🎉 Mamankam Festival Dates Announced for 2027

Azhvanchery Thamprakkal officially announced the dates for the 33rd Mamankam memorial festival on Tuesday. This event will take place at Tirunavaya from January 22 to 24, 2027, in Malappuram. The festival is organized by Re-Echo and has been running since 1994 to promote Tirunavaya's heritage. It will feature historical re-enactments, Kalaripayattu demos, and history seminars for the community. Re-Echo aims to keep the memory of Mamankam alive through these cultural programs. 🗓️

⚖️ Samastha meeting in Kozhikode over IUML ties

The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama's Mushawara meeting will discuss Mukkam Umar Faizy's criticism of the IUML and UDF over the Waqf dispute in Kozhikode, Kerala. Faizy criticized the UDF government and IUML during a CPI(M) Waqf meeting in August. This meeting will also address the dispute with the CIC and select a new general secretary, vacant since July 23. Decisions could change Samastha’s relationship with the IUML, which has traditionally been supported. The gathering aims to set the tone for internal discipline and organizational ties. ⚖️

🤝 Kushner and Witkoff meet Iran mediators

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Iranian mediators for over three hours in New York. This meeting occurred amid renewed diplomatic activity near the UN General Assembly. The talks followed Trump's UN speech where he threatened to 'annihilate' Iran without an agreement. Trump described the engagement as a 'very good meeting' despite limited details being shared. The outcome is uncertain, as no agreement was announced, keeping diplomatic channels open. 🤝

🎯 Manu Bhaker in final; India bags skeet bronze

India managed to clinch the bronze medal in the women's skeet team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Parinaaz, Raiza, and Maheshwari secured the bronze with a score of 331. Manu Bhaker also qualified for the women's 10m air pistol final on September 23, 2026. The team narrowly missed out on a medal, losing by a tiny margin to Vietnam. Manu is set to compete in the final later that morning. 🎯

🦀 Cancer Horoscope: Time to finally take the leap

Cancer may have held back on decisions due to fear of missing out or making a wrong choice. Now, the stars suggest it is time to dive in and take a chance on those long-considered matters. This guidance is provided for Cancer on September 23, 2026. The cosmic tip advises propelling outwards instead of spiraling inwards to explore new things. Keep your head high and focus on the prize ahead. 🦀

💖 Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali engaged to Krish Agarwal

Imtiaz Ali's daughter, Ida Ali, recently got engaged to Krish Agarwal following a proposal on July 1st in Norway. The engagement was officially announced by Imtiaz via Instagram, with a celebration later held in Mumbai. Ida, who is also in filmmaking, debuted her project 'On a Whim' and has worked on other creative ventures. Imtiaz shared that Krish had spoken to him before proposing, expressing his happiness. No wedding date has been set yet for the couple. 💍

🚨 Drug War Goes Local Under New Strategy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India's drug war will now be fought at the district level. This announcement was made during the third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads in Delhi. Districts will be categorized into three clusters based on their role in the narcotics supply chain, effective immediately. Enforcement agencies must shift from routine reporting to active missions aimed at dismantling entire drug networks. Shah aims to achieve a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' by 2029 with this grassroots strategy. 🇮🇳

🧸 Talking to toys: When is it normal play?

Talking to toys or imaginary friends is usually a normal part of childhood pretend play, helping practice communication and social skills. For most kids, this imaginary friendship is common and does not automatically signal loneliness. Parents should seek pediatrician advice if the friend causes distress or threatens self-harm. Significant changes in sleep, eating, or social interaction are also warning signs. Instead of banning them, parents can use curiosity to engage with the child's imaginary world. 🧸

🔬 AI checks jaw bone maturity from dental scans

Researchers developed deep learning algorithms to assess cervical vertebral maturation stages using CBCT scans. The study involved 364 CBCT scans from orthodontic patients in the midwestern United States. In a specific five-class setting, ResNet50 achieved a high accuracy of 88.54% over 96 scans. This research supports the possibility of using deep learning for CVM staging from sagittal views. However, larger and externally validated cohorts are needed before wider clinical use. 🧐

🏅 Asian Games 2026 Day 4 Updates

The Asian Games 2026 are currently live, offering updates from Day 4. Various athletes from different nations are competing across multiple events in 2026. Specific scores and results from the day are being reported, covering several disciplines. This phase of the games showcases the intense rivalry and athletic performance of the participants. Fans should keep checking the official updates for the latest outcomes. 🏅

🚨 Two Police Officers Found Dead in J&K Car

Two police officers were discovered deceased inside a car in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred in the region, involving the two uniformed personnel. Details indicate the discovery was made on a specific date, though exact numbers were not provided in the report. The circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation by local authorities. Further updates on the case are expected as the probe continues. 🚨