Naseeruddin Shah declines lifetime awards, says his work as an actor is unfinished

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has stated he has no intention of retiring, asserting that his work as an actor remains incomplete. He has turned down several lifetime achievement awards, feeling it is too early to accept such recognition. Shah made these remarks at a success celebration for his film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', which completed 50 days in theatres. The actor expressed gratitude to audiences for their continued support of his work. Known for acclaimed films like 'Sparsh' and 'Iqbal', Shah remains an active and celebrated presence in Indian cinema.

Top 10 AI Papers on Hugging Face: Agents, Memory Models, and Chemistry AI

On August 1, 2026, the ten most upvoted AI research papers on Hugging Face highlighted key trends including AI agents, long-term memory models, world models, and video generation. Among the standout works, AskChem introduces a claim-centered chemistry knowledge system that moves beyond document retrieval to synthesize verifiable scientific conclusions from research literature. Qwen-UI-Agent presents a foundation model designed to navigate real-world graphical user interfaces, enabling AI to plan and execute actions across software applications. Metis proposes a memory foundation model that treats long-term memory as a core learned capability rather than an external engineering add-on. Together, these papers reflect a broader shift in AI research toward agentic, context-aware, and memory-equipped systems with practical applications in science, automation, and enterprise software.

Kontigo, a YC S24 startup, is hiring a Founding Engineer

Kontigo, a startup that participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch, has posted an open position for a Founding Engineer. The job listing was shared on Hacker News, Y Combinator's associated tech community platform. The role is listed directly on Y Combinator's company directory under Kontigo's profile. No further details about the company's focus or compensation were provided in the listing.

The OG reading app just got a big update

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 138, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy August, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about microwave sounds and Meta glasses and Alex vs. Alix, testing the Logitech Alto Keys K98M to see if I'm ready for the mechanical keyboard life, digging into the history of the first chatbot, clearing space on my desk for a Bob Ross deskmat, doing a full Ted Lasso rewatch ahead of the new season next week, finally getting into Cyberpunk 2077 now tha

Morten Linderud Steps Down from Arch Linux Development Team

Morten Linderud has announced his resignation from the Arch Linux development team. The news was shared via the official Arch Linux public developer mailing list. Linderud was a contributor to the Arch Linux project, a popular rolling-release Linux distribution. The announcement has drawn attention from the open-source community on platforms like Hacker News. No further details about his reasons for leaving are available from the source provided.

WIRED Tests 70 Office Chairs to Find the 15 Best for 2026

WIRED evaluated 70 office chairs to compile a list of the 15 best options available in 2026. The review targets remote and hybrid workers looking to improve their home office setups. Each chair on the list was hands-on tested by WIRED staff to assess comfort and usability. The selections aim to help buyers make informed choices when investing in ergonomic seating.

Five minors booked for alleged gang rape of 9-year-old Dalit girl in Shahjahanpur

Five minor boys have been booked in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly gang-raping a nine-year-old Dalit girl. The incident took place on Friday evening when the victim was playing near a school ground. The accused reportedly took her to a nearby field where the assault occurred. The girl disclosed the incident to her mother upon returning home, prompting the family to file a police complaint. Authorities have registered a case under applicable laws and are currently questioning the accused minors.

How to Merge Data from Multiple Excel Files Using VBA, Power Query, and AI

Data professionals frequently struggle to consolidate specific sheets from large numbers of Excel files into a single unified table. The task grows more complex when sheet names vary across files and data structures are inconsistent, with mismatched headers, column orders, and data types. Manual copy-paste methods are error-prone and unscalable, while VBA macros offer automation but require coding knowledge. Power Query provides a more accessible middle ground for structured consolidation workflows. Modern AI-assisted tools are also emerging as potential solutions to handle inconsistencies and reduce manual intervention in data merging tasks.

How to Build a WhatsApp Landing Page Clients Can Edit Without Breaking It

A developer tutorial on DEV Community outlines how freelancers and studios can create maintainable WhatsApp landing page templates for clients. The guide recommends defining the page's purpose and editable elements — such as headline, services, colors, and phone number — before writing any code. It emphasizes centralizing the WhatsApp number and pre-filled message in a single, clearly commented constant to minimize handover errors. Placeholder text like [Business Name] and [Service Area] should be used throughout demos instead of fabricated testimonials or metrics. The author also provides a pre-launch checklist and links to a public CodePen demo, with paid licensing options starting at USD 20 per project.

