sports Subedar Hokato Sema lost a leg in a mine blast while serving on the Line of Control. He is now the world number 1 in men's shot put in the para-athletics F57 category. He won the bronze medal at the Paris Para Olympics in 2024 and received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal recently. His journey inspires many, showing how he conquered disability after the 2002 incident. He is currently preparing for the Para Asian Games in October. 🎖️
entertainment Mrunal Thakur has issued a stern legal warning against the creation and circulation of deepfake content using her likeness. This happened on Tuesday when she posted on Instagram, addressing the growing misuse of AI-generated content. She stated that creating or sharing deepfakes is illegal and unacceptable, demanding people stop immediately. This follows several other Indian celebrities, like Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta, facing similar issues. Thakur is currently associated with the action drama Raaka, which is targeting a December 2027 release.
entertainment An old video of Kangana Ranaut discussing her ideal partner resurfaced amid controversy over her comments on Hindu women. The clip, shared on News24, showed her preferring a partner in his early 30s for a normal life. This happened days after she criticized some film industry women for not being political until marrying 'Islamist' men. The remarks were seen as an indirect jab at Sonakshi Sinha's interfaith marriage to Zaheer Iqbal in June 2024. Debates around interfaith marriages have reignited as the situation unfolds.
sports Rampaul stated that the team's faster bowlers require improved consistency in their performance. This comment was made by Rampaul during a recent team discussion. Specifically, he noted the need for better output on the field during the last few matches. The focus remains on strengthening the bowling unit for upcoming fixtures. The team will now work on addressing these areas in their next training session. 🏏
entertainment Bairan brothers Anuj and Sumit, originally from Haryana, dreamed of music despite different career paths. During COVID lockdown, they taught themselves music production and launched their channel, Banjaare. Their song 'Bairan,' created in 15 minutes but refined over a year, hit 56 million views in a month. This success led them to sing 'Barsaat' for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now, doubters are their biggest cheerleaders. 🚀
tech The user switched from a semi-automatic to a fully automatic washing machine due to a busier schedule. This upgrade offered benefits like completing the entire process with one touch, unlike manual cycles. Fully automatic machines provide better stain removal and gentler fabric care compared to older models. Despite initial concerns, they actually optimize water and energy use through sensors and inverter tech. The new machine also offers smart features like Quick Wash and AI-powered load sensing for convenience.
business The Kerala Lottery result for Sthree Sakthi SS-531 has been announced for August 4, 2026. The winning numbers for this draw are now live and available for checking. The first prize amount for this specific draw stands at a massive Rs 1 Crore. This lottery draw is part of the ongoing state-level gaming activity in Kerala. People are now eagerly awaiting the declaration of further prize tiers. 💰
health A study found that 17.4% of people in rural Kozhikode needed outpatient care, and 1.9% needed inpatient treatment. Private healthcare was utilized more for both OP and IP services in the district. The study, published on July 23, 2026, involved 700 households across a select grama panchayat. While some households were insured, out-of-pocket expenditure remained high for both insured and uninsured families. The authors suggest this private preference points to rising health aspirations and perceived better quality of care. 🏥
tech OpenAI is facing major online backlash after hosting a luxury influencer retreat at Wildflower Farms in New York's Hudson Valley. The three-day event, attended by content creators, drew criticism regarding the company's environmental impact. Users questioned the logic of the nature retreat given AI's energy-intensive data centers, happening around July 2026. OpenAI claims the event was an educational initiative for ChatGPT Work, emphasizing creator community roles. The company has not clarified if influencers were paid or contractually obligated to promote the tools. 😟
business The Parliament is gearing up for a turbulent session on Tuesday, focusing on the Ram Temple donation theft issue and student protests. The Opposition plans to question the government over these matters, while Congress MP Manish Tewari introduced a motion on the anti-defection law. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Additionally, the External Affairs Committee meets at 4:30 pm to review India-Sri Lanka ties. 🇮🇳
business Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset ShareKhan recommended Honasa Consumer, Gland Pharma, Bata India, and Siemens as top stocks to buy on August 4, 2026. Honasa Consumer is advised with a stop loss at 437 and a target of Rs 485-500. Gland Pharma is recommended above Rs 2586, with a target range of Rs 2700-2760. Bata India should be bought at CMP, targeting Rs 736-752 with a stop loss of Rs 690. Siemens is suggested at CMP, aiming for Rs 4050-4150.
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