RSB Retail India, a South Indian retail chain, filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise ₹1,500 crore. The IPO includes fresh shares worth ₹500 crore and promoters selling 2.98 crore shares. The company will use ₹275 crore to pay debt and ₹118 crore to open new stores. RSB Retail has 73 stores across three states and reported ₹2,694 crore in revenue and ₹104.4 crore profit in fiscal year 2025.

A study of over 3,000 UK adults challenges the idea that ultra-processed foods are the main cause of overeating. Researchers found that people's perceptions of food (sweet, fatty, healthy) significantly influence their likelihood to overeat, even more than the food's actual nutritional content or its classification as ultra-processed. The study suggests focusing on food literacy and addressing eating motivations for healthier diets.

A Bank of America survey reveals shifting investor sentiment in Asian markets. Global growth expectations are down amid US economic concerns. India, previously favored, is now least preferred due to tariff worries. China's growth outlook improves, driven by hopes for policy support. Japan remains the top pick. Investors favor tech and financials, avoiding materials and real estate. AI in China and infrastructure in India are key themes.

India's goods exports rose 7.3% to $37.24 billion in July, reversing two months of decline, driven by US demand. However, imports increased 8.6% to $64.6 billion, widening the trade deficit to $27.35 billion. Services exports grew 1.4% to $31.03 billion. Total exports increased 4.5% to $68.3 billion, while imports grew 6% to $80 billion. The government aims to boost exports through FTAs and focused promotion efforts.

IIT Gandhinagar has dismissed professor Ashish Xaxa, as revealed through an RTI reply. Xaxa was known for his controversial social media posts, including pro-Palestine and anti-Gujarat content. He had also reposted posts from Congress leaders and made derogatory comments about Gujarat. His dismissal comes after a report by OpIndia highlighted his activities in May 2025.

Research suggests that people with "music anhedonia" lack pleasure from music due to disrupted communication between brain regions. A new study found that while their brains process music normally, there's little connection between auditory processing and reward centers. This affects around 5-10% of the population, who may not experience emotional responses to music despite having normal musical perception.

The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue of demographic change effectively and highlighting the need for a High-Power Demography Mission to address this issue. The author also emphasizes the importance of fast-tracking the process of expelling illegal immigrants and implementing anti-conversion laws to foil the designs of those seeking to convert Hindus, Sikhs, and other non-Muslim communities to either Islam or Christianity.

Instagram is using AI to identify users who may be misrepresenting their age. Accounts suspected of underage use will be converted to Teen Accounts, which have stricter privacy settings. These accounts limit content visibility and direct messages. Instagram also offers features like 'take a break' reminders and a sleep mode. The AI analyzes account creation time, content engagement, and profile details to estimate age and apply safeguards.

Sharda Godara creates unique miniature tray gardens in her home in Faridabad. She started designing these mini gardens a couple of years ago when her home was left with no further space for potted plants. With over 70 visually appealing and intricately designed gardens, Sharda shares the significance of tray gardens in her life and reveals her secret to creating them in less than an hour.

The government plans to revamp the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with rates of 5% and 18%, plus 40% on select luxury/sin goods. Many items taxed at 12% will drop to 5%, and most 28% items will fall to 18%. This aims to boost consumption, offsetting potential revenue loss. Currently, 18% GST contributes the most revenue, followed by 28%, 5%, and 12%. Diamonds and precious stones will maintain existing tax rates.