🌟 Rahane's unsung captaincy praised by Gavaskar

Ajinkya Rahane recently retired from international cricket after a stellar run with the team. He led India during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia despite tough challenges. Facing a 36-all-out score in the first Test, he guided the squad to a memorable series win. Sunil Gavaskar compared his record to Rahul Dravid's, saying his leadership deserved more credit. This highlights the tendency in Indian cricket where team wins often overshadow quiet leadership. 🏆

🩺 Liver drug shows benefits before weight loss

New data suggests zabopegdutide might work directly on the liver to combat MASH. This finding comes from D&D Pharmatech in South Korea, as published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. In the 12-week Phase 2 study, nearly three-quarters of patients reduced liver fat by over 50%. Importantly, these improvements were seen even before patients achieved significant weight loss. This suggests the drug could offer a direct therapeutic effect beyond just weight reduction. 🩺

🔥 Deepika Padukone’s wild acting stunt recalled

Acting coach Jayati Bhatia recounted an intense workshop memory with Deepika Padukone before the filming of Ram-Leela. The incident took place in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office balcony while there was a snack vendor downstairs. Bhatia asked Deepika to loudly abuse the vendor, and the actor went far beyond the script's abusive words. Deepika showed no fear, delivering raw performance despite being a known star. She has since appeared in Singham Again and welcomed her second child this April. 🎬

💰 Bezos' $500M property game as Amazon hits $3T

Jeff Bezos' wealth grew as Amazon crossed the $3 trillion market cap following strong Q2 earnings. His massive $500 million real estate empire spans locations like Florida, Washington, and California. His move to Florida's Billionaire Bunker in late 2023 reportedly saved him $610 million in taxes. This portfolio includes the $165 million Warner Estate and a 400,000-acre Texas ranch. Amazon's AI-driven cloud growth is projected to continue demanding massive infrastructure investments.

🌧️ Kerala schools shut down due to heavy rain warning

Educational institutions in eight Kerala districts will be closed on August 5 due to heavy rainfall forecasts from the IMD. This precautionary closure affects Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. So far, floods have resulted in 25 deaths and displaced over 18,000 people across the state. The intense monsoon spell has seen Kerala record 205.8 mm of rain between August 1 and August 4. Authorities are continuing relief efforts and planning document replacement assistance for affected residents. 🌧️

🧠 Early sugar cut linked to lower dementia risk

New research shows less sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of life lowers Alzheimer's risk. The study analyzed data from over 60,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank, examining the impact of the 1953 sugar rationing end. Adults with early sugar restriction had a 46% lower Alzheimer's risk and 27% lower dementia risk. These findings stress the importance of limiting added sugars early for long-term brain health. 🧠

😔 Salman Khan talks about Sohail's divorce

Salman Khan commented on Sohail's divorce, stating that his brother took all the blame for the situation. This comment was made by Salman Khan regarding Sohail's personal matter. No specific dates or numbers were provided in the report about the divorce itself. Experts are currently analyzing the psychological aspect of self-blame in such family scenarios. Further details on the fallout from this statement are expected soon. 😔

📊 Census 2027: Caste data coming next week

The final questionnaire for the Population Census 2027, which will enumerate caste, is expected next week. This first digital census in independent India will begin in Ladakh and snow-bound areas on August 17. The exercise will cover the entire country in February 2027, building on rehearsals conducted in 16 States. New questions, like packaged water consumption, are likely to be included in the 28-question survey. This aims to address data unreliability issues seen in the 2011 SECC. 🧐

🎮 FFXIV hits Switch 2 with sweet deals

Final Fantasy XIV has officially launched on the Switch 2 console. This massive MMORPG is now available for players in multiple regions. The launch includes limited-time waived subscriptions and a famous free trial period. Furthermore, multi-platform players are eligible for half-off subscription rates for a set duration. Players can jump in now to experience the game on their portable device.

✨ Windows 11 got major July updates

Microsoft rolled out several key Windows 11 updates throughout July across various channels. These updates included new customization for the Start menu and improvements to File Explorer performance. Specific builds like 26300.9032 added automatic location searching to Windows Search. Further enhancements cover Phone Link previews and adaptive hibernate policies for battery management. Users can also benefit from faster file deletion and updated touchpad gestures in these recent builds. 💻

🔫 Mafia: The Old Country gets new missions

The expansion 'Man of Honor' for Mafia: The Old Country has been revealed, dropping on August 14th. This new content brings players back to Enzo Favara's story in Winter 1905, shortly after joining the Torrisi crime family. The update introduces Ennio Salieri, who gives Enzo challenging jobs like assassinations and circuit races. Players can also find new items like three guns and various outfits around Valle Dorata. This DLC will be available for a price of $10.