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Empowerment vs exploitation: Balancing benefits, risks of social media for women

Here's how to navigate digital age challenges, opportunities and tips to to mitigate the adverse effects of social media on women's mental health

Empowerment vs exploitation: Balancing benefits and risks of social media for women's mental health in digital age (Photo by Freepik)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 10:08 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

The bot con boom: How AI, ads are altering the identity, purpose of the internet

There’s a term for it: enshittification, coined in Nov 2022, describes the decline in the quality of content on the Net. Could walled gardens offer a way out?

At top right, the first ad on the internet, an AT&T banner from 1994. Elsewhere, the pop-ups and spam that came soon after. Today’s infiltration is much more subtle, customised, based on data often gathered without the user’s overt knowledge.
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 02:10 PM IST
ByK Narayanan

Kim Kardashian blasted for ‘distasteful’ Kate Middleton remark fueling…

Kim Kardashian faces backlash for spreading rumors about Kate Middleton, who remains absent from public eye post-surgery.

American model Kim Kardashian is facing internet backlash for allegedly spreading rumors about the Princess of Wales amid mounting 'missing' theories(Pic- Kim Kardashian IG, AP)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 07:51 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Delhi University gears up to welcome the age of WiFi across all colleges

As Delhi University (DU) prepares to set up WiFi connectivity across all 90 colleges of its North and South Campus, students welcome the move.

DU students are welcoming the varsity's move to set up WiFi across campus.(Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT (Photo for representational purposes)))
Published on Mar 12, 2024 11:07 AM IST
ByKriti Kambiri

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror

Without directly referring to Pakistan, the two sides called for perpetrators of 2008 Mumbai attacks and 2016 attack in Pathankot to be brought to justice.

India and the US sought concerted action against all terror groups, including entities proscribed by the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee (FILE)
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 07:54 PM IST

Palace busts conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton's ‘disappearance’

Kensington Palace drew up a ‘very clear’ recovery timeline addressing Kate Middleton's surgery, yet the internet rounded up to meme conspiracy theories.

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III, in London, Saturday, May 6 2023. King Charles III and Camila the Queen Consort, members of the Royal family and VIP's gathered at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation service. (Dan Charity/pool photo via AP)(AP)
Published on Feb 29, 2024 11:04 PM IST

Union ministers assure farmers to ‘study framework’ for guaranteed MSP

During the marathon meeting that went on late into night, the farmers remained adamant that the Centre fulfill their demands immediately. This, even as the ministers tried to get across the point that it is not conducive at the moment as the Lok Sabha election schedule could be announced any time now, which would bring into force the model code of conduct as a result of which the government can’t announce policy decisions.

Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, Nityanand Rai and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a meeting with farmer leaders, in Chandigarh on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:50 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Taste of Life: The ‘fish hypothesis’ and the transmission of leprosy

According to Hutchinson’s hypothesis, ‘in all ages and all countries, leprosy had been and still was due in the main to the consumption as food decomposing or imperfectly cured fish’

According to Hutchinson’s hypothesis, ‘in all ages and all countries, leprosy had been and still was due in the main to the consumption as food decomposing or imperfectly cured fish’. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:30 AM IST
ByChinmay Damle

Telangana government to make internet a basic right: Guv

The Telangana government plans to introduce internet as a basic right for its citizens and make it accessible and affordable to all sections of society. The government also aims to position Hyderabad and Telangana as the AI capital of the country and implement various welfare guarantees for the people. Additionally, the government plans to convert government ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres and promote green energy with a comprehensive Energy Policy. A caste census will also be conducted to gather data on social, educational, economic, employment, and political opportunities for various castes.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was addressing the joint session of the state legislative assembly and legislative council (ANI)
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 08:38 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

How did Alec Musser die? All My Children star shocking cause of death revealed

Authorities revealed the gruesome nature of the Desperate Housewives star's death on Tuesday

All My Children star Alec Musser died by suicide(Instagram/alecmusser)
Published on Jan 17, 2024 12:37 AM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Man ‘ignites’ gas stove using his finger, the Internet has a lot to say

While some found the video of the man ‘igniting’ a gas stove using his finger ‘pretty lit’, others said he is a ‘human matchstick’.

Man 'igniting' the gas stove using his finger. (Reddit/@rustyyryan)
Published on Jan 15, 2024 05:13 PM IST

Back to basics: Print over digital

This article is authored by Vandana Kohli, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur, New Delhi.

Print over digital (File photo)
Published on Jan 12, 2024 11:05 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Excitel collaborates with OTT play to launch southern OTT pack

Subscribers will have access to 17 premium over-the-top (OTT) platforms and a comprehensive selection of over 300 live TV channels.

The new OTT pack not only provides cost-effective, high-quality viewing but also transforms the user experience.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 11:11 PM IST

Hezbollah accuses Israel of hacking Lebanon CCTV cameras

Israel has warned it will step up military action unless Hezbollah militants withdraw further from the border.

