🚀 Ravi Teja's Irumudi racks up Rs 87 crore

Ravi Teja's movie Irumudi is maintaining a strong box office presence despite competition. The film, starring Ravi Teja, grossed Rs 87 crore across India in its first five days. On Tuesday, it collected Rs 14.50 crore, showing only a 10% drop from the previous day. This success occurred even with low ticket prices, and it earned Rs 76.75 crore from its home territory. The movie is projected to reach over Rs 150 crore in Telugu states if momentum continues. 🎬

🚀 Ravi Teja's Irumudi Holds Strong at Box Office

Ravi Teja's movie, Irumudi, is performing really well at the Indian box office. The film is currently showing in India, with Ravi Teja as the lead actor. It has grossed a total of Rs 87 crore over the first five days, with Tuesday's collection hitting Rs 14.50 crore. This strong hold is remarkable, especially considering the competition from 'Toxic' starting Wednesday. The film is trending towards a big success with potential for a Rs 200 crore finish. 🎬

😟 Dhinakaran questions CM's anti-corruption talk

T.T.V. Dhinakaran questioned whether CM C. Joseph Vijay's comments on DPC corruption should be seen as meaningless film dialogues. He mentioned an alleged ₹50 bribe demand near Panruti, Cuddalore district, despite prior official action. Furthermore, Dhinakaran highlighted delayed orders for weavers concerning the free dhotis and sarees scheme. The scheme was sanctioned ₹300 crore, but production orders for nearly three lakh weavers were not issued by late August. He urged the government to take immediate, tangible action rather than just giving speeches. 😟

⌚ Fitbit ex-creators drop screenless tracker for aging parents 👴

Fitbit's co-founders launched a new screen-free wearable called Luffu Link to help track family members, especially aging parents. The company, Luffu, revealed this jewelry-like device on Tuesday, focusing on care coordination. The Luffu Link costs $300 with a $250 preorder, offering health sensing and location sharing. It integrates data via an AI app to give caregivers real-time insights on changes. The full app will launch in the US later in 2026 with a $19 monthly subscription.

🎬 Netflix & IICT offer scholarships for 100 students

Netflix and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies have announced scholarships for 100 students across six professional programmes. This initiative is being rolled out by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in New Delhi. The scholarships offer up to 80 per cent financial support for courses running over one year or six months, starting now. This partnership aims to strengthen India's creative talent pipeline and boost the 'Orange Economy'. The programs cover areas like Visual Effects and E-Sports Management for the next wave of creators. 🚀

🔋 JSW teams up for EV battery cell making in India

JSW has partnered with another company to focus on manufacturing EV battery cells in India. This collaboration involves JSW and its scouts in the Indian market. The initiative aims to bolster the domestic EV ecosystem with a target date set for the production launch. This move is crucial as India pushes towards significant electric vehicle adoption targets. The partnership is expected to scale up local battery production capabilities considerably. 🔋

🏏 CPL 2026: St Kitts vs Jamaica Kingsmen matchup

The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will see St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots take on the Jamaica Kingsmen on August 27th at Warner Park, St Kitts, Basseterre. The Patriots currently sit at the bottom of the points table with 1 win and 3 losses, while the Kingsmen are fourth with 2 wins and 4 losses. Average scores at the ground are 183 for the first innings and 168 for the second innings. The predictions favor the Jamaica Kingsmen to win the match. Both teams have strong players like Rovman Powell and Jason Holder to watch out for. 🏏

🌟 Malaika Arora's Power Dressing Look Hits Different

Malaika Arora recently showcased a striking combination of a saree and a statement jacket. This high-fashion outfit was seen while she was making public appearances. The look garnered significant attention from fashion critics and social media users alike. It is being praised as a perfect example of power dressing in modern Indian fashion. Her style choices continue to set trends in the industry. 🌟

🏞️ Nepal flood linked to Tibet ice avalanche

A massive flash flood hit the area near the Nepal-China border, causing significant damage. Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, a professor at Kathmandu University, assessed the disaster's severity. The flood was likely triggered by an ice avalanche blocking the Lende River in Tibet, creating a dammed lake. Experts attribute this unprecedented event partly to accelerating climate change effects. Dr. Kayastha suggested ISRO could help analyze satellite images to confirm the flood's exact cause. 🏞️

🏏 Aiman Anwer hangs up her boots for referee role

Fast bowler Aiman Anwer has officially retired from international cricket to take on a new role as a match referee. This Karachi-born player made her international debut in July 2016 and played 8 ODIs and 37 T20Is. She finished her career with 29 T20I wickets at an average of 29.44. The switch comes after a knee injury prevented her from consistently bowling at the top level. Aiman will now start refereeing in the ongoing Under-19 women's tournament in Karachi. 🏏

🏝️ Sailor's remote island life becomes national park

A New Zealand sailor named Tom Neale lived in solitude on the remote Cook Islands atoll of Suwarrow for nearly 16 years across three stays. He lived on Anchorage Island, which is about 1,300 kilometres north of Rarotonga. His final stay ended in March 1977, and the atoll was declared a national park in 1978. This protected status helps shield the island's fragile habitats from commercial development and exploitation. Now, it remains an important ecological sanctuary for wildlife like Lesser Frigatebirds. 🏝️