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Australian report raises concerns over age-verification software ahead of teen social ban
September 02, 2025 11:58 am
Social media experts said the report raised questions about whether the ban could work in three months.
‘It’s about values, not algorithms’: Sez Us COO Akshay Gupta on redefining social media in India
August 21, 2025 1:24 pm
A social media platform used by Hillary Clinton, California governor Gavin Newsom is expanding into India. COO Akshay Gupta explains what makes Sez Us a unique venue for digital interactions.
The dictionary just went full skibidi — sorry, grammar snobs, ‘delulu’ is legit now
August 31, 2025 2:25 pm
TikTok slang such as “delulu” and “tradwife” are not the death of English. It is proof that the language is alive, unruly and very much of its time.
US Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law on age verification of users
August 15, 2025 1:33 am
The US Supreme Court said social media giants must comply with a Mississippi law that requires platforms to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors can create accounts.
Instagram’s new Picks feature will help you discover common interests
August 15, 2025 7:30 am
Instagram is internally testing a new feature called "Picks" that lets you add your favourite movies, music, TV shows and more and see which of your friends have the same interests.
Social media claims 'death begins in your big toe'; we ask experts what that means
August 13, 2025 5:26 pm
The big toe is one of the furthest points away from the heart.
'Not just posts, even comments could land you in trouble', UAE warns social media users
August 11, 2025 10:38 am
Commenting on a public post does not give anyone the right to attack, mock, or humiliate others verbally, but many social media users are unaware that such acts could land them in trouble.
'My ego is too fragile...': Scarlett Johansson opens up about why she doesn't use social media
August 10, 2025 3:32 am
If you find yourself constantly comparing, and overspending to match trends, or feeling unhappy with your own life, it’s time to take a step back and reflect.
‘It’s like giving a child cocaine’: Dia Mirza opens up about her stepdaughter Samaira’s struggle with phone addiction; how screen time is rewiring young minds
August 08, 2025 5:54 pm
“It is terrifying to see children being made up or put in provocative situations for the sake of views or content,” said Dia Mirza
Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption
July 30, 2025 1:05 pm
The ban outlaws YouTube accounts for those younger than 16, allowing parents and teachers to show videos on it to minors.
SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS
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.
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