January 4, 2026

Hyderabad’s 1st Big Hot Air Balloon Festival to Soar From Jan 16

Hyderabad will host its first big hot air balloon festival from January 16 to 18, with flights and night glow shows. International pilots from 15 countries will take part. Bookings open soon via BookMyShow and District app.

January 4, 2026

Belgian PM’s Cat Maximus Charms With Witty Instagram, 142K Followers

Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s grey rescue cat, Maximus, has gained over 142,000 Instagram followers. The cat shares funny and subtle political posts, offering a warm, behind-the-scenes glimpse of Belgian politics.

January 4, 2026

UK Plush Toy Brand Jellycat Wins Hearts in China Amid Pandemic Stress

British plush toy Jellycat has become a hit in China. Young adults like Stella Huang collect these soft toys for comfort during tough times, with the brand's sales soaring amid pandemic challenges and economic worries.

January 4, 2026

Artist Helen Wilding Captures Melbourne’s Brunswick Street in Stunning Weekly Sketches

Helen Wilding sketches Brunswick Street in Melbourne every week, creating detailed drawings that show the street's charm and changes. Her work gathers a community of artists and locals, turning a long-term project into a colorful story of the neighborhood.

January 3, 2026

Craig, Africa’s Iconic Beer-Ambassador Elephant, Dies Aged 54 in Kenya

Craig, one of Africa’s largest male tuskers and a beer brand ambassador, has died at 54 in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park due to natural causes. Known for his massive tusks and calm nature, he was a beloved wildlife star and a symbol of successful conservation.