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Russia counts some 40 million Instagram users, behind only Indonesia, India, Brazil and the United States.

Video stars: Russian child bloggers score millions of ‘likes’

Oct 22, 2019 13:09

Russia counts some 40 million Instagram users, behind only Indonesia, India, Brazil and the United States. read more

Snapchat has emerged as the biggest culprit, with researchers now reporting that one in six young people use the photo-sharing app while driving.

Snapchat biggest safety hazard among young drivers using the app while driving

Oct 20, 2019 13:04

Snapchat has emerged as the biggest culprit, with researchers now reporting that one in six young people use the photo-sharing app while driving. read more

JJP leaders on Friday alleged that the BJP nominee from Dadri had violated the model code of conduct by seeking votes from students and teachers at Apeejay Saraswati PG College for Girls

JJP moves EC against BJP’s Dadri nominee Babita Phogat

Oct 19, 2019 01:09

JJP leaders on Friday alleged that the BJP nominee from Dadri had violated the model code of conduct by seeking votes from students and teachers at Apeejay Saraswati PG College for Girls read more

Facebook will carry a range of digital content, including post-match recaps, in-play key moments, and other feature content for four years, from 2019 to 2023, as part of the agreement

Facebook bags ICC digital rights

Sep 26, 2019 23:21

Facebook will carry a range of digital content, including post-match recaps, in-play key moments, and other feature content for four years, from 2019 to 2023, as part of the agreement read more

The RSS chief is also learnt to have explained the Sangh’s version of Hindutva and underscored that Hinduism is diversity in unity and it is a concept. Every Indian is a Hindu for the RSS, he said.

Every Indian is a Hindu for RSS, Mohan Bhagwat tells foreign journalists

Sep 24, 2019 15:03

The RSS chief is also learnt to have explained the Sangh’s version of Hindutva and underscored that Hinduism is diversity in unity and it is a concept. Every Indian is a Hindu for the RSS, he said. read more

Spanish author Francesc Miralles discusses the book that’s flooding our social media feeds.

Want to have a happy life? Francesc Miralles, author of Ikigai tells you how

Sep 15, 2019 17:05

Spanish author Francesc Miralles discusses the book that’s flooding our social media feeds. read more

Elly Mangat sent to two-day police remand, associate Hardeep Walia who manages his shows in India arrested

Trouble brews for Punjabi singer, booked for hurting religious sentiments

Sep 13, 2019 00:35

Elly Mangat sent to two-day police remand, associate Hardeep Walia who manages his shows in India arrested read more

According to police, the 30-year-old woman from Farrukhnagar, who works at a garment manufacturing company in Gurugram, has been married to the suspect for at least 12 years.

Man booked for uploading wife’s pictures online

Sep 09, 2019 06:09

According to police, the 30-year-old woman from Farrukhnagar, who works at a garment manufacturing company in Gurugram, has been married to the suspect for at least 12 years. read more

A view held by a small group of people can often be perceived as the view of the masses. Does social media amplify just the minority?

The power of minor opinions: Life hacks by Charles Assisi

Sep 07, 2019 20:13

A view held by a small group of people can often be perceived as the view of the masses. Does social media amplify just the minority? read more

The idea of safe harbours was meant to protect digital intermediaries. It is time to now find a new balance

Creating a new legal regime for ‘platforms’ | Analysis

Sep 05, 2019 20:36

The idea of safe harbours was meant to protect digital intermediaries. It is time to now find a new balance read more

In this method, the conservationists use different combinations of nail polish to colour the claws of each bat.

Rare bats get ‘manicures’ from scientists in Cuba. Here’s why

Aug 31, 2019 11:56

In this method, the conservationists use different combinations of nail polish to colour the claws of each bat. read more

Constantly switching between chatting with friends, scanning news feeds and posting updates as each began to cause stress, leading to an increased likelihood of technology addiction.

Social media stress leads to online addiction

Aug 28, 2019 15:42

Constantly switching between chatting with friends, scanning news feeds and posting updates as each began to cause stress, leading to an increased likelihood of technology addiction. read more

Trees in cities are already credited with cooling and cleaning the air, along with absorbing planet-warming gases - but new research shows they also cause happiness.

Parks boost morale of sad city dwellers as much as Christmas: Survey

Aug 26, 2019 17:35

Trees in cities are already credited with cooling and cleaning the air, along with absorbing planet-warming gases - but new research shows they also cause happiness. read more

The team, including highly trained, tech-savvy police personnel, mines Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Telegrams, etc. using advanced filters.

Eye on law and order, Mumbai police pull down 6K objectionable posts

Aug 19, 2019 00:21

The team, including highly trained, tech-savvy police personnel, mines Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Telegrams, etc. using advanced filters. read more

Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar comes next with 30.1 million followers on Twitter. On Facebook and Instagram, he has 28 million and 16.5 million followers, respectively.

Virat Kohli most followed cricketer on social media

Aug 18, 2019 16:06

Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar comes next with 30.1 million followers on Twitter. On Facebook and Instagram, he has 28 million and 16.5 million followers, respectively. read more