The August 5, 2026, edition of Anandamela celebrates the centenary of the legendary creators of Asterix, René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Their timeless comics remains a global milestone. In this issue, Pinaki De, Ashish Pathak and Sujog Bandyopadhyay share the known and unknown stories of the duo's lives and art. Additionally, the issue uncovers an archival treasure: a republication of Poulomi Sengupta’s insightful 1994 essay on Asterix, celebrating its historic first translation into Bengali within the pages of Anandamela. Fiction lovers can dive into two captivating new short stories, alongside the final installment of Susmita Nath’s serialized novel. Cricket fans will appreciate a special memorial essay honoring the legendary Sir Garry Sobers. For broader sports updates, this issue features an analysis of the World Cup final and a look at Bengal's enduring passion for Argentina football, spanning from Maradona to Messi. A beautiful travelogue of Meghalaya rounds out this vibrant edition. Alongside these features, regular reader favorites like Amar Quiz, Khude Protibha, Sabdasandhan, and Ja Hoyeche Ja Hobe make this issue a true treasure trove.