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I never got critical validation, you need to write a certain kind of book for it: Durjoy Datta

January 14, 2026 2:52 pm

Bestselling author Durjoy Datta spoke about creative limitation, genre frustration, social media fatigue, and the discomfort that shapes his relationship with romance and critical validation

‘As a Gen Z, I stopped sharing my life online, and felt free again’

January 08, 2026 9:28 am

Many young Indians are pulling back from social media, not out of disconnection, but to reclaim control, mental peace, and autonomy. From fear of judgement to digital burnout, privacy is emerging as a powerful act of self-preservation.

Little influencers, big audiences: From funny reels to sharing the day’s learnings, how kids are ruling social media

January 05, 2026 12:21 pm

Yearender 2025: As we appreciate and acknowledge the screen presence and talents of child stars on social media, we also reached out to an expert to understand possible behavioural shifts when it comes to social media exposure at an early age.

How to Raise a Boy | We chose to stay off social media a decade ago. It changed the way our sons grew up

December 29, 2025 12:18 pm

Long before bans and warning labels, we chose to stay offline — and now I’m learning to trust that choice

Madras High Court suggests Australia like ban on social media for children

December 26, 2025 3:43 pm

Madras High Court social media ban news: Justices G Jayachandran and K K Ramakrishnan expressed concern that the child rights commissions were not performing their duties under the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.

‘When we finally met, it felt like home’: Why Gen Z's closest friends are on Discord, Snapchat, and Reddit

December 25, 2025 12:31 pm

How online bonds are becoming emotionally safer, more authentic, and increasingly central to a generation's sense of belonging

As Gautami Kapoor recalls having 'sleepless nights' following trolling over a comment about daughter, expert explains how it can affect families

December 25, 2025 11:30 am

Both Ram and I have a very open relationship with our children. Some may agree, some may look down upon it. That's their opinion. I am no person to judge them, shared Gautami

Posting on Instagram? You can now use only five hashtags per post and Reel

December 21, 2025 9:15 am

Instagram is limiting posts and Reels to five hashtags, with head Adam Mosseri saying creators should prioritise relevant content over generic tags that do little to boost reach.

After Australia’s ban on children using social media, how the US, Britain may follow suit

December 15, 2025 7:23 pm

Here are some of the countries and regions weighing whether to adopt a similarly aggressive approach as Australia or taking a different tack.

After Australia’s ban, a look at how other countries regulate social media use by children

December 15, 2025 4:54 pm

Denmark and Malaysia are already planning to impose total bans on social media for under-16s, and Australia’s experience may provide a regulatory template for these countries.

Why is social media obsessed with cortisol?

September 17, 2025 3:54 pm

Here's why social media is talking about cortisol or the stress hormone.

How to protect your mental health from social media

September 15, 2025 11:09 am

Here's how you can protect your mental health from social media.

The rise in government requests for Facebook data: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

There has been a surge in government requests for “information” and “user accounts” from Facebook, according to a report released by the social media giant. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Take On Social Media, Yoga & The Blue Whale Game

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Film fraternity welcomes Sanju Baba with open arms

February 26, 2016 7:09 am

Mumbai, Feb 26 (ANI): Celebrating Sanjay Dutt's release, Bollywood celebrities welcomed Dutt with open arms. Apart from celebs wishing the actor on social media, many of them, including Sophie Choudry, Shakti Kapoor and R. Madhavan, visited actor's residence to welcome him. Dutt's family and friends, including wife Manyata Dutt and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, were present outside the Yerwada jail in Pune to receive him on Thursday morning. Dutt was arrested for possessing a prohibited weapon AK 56 rifle under the Arms Act, in the Mumbai serial bomb blast case. Expressing his happiness, actor Shakti Kapoor said he met Dutt and could see drastic change in his behaviour. He further said Sanjay is a versatile actor and he will surely help him in whichever way he needs it.