entertainment Disney's live-action Moana has dropped out of the top 5 North American box office rankings. The Dwayne Johnson starrer is closing in on beating the domestic haul of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. As of its 5th weekend, Moana collected $2.9 million, bringing its domestic total to $121.6 million. This places it less than $3 million away from surpassing the flop sequel. The film was originally released in theaters on July 10. 🎬
entertainment R Madhavan's biographical drama GDN is facing a tough box office situation after its release on August 7th. The film is currently in theatres in Tamil, where it is losing ground to Lokesh Kanagraj’s film due to poor buzz. Over four days, GDN has collected a total of 3.15 crore, showing a significant drop on its first Monday. This performance means GDN is trailing R Madhavan’s previous biopic, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, by almost 45%. The mid-budget film needs strong word-of-mouth to boost daily collections above one crore. 📉
health A partial solar eclipse is coming to the UK and Ireland, which will be the most striking since 1999. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists warns the public that looking directly at the sun is dangerous for eyesight. The event will see 90% to 96% of the sun covered, with peak in London at 7:12pm on Wednesday. Proper ISO 12312-2:2015(E) safety glasses are crucial to prevent retinal damage. Viewers should watch via broadcast or through certified viewers, not ordinary sunglasses.
entertainment Pankaj Tripathi’s film, Ohh My Dog, experienced a significant drop in its box office collection on the fourth day. The drama, directed by Amit Rai, saw earnings of only 25 lakh in the Indian market. This represents a steep 72% decline compared to its opening day collection of 90 lakh. So far, the film has grossed a total of 3.50 crore net against an estimated 8 crore+ budget. It now needs to perform well on Tuesday to avoid competition from Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. 📉
entertainment Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film, Thudakkam, is performing well at the box office despite mixed reviews. The film, backed by Aashirvad Cinemas, saw its net total reach 12 crore after four days. It is now less than a crore away from surpassing Tovino Thomas’s Pallichattambi. On Tuesday, Thudakkam is set to enter the top 10 highest Mollywood grossers of 2026. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the debut film. 🎬
science A new photochemical process allows visible light to convert nitroalkanes into alkenes, a method also known as olefination. Researchers in Germany and the US independently discovered this reaction using two simple nitroalkane precursors. The findings were reported in the J. Am. Chem. Soc. in 2026, detailing the formation of crowded tri- and tetrasubstituted alkene products. This technique bypasses limitations of classic reactions like Wittig, which often need harsh conditions. Future work will focus on understanding the niche advantages of each team's procedure for medicinal chemistry applications. 🧪
business Prabhas is set to release his upcoming film, Fauzi, in December 2026. The movie is directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. His target is to achieve the second 100 crore opening in India. This would shatter a record untouched for 3,506 days since Baahubali 2’s opening. If Fauzi hits this mark on December 3, 2026, it could be a massive success.
business Ajay Devgn's film Dhamaal 4 has crossed the 175 crore mark at the Indian box office. It is performing well in India, where it has grossed a cumulative total of 176.41 crore net. As of Day 32, the film has earned 31 lakh in India, showing a 38% dip from the previous Friday's collections. The movie is just 2.89 crore away from surpassing Raid 2, making it his fifth highest-grossing film. However, new releases like Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 are set to take over screens starting August 14.
entertainment Sunny Deol's period drama, Batwara 1947, is gearing up for its August 14, 2026 release. The film has registered advance booking worth 9.12 lakh gross as of 4 PM today. Specifically, 3.6K+ tickets have been sold across 1015 shows nationwide. Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra are leading states in advance bookings, with Rajasthan and Uttarakhand also performing well. The movie faces a direct clash with Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2, making the contest interesting.
business Eccentrica has unveiled the V12 Roadster, an open-top restomod based on the Lamborghini Diablo. This limited edition model is set for its public debut on August 14th at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. It features a naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V12 and a gated six-speed manual, producing 550 hp. The build incorporates carbon fibre reinforcement and bespoke components, maintaining the original car's analogue feel. This vehicle represents a pure analogue experience as Lamborghini moves toward hybrid power.
business Matthew Asbell, a partner at Lippes Mathias in New York City, advises innovators on protecting their valuable creations. His workday starts early managing global communications across Asia, Europe, and Africa. He currently handles pitches for inventions and disputes regarding brand usage across various countries. Successful IP practitioners must be great empathizers who communicate thoughtfully with diverse clients. He suggests younger people should know what truly inspires them and be multidimensional. 💡
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