After a gap of 8 years, the Jain community's significant religious event, Chaturmasa Varshayoga, will be held in Karkala. 108 Elacharya Prasanga Sagara Muni Maharaj has been formally invited for his 16th Chaturmasa, starting July 26. A grand procession will mark his entry into the town. The article also mentions heavy rain alerts for Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts on July 22-23, and reported minor accidents in the region. https://udayavani.com/district-news/karkala-after-eight-years-chaturmasa-varshayoga-in-karkala-083199

Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' is set to premiere on Zee5 on August 21 after its digital rights were sold for approximately ₹50 crore. Initially rumored for a ₹110 crore deal with Amazon Prime, the agreement was reportedly cancelled. Directed by H. Vinoth, the movie features Vijay as a retired IPS officer. Despite mixed reviews and an IMDb rating of 6.1, the film has grossed ₹78.27 crore worldwide. It will be available in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam languages. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/ott-vijay-jana-nayagan-movie-when-and-where-to-stream-ott-updates-here-dvp-2454681.html

Burglars broke into the Gramadevi temple in Bilawara village, Yadrami taluk, on the night of July 23rd and decamped with 46 grams of gold jewelry worth approximately ₹4.60 lakh. The theft, which included gold necklaces and nose rings, was discovered by the priest the following morning. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. https://www.varthabharati.in/kalaburagi/yadrami-temple-sanctum-sanctorum-door-broken-open-46-grams-of-gold-jewelry-stolen-2263156

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay is scheduled to meet Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru on August 3rd to discuss the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu project. Vijay had previously written a letter seeking an appointment, to which DK Shivakumar responded with a confirmation date. The meeting is expected to cover critical issues like water sharing during deficit rainfall and other bilateral projects between the two states. https://kannada.news18.com/news/state/date-fixed-for-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-and-tamil-nadu-cm-vijays-meeting-pvn-2454333.html

According to Vastu Shastra and Astrology, planting a Hibiscus (Dasavala) plant on a Friday is considered highly auspicious as it is the favorite flower of Goddess Lakshmi. Planting it in the East or Northeast direction brings positive energy, wealth, and prosperity. It strengthens the planet Venus in one's horoscope, leading to financial stability. The article also advises avoiding South and West directions for this plant to prevent Vastu defects and suggests simple rituals with Hibiscus flowers to please the Sun and Goddess Lakshmi. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/vaastu/friday-vastu-plant-this-on-friday-to-attract-lakshmi-devi-pav/articleshow-l1gxb8e

Snake plants offer several benefits for indoor environments, including air purification and high oxygen release at night. They are low-maintenance, requiring water only 2-3 times a week, and can thrive in indirect sunlight. Growing them indoors helps maintain humidity and promotes positive energy in the living space. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/webstories/kitchen/avide-snakes-and-top-7-benefits-of-having-a-snake-plant-at-home-x9n4s7g

Australian cricketer Travis Head has finally broken his silence on the 2026 IPL handshake controversy involving Virat Kohli. Following a match between RCB and SRH, Kohli reportedly refused to shake hands with Head due to on-field sledging. Head expressed deep pain over how his wife and children were subjected to online abuse and trolls following the incident, stating that while competition is natural on the field, family members should not suffer. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/travis-head-breaks-silence-on-virat-kohli-handshake-controversy-opens-up-about-wife-tears/articleshow-gkkvswp

The article highlights the spiritual significance of Wednesdays in the month of Ashadha. It suggests worshipping Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva for prosperity and success. Key rituals include offering Durva grass and red flowers to Ganesha, donating green moong dal to mitigate Mercury-related astrological issues, and performing milk Abhisheka for Lord Shiva. These practices are believed to remove financial obstacles and bring peace to one's life. https://kannada.news18.com/news/astrology/ashada-wednesday-ganesha-shiva-worship-removes-troubles-avh-ws-l-2450332.html

Actress Anandhi expressed her deep disappointment and broke down on social media after her scenes in Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayakan' were deleted during the editing process. Despite waiting over a year for this specific role, she was shocked to find her portions missing. This is the third consecutive major film, following Suriya's 'Karuppu' and Rathna Kumar's '29', where her scenes were edited out. While she felt unlucky, she still praised the film for its message on women's rights. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/entertainment/actress-scenes-deleted-jan-nayagan-film-controversy-bmk/articleshow-whp843c

After a dominant 7-wicket victory in the first T20I, India is set to face Zimbabwe in the second match tomorrow at Harare Sports Club. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking 18-ball half-century and Mayank Yadav's impressive bowling helped India chase down 126 runs comfortably. A win in the second match will secure the three-match series for India. The game will be broadcast live on DD Sports and Unite8 Sports channels. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/sports/when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-zimbabwe-2nd-t20-match-ind-vs-zim-live-streaming-kas26072404944