The article discusses the alarming rise in juvenile delinquency and violent behavior among children. Citing a recent incident in Telangana where students killed their teacher, it highlights causes like parental pressure, social media influence, and lack of emotional support in nuclear families. It urges society and parents to stop treating children as financial investments and instead focus on nurturing empathy and human values. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/opinion/juvenile-delinquency-parenting-mental-health-concerns-4216668

Veerabrahmendra Kunku Balaji, a devotee from Nellore, is performing 'Urulu Seva' (rolling on the ground) across the 3,550 steps of Tirumala's Alipiri path. His mission is to raise awareness for cow protection and urge the government to declare the cow as the 'National Mother'. This marks his 13th such journey, where he demands stricter laws against cow slaughter and illegal transportation while promoting Indian cultural traditions. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/astrology/devotee-performs-urulu-seva-rolling-ritual-up-the-3550-steps-of-tirumala-hill-sns/articleshow-63ggi6r

Telugu actor Ravi Teja's latest film 'Irumudi' has created box office history by recovering its budget within just 38 hours of release. The movie, directed by Shiva Nirvana, entered the 100 crore club in just four days. It witnessed housefull shows across 262 screens in Hyderabad on its opening day and sold 36,000 tickets in a single hour on BookMyShow. The film's massive success is expected to pose a significant challenge to the upcoming movie 'Toxic' in terms of theater availability and competition in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/ravi-tejas-irumudi-movie-creating-records-at-box-office-1229365.html

Sugar prices in Bengaluru have surged significantly ahead of the festival season, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Dasara. In the wholesale market, prices jumped from ₹52 to ₹65-70 per kg within five days. Domestic sugar prices have seen a 40% increase over the last two months, potentially due to high demand and the ethanol blending policy. This hike is expected to impact retail consumers heavily as old stocks deplete. https://kannada.news18.com/news/state/sugar-price-increases-in-bangalore-during-festival-season-bad-news-for-people-dvp-2475039.html

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara predicts an innings victory for India against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo. India declared their first innings at 503/9, powered by centuries from Devdutt Padikkal (117) and Dhruv Jurel (115). At the end of Day 2, Sri Lanka is struggling at 8/2. Pujara believes if Indian bowlers maintain discipline on Day 3, an innings win is guaranteed as the pitch will favor pacers. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/not-just-a-win-an-innings-victory-awaits-india-cheteshwar-pujara-1229254.html

Rocking Star Yash returns to the big screen after four years with his highly anticipated film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', released globally on August 26. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster drama debuted on over 12,000 screens worldwide. The film saw massive pre-release buzz with over 1.9 million tickets sold in advance booking, crossing ₹61.99 crore in advance gross in India. Released in six languages including English, 'Toxic' is expected to cross the ₹100 crore mark on its opening day. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani and Nayanthara and has received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/toxic-movie-release-today-yash-starrer-finally-hits-screens-395114

A massive 40-foot cutout of Tipu Sultan erected for Eid Milad in Chikkamagaluru's Tipu Nagar has sparked controversy. A group of youth shared a video of the cutout on the Instagram page 'Chikkamagaluru Power Tipu Boys' using a song related to the Pakistani Army's Mujahideen. Following public outrage and concerns over communal harmony, PSI Dhanaraj filed a suo motu FIR under BNS sections 196 and 299 for provocative content. Police are currently investigating and searching for those who shared the video. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/24/chikkamagaluru-anti-national-song-used-in-tipu-sultan-cutout-video-during-eid-milad

Kumar Pernaje discusses the nutritional and medicinal benefits of Creeping Spinach (Bignonia/Nela Basale). This self-growing plant is rich in Vitamin A, C, and iron. It aids digestion, relieves constipation, and boosts immunity. It can be used in various dishes like curries and Patrode. The article highlights three types: Wild, Ground, and Vine spinach, noting that wild spinach is an effective home remedy for dissolving kidney stones. https://pingara.com/uncategorized/also-known-as-groundnut-brignonia-article-by-kumar-pernaje/

Rocking Star Yash's highly anticipated film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', directed by Geethu Mohandas, has released worldwide across 15,000 screens. Produced with a budget exceeding 500 crore INR, the movie is expected to earn 100-120 crore INR on its opening day. It marks a milestone as the first Kannada film to release in Hollywood. Starring Kiara Advani and Nayanthara, the film has already garnered 32 crore INR through advance bookings alone. https://udayavani.com/cinema/toxic-movie-review-and-release-639641