January 29, 2026

Lord Govindarajaswamy Shines as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Tirupati Teppotsavam

On day three of Tirupati Teppotsavam, Lord Govindarajaswamy appeared as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, blessing devotees with a raft ride and street procession. HDPP led bhajans and musical shows, with many devotees joining the celebrations.

January 28, 2026

European Film Awards Spotlight Pacifism Amid Rising Europe Militarisation Debate

At the European Film Awards, Croatian director Igor Bezinović won for his documentary and spoke out against Germany's militarisation. The event highlighted Europe's struggle between peace and rearmament amid the Ukraine war, urging a balance between culture and conflict.

January 28, 2026

MrBeast Burger Launches in Australia Despite Ongoing Legal Battle

MrBeast Burger opens its first outlet in Sydney, Australia at Westfield Chatswood. The viral virtual food brand pushes forward despite a high-profile lawsuit and founder Jimmy Donaldson’s lack of control.

January 28, 2026

Defective Year of the Horse Toy Becomes China’s New Symbol of Work Stress

A wrongly made crying red horse toy is winning hearts in China. It shows how tired workers feel under long work hours. The viral toy hit daily sales over 15,000 units and inspired new merchandise.

January 28, 2026

Dubai to Build World’s First Gold Street in New Gold District

Dubai unveils plans for the world's first Gold Street inside its new Gold District. The district gathers over 1,000 retailers and luxury brands, boosting trade and tourism in the heart of the city.