‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ collects Rs 49 lakh in week 9
Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatar Narsimha achieves a rare feat. The film maintains its theatrical presence after its OTT release. It currently holds the top spot on a streaming platform. The film’s total collection reaches Rs 250.80 crore. It becomes the highest-grossing animation film. The Hindi version contributes significantly to the earnings.
Himachal Pradesh rain fury: 65% damaged telecom sites restored in Chamba, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti
Following torrential rains on August 25 and 26, telecommunication infrastructure in Chamba, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti districts suffered extensive damage. As of Wednesday, 65% of the damaged sites have been restored. State government officials are working to restore electricity and have mobilized telecom service providers to expedite the restoration of services.
What 1 Gulab Jamun is hiding could change the way India eats
India is taking a bold step to combat rising obesity and related diseases by introducing Sugar and Oil Boards in public spaces. Inspired by the “Fit India” mission, these boards highlight the hidden sugars and fats in everyday foods like samosas and soft drinks, revealing shocking facts about their content.
Currency watch: Rupee ends 18 paise lower at 86.70 against dollar; trade jitters and Fed uncertainty weigh on sentiment
The rupee weakened to 86.70 against the US dollar due to month-end dollar demand and caution before trade and monetary policy decisions. A stronger dollar, influenced by the EU-US trade pact, and uncertainty over India’s trade talks with the US also contributed. Weak domestic industrial output and declining forex reserves further pressured the rupee.
Momentum the keyword as India, England eye series lead at Lord’s
India and England are set to clash in the crucial third Test at Lord’s, with the series tied 1-1. India, led by Shubman Gill, carries momentum from their Edgbaston victory. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum despite the short turnaround.
Jannat actor Sonal Chauhan joins Mirzapur: The film cast
Sonal Chauhan, known for ‘Jannat’, joins the cast of ‘Mirzapur: The Film’. She announced it on Instagram with heartfelt excitement and shared a warm welcome from Excel Entertainment. The film reunites original stars like Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, with new additions including Jitendra Kumar.
iOS 26 battery issue: Apple says latest iPhone update may impact battery life; but there’s a solution
Apple acknowledged that the iOS 26 update temporarily impacts battery life and performance due to background processes like indexing and app updates. The new Battery settings in iOS 26 offer intelligent suggestions to identify apps with unusual power consumption, marked with an orange indicator.