February 5, 2026

Kolkata Book Fair 2026 Sees Record 32 Lakh Visitors, Sales Hit ₹27 Crore

The Kolkata Book Fair 2026 ended with an all-time high of 32 lakh visitors and ₹27 crore in sales over 13 days, boosted by metro connectivity and six holidays. Visitors shared heartfelt moments online as the fair matched Durga Puja in popularity. Organisers now prepare for the golden jubilee celebrations next year.

February 5, 2026

TheBurntPeanut Tops Twitch Viewership Rankings in January 2026

VTuber TheBurntPeanut claimed the top spot on Twitch in January 2026 with 11.3 million hours viewed. His unique peanut face filter and popular streams of ARC Raiders and Escape from Tarkov helped him beat big names like Asmongold and Hasan.

February 5, 2026

Angel Fresco Resembling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Erased from Rome Church

A fresco angel resembling Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni has been erased from a historic Rome church following Vatican orders. The art restoration scandal drew crowds and political reactions.

February 4, 2026

Bengali Cartoon Duo's Animated Videos Banned on Instagram in India

Instagram has banned several animated videos of Bengali artist duo Bob and Bobby in India after legal demands. The artists, known for socio-political cartoons, said their fictional and humorous works were removed without clear reasons. Despite the ban, they vow to keep creating and have made backup accounts to save their art.

February 4, 2026

Elite Wingsuit Team Dares Flight Through World's Tallest Hotel in Dubai

Five XDubai wingsuit flyers soared around and through Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel, flying over 200 km/h. Their stunt wowed Dubai and pushed limits in extreme sports, blending thrill with the city’s rising tourism edge.