Chai with Bill Gates, Ambani wedding, chess glory and other 2024 viral moments from India

From a viral tea moment to chess glory, a long wedding and popcorn tax - Indian social media had plenty to offer in 2024.

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Here are some of the most memorable moments that we have picked for you.

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family kept the world captivated for several months with opulent celebrations for his son Anant's wedding.

The extravaganza first caught people's eye in March when some of the world's most influential people started arriving in India to attend a pre-wedding event. The star of that show was pop star Rihanna, whose performance at the event was her first in India.

Over the next few months, Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Justin Bieber performed at different events leading up to the wedding.

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