Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026: Dates, Speakers, Highlights
The 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) is set for Jan 9-11, 2026, featuring 100+ speakers like Shashi Tharoor, Aparna Sen & more. Explore the full programme.
The 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) is set for Jan 9-11, 2026, featuring 100+ speakers like Shashi Tharoor, Aparna Sen & more. Explore the full programme.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence went viral after a video showed a female fan squatting him at a bar, triggering panic and jokes among NFL fans. Read the full story.
The 14th Kolkata Literary Meet (KaLaM) starts Jan 22, featuring Jhumpa Lahiri, Kiran Desai, Amitav Ghosh & 100+ speakers. Explore the multi-venue literary extravaganza.
The Beary Sahitya Sammelan literary conference is set to take place in Mangaluru taluk on January 4, 2026, featuring a grand presidential procession. Discover the cultural significance and key details of the event.
Explore the rise and fall of Literary Twitter, a vibrant online community that connected book lovers, launched careers, and created iconic moments before its quiet demise. Discover its legacy.
An in-depth analysis of Elon Musk's drastic cost-cutting at Twitter (now X), revealing how the efficiency drive caused major breakdowns while saving surprisingly little. Discover the real impact.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin calls Grok AI integration a major win for X's truthfulness but warns its training could bias it towards Elon Musk's views. Read his full analysis.
Nivin Pauly's horror-comedy Sarvam Maya, released on Christmas, sparks social media buzz. Audiences praise its lighthearted charm but note pacing issues. Will word-of-mouth boost its box office?
Kannada multi-starrer '45' blends reality with metaphysics. Initial Twitter reviews praise performances of Shiva Rajkumar & Upendra, climax, and music. Read the full audience verdict.
Mohanlal's pan-Indian film 'Vrusshabha' hits theatres, triggering a social media storm. While some fans hail it as a masterpiece, others call it 'absolute crap'. Read the full story of the divided audience response.
Nivin Pauly's comedy horror film 'Sarvam Maya' hits theatres. Initial Twitter reviews praise the actor's chemistry with Aju Varghese and the engaging first half. Read the mixed reactions.
A woman's humorous message about an IndiGo refund to a pilot she matched with led to an instant unmatch. The viral incident sparked online debate about humor and sensitivity amid the airline's recent operational chaos.
A brief YouTube outage affected thousands globally, with over 3,300 reports from India. Users flooded X (Twitter) with memes and real-time updates. #YouTubeDown
Elon Musk's X Corp. files a lawsuit against startup Operation Bluebird, accusing it of attempting to steal the Twitter trademark. The legal battle highlights the value of the iconic brand.
A fabricated quote pitting Ice Cube against LeBron James in the Michael Jordan GOAT debate went viral. Discover how the rapper shut down the misinformation and what it reveals about online debates.
A Mysuru school is buzzing with literary activities, hosting multiple competitions in preparation for the Panorama International Literature Festival 2026, scheduled from Jan 1 to Feb 14, 2026.
The European Commission has fined Elon Musk's X €120 million for deceptive blue checkmarks and lack of ad transparency. Read details on the first major DSA ruling.
European Union regulators impose a massive €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act's transparency and safety rules. Full details inside.
Mammootty's 'Kalamkaval' hits theatres, sparking a Twitter storm. Early reviews praise his 'terrific' villain act and 'banger' interval, though pacing divides opinion. Read the full buzz.
Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar, released on December 5, has ignited social media with rave reviews. Fans call it a 'blockbuster' and a 'masterpiece'. Read the explosive early reactions.
Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar X sparks fan reactions online. The actor directly responds to the buzz. Read the full story and fan tweets here.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher's X account saw a staggering loss of 900,000 followers. Discover the reasons behind this social media purge and its implications.
Discover how AK Ramanujan's precise language and deep cultural roots made his poetry timeless. Learn why his work remains relevant today at the Koshala Literary Festival.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shuts down 'overrated' debate with single-word tweet that went viral. See how NFL Twitter reacted to his epic clapback!
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
A unique literary event at Bengaluru's Museum of Art and Photography celebrates multilingual listening amid today's communication shortcuts. Discover why language richness matters.
Discover how women's writing becomes a powerful medium of truth and resilience at Koshala Literary Festival's Session 7. Learn how female authors challenge norms through stories of grief, hope, and resistance.
Celebrating its 3rd birthday, X (formerly Twitter) is offering its Premium subscription for just Rs 89 for the first month in India. This limited-time deal includes the blue tick, ad reduction, and more. Act before December 2!
Elon Musk's X has dismissed its high-profile lawsuit against law firm Wachtell, Lipton over a $90 million fee from the Twitter acquisition. The case was dropped with prejudice. Read the full details.
YouTube creator Dhruv Rathee faces backlash from actor Ranvir Shorey after criticizing Dhurandhar's violent trailer. Rathee admits being wrong about Gangs of Wasseypur. Read the full Twitter feud details.