Ajinkya Rahane retires: Why his Test legacy transcends a modest average

Ajinkya Rahane has concluded a Test cricket career that defied easy statistical assessment. Despite a career batting average of 38.46, which falls below the traditional benchmark of elite batters, Rahane consistently performed in challenging overseas conditions. He played pivotal roles in several historic Indian victories, including memorable wins abroad. Analysts argue that conventional metrics significantly underrepresent his true value and impact to the Indian Test side.

Vaniq-Edge: 34MB Open-Weight TTS Engine Achieves 2.94% Word Error Rate

A developer has released Vaniq-Edge, a lightweight, end-to-end text-to-speech engine with approximately 8.5 million parameters and a file size of just 34.3 MB. The model converts text directly to 24kHz mono audio without relying on external vocoders or secondary models. It achieves a Word Error Rate of 2.94% and a predicted audio quality score of 4.35 out of 5, while running faster than real-time on both GPU and single-core CPU. The model is available as open weights on Hugging Face and can be tested locally using Python. Key limitations include support for English only, a single fixed voice, and occasional high-frequency audio artifacts on certain consonants.

Mortgage Calculator Shipped With Silent Bug That Made Every Test Pass but Gave Wrong Answers

A code review of a mortgage calculator revealed a bug where the loan comparison panel always ran projections with an empty additional payments list, producing skewed results. Every automated test passed because each test checked individual functions in isolation, and none verified that both scenarios used identical inputs end-to-end. The core issue was a structural flaw in fair-comparison logic: pay-down and invest scenarios were not held to the same fixed monthly cash outflow, making one option appear cheaper simply because less money was being spent. The correct approach enforces a budget invariant where the sum of loan installment and investment contribution remains constant across all scenarios for the entire loan term. The bug was discovered in Cashcolt, a free mortgage calculator hosted in Germany, and was fixed by threading the same parameters through both the headline and comparison panels consistently.

Vi in fresh trouble with Rs 26.8 crore DoT notice

Delhi Laxmi Yojana: How Women Can Apply for Rs 2,500 Monthly Aid

The Delhi government has launched the Laxmi Yojana scheme offering financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to eligible women residents. Applicants are required to submit their details through an official application process set up by the state government. The first instalment of the aid is expected to be disbursed around Raksha Bandhan, scheduled for August 28. The release of funds is contingent on the scrutiny and approval of submitted applications by authorities.

'Not met a single parent or student': Rahul slams PM over 'forgiving' students video

Massachusetts farmer grows crops and solar power on the same land

Study ranks 10 HTTP job schedulers by timing accuracy, GitHub Actions lags far behind

Developers at smplkit tested ten HTTP job schedulers — including AWS EventBridge, Google Cloud Scheduler, Cloudflare Workers, and others — to measure how precisely each fires requests at the top of the hour. The team built a custom benchmarking tool, smplmark.org, after finding no existing platform suited to capturing arrival timestamps for scheduled HTTP requests. Each scheduler was configured on its free tier to POST a JSON payload every hour, with timing skew calculated as milliseconds past the hour. GitHub Actions performed so poorly it was removed from comparative charts to keep other results visible. The live results update hourly, and the team acknowledged methodology limitations including endpoint geography, Cloudflare's potential home-field advantage, and modulo-hour skew calculations.

Mountaineer Nirmal confirmed dead in Pak avalanche

Elite Mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja Dies in Broad Peak Avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja has died following an avalanche on Broad Peak, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. His expedition company, Elite Exped, confirmed the tragic news in an official statement. Purja, widely known as 'Nimsdai', was celebrated globally for his record-breaking mountaineering achievements. Elite Exped expressed profound sadness over the loss in their announcement. The exact circumstances surrounding the avalanche have not yet been detailed publicly.

Top Organic Mattresses of 2026: Certified Nontoxic and Eco-Friendly Picks

Organic mattresses are gaining attention as viable alternatives to conventional mattress options. These products are made from natural materials and carry certifications confirming they are free from harmful chemicals. Reviewers note that eco-friendly models perform comparably to standard mattresses in terms of comfort and support. The roundup highlights top-rated options for consumers seeking healthier, more sustainable sleep solutions.