 29K ticket sales in less than 24 hours are considered underwhelming for a Sunny Deol film. The success now heavily depends on early reviews to boost spot bookings for this Independence Day release.

🏥 Disease outbreak hits tribal kids in MP

An outbreak of monsoon-related diseases has tragically claimed seven tribal children and affected around 100 others in Madhya Pradesh. This occurred in five villages of the Baiga tribe in Balaghat district since June 2026. Currently, 24 children are hospitalized, while 76 have already recovered from illnesses like malaria and typhoid. Authorities face hurdles because the community often prefers faith healing over modern medical treatment. Special camps and door-to-door checks are underway, but convincing families remains a major challenge. 😥

🔭 Solar eclipse spotted across Europe ✨

People observed the partial solar eclipse across several European locations on August 12, 2026. Sightings were reported in London, Britain; Katwijk and Delden, Netherlands; Paris, France; Ladispoli, Italy; and Warsaw, Poland. In Berlin, Germany, the event was part of the Long Night of Astronomy at Zeiss Grand Planetarium. Many people used viewing equipment to experience the astronomical fascination. The event offered a rare chance for public stargazing across the continent.