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The viral “typoglycemia” claim misrepresents how reading works. Rather than relying only on first and last letters, the brain uses context, pattern recognition, and prediction to interpret scrambled words. Readability depends on structure, familiar patterns, and sentence context, not a fixed rule

Gabriella Pizzolo revealed Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue psychology alongside acting. The actress balanced filming Stranger Things with college, earning degrees in psychology and music while embracing campus life and diverse experiences

Director Shoojit Sircar revealed late actor Irrfan Khan’s romantic instinct nearly changed the ending of 'Piku' (2015), as he suggested a different final scene, reflecting his creative depth and lasting influence on filmmaking

Filmmaker Pasha Talankin lost his Academy Award Oscar statuette after it was checked in at JFK Airport and later misplaced by Lufthansa, prompting an urgent search following his film’s Oscar win

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets

Research in Wapusk National Park and Hudson Bay finds longer ice-free seasons increase polar bears visits near humans, regardless of body condition, suggesting climate change influences encounters more than hunger, though stress may escalate conflicts 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands plans two Guinness World Records attempts at Swaraj Dweep, including underwater flag unfurling and human stack, led by DK Joshi to promote global diving tourism

Cinematographer R Rathnavelu announced filming completion of Peddi starring Ram Charan. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film enters post-production, with a grand song by A R Rahman and a June release planned

Pop star Britney Spears faces a misdemeanor DUI charge in California after alleged impaired driving. Authorities cited erratic behavior, while she has since entered treatment. Prosecutors may offer a lenient plea deal considering no prior record or injuries

The makers of ‘Bhogi’, directed by Sampath Nandi, unveiled actress Anupama Parameswaran’s rustic look as Kandula Sulochana Rani. Starring Sharwanand, the period action drama set in the 1960s is slated for pan-India release on August 28

Netflix will stream a special World Laughter Day episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring Kapil Sharma, Samay Raina, and Ranveer Allahbadia, aiming to deliver festive comedy entertainment amid past controversy

India’s iPhone exports reached a record ₹2 lakh crore in FY26 under the PLI scheme, making Apple the top branded export contributor. Strong manufacturing growth boosted smartphone shipments, while Apple also announced leadership change with John Ternus replacing Tim Cook

Ranveer Singh’s global blockbuster Dhurandhar (Part 1) is set to release in Japan on July 10, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has earned over ₹1,328 crores worldwide, becoming a landmark success in North America and beyond

Filmmaker David Dhawan’s classic comedies will be re-released by PVR INOX in a special festival. Celebrating his legacy, the event revisits iconic hits ahead of his new film release

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Narendra Modi after he played football with children in Sikkim. Infantino highlighted football’s unifying power, while Modi called the session energising, reflecting the sport’s strong popularity across India’s northeastern states

Preity Zinta expressed discomfort with intrusive paparazzi culture, calling it “scary” and emphasizing boundaries around privacy, especially for her children. In a social media AMA, she highlighted balancing fame with personal space while preparing for film Lahore 1947

Nayanthara shared a heartfelt birthday wish for Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the latter celebrates her special day. Meanwhile, Samantha gears up for the release of Maa Inti Bangaaram, highlighting her action-packed role

The dissonance between medical success in treating HIV and social acceptance of people living with HIV must be addressed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Beating Retreat ceremony in Mann Ki Baat, highlighting its cultural transformation, digital preservation, and growing Indian musical influence. noted enhanced Armed Forces performances, indigenous themes, OTT availability, and immersive archives celebrating Republic Day traditions

Grok AI’s viral response to a hypothetical political preference question on X sparked debate, appearing to favour data-led governance under PM Narendra Modi over Congress’ dynastic politics, highlighting development metrics like infrastructure, Digital India, UPI growth, and economic rise, igniting the “data over dynasties” discussion 

Wildfires are intensifying across eastern United States, with scientists linking rising incidents to climate change, drought, and storm debris. Increased fuel and dry conditions are driving more frequent, destructive fires, especially in densely populated forest regions

Salman Khan shared mahurat glimpses of “SVC63” with Nayanthara, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The high-budget action film begins shooting and is slated for a grand Eid 2027 theatrical release

Gold and silver prices declined nearly 1% on Multi Commodity Exchange amid global pressure. Strong US dollar, rising bond yields, and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, while crude oil above $100 per barrel added inflation concerns

Tensions on the set of 'Seher Hone Ko Hai' escalated as Rishita Kothari addressed trolling and emotional distress, while Parth Samthaan took a social media break after alleged online harassment and personal attacks involving fake accounts