February 18, 2026

Punjab Confirms Basant Festival to Return in February 2027 with Bigger Celebration

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced that Basant, revived recently in Lahore, will officially be celebrated again in February 2027. The government praised the recent safe event and confirmed no plans to hold Basant before 2027.

February 18, 2026

Junior Film Actor Shefeeq Ummer Arrested with 52 Litres of Illegal Liquor in Malappuram

The Excise arrested junior film actor Shefeeq Ummer in Malappuram for illegally selling 52 litres of liquor. He sold alcohol after midnight using a network of youth and taxi drivers, police say.

February 18, 2026

Ponnyathankam 2026 Lights Up Kannur with Kalaripayattu and Culture

The Ponnyathankam festival in Kannur district celebrates the ancient martial art Kalaripayattu with 24 groups from India and abroad performing thrilling combat and folk arts.

February 18, 2026

Antoni Gaudí Confirmed as Architect of Mountain Chalet Near Barcelona

A mountain chalet north of Barcelona is officially confirmed as designed by Antoni Gaudí. The 1905 building was for mine engineers and shows early signs of Gaudí’s unique style.

February 18, 2026

China’s Open-Source Sci-Fi Novel Explores Time Travel and Industrial Revolution After 20 Years

‘The Morning Star of Linggao’ is a popular Chinese open-source sci-fi. It follows over 500 people traveling back to the Ming dynasty to change history and boost China’s future. The story mixes time travel with a push for an industrial revolution to make China great again.