Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar Keeps Ancient Puppet Art Alive with Vibrant Folk Shows

January 11, 2026

Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar Keeps Ancient Puppet Art Alive with Vibrant Folk Shows

In Jaipur’s Kathputli Nagar, 250 families handcraft and perform Kathputli puppets, a traditional Rajasthani folk art. These colorful wooden dolls, celebrated for decades, tell tales of kings and heroes through lively street and stage shows.

Avakai-Amaravati Festival Ends with 7,000+ Visitors and Musical Tributes in Vijayawada

January 11, 2026

Avakai-Amaravati Festival Ends with 7,000+ Visitors and Musical Tributes in Vijayawada

The Avakai-Amaravati Festival wrapped up in Vijayawada with over 7,000 attendees, musical acts by Chowraasta band and Javed Ali, plus a tribute to N.T. Rama Rao. The next edition is set for December 2026.

Rare Superman Comic, Once Stolen from Nicolas Cage, Sells for $15 Million

January 10, 2026

Rare Superman Comic, Once Stolen from Nicolas Cage, Sells for $15 Million

A rare 1938 Superman comic stolen from actor Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million to an anonymous buyer. It’s one of the highest sales ever for a comic book and has a fascinating Hollywood history.

Viral Video: Woman Without Hijab Burns Iran's Supreme Leader's Photo to Light Cigarette

January 10, 2026

Viral Video: Woman Without Hijab Burns Iran's Supreme Leader's Photo to Light Cigarette

A short video shows an uncovered woman burning Ayatollah Khamenei's photo to light a cigarette. It spread fast online, becoming a bold image of protest in Iran's latest unrest.

Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA Donate Mechanical Elephant to Cherukunnu Temple

January 9, 2026

Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA Donate Mechanical Elephant to Cherukunnu Temple

Actor Bhumi Pednekkar and PETA India have donated a 3-metre-tall mechanical elephant named Cherukunnu Karthikeyan to a temple in Thrissur. This move supports animal welfare by avoiding real elephants in rituals.