Lebanese citizens gather in front of a house that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike (AP)
Published on Dec 29, 2023 12:55 AM IST
AFP |

Woman with 'world's biggest' lips gets more fillers ahead of new year

Ivanova said that she likes to go into the new year with some new procedures.

Andrea Ivanova(Instagram/@andrea88476)
Published on Dec 24, 2023 05:20 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Taylor Swift's heartwarming response to a fan-daughter story wins internet

‘Being vulnerable enough to share your true emotions is a beautiful thing’, Taylor Swift brings mother and daughter closer through her music

FILE - Taylor Swift performs during
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 07:06 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Short film 'Incognito' to be turned into feature by Anurag Kashyap and team

Short film 'Incognito' to be turned into feature by Anurag Kashyap and team

HT Image
Published on Dec 23, 2023 12:31 PM IST
PTI |

SCO's anti-terror body conducts exercise to curb use of internet by terrorists

The exercise hosted by India in New Delhi, aimed to share best practices among the SCO states in preventing the financing of extremist, terrorists.

SCO RATS Member States include India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.(PIB)
Published on Dec 15, 2023 08:34 PM IST

Elderly woman, 85, is taking the Internet by storm with her cooking skills

In her videos, the elderly woman can be seen jamming to different songs while giving cooking lessons.

Vijay Nishchal baking a cake while jamming to a Drake's song. (Instagram/@dadikirasoi01)
Published on Nov 30, 2023 07:47 PM IST

Man’s jugaad washing machine is a hit on the Internet. Watch

The video of jugaad washing machine shared on Instagram shows it washing clothes. It has so far clocked over 14.7 million views.

Washing machine made using drum and motor. (Instagram/@gamhasahani141)
Published on Nov 22, 2023 07:03 PM IST

Illicit liquor racket: Mastermind learnt alcohol-making from internet

Arranged logistics from Karnal, Delhi, HP; met gangster Monu Rana in Kurukshetra jail. Days after the Ambala police arrested the prime conspirator in the spurious liquor case in which 20 people lost their lives, it was found that he learnt liquor making from internet and arranged its logistics from Karnal, Delhi and Kala Amb in Himachal Pradesh.

Days after the Ambala police arrested the prime conspirator in the spurious liquor case in which 20 people lost their lives, it was found that he learnt liquor making from internet and arranged its logistics from Karnal, Delhi and Kala Amb in Himachal Pradesh. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:08 AM IST
By, Ambala

China launches world's fastest internet: ‘Can transmit 150 movies in 1 second’

The initiative results from a partnership involving Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation.

This network connects Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou via an expansive optical fiber cabling infrastructure, boasting the capability to transmit data at a remarkable 1.2 terabits (equivalent to 1,200 gigabits) per second. (HT File)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 05:31 PM IST

This Udupi's mouth-watering breakfast menu impresses Anand Mahindra. Watch

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra Plans Trip to Udupi After Viral Breakfast Rap Video

This Udupi's mouth-watering breakfast menu impresses Anand Mahindra. Watch(HT photo)
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 12:07 PM IST

Digital friendships: Are we more connected or isolated in the online world?

As online platforms enable us to make friends from diverse backgrounds, experts weigh the paradox of digital friendships and the depth of these relationships

Digital friendships: Are we more connected or isolated in the online world? (Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 02:45 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Rock Hall 2023: Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page performs for first time in a decade

Jimmy Page performed Rumble in honour of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Link Wray

Jimmy Page performs during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., November 3, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 04, 2023 03:13 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Israel-Hamas War: Internet, phones 'completely' shut off in Gaza

The government of Palestinian militant group Hamas had at the time accused Israel of causing the shutdown in order to "perpetrate massacres" in the Gaza Strip.

This picture from a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel shows buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardment on the backdrop of the Gaza skyline(AFP)
Published on Nov 01, 2023 12:21 PM IST
AFP |

NHRC issues advisory regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material on internet

The NHRC has asked all concerned authorities of the Union/State Government(s)/ UT Administration(s) to implement the recommendations contained in the advisory and send an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two months for information of the Commission

The NHRC said that about 450,207 cases of CSAM were reported in 2023 so far (Representative Photo)
Published on Oct 28, 2023 11:36 AM IST
ByAbhya Adlakha

Centre to launch software to detect dark patterns used by firms on web

Consumer affairs ministry collaborates with IIT-Benaras Hindu University for open-source software

Union government to launch a software to detect dark patterns on the internet, says consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 04:47 AM IST

Is Roblox down again? Internet in frenzy as game experiences server issues

Roblox is facing consistent server issues, igniting a meme fest on social media

Roblox Blox Fruits(Roblox)
Published on Oct 22, 2023 12:45 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

The forward slash: Amid the reinvention of X, could this be Reddit’s moment?

It is a rare space on the internet where a simple question can find a simple, true answer. Can Reddit retain its identity while adapting to a changing market?

 (HT Imaging: Puneet Kumar)
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 06:39 PM IST
ByK Narayanan
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