Drinking tea or coffee with certain foods can lead to digestion issues and nutrient deficiencies. Tannins and caffeine in these beverages inhibit the absorption of iron from foods like spinach and ragi by up to 60%. Consuming citrus fruits, bananas, or oily snacks like samosas with tea can cause acidity, bloating, and heartburn. Experts suggest maintaining a gap between tea consumption and iron-rich or acidic meals to avoid health complications like diabetes and obesity caused by high sugar combinations. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/lifestyle/2026/Aug/15/5-common-foods-you-must-never-eat-with-tea-or-coffee-to-prevent-health-risks

The big-budget film 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', produced by Amazon MGM Studios with 1626 crores, failed at the box office by earning only 1090 crores. However, after its release on Amazon Prime Video on July 22, 2026, it became a massive hit digitally, trending at number 1 in several countries. Directed by Travis Knight, the movie stars Nicholas Galitzine and Jared Leto. Despite marketing failures and an old plot, OTT viewers have highly appreciated the visual effects and storyline. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/mega-disaster-of-2026-he-man-movie-2026-masters-of-the-universe-ott-release-amazon-prime-top-trending-kes-ws-l-2470323.html

Minister Priyank Kharge has made a surprising statement regarding the recent encounter of hunters in Chamarajanagar. His remarks have sparked curiosity and discussion within political circles concerning the investigation and the circumstances of the incident. https://kannada.news18.com/videos/chamarajanagar/priyank-kharge-on-chamarajanagar-encounter-case-psp-2470295.html

India's 80th Independence Day celebration in New York, held alongside the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, set a Guinness World Record. The event featured a display of over 1,300 American flags surrounded by Indian tricolors to form the number '250'. Organized by the Federation of Indian Associations and supported by Zoho, the event at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany highlighted the strong bilateral ties and the diaspora's role in bridge-building between the two nations. https://www.prajavani.net/news/world-news/new-york-india-independence-day-guinness-world-record-4199045

Drinking alcohol is harmful to health, but pairing it with certain foods can worsen the effects. Fried foods like kebabs can cause acid reflux, while salty snacks lead to dehydration and high blood pressure. Dairy products cause digestion issues like bloating, and sweets increase liver stress and hangover severity. Chocolate mixed with alcohol can lead to acidity. Avoiding these five types of food while drinking is essential for long-term health. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/life/avoid-these-5-foods-better-health-while-drinking-alcohol-include-beer-whisky-or-rum/articleshow-glh90y3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, highlighted India's massive progress in the energy and infrastructure sectors over the last decade. He noted that piped gas expanded from 70 to 700 cities, and solar capacity jumped from 2 GW to 160 GW. Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, 50 lakh homes adopted solar power. Additionally, 70% of railway electrification was completed in the last 10 years, and India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a new era in sustainable energy. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/pm-modis-independence-day-address-indias-progress-in-energy-and-infrastructure-1225439.html

Actress Trisha Krishnan attended the Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony led by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in Chennai. Dressed in a yellow saree, she was spotted sitting next to Vijay's parents, S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba, and interacting warmly with them. This public appearance has quelled recent breakup rumors surrounding the 'Leo' pair. Additionally, reports suggest that Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has withdrawn her divorce petition, signaling peace in the actor's personal life. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/entertainment/trisha-krishnan-spotted-at-fort-st-george-on-saturday-on-independence-day-flag-hoisting-by-cm-vijay-joseph/articleshow-yulwud6

Bollywood actor R. Madhavan shared a video on Instagram discussing parenting and children's learning. He highlighted Prof. Sugata Mitra's 1999 'Hole in the Wall' experiment, where slum children in Delhi taught themselves to use computers without formal instruction. Madhavan advised parents to stop rushing to answer every question, instead providing tools and encouragement so children can learn through exploration and their own mistakes. https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/cinema/r-madhavan-shares-sugata-mitra-experiment-on-child-learning-4199193

Tibetans organized a protest condemning China's ongoing oppression and human rights violations in Tibet. The demonstrators raised slogans against the Chinese government's restrictive policies and called for the protection of their cultural and religious rights. The protest aimed to draw international attention to the long-standing issues faced by Tibetans under Chinese administration. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/news/kn/tibetans-protest-against-china-s-repression-of-tibet-1284892

The movie 'The Lady Killer', starring Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, has become one of the biggest flops in Indian cinema history. Produced with a budget of 45 crore rupees, the film managed to collect only 60,000 rupees at the box office. Director Ajay Bahl stated that due to budget constraints, half of the screenplay including the climax was not filmed, leading to its release in an incomplete state. Furthermore, no major OTT platform purchased its digital rights, forcing the producers to release it for free on YouTube. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/bollywood/2026/Aug/14/biggest-flop-movie-in-indian-cinema-history-with-45-crore-budget-earned-only-60000-at-box-office