✨ Tara Sutaria channels vintage Hollywood for 'Toxic' promotions

Tara Sutaria showcased a vintage Hollywood look for the promotions of her film 'Toxic'. She appeared at an event with Yash in Goa, styled in a Rs 44,000 black lace gown by Helsa. The look featured pearls worth Rs 7.42 lakh and was inspired by Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall. This glamorous photoshoot is part of the promotion for 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups'. The film, set in Goa, is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 26, 2026. 🎬

⚖️ Juvenile tried as adult: Conviction stays, sentence goes

The Supreme Court ruled that a conviction on merits need not be set aside if a juvenile was tried by a regular court. Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi heard the case in Haryana involving an accused sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. The Court accepted the juvenility plea for the Appellant, who was tried as an adult. Consequently, the life imprisonment and seven years' rigorous imprisonment sentence cannot operate against the appellant. The JJ Board, Sonepat, must ensure compliance with Section 19 of the JJ Act 2000.

🚢 $9.1M Yacht Sinks Just Days After Italian Delivery

A luxury yacht valued at $9.1 million sank only four days after it was delivered to its owner in Italy. The vessel had 14 people onboard at the time of the incident. This sinking occurred shortly after the handover process was completed. The cause of the sinking is currently under investigation by maritime authorities. Further details regarding the incident are expected in the coming days. 🚢

🚢 US warns Iran over more ship attacks in Hormuz

The US has warned Iran that it will escalate economic pressure in response to recent events. Two more ships were attacked in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. These attacks have been part of ongoing tensions in the region. The US maintains its stance on regional stability and international law. Further actions by the US remain pending depending on Iran's response. 🚢

🐠 Bizarre eyeless demon fish found in Alabama cave

A mysterious, eyeless creature resembling a demogorgon fish has been discovered deep inside an Alabama cave system. This unique cavefish was found beneath a cave linked to NASA research facilities in the area. Researchers documented the specimen during an expedition that took place on November 15th, 2023. The fish exhibits extreme adaptations to its dark, subterranean environment. Further studies are planned to understand its biology and evolutionary path. 🐠

🧠 Fast walkers might boost brain health in older adults

A new study found that 'super movers,' older adults walking significantly faster than peers, had less risk of cognitive impairment. Researchers analyzed nearly 4,000 people aged 80 and older over three to five years. Super movers showed half the risk compared to non-super movers, and MRI scans showed better brain volume preservation. While it's an association, maintaining good physical function could be a marker of healthy brain aging. People can start by gradually increasing their walking pace or adding hills for a challenge. 🚶

📱 Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra: Ultra specs, ultra price tag 💸

Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, maintaining a familiar design in 2026 for the foldable category. The phone features a 200MP Wide camera and runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. It boasts an 8.0-inch internal display with increased brightness and minimal crease visibility. Multitasking remains strong, allowing for three live apps in split-screen mode. However, the device comes with a hefty price tag of $2,100.

🏭 How Tata Group started its 'swadeshi' business

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata began his journey in 1864 by traveling to England with Indian cotton bills. He returned to Bombay after observing Lancashire's mills amidst a severe financial crisis gripping the city. The post-Civil War crash in 1861-1864 spurred Parsi and Gujarati merchants to diversify into manufacturing. The Tata family's big business was slow to adopt overt nationalism, prioritizing global markets initially. They only started a real shift towards domestic markets around the mid-1930s. 🏭

🔥 Doval on 'Op Sindoor': No Compromise on Terror

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval discussed Operation Sindoor in the documentary 'Declassified: Operation Sindoor'. This military strike happened in May 2025 against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK. The operation followed the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack where 26 civilians died. Doval stated that Pakistan's support for terrorism is not tolerable and India will fight until the last drop of blood. The documentary premieres on August 15 at 9 pm on Discovery and Discovery Plus. 🇮🇳

🤖 Apple's China AI is getting powered by Alibaba

Apple is set to launch its custom Apple Intelligence features in China soon. The tech giant has finalized training its China-specific LLM, which will be run on Alibaba’s Qwen AI. This marks Apple as the first foreign company to get approval for a proprietary AI model in China. The new features are expected to roll out in the coming months via a software update for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. This signals a shift from Apple's current reliance on Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic for AI.

🙏 MP Temples Celebrated Independence Day Differently

Two temples in Madhya Pradesh marked India's Independence Day on August 11th. These religious sites are located within the state of Madhya Pradesh. The celebration was held on August 11th, marking the nation's freedom. This unique observance follows a specific religious calendar tradition. Further details regarding the celebrations are expected to be shared soon. 🇮🇳