Author: Ishita Chatterjee

A Valorant tourney? Bring it on! After all, watching various content creators duke it out with each other, and that too in teams, will be nothing but endlessly entertaining to watch.  At least, that’s what the cautiously optimistic Valorant community wanted it to be. But what are the teams to root for, and what are the timings to watch them? In fact, what is this OTK tournament even? The One True King (OTK) Valorant Invitational Tournament was organized on November 13, 2023. 40 streamers participated in 8 teams of 5 players each. The team captains were Thomas “Sykkuno,” Nick “Nmplol,”…

This is the age of disinformation and fraudsters making use of AI and the sheer vastness of the internet to peddle lies. One of the most common hoaxes is claiming that a famous celebrity has passed away.  Hollywood stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo, among others, had such lies peddled about them, which were obviously debunked later on.  Now, it has happened to a TikTok celeb popular in the musical theatre space- Elphaba Orion Doherty. So, it’s time to find out whether the allegations are true. No, Elphaba Orion Doherty isn’t dead. The trans activist who frequently impersonates…

The ongoing Israel-Palestine war has divided the world into two sides. For each side, their view is the right one. As a result, there are crimes committed by both religious groups towards the other, even in the countries that aren’t involved in the war.  Not to mention that both groups tend to minimize the other side’s suffering. One such incident has popped up again, this time involving an alleged Indian American couple, Kurush Mistry and Shailja Gupta. But what have they done? Trigger Warning: The article contains antisemitic comments. Readers’ discretion is advised. Kurush Mistry and Shailja Gupta are an…

2023 has been unofficially given the nickname of ‘the bad year’ (like every year is) because of the unexpected breakups, divorces, and deaths happening.  But while we were busy discussing Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift’s breakup or Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce, something else was happening. Some people were busy spreading fake news about celebrities dying, and the latest target was Mark Ruffalo. This has made his fans anxious to know if the information is factual. No, Mark Ruffalo isn’t dead. The rumor about his death was spread by a Facebook fan page that doesn’t exist anymore. It said,…

Googling the phrase “Angelina Jolie Leg” will lead you to pics of the actress at the 2012 Oscars, where she wore a black dress with a leg slit. However, curiously, it will lead you to something else too.  There are articles upon articles about Angelina Jolie losing her leg as a result of amputation. Reading them all feels surreal, but it does make one wonder if the famous star did lose her leg. A Facebook photo shows Angelina Jolie in a wheelchair with her right leg amputated. That picture is fake and was originally photoshopped on 25-year-old Chantelle Cox. Paparazzi…

Disney Plus, Netflix, and HBO Max are the three mega streaming services. These streamers offer a vast catalog of films, TV shows, reality shows, etc., to watch. However, per a new rumor, one of them is shutting down.  Now, if I had to guess which one out of the abovementioned three, I would pick HBO Max due to the cash crunch its parent company- Warner Bros., is facing. However, that’s not true. Instead, the rumor mill and Twitter/ X trending charts say that Disney Plus may end! But are these rumors true? No, Disney Plus isn’t shutting down as per…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce or Travlor/ Tayvis. It doesn’t matter what you call them; they are in love and everywhere now. Fans of the pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end can’t get enough of the two.  However, others can’t wait to get away from news of the two. But it doesn’t look like they are going away from the headlines soon, so it’s better to embrace the madness. So, how did this circus begin? When did the two lovebirds meet? On the July 26, 2023, episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce revealed that he…

We all know how it feels when our long-running favorite show ends. There’s simply an emptiness that permeates our souls that we can’t eliminate. But there’s something even worse: When our favorite star or the host of our favorite show leaves. Fans of BBC’s Gardeners’ World should prepare themselves for Monty Don leaving the show he has been hosting for 20 years. But will he quit in 2023 itself? No, the host of BBC’s Gardeners’ World, Monty Don, won’t leave the show he has been hosting for 20 years in 2023. But as per a November 6, 2023 interview with…

Playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023 means going gung-ho over the kills, stats, and storyline, which is already making many sobs. But sometimes, it gets dull with the same skins and weapons.  That’s why new attires are necessary to spice things up. After all, what’s better than a black and green Monster Energy armor or a red and white Burger King skin? However, there’s a problem: Many are complaining that they have failed to redeem their Monster Energy rewards. As such, it’s time to fix it. If the Monster Energy Rewards aren’t showing up even after redeeming the…

Who is insert-name-of-famous-person dating? This is one of the most popular questions on the internet. Most of us want to know who our favorite celebrities, comedians, etc., are planning a romantic life with.  While this information is easy to decode for famous artists, it continues to elude many for up-and-rising stars. One such example is Hans Kim. The comedian has been winning smiles and laughs with his catchy deliveries but remains tight-lipped about his romantic life. As a result, people are curious to know who his girlfriend is. Hans Kim has never publicly disclosed his girlfriend’s identity. Some fans think…

It’s not surprising to see weird and yet viral food products on the internet. Entire channels are dedicated to making the most bizarre and revolting food possible.  While it’s easy to decode most claims of whether a product is genuine, some take our minds for a spin. For example, a recent video claims Heinz is selling clear tomato ketchup. But is it true? No, Heinz isn’t selling clear tomato ketchup. In the viral TikTok video shared on Twitter/ X by @messedupfoods, a man picks up a clear ketchup bottle from an aisle where only red ketchup bottles are present. The…

Every time the name of a beloved celebrity trends, their fans get a mini heart attack. After all, the year has been filled with divorces, break-ups, and deaths.  So when NBC Today’s beloved co-anchor Al Roker began trending on X/ Twitter, his well-wishers and fans reacted similarly. Many suspected that he had passed away due to the frightening health scare that was plaguing him from last year. But the truth is a little different. No, Al Roker hasn’t passed away. He is trending on Twitter/ X because he has overcome his health scare of blood clots in his lungs and…

The ongoing Israel-Palestine war has seen protests from all over the world. From marches of thousands to vigils and more, a lot of the world has made their displeasure of the war clear.  Everyone agrees that innocents on both sides of the conflict don’t deserve to be held hostage, have their lives uprooted, and be put at risk. However, some people’s actions tend to show bias towards only one side.  Trigger Warning: The following article contains antisemitic comments. Reader discretion is advised. Rachel Birney allegedly tore down the posters of kidnapped Israelis at her university campus. Her actions made many…

Jujutsu Kaisen has been setting a benchmark every week when it comes to the animation sequences. The recent episode continued that tradition with fantastic choreography and execution of the fight between Ryomen Sukuna and Jogo.  Viewers especially lauded the Fire Arrow of Sukuna. However, that fight has left many scratching their heads as well. After all, how can Sukuna even wield fire? Was he just copying Jogo? Or was it something else? Warning: This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 16. There are two theories on how Sukuna can use a Fire Arrow. One- He can use…

Attack on Titan anime has finally come to an end. But way before the anime, Hajime Isayama’s manga had already revealed to everyone what was going to happen: Eren’s death at the hands of Mikasa when he began the Rumbling. But even now, readers and viewers wonder about Eren’s motivations behind bringing down the cataclysm known as the Rumbling. So why did he do it? Warning: This article contains spoilers for Attack on Titan. Eren began the Rumbling because he was tired of his people- the Eldians, being hated for the crimes of oppression his ancestors had committed against the…