February 11, 2026

China's Love-Brained Youth Pay Influencers for Scolding in Rising Emotional Trend

In China, young people obsessed with love are paying influencers to scold them harshly online. This unusual emotional release is gaining popularity on live streams and paid courses, where blunt advice replaces comfort.

February 11, 2026

Twitch Rolls Out Pause-Screen Ads, Faces Backlash from Streamers and Viewers

Twitch launches new ads during paused streams, aiming to boost streamer earnings. Viewers and streamers complain it disrupts watching and may hurt the platform.

February 11, 2026

1769 Poem on St. Thomas’s Mount Sheds Light on Colonial Madras Life

A rare poem from 1769, by Eyles Irwin, beautifully describes St. Thomas’s Mount and colonial Madras. The work captures nature, legends, and social life from that era.

February 11, 2026

Hollywood Stars Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Lloyd Headline Hong Kong Comic Con 2026

Hong Kong hosts its first Comic Con from May 29-31, 2026, featuring Hollywood stars Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Lloyd. Fans can enjoy meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, cosplay, and exciting pop culture events.

February 11, 2026

Wajid Ali Shah Came to Calcutta Voluntarily to Petition British, Not Exiled: New Biography

Wajid Ali Shah, last king of Awadh, chose to come to Calcutta to reach London with a petition against the British. His great-great-granddaughter’s new biography reveals fresh facts, including his bold love letters and secular views.