🎬 Nolan's Odyssey crushes big blockbusters in China

Christopher Nolan’s epic, The Odyssey, is having a massive opening weekend in China. The film collected $26.6 million in just two days at the Chinese box office. This performance surpasses the opening weekends of Dune 2, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Jurassic World: Rebirth. The Odyssey was released in China on August 14, following the Trojan War setting. It is projected to earn between $35 million and $37 million in its three-day run. 🚀

💥 Spider-Man films cross 800 crore milestone in India

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is performing as a massive blockbuster at the Indian box office despite other releases. It has helped the MCU's Spider-Man films surpass the 800 crore mark with just four movies. The cumulative total now stands at 817.53 crore net, driven by Brand New Day's 461.83 crore in 17 days. This total includes prior hits like Homecoming (58 crore) and No Way Home (212 crore). The film is still running and is on track to hit the 500 crore club soon.

🎬 Thudakkam hits milestone, ranks 8th in 2026

Vismaya Mohanlal's film Thudakkam achieved a strong box office run despite mixed reviews. It is currently performing in Kerala, and has run for 9 days so far. The film has earned a domestic net total of 18.98 crore, pushing its worldwide gross to 36.45 crore. This performance has made it the eighth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2026, surpassing Chatha Pacha. It is now positioned to beat Balan: The Boy's lifetime collection soon.

💰 Korean Kanakaraju's Day 9 Surge Fails to Reach Safe Zone

Varun Tej's film Korean Kanakaraju saw a 131% surge on its second Saturday. The movie was released on August 7th and currently has a total net collection of 21.3 crore after nine days. Despite this boost, the film has only recovered 56.05% of its reported 38 crore budget. The second-week collection might drop below 1 crore per day at its current pace. Consequently, the film is expected to struggle to enter the safe zone financially.

💥 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crushes Box Office Records

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a major box-office milestone in North America. The movie surpassed Top Gun: Maverick's lifetime total in just 15 days across the domestic market. As of now, it has grossed $734.8 million domestically, climbing the all-time top 5 grossers list. The film is set to surpass Avatar's $785.2 million soon to secure a top 5 spot. Its current worldwide total stands impressively at $1.84 billion.

🚔 TN launches dedicated force against drug menace

The Tamil Nadu Police has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat substance abuse across the state. This new Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) is being established to tackle drug syndicates and smugglers in Tamil Nadu. Since May 10, 5,082 drug-related cases have been registered, and 7,214 suspects have been arrested. The ANTF combines specialized policing with tech-driven intelligence to fight organized trafficking networks. This dedicated force will deploy 1,625 personnel across 37 districts for sustained surveillance. 🚨

🤖 AI stocks catching the wave: lesser-known picks

Two specific stocks are gaining traction amid the massive AI boom right now. These investments are being tracked by investors in the financial markets. The article highlights these opportunities without specific figures or dates mentioned. This trend suggests a shift towards undervalued AI players in the market. Investors are advised to look further into these sectors for potential gains.

⛽ Petrol sales slowing down in car market

Petrol cars are losing market share across major Indian cities as buyers explore other options. This trend is happening in states like Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In July, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles together held 40.59% share, close to petrol's 41.68%. Consumers are choosing alternatives due to better economics and varied powertrain availability, not just E20 anxiety. Automakers are now offering diverse fuel choices as the market fundamentally shifts towards alternate-fuel vehicles. ⛽

🧠 Brain memory center shrinks in people with depression

Scientists found that people with depression showed reduced volume in the hippocampus, a brain part crucial for memory. This discovery was made by researchers using MRI and PET scans on over 2,000 adults aged 50 to 90. Specifically, the CA23DG region was smaller in depressed participants compared to those without depression. The findings suggest a mechanism for memory impact possibly distinct from Alzheimer's risk factors. Further studies are needed to confirm if depression or medication use is driving this structural change. 🧠

📈 Brokers bullish on 8 stocks with high upside

Top brokerages are showing strong bullish sentiment towards eight specific stocks in the market. SBI Life and HAL MCX are among the entities analyzing these picks, with VA Tech Wabag also being mentioned. These stocks are projected to have potential upside ranging from 11% up to 42%. This positive outlook comes from comprehensive research and market analysis conducted by the top financial institutions. Investors are now watching these eight stocks closely for potential growth opportunities. 📈

📱 iPhone 17 available for ₹71,250 on Flipkart

The iPhone 17 256GB is currently listed for ₹77,000 on Flipkart. Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users can avail an extra ₹5,750 discount on this device. This brings the effective selling price down to ₹71,250. The offer is specifically available for the Black colour variant of the iPhone 17. This pricing is a good deal compared to its previous price of ₹78,000. 📱