🏮 Tokyo's geisha culture faces AI challenge

The number of geishas in Tokyo has drastically fallen from about 13,000 in 1940 to only around 200 today. Ikuko, an 86-year-old geisha, is using AI and holograms to keep this iconic culture alive in her Akasaka practice area. This shift comes as traditional patron bases diminished after political restrictions were introduced in 1993. Despite her reservations, Ikuko feels a duty to adapt to this modern era for cultural preservation. The industry is now seeing geishas move online and cater to international tourists.

⚖️ RGNUL faculty demand action against VC

Faculty members at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala have issued a 48-hour notice to the University. They are seeking the intervention of the RGNUL Chancellor, who is Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra. This action was taken regarding alleged misconduct by the Vice-Chancellor. The faculty members have appealed to the Chancellor for resolution of internal issues. The situation now requires swift administrative response from the University leadership. ⚖️

🌎 NASA tracks Earth's hidden heat drain at poles

NASA scientists have successfully mapped the invisible heat loss occurring from Earth's rapidly changing polar regions. The research was conducted by a team of scientists working on the project. The findings detail heat loss measurements taken across various areas over the past few months. This data provides crucial insights into the accelerating effects of climate change on the planet. Future studies will use this information to better predict global warming trends. 🌎

🧑‍⚖️ NALSAR students protest CJI Surya Kant invitation

NALSAR Law students wrote to the university administration opposing the invitation of CJI Surya Kant as the convocation chief guest. This concern was raised by students of the 2026 batch at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. The students objected due to the CJI's bench not listing an urgent plea regarding police action during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest on July 20. They felt the CJI's reported dismissive comments on video evidence conflicted with the university's values. The students requested the university strongly reconsider the guest choice before any final decision is made. 🧑‍⚖️

👑 Real Madrid unveils 2026-27 season squad numbers

Real Madrid has officially released the squad numbers for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The team roster includes players like Courtois, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vini Jr. These numbers were published directly from the official Realmadrid.com website. Notably, midfielder Thiago Pitarch is listed as a first-team player despite loan discussions. The club is actively looking into a loan deal for him while keeping him in the squad for now. 👑

🧐 18,000 boxes of Diageo liquor seized by FSSAI

Around 18,000 boxes of Diageo liquor were seized by FSSAI over alleged missing recycled PET markings. The inspection took place at United Spirits’ factory in Bengaluru. This regulatory action occurred on August 10, 2026, affecting several brands like Smirnoff. The concern raised serious food safety and misbranding compliance issues for consumers. Diageo confirmed the quarantine and stated their products are completely safe for consumption. 🧐

📜 Tamil is our soul, says CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all political parties for their support on Monday, August 10, 2026. The resolution mandates rendering Tamil Thai Vazhthu at the start of all government functions across schools and universities. This historic move aims to protect the unique status and pride of the Tamil language. The CM emphasized that Tamil represents the culture, thought, and soul of the people. He hopes the glory of Tamil will spread globally from Tamil Nadu. 📜

🚨 Hackers are hitting poorly set up Power Pages sites

A new report revealed that hackers were stealing sensitive information from Microsoft Power Pages websites due to improper security configurations. The data-extortion group ExfilSquad targeted publicly accessible portals that allowed anonymous users too much access to Microsoft Dataverse records. This attack method involves exploiting incorrect settings rather than breaking software protections, compromising records like emails and phone numbers. These sites, built with Power Pages, are used to share business data with the public and partners. Organizations must urgently check their security settings to prevent similar data exposure incidents. 😟

🤕 IPL pressure fueling India's injury woes?

A BCCI source expressed concern that players are playing through injuries during the IPL due to franchise and financial pressures. This issue was highlighted at the BCCI CoE press conference in Bengaluru on Sunday by CoE head VVS Laxman. Several players are currently injured ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15th. Players like Sai Sudharsan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Harshit Rana are on the injury list for this upcoming series. The situation brings focus to the coordination between the CoE and team management moving forward. 🤕

🚨 TCS employee accuses man of rape and cheating

A senior TCS employee has accused a Dewas man of using an alias, raping her, and blackmailing her with private material. The accused, identified as Shahrukh Baig alias Mahendra Chandravat, was arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. The allegations involve him taking between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh from her and threatening her family. The woman met him in Pune, and the incident occurred at his house in Dewas. Police are now investigating the financial transactions and blackmail claims. 😟

😠 Job aspirants protest govt recruitment irregularities

Hundreds of government job aspirants have been protesting in Ranchi for over two weeks regarding alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The protest, which started over the 14th JPSC examination, has expanded to demand a CBI probe into various recruitment processes. The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary exam and two backlog exams, and three JPSC members have resigned. However, students insist on a CBI investigation into the JSSC-CGL exam, especially after talks failed on August 10th. They argue the issue is a systemic crisis spanning years of delays and controversies.