Three students from Bishop Cotton School in Shimla went missing during a Saturday outing on Mall Road. Police have formed search teams and alerted Delhi and Haryana police. The students, from Mohali, Karnal and Kullu, were last seen on CCTV footage. A police case has been registered, and vehicles are being searched. The school filed a complaint, raising safety concerns. The police have not ruled out the possibility of kidnapping.

Feel Free, an herbal drink containing kratom, faces scrutiny after users report addiction. Misha Brown's TikTok video sparked concern. John, a recovering addict, relapsed, spending thousands and resorting to theft. Kratom, unregulated federally, has opioid-like effects. The FDA considers classifying a kratom compound as illicit. Botanic Tonics settled a lawsuit, denying wrongdoing but adding warning labels. Utah banned Feel Free due to harmful ingredient combinations.

Alia Bhatt's trainer praises her determination during pregnancy. Workouts were tailored for comfort and safety, focusing on breathwork, pelvic floor exercises, and strength training. Alia addressed online criticism, saying her post-pregnancy physique was not fabricated or due to celebrity privilege. She credits a gradual and sustainable recovery plan, including nutrition and exercise, for her transformation.

Actor Akshay Kumar questioned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about AI's capabilities and limitations at a recent event. Huang stated that while AI excels at specific tasks, it cannot fully replicate human intelligence. He emphasized AI's role as an assistant, automating parts of jobs, and the importance of safe, ethical AI development, comparing it to ensuring airplane safety through rigorous engineering.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new Mumbai-Pune highway, reducing travel time to 1.5 hours. Speaking in Pune, he highlighted infrastructure projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore in the region. Gadkari aims to initiate projects worth Rs 15,000 crore within 15 days and an additional Rs 50,000 crore by year-end. He mentioned rejecting a Rs 3,600 crore Mumbai-Pune Expressway tender for being too expensive.

Astronauts on long missions face malnutrition risks similar to those on Earth due to dietary challenges and low gravity's impact on bone and muscle mass. NASA's space food has evolved from tubes and pastes to diverse meals, including fresh, irradiated, and rehydratable options. Supplying food for lunar outposts presents hurdles like limited resources and storage. International collaboration brings diverse national dishes to the ISS, fostering crew unity.

Unseasonal rains caused a 13-34% revenue drop for room AC makers like Voltas, Blue Star, and Havells in the June quarter. This decline is also due to comparison against strong sales last year. Havells' Lloyds business fell 34.4% to Rs 1,261.85 crore. Blue Star's room AC revenue decreased 13.3% to Rs 1,499.37 crore. Companies anticipate a festive season demand revival and aim for reasonable FY26 growth, focusing on commercial AC.

India is building its first bullet train, aiming to cut travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to two hours. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw anticipates operations will begin soon. China leads with the world's largest high-speed rail network (45,000 km), followed by Spain (3,966 km), which surpasses Japan. The Vande Bharat trains reach 180 km/h. The bullet train will reach 320 km/h. A 21-km underwater tunnel is complete.

To celebrate Guru Dutt's 100th birth anniversary, his granddaughters fondly remember his simple nature and love for the outdoors. Adding to the celebration, six of his restored classic films are making a comeback to theaters, offering a new generation a chance to experience his cinematic brilliance. The TOI Entertainment Desk provides comprehensive coverage of this event.

Manisha Koirala lauded Kangana Ranaut as a "brilliant, phenomenal actor," alongside Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and others. Koirala praised their exceptional performances in an interview. Ranaut responded on Instagram, expressing gratitude with "Thank you ma’am" and emojis. Koirala previously praised Ranaut in 2021. Koirala recently starred in "Heeramandi," while Ranaut's "Emergency" was released earlier this year.