February 5, 2026

Siddi Women Craft Unique Quilts with Madras Checks at Chennai Exhibit

Two Siddi women from Karnataka brought their vibrant quilts to Chennai’s DakshinaChitra museum. They used the historic Madras Checks fabric for the first time, blending tradition with local heritage. The quilts are part of the Threads of Confluence traveling exhibit showcasing Siddi craft and culture.

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.