Gangtok, Dec. 31 -- As we approach 2026, a year already shadowed by global geopolitical shifts and rapid technological evolution, the world of the "unseen" is buzzing. From 16th-century physicians to modern-day viral manga artists, several figures have left behind-or are currently sharing-chilling forecasts for the year ahead.

Here is a look at the most significant (and unsettling) predictions for 2026, analyzed with a lens of modern context and historical intrigue.

The Foretellers: Who Are We Watching?

Four major voices dominate the discourse for 2026. Each brings a different flavor of prophecy, ranging from poetic quatrains to digital-age warnings.

1. Baba Vanga: The "Nostradamus of the Balkans"

The blind Bulgarian mystic, who died...