🏥 Maldives' Tree Top Hospital boosts neurosurgery access

Tree Top Hospital has launched neurosurgery consultations at its TTH Clinic in Malé. This expansion aims to bring specialist care closer to residents of the capital city. Patients can now get help for issues like brain tumours, spinal trauma, and herniated discs. The service provides earlier assessments, timely diagnosis, and better treatment planning for patients. This move is part of the hospital's push to make advanced care more convenient in Malé. 🧠

🌧️ Odisha braced for week of heavy rain

Heavy rainfall is expected to persist across Odisha for the next seven days, according to the latest alerts. Red and orange warnings have been issued by the authorities for various districts in the state. These warnings signify a high risk of severe weather conditions during this period. The continuous rain is part of the current monsoon pattern affecting the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for any further updates. 🌧️

🤒 Kotak shuts down Kuldeep's illness rumours

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed rumours about Kuldeep Yadav faking illness for the Colombo Test. He confirmed the left-arm wrist spinner was genuinely unwell with viral fever and unfit to play. Kotak also shared a positive update on Rishabh Pant, who is expected to resume batting on Monday. India concluded the day at 300/5, with Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain remaining unbeaten. The opening day also saw a brief confrontation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando.

♻️ Tripura women ditch old labels, tackle waste problem

One hundred women, previously referred to as 'Kachrawala,' have stepped up to change waste management practices. They are based in a specific town within the state of Tripura, India. This initiative involves a group of 100 women who started this effort. Their involvement aims to revolutionize how local garbage is handled in the area. Moving forward, they plan to continue implementing these new sustainable waste solutions.

🏛️ BJP's new team: Upper caste dominance in top posts

Over 50 percent of new office-bearers in Nitin Nabin’s BJP team belong to ‘upper’ castes, according to ThePrint. This analysis focused on appointments made by the BJP national president in New Delhi. Among the eight national general secretaries, six are from ‘upper’ castes, while seven of the 13 national vice-presidents are also from this group. A senior BJP leader claimed the party is ensuring representation from all societal sections. Experts suggest this reflects both the party's core and its broader outreach efforts.

😔 Balen Shah's political glow faded fast

Balen Shah took office as Nepal's prime minister on March 27, riding a Gen Z wave to dismantle the old political guard. He faced public anger after implementing strict customs rules on Indian market goods in April. Subsequent controversies included border issues and the self-immolation of a ride-share driver in July. His growing distance from Parliament and his own Rastriya Swatantra Party has also become a major point of friction. Now, Shah faces increased scrutiny as his initial outsider charm struggles to translate into effective governance. 😔

😷 Smallpox exposed British myths in colonial India

Illnesses like smallpox challenged Britain's supposed control and invincibility in colonial India. In the North-West Provinces, Robert Pringle noted that 95% of the population in the Doab region was attacked with smallpox. The disease spread rapidly across towns and villages, seemingly ignoring race and class distinctions. Authorities often blamed the poor and 'ignorant' for the outbreaks despite the disease's reach. This realization intensified fears as germ theory gained ground, highlighting transmission risks to European residents. 😷

🌧️ Jurel near century as rain halts IND vs SL test 🌧️

Play in the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka was interrupted by rain on Day 2. Dhruv Jurel was batting on 95 when the downpour came, forcing an early tea break. Mohammed Siraj joined him, playing a supportive role as Jurel chased his century milestone. India had reached 475/8 at the time of the interruption on August 24, 2026. The teams will resume play later to continue the match momentum.

🏏 India fights hard in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

India scored 300 for 5 wickets in the second Test match against Sri Lanka. This match is taking place at the Colombo venue. As of Day 2, the Indian team reached this scoreline during the game. The performance is part of the ongoing Test series between the two cricketing nations. Further updates and match progress will be provided as the game continues. 🏏

🎬 Yash tells students: don't take cinema seriously

Superstar Yash spoke at a grand event hosted by the makers of his film Toxic on Saturday, August 22 in Hyderabad. He encouraged the students to dream big and take responsibility for their own failures instead of blaming the world. Yash specifically advised the audience never to take cinema too seriously, amidst the film's controversial content. The movie, which was originally slated for June 4, has since had its release date pushed back. It is now set to arrive on a "globally aligned date" following a positive response at CinemaCon. 🎬

📉 Microsoft engineer laid off over 'young' status

A Microsoft software engineer with about three years of experience shared his layoff experience on Reddit. He was based in Hyderabad, and his manager reportedly mentioned he was 'relatively young' with no 'major responsibilities yet.' This layoff occurred as part of a recent round affecting much of his team. The engineer noted he is the sole earner supporting his family and is now seeking new opportunities. He is open to various roles across tech, startups, and freelance work. 😥