R Madhavan's directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was named Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards on Thursday, to the actor-director’s delight. “This was a labor of love and tribute to Nambi Narayanan’s remarkable life. I’m extremely grateful to the jury and cast and crew,” he said. SS Rajamouli’s RRR scooped 6 awards including for Special Effects, Action Direction and Male Playback Singer. Alia Bhatt’s acclaimed performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi also earned multiple awards. Ayyappanum Koshiyum won Best Feature Film and Anita, Best Hindi Film. The ceremony to present the awards will take place later. 

India erupted in celebrations as ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon's south pole on August 23rd, making history as the first to achieve this milestone. Approximately eight million viewers tuned in to the livestream, witnessing India become the fourth country to reach the Moon. Social media exploded with praise for ISRO and the Chandrayaan team from citizens, celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, and brands alike. Khan quoted lyrics fittingly about wanting to touch the stars, writing that India and ISRO have now accomplished that dream. The soft landing marks both a symbolic and scientific achievement as ISRO establishes India as a space pioneer.