🍺 Stokes says cricket's alcohol culture isn't just England's

Ben Stokes argued that alcohol is a deep-rooted part of cricket's culture across all levels of the sport. Speaking on the For The Love of Cricket podcast with Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, the 35-year-old addressed the drinking debate. Stokes emphasized this relationship has remained despite cricket becoming more professional over the years. This comment followed his suspension for one Test against New Zealand due to a curfew breach. He recently announced his retirement from international cricket, while continuing domestic play. 🍻

🏛️ Temple donation gap revealed amid probe

The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Board admitted to loopholes in donation collection on August 3, 2026. This followed allegations by Raj Thackeray regarding an ₹18 crore annual siphoning at the Mumbai temple. The board noted a jump from ₹45-₹50 lakh weekly to ₹98 lakh weekly in donations. Consequently, the Trust has requested an inquiry from the Anti-Corruption Bureau into these discrepancies. Nine workers were arrested, and 46 employees have been suspended regarding this issue. 🧐

🧐 Ram Temple Trust Audits Valuables Amid Theft Probe

The Ram Temple trust reviewed gold, silver, and other valuables worth crores stored in an Ayodhya bank locker. Interim General Secretary Krishna Mohan conducted this inventory visit to the State Bank of India branch on Monday evening. This review is happening as the SIT prepares to resume its investigation into the donation theft case. The embezzlement was discovered in the first week of June, leading to arrests of eight accused individuals. The newly constituted Special Investigation Team is expected to restart its work on Tuesday.

🐕 Beast of Reincarnation: Fast Action RPG with Dog Buddy

Beast of Reincarnation is a post-apocalyptic action RPG focused on speed and companionship. The game features Emma, a warrior, and Koo, a canine ally, set in Japan in the year 4026. Combat blends real-time katana action with tactical decisions, allowing players to use Koo's unique abilities. The setting mixes wrecked tech with aggressive plant life, showcasing a unique blend of beauty and decay. Despite some familiar elements, the Emma and Koo dynamic gives the adventure a strong personality. 🐕

🔥 Iran targets US with new pressure point

Iran has identified a new pressure point against the United States that bypasses traditional methods like oil or missiles. This strategic move involves targeting specific vulnerabilities within US operations. The details of this new angle were highlighted recently by geopolitical analysts. This shift indicates a change in Iran's external strategy and diplomatic tactics. Further developments in this escalating geopolitical situation are keenly being watched globally.

🌦️ Kerala weather shifts: clear skies but waterlogging persists

Clear weather was seen across most of north Kerala until the forenoon, despite an orange alert for heavy rain. Later on Tuesday, the IMD issued a red alert for Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. Currently, over 900 people are in relief camps across Kozhikode district, with 32 camps operational. Water-logging remains a serious issue in low-lying parts of Kozhikode like Mavoor. Rainfall is expected to decrease significantly to light-to-moderate levels on Wednesday.

🔋 POCO M8 Power drops with massive 8000mAh battery

Poco has launched the POCO M8 Power, a new mid-range smartphone featuring a huge 8000mAh battery and AMOLED display. This phone is available in India, specifically through Flipkart, starting August 7th at 12 PM. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 21,999, with a special launch price valid for the first 12 hours. It runs on Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and promises four Android OS upgrades along with six years of security updates. This device offers 45W fast charging and has an IP65 dust and water resistance rating.

🔭 New Map Shows Hidden Black Hole Growth

A new all-sky map has been released, revealing that the growth of most supermassive black holes was previously unseen. Researchers from Nanowerk conducted this study, mapping the universe's largest cosmic structures. The map details growth patterns observed across various epochs and regions of space. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about how these massive objects accumulate mass over time. Future research will focus on understanding the environmental factors influencing this hidden growth. 🔭

📱 Galaxy Z8 foldables smash old pre-order records

The new Galaxy Z8 trio has surpassed the historic pre-order record set by the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in South Korea. This achievement saw 1.44 million total pre-orders over a short period from Wednesday to Monday. Previously, the Galaxy S26 set an S-series record of 1.35 million pre-orders earlier this year. The Galaxy Z Fold8 drove this success, accounting for 70% of pre-orders, especially among younger buyers. Furthermore, in India, the Z8 trio secured 271,000 pre-orders in just 3 days. 📱

⚖️ Kadapa Airport Director Gets 3 Years for Bribery

Mukundagiri Rangachari Srinivasan was sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and a ₹50,000 fine. He was the former Officiating Airport Director of the Kadapa airport in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The CBI registered the bribery case on July 24, 2015, after he demanded a ₹50,000 bribe. He was caught accepting the first instalment of ₹25,000 while abusing his official post. The court delivered the verdict after the CBI filed a chargesheet in February 2016. ⚖️

🦅 OpenAI co-founder saves eagle nest with big donation

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to protect the nest of Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow. This huge contribution helped Friends of Big Bear Valley reach their $10 million fundraising goal in Fawnskin, California. The fundraising effort was ongoing since February and now secures the land from potential luxury homes. Conservationists successfully prevented the destruction of this last undeveloped stretch of Big Bear Lake's shoreline. The land trust will now purchase Moon Camp, ensuring the habitat is safe for future generations. 🦅