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The Fall Guy is finally landing on Netflix, a year after its theatrical release. Viewers will require an active subscription to the streaming service. The movie is a comedy-drama that stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in the lead roles. It is highly engaging and a complete entertainer.

The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting off one of India’s most visible marketing avenues. Industry watchers say the decision could further limit mainstream acceptance of digital assets in the country.

Apple Hebbal is the company’s first retail store in South India, located in Phoenix Mall, Bengaluru. The store has a theme inspired by Peacocks and is the third store, following Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi. Bengaluru’s first Apple Store opens for consumers on Tuesday, September 2, at 1 pm IST.

Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Manushi Chhillar, is a gripping gangster drama set in 1980s Allahabad. Directed by Pulkit, it combines crime, politics, and survival. Following its theatrical run, the film will soon be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication speed remain.

The premium segment comprises phones that offer impressive designs, good durability, and capable cameras. While the price tags are higher than those of mid-range devices, these phones typically offer good software support. However, there are times when brands take a few shortcuts to get there. Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking for a mobile under Rs. 40,000.

The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered striking megaripples — giant Martian sand waves — at a site called Kerrlaguna in Jezero Crater. These formations, about a meter tall, are larger than Earth’s beach ripples but smaller than the biggest dunes. Scientists say they formed when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and stronger winds, and many now appear frozen in time, shifting only about a meter every nine Earth years.

A Danish Renzu directorial. Songs of Paradise is a story of the Padma Shri Raj Begum. The movie tells a tale of Kashmir’s first female playback singer, uplifting women in a culturally conservative society. She is the epitome of bravery. Her music, heritage and preservation have inspired the movie’s heart-wrenching narrative, taking place when women were culturally and emotionally constrained.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and splash down in the Indian Ocean, despite shedding some debris.