🚀 Madhavan's rise in real-life stories

Actor R Madhavan is leaning heavily into roles based on extraordinary real-life figures. He starred in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), where he played ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, and G.D.N. arrives on August 7. This trend started with Guru (2007), inspired by journalist S Gurumurthy, and continues with G.D.N., about inventor Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu. Madhavan has actively shaped these narratives, moving from inspiration to full control. This pattern shows a conscious push towards telling grounded, true stories. 🎬

💻 Run macOS on iPad via Jailbreak 🤯

A jailbreak solution has surfaced allowing users to run macOS natively on specific M1 and M2 iPads running iPadOS 16. This experimental setup leverages an exploit found in iPadOS 16 through 16.3.1, requiring a device with 1TB or more storage. Users can install macOS Monterey to Sequoia, though Ventura to Sequoia is advised for stability. The unofficial install means users cannot sign into their Apple ID and must proceed at their own risk.

🌋 Venus is not dead, it's actually super active

Scientists have found that Venus is geologically active, challenging older beliefs about the planet. Researchers at ETH used a new computer model to study the planet’s rift valleys. These valleys can measure up to 10,000 km in diameter, showing signs of tectonic movement. Simulations suggest these rifts widen rapidly, at a rate of 3 to 10 centimetres per year. This research aids future missions like ESA’s EnVision, set for the early 2030s. 🌋

✈️ Doctor leaves McKinsey and US after 13 years

Dr. Neeraja Nagarajan returned to India after a 13-year career in the US, leaving McKinsey & Company. She moved permanently to Chennai three months ago, despite most mentors advising her to stay in America. Her journey started at Johns Hopkins and later involved working at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She credits her decision to a mix of reasons, including expanding healthcare access in India and personal connection. Now, she applies her public health and consulting expertise to the healthcare sector in Chennai.

📈 Indian Stocks Expected to Jump Before RBI Meeting

Indian share markets are anticipating a positive opening session before the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming rate decision. This expectation is centered around the potential outcome of the central bank's monetary policy announcement in India. Market watchers are tracking the meeting scheduled for June 30th, with key data points being closely observed. The current market sentiment suggests investors are bullish, hoping for supportive policy signals from the RBI. Consequently, analysts foresee a generally upward trend in stock prices on the day of the decision. 📈

🛡️ Centre upgrades NEET with AI and task force

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court about comprehensive reforms to overhaul the NEET exam system. This overhaul involves creating robust, institutionalized procedures across India. The government established a High-Powered Task Force, headed by Nandan Nilekani on July 27, to recommend changes using AI and Blockchain. The NTA is now using 'air-gapped' AI systems and a 10-stage security protocol to prevent leaks. The new law, Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, mandates up to 10 years imprisonment for fraud.

🩺 AI in women's health risks boosting old biases

Researchers warned that the AI boom in women’s health could actually worsen existing inequalities. This concern was highlighted in a recent perspective article published in npj Women’s Health. The authors noted that reductive categories and data surveillance risks persist despite optimism about AI's potential. The reliance on binary gender frameworks, like the NIH SABV policy, often limits nuanced understanding of health outcomes. Therefore, structural social changes must happen alongside technological development for true gender equity. 🩺

📱 Samsung drops 30-month no-cost EMI for new Galaxy Folds

Samsung has rolled out a new 30-month no-cost EMI option for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. This offer is available through Samsung Finance+ and other partners across India. The Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at Rs 6,667 per month, while the Z Flip 8 begins at Rs 4,167 per month. This financing makes the latest foldable tech more accessible to a wider consumer base. Pre-orders are open now at major retail stores and Samsung.com.

🚨 CID busts 3 more in JPSC paper leak case

The Jharkhand CID arrested three more individuals, bringing the total number of arrests to 14 in the JPSC Civil Services exam scandal. These arrests were made in Ranchi amidst ongoing student protests against the alleged exam rigging. The probe suggests the accused coordinated with the exam agency, TSR Data Processing Ltd. on the alleged 'setting' of the test. Aspirants are demanding the test cancellation and structural reforms until the investigation concludes. 🧐

🤱 Breastfeeding starts strong, then dips sharply in India

Early initiation of breastfeeding in India has improved, rising from 41.8% to 50.1% according to the latest NFHS-6. However, exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months has dropped from 63.7% to 55.8% nationally. This decline suggests mothers face lack of support after leaving the hospital or returning to work. Experts point to increased C-section rates and informal sector employment as contributing factors. The priority now is providing quality lactation counseling and sustained support for new mothers.

💔 Indian Expat Killed in Dubai Gas Explosion

A colleague tragically passed away after a gas cylinder blast occurred at a Dubai car showroom on Monday afternoon. The deceased, identified as S.P. from Kerala, was working as a multimedia marketing specialist there. The blast happened while employees were exiting the building, and the Dubai Civil Defence controlled the situation within an hour. S.P., who was only 27 and had been in Dubai for eight months, had married less than a year prior. Authorities are now processing paperwork to repatriate his body back to India for his funeral.