In Virparda village of Gujarat's Morbi district, a 18-foot deep well has become a local sensation as water inside it is rising and falling like sea waves. Despite nearby wells remaining calm, this particular well is continuously overflowing with wave-like movements following heavy rains. Hundreds of villagers are flocking to witness this mysterious phenomenon occurring on a piece of agricultural land near the highway. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/videos/2026/Aug/07/gujarats-morbi-well-shows-unusual-wave-like-movement

V. Ravichandran's ambitious 1991 pan-India project 'Shanti Kranti', starring superstars like Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, faced a massive box office failure. Despite its high budget of 10 crore rupees and technical brilliance like using 25 cameras for the climax, the film only collected 8 crores. The failure was attributed to a weak script and over-expenditure. Ravichandran recently shared memories of the film's production, and there are now plans for a re-release following fan demand. https://udayavani.com/cinema/shanti-kranti-behind-how-indias-most-expensive-film-became-biggest-box-office-flop-had-3-superstars-earned-just-indian-rupee8-cr-left-maker-bankrupt-372031

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on the eve of National Handloom Day (August 7), urging citizens to support local weavers. Recalling the 1905 Swadeshi movement, he encouraged people to purchase handloom products and participate in social media trends like 'Get Ready With Me' (GRWM) videos using the hashtag #NationalHandloomDay to empower traditional artisans and build an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. https://tv9kannada.com/national/pm-modi-urges-youth-to-buy-handloom-products-share-videos-to-support-weavers-in-new-instagram-video-1222125.html

Farmers in Shimoga who received land through government grants (Darkhastu) are facing severe hardships due to technical glitches in the 'Bhoomi' software. Despite the survey department completing the 'Podi' process and assigning new survey numbers, the software update prevents the digitization of manual records and refuses to create new RTCs for lands previously marked as 'Kharabu'. This technical deadlock has left thousands of farmers unable to access bank loans or government benefits. Farmers are demanding intervention from Revenue Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara as files shuffle between administrative offices without resolution. https://www.varthabharati.in/nimma-ankana/--2266306

On the last Friday of the Ashadha month, thousands of devotees visited the Chamundi Hills in Mysuru to seek the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari. Special rituals, prayers, and floral decorations were organized at the temple to mark this auspicious occasion. https://kannada.news18.com/videos/mysore/mysore-chamundeshwari-temple-svc-2464241.html

Health experts warn that persistent fever for more than three days during the rainy season should not be ignored, as it could be a sign of infections like Dengue, Malaria, or Leptospirosis. Dr. Neha Rastogi from Fortis Memorial Research Institute emphasizes the importance of diagnostic tests if symptoms like severe headache, body pain, or vomiting persist. Leptospirosis, caused by bacteria in contaminated water, can damage kidneys and liver if left untreated. Patients are advised to consult a doctor instead of self-medicating. https://kannada.news18.com/news/lifestyle/get-these-essential-tests-done-if-fever-persists-for-three-days-during-the-monsoon-advises-fortis-doctor-msy-ws-l-2464710.html

Members of the Bedti Committee, led by MLA Bhimanna Naik and environmentalist Anant Hegde Ashisara, met District In-charge Minister Laxman Savadi in Sirsi to demand the cancellation of the controversial Bedti-Aghanashini river diversion project. The committee highlighted the potential environmental damage to the Western Ghats and shared expert reports against the project. Minister Savadi acknowledged the ongoing movement and assured that he would arrange a meeting with the Chief Minister after August 15 to discuss the matter further. https://publicnext.com/news/district/uttara+kannada/public+feed/kn/demanding-scrapping-of-bedti-aghanashini-river-diversion-project-petition-submitted-to-in-charge-minister-laxman-savadi-in-sirsi-1282241

A mega free Ayurvedic health camp will be organized in Chitradurga city on Saturday, August 8. The camp offers free consultations from experts for various ailments, free physiotherapy sessions, and free yoga training. Additionally, a 20% discount is being offered on Panchakarma treatments to help people struggling with high medical costs. https://kannada.news18.com/news/lifestyle/health-chitradurga-free-ayurveda-health-camp-august-8-chitraduga-bmp-abn-local18-ws-b-2464535.html

The world's only floating post office is located on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Originally known as Nehru Park Post Office during the British era, it was renovated and renamed in 2011. Built on a large wooden boat, it functions as a post office, a small museum, and a stamp shop. Letters sent from here feature a unique Dal Lake seal. Despite heavy floods in the past, the office remained safe as it floats. The best time to visit this unique tourist attraction is between April and October. https://www.prajavani.net/miscellaneous/travel/srinagar-dal-lake-floating-post-office-guide-4179449