Social media

‘Teachers are going to hate it’: How social media apps hooked teens at school

June 08, 2026 10:49 am

Leading technology companies have long partnered with parent-teacher associations to burnish their reputations and promote internet safety.

What is Dreambeans, Google’s new AI app to help users stop doomscrolling?

June 05, 2026 9:25 am

The app has been built to help users reduce doomscrolling, which is why it only shows around 10 to 14 personalised stories every day.

Why Malaysia barred under-16s from social media accounts, unveiled big fines for platforms

June 01, 2026 9:12 pm

The regulator said age verification for existing users will be implemented progressively over the next six months.

Trump’s shifting social media posts deepen confusion over possible Iran deal

May 27, 2026 5:51 pm

Trump Iran deal talks have entered fresh uncertainty after Donald Trump posted conflicting messages suggesting both progress and possible escalation in US-Tehran negotiations.

Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say

May 27, 2026 1:07 pm

British doctors have warned that social media poses risks to children comparable to smoking, as the UK considers bans, curfews, and stricter app limits for under-16s. The debate comes amid growing concerns over the impact of excessive screen time on young people’s health.

No Instagram, Facebook, social media for a year: Court sets unusual bail conditions for cyber ‘stalker’

May 26, 2026 5:17 pm

The Rajasthan High Court was hearing a bail plea of a man in connection with a case against him for allegedly staking a minor girl.

The death of perfection: How small-town Indian women are replacing highly-curated influencers

May 28, 2026 9:20 am

This growing exhaustion has become known as 'authenticity fatigue'. People are increasingly tired of consuming highly perfected lifestyles that feel emotionally distant and unrealistic.

Is Gen Z lazy or are they saving us from burnout? A teacher weighs in

May 25, 2026 4:30 pm

As a teacher in a private school, I wonder how my profession will sustain in the coming years because it thrives on extending oneself beyond work hours

What is Forum, Meta’s new Facebook Groups app quietly launched in the US?

May 25, 2026 9:48 am

The launch of Forum comes as Meta ramps up efforts to roll out more stand-alone social apps in the near future, a push that may be fueled by AI-driven efficiencies.

A writer against literary networking and other performing arts

May 21, 2026 5:03 pm

That is the essence of literary networking. It is aggressive, result-oriented politeness by those who claim to be dreamers. It cannot get anymore ironic than that

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.