🏡 Swades' Gayatri Oberoi lives in huge Juhu mansion

Gayatri Oberoi, known from 'Swades', now resides in a massive 75,000 sq ft mansion in Juhu with Vikas Oberoi. The residence, designed by Piero Lissoni, spans nine floors and was planned starting in 2015. It features an infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Sea and a 12-seater private theatre. Vikas Oberoi wanted the home to function like a luxury boutique hotel for hosting events. The interiors blend Italian design with art from Indian artists like MF Husain.

⚖️ Congress slams SC ruling on worker safeguards

The Congress criticized the Supreme Court's August 20, 2026, judgment which limits its 1978 worker-friendly definition of 'industry' for new cases. This decision, in State of Uttar Pradesh versus Jai Bir Singh, adds a 'discernible commercial character' requirement. This narrowing risks weakening essential worker safeguards under the Industrial Relations Code of 2020. Jairam Ramesh argued this creates an interpretive vacuum for labour courts. He maintained that the broad 1978 Triple Test should inform the new Code's interpretation. 😟

✈️ IAF officers told show not to make them movie heroes

Operation Safed Sagar, based on the Kargil War, streams on Netflix and has received much praise this year. The creators, Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Mehboob Pal Singh Brar, conducted extensive research, engaging with actual Indian Air Force officers. These officers strongly advised the team against depicting them in slow-motion, heroic walks after missions. They pointed out that pilots are sweaty and lose weight after sorties, urging authenticity. The series focuses on the IAF's Golden Arrows squadron during daring missions at 30,000 feet. 🇮🇳

💍 Arjun Rampal officially ties the knot in Goa

Actor Arjun Rampal has officially married his longtime partner, Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. The couple registered their marriage at the Sub-Registrar’s office in Mapusa, North Goa, with friends present. They secured permission to waive the mandatory 15-day waiting period under Goa’s marriage laws. Their relationship began in 2018, and they welcomed their first son, Arik, in 2019. This formal registration marks a new chapter for the couple's journey together. 💖

💔 Govinda's manager denies marriage rumors with Komal Rani Swarnkar

Sunita Ahuja claimed she withdrew her divorce petition due to Govinda's alleged marriage plans with Komal Rani Swarnkar. Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, strongly dismissed this claim, stating no second marriage is happening. The dispute involves Govinda and Sunita, who married in 1987, with Sunita filing for divorce in 2024. Sinha suggested Sunita's claims stem from something in her mind, hoping for reconciliation for the kids. Sunita was seen exiting Bandra Family Court on August 19, 2024. 🤷

🔬 New blood test clears FDA for Alzheimer's diagnosis

C2N Diagnostics' PrecivityAD2 is now the first FDA-cleared blood test for adults aged 40 and older to detect Alzheimer's pathology. This blood-based test is intended for adults 40+ showing cognitive impairment during evaluation. It uses high-resolution mass spectrometry to measure biomarkers like Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217 ratios. The results feed into an Amyloid Probability Score 2 (APS2) ranging from 0 to 100. This could help streamline the complex diagnostic journey for millions facing memory concerns. 🔬

💰 Keep UPI Free, Fund It From Its Own Savings

The government has suggested that UPI should remain free for users. This funding model proposes that the system should be self-sustaining through the savings it generates. The proposal was discussed in the context of digital payment infrastructure growth across India. This approach aims to maintain accessibility while ensuring operational sustainability for the platform. Further details on the implementation strategy are expected to be rolled out soon.

🥉 Treesa-Gayatri clinch bronze after semi-final loss

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal after losing their semi-final match. They played against China's top seeds, Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu, at the BWF World Championships. The final scoreline was 21-18, 13-21, 8-21, with the match concluding on a specific date not mentioned. This loss ends their competitive run, despite showing strong fight throughout the three games. The pair will now move on to the next stage of the tournament after this result. 🥉

⚖️ Centenarian Convict Walks Free After SC Order

A 105-year-old individual convicted of murder has been granted early release by the Supreme Court. The court ordered the release for this elderly person, who was incarcerated in [Place Name, if available]. The order was issued on [Date, if available] and pertains to the original conviction from [Year, if available]. This decision highlights judicial considerations for extremely aged inmates in the justice system. Authorities are now set to execute the release order immediately. ⚖️

💧 Cornell cools campus with lake water trick

Cornell University started using a lake source cooling system in 2000 to chill its campus instead of older CFC chillers. This system uses cold water pulled from 250 feet below Cayuga Lake, which is a 38-mile-long body of water. The implementation resulted in an 85% reduction in energy used for cooling, saving over 29 million kWh annually. This major initiative is now the first and largest in the US for sustainable cooling solutions. The system is designed to last 75 to 100 years, making it a long-term, planet-positive fix.

🏛️ Supreme Court orders refund of Art of Living fine

The Supreme Court ordered a refund of the Rs 5 crore penalty paid by the Art of Living foundation. This ruling was made for the spiritual organization in Delhi regarding the controversial 2016 event near Yamuna floodplains. The NGT had initially held them responsible in December 2017 for damaging the ecosystem during the 'World Culture Festival.' The court found no direct evidence linking the festival to any damage, while noting DDA's failure to protect the area. The DDA is now directed to process the refund and continue rehabilitation work.