India's Creator Economy: 10 Key Trends for 2026
India's creator economy, influencing $350-400B in spending, is set for strategic maturity in 2026. Explore 10 trends from commerce to legal contracts shaping its $1T future. Read more.
India's creator economy, influencing $350-400B in spending, is set for strategic maturity in 2026. Explore 10 trends from commerce to legal contracts shaping its $1T future. Read more.
Nigerian streamer Carter Efe, Africa's top Twitch star, faces a 4-month suspension after a record-breaking stream. Explore the fallout and his strategic YouTube pivot. Read the full story.
Agnes, the beloved 'Epic Gamer Grandma' of TikTok, passed away peacefully on December 21. Her grandson confirmed the news, ending her inspiring journey as a senior content creator with over 2 million followers.
Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat opens up about self-doubt and pressure in a new Twitter thread, finding strength in anime Naruto. Read his powerful message on mental health.
Rapper DDG calmly schooled a stranger who doubted if streaming is a real job. The viral encounter highlights the ongoing debate around digital careers. Watch how he defended his multi-million dollar success.
Discover the powerful triad of passion, mastery, and economics. Learn how to find your 'flow', invest in skills, and build a sustainable career doing what you love, just like successful creators.
Google launches content transparency tools in Gemini app to help users identify AI-generated videos and images using SynthID watermarking. Learn the simple verification steps.
The tech and creator community is mourning the loss of Lamarr Wilson, who died at 48. Known for his calm, educational videos, he impacted millions. Read tributes and his legacy.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirms tech content creator Lamarr Wilson died by suicide at 48. His death highlights mental health pressures in the digital creator economy.
Discover the journey of Bela Bajaria, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, from beauty pageants to shaping global hits like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Learn how her leadership influences what you stream.
Radhika Apte opens up about facing sexism on a South Indian film set, being the only woman and asked to add padding. She calls the experience traumatic.
AI and data engineering roles in India are set for a 10-12% salary surge in 2026, driven by high demand and a skills gap. Learn which roles are most in-demand.
A new YouTube report reveals a massive shift in India's digital habits, with 3 in 4 Gen Z users consuming translated or dubbed videos. Discover how creators like MrBeast are breaking language barriers.
BJP legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a Bill that tripled their salaries to Rs 3.45 lakh per month, the highest in India. Read about the political fallout and public sentiment.
Merriam-Webster names 'slop' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the surge of low-quality AI content flooding social media, workplaces, and kids' platforms. Discover the impact.
Mercer India's survey projects a 9% salary hike for 2026, with auto and high-tech sectors leading. India's growth outpaces the US, UK, and Europe. Read key insights on pay trends.
Former Outdoor Boys star Luke Nichols opens up about retiring from YouTube due to safety concerns, unsustainable workload, and a desire for a normal family life. Discover his candid reasons.
BCCI introduces ₹18 crore salary cap for overseas players in IPL mini-auctions to control inflation and maintain parity with Indian stars. Learn the rules and implications.
YouTube commentator AugieRFC's channel was wrongly suspended by AI moderation. This incident highlights the growing problem of false strikes on creators. Read more.
German model Joel Vieten's NYC TikTok went viral when strangers spontaneously joined his outfit video. A heartwarming moment of urban connection. Read the full story!
Chess streamer Andrea Botez shares a shocking health update about losing hearing in her left ear. Doctors give a 1/3 chance of full recovery. Read her urgent warning to fans.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Aanshul Uthaiah, 22, quit his full-time job in Bengaluru to pursue content creation. His honest viral Instagram video about hating his work resonated with thousands. Read his story and the internet's reaction.
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary reverses his engineering degree advice, now champions content creators earning up to $800K. Discover why storytelling skills dominate 2025 job market.
Established YouTube channels with spotless records are vanishing overnight due to aggressive AI moderation. Learn how this crisis affects Indian creators and their livelihoods.
Supreme Court addresses viral content concerns, questions YouTubers' responsibility, and gives government 4 weeks to propose social media regulations. Read full coverage.
TikTok community mourns Marquay 'The Goat' Collins, 24, who died suddenly. The Columbus native had 6.6M followers. Read more about this shocking loss.
YouTube reveals 63% of monetizing Indian creators rely on it as primary income. Platform launches AI tools and partnerships to boost creator economy and entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shares how his driver Dayanand earns Rs 53,350 monthly with 11% annual increment, health insurance, and family trust. Read this inspiring story of employer-employee relationship.
An Indian software engineer in Japan shared his fresher salary details, sparking a global debate on pay gaps and cost of living. Discover the full financial breakdown.