🔥 Taapsee and Kangana feud heats up again

The public feud between actresses Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut has flared up again after Taapsee made remarks about Kangana's upbringing. Kangana retaliated by calling Taapsee a “sasti copy” on social media. This friction started back in 2019 and escalated during the 2020 nepotism debates. Taapsee recently responded to Kangana’s comments with a cryptic Instagram Story that simply read, “Hence, proved.” Both stars have upcoming projects in the pipeline, with Kangana having Circle and Queen 2.

🥕 Kerala launches digital system for Onam markets

Kerala has rolled out an integrated digital mechanism for its special Onam markets this year. This system was launched across 2,000 markets on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by the Agriculture Minister T. Siddique. Farmers receive 10% more than open market rates, while consumers get a 30% discount. The digital setup tracks everything from procurement to sales, enabling instant Direct Benefit Transfer. Furthermore, these markets will be graded 'A,' 'B,' or 'C' to boost efficiency. 🥕

🎮 Windows 11 Update Causes Game Crashes on Certain PCs

A recent Windows 11 update has been linked to game crashes on personal computers. The issue specifically affects users running certain RGB software on their systems. Reports indicate that this problem started occurring around the update release date. This incompatibility suggests a conflict between the OS update and the RGB software drivers. Users are advised to monitor for patches or temporary workarounds from software developers. 🎮

🎤 Raut challenges Modi, Shah to sing Vande Mataram

Sanjay Raut challenged PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to sing the full Vande Mataram without a teleprompter. This challenge was made by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Raut during a press conference in New Delhi. He criticized the Centre over inflation, noting that in 12 years, death and suicides have become cheap. Raut also told the government to engage with families instead of just GenZ in universities. This happened amid a political dispute over the BJP's stance on the national song.

🕉️ Ramdev slams Vande Mataram critics over culture

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev defended the national song “Vande Mataram” against claims of Hindu deity worship. Speaking in Karnal, Haryana, he stated critics lack understanding of Sanskrit and Indian culture. He emphasized that Bharat Mata represents sacred concepts like knowledge and devotion for Indians. Ramdev argued that equating the motherland with specific deities is a misunderstanding. He further suggested a focus on 'one nation, one education' for the country's future. 🇮🇳

🕊️ Syria Foreign Minister opens door for Israel talks

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated that the door for diplomacy with Israel remains open for a historic opportunity. He made this statement during an interview with Reuters, which was published on Sunday. Negotiations for a security deal were previously frozen at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. Al-Shaibani emphasized that Damascus’s top priority is halting Israeli attacks, while stressing the need for confidence-building measures. He believes negotiations will resume soon, although he expressed low confidence in Israel currently. 🕊️

👶 WWII sugar limits boosted health for a whole generation

Strict sugar rationing was implemented in the UK during WWII due to food shortages. Researchers analyzed data from 64,761 people born between 1951–1956 using the UK Biobank. Babies whose first 1,000 days were under rationing were 69% less likely to develop liver cancer. This group also showed reduced risks for other cancers and exhibited slower biological aging. The findings suggest early sugar exposure shapes long-term metabolic and taste preferences. 🧐

🏏 Ben Stokes fires on his red-ball comeback

Ben Stokes delivered a massive all-round performance in Durham's County Championship match. He played for Durham against Derbyshire, securing a dominant 338-run victory. Stokes scored two fifties, including an unbeaten 66, and took seven wickets across the game on a date unspecified. This performance boosted Durham to the top spot with six wins from nine matches. They are set to face Gloucestershire next at Chester-le-Street starting August 27.

💻 Running massive AI models on your personal rig

FreeToken introduces an edge-native MoE serving engine to run huge models like 753B GLM-5.2 on a single workstation GPU. Researchers from UC Berkeley and UT Austin developed this system to solve the high-cost problem of running frontier AI locally. The tool achieves interactive speeds for 35B models on an 8 GB laptop GPU and shows significant throughput improvements over competitors. FreeToken is available under Apache-2.0 and is immediately deployable for developers and small teams. This tech significantly lowers the barrier to entry for advanced local AI applications.

🔥 New Pokémon starters revealed for 30th anniversary game

The Pokémon Company dropped new official artwork for Winds & Waves, the 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 game celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary. This art showcases the Generation 10 starters, Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua, alongside every past trio. The reveal, illustrated by sowsow, garnered immediate fan reaction regarding their designs. Rumors suggest the game might feature a tropical archipelago region inspired by Southeast Asia. Winds & Waves is slated for a worldwide release in 2027.

👑 Harry and Meghan's UK return could hit their $60M fortune

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK after spending six years in the US. They are relocating from Montecito to a private London residence after their time abroad. Their $60 million fortune might face higher UK tax exposure because they left before completing 10 years of non-residence. Missing the 10-year mark means they could lose Foreign Income and Gains relief and certain inheritance tax advantages. Despite this, their six years abroad keeps them safe from temporary capital gains rules. 💰