Social Media: News

24 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

AI 'slop' flooding your social media? How to avoid it

The fast-paced evolution of technology has led to the emergence of a new phenomenon called 'slop' - a term that refers to low-quality, AI-generated content on social media.

24 Dec 2024

Google Maps

Why Google Maps fails to work in West Bank

Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.

21 Dec 2024

Mathura

10-year-old spiritual orator files complaint against YouTubers for trolling him

Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora has filed a lawsuit against a few YouTubers for allegedly trolling him and Sanatana Dharma on social media platforms.

20 Dec 2024

Vijay Sethupathi

'National Award loading': Fans praise Sethupathi's performance in 'Viduthalai 2'

The much-anticipated Tamil period crime thriller, Viduthalai Part 2, was released in theaters on Friday. Directed by Vetri Maaran and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, the film is a sequel to 2023's Viduthalai Part 1.

20 Dec 2024

Bengaluru

Unbelievable—IG account charging ₹99 to show-off Diljit fake concert experience 

In the age of social media, an Instagram account called "Get Your Flex" is exploiting users's Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO).

18 Dec 2024

Aamir Khan

'Wrong selection': Netizens slam FFI after 'Laapataa Ladies' misses Oscars 

The Film Federation of India (FFI) has been slammed by filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej after Kiran Rao's satire drama Laapataa Ladies was left out of the Oscars 2025 shortlist.

17 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

'Khloe in WonderLand': Khloe Kardashian's video podcast coming to X 

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is all set to launch her video podcast, Khloe in Wonder Land, on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

17 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

No immunity for Trump in hush money conviction: NY Judge

Former United States President Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records in a hush money case has been upheld by a New York judge.

17 Dec 2024

Joe Biden

Wisconsin school shooting: Suspect identified as gun-toting 15-year-old girl

A 15-year-old student, identified as Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday.

14 Dec 2024

Vikrant Massey

'Social media pressure...': What prompted Vikrant Massey's acting break

Vikrant Massey, who was recently seen in Ektaa Kapoor's political drama The Sabarmati Report, has revealed why he decided to take a break from acting.

13 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun, arrested in theater stampede case, granted 14-day remand

In a shocking turn of events, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.

13 Dec 2024

Google

Google slammed for 'woke' Christmas ad featuring nonbinary influencer 

Google has come under fire for its new Christmas advertisement, starring nonbinary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi.

13 Dec 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

'Paatal Lok 2' reveals Jaideep Ahlawat's bloody return; see poster

Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the return of its critically acclaimed series, Paatal Lok, for a second season.

13 Dec 2024

Hyderabad

Mohan Babu, charged with attempted murder after assaulting journalist, apologizes

Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has apologized to a video journalist he allegedly assaulted outside his Hyderabad residence earlier this week.

12 Dec 2024

Hamas

Israel arrests 30 citizens over alleged espionage for Iran 

Israeli authorities have arrested nearly 30 people, mostly Jewish citizens, on suspicion of spying for Iran.

09 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Amaran': ₹1.1cr lawsuit forces makers to delete this controversial scene

The makers of the Tamil film Amaran, featuring Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan, have finally deleted a controversial scene from the movie.

08 Dec 2024

Hollywood

Girls steered toward acting but...: Olivia Wilde criticizes gender bias 

Hollywood actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde recently spoke about gender disparity in the film industry at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.

08 Dec 2024

IndiGo

Activist accuses IndiGo of inaction after mother 'robbed' on flight  

Trisha Shetty, founder of SheSays, has accused IndiGo of not coming to the rescue after her mother was allegedly "robbed" on a flight.

06 Dec 2024

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish can't quit social media, calls it her 'cigarette'

Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish recently compared her social media addiction to smoking.

06 Dec 2024

Christopher Nolan

'Oppenheimer' star Emma Dumont comes out as non-binary, changes name

Emma Dumont, known for their role in the Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer, has come out as non-binary.

06 Dec 2024

Amber Heard

Amber Heard is expecting second child: Report

Amber Heard, the 38-year-old Aquaman actor, is reportedly expecting her second child.

05 Dec 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor's 'Eras Tour Book' renamed 'Errors Book' by disappointed fans

Taylor Swift's latest release, The Eras Tour Book, is a hit. It has taken the world by storm, selling 8,14,000 copies in its first week.

04 Dec 2024

Bombay High Court

Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter Esha Verma: Report

Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against her stepdaughter, Esha Verma.

03 Dec 2024

Jaipur

'Aspirants' actor Naveen Kasturia ties the knot with Shubhanjali Sharma

Naveen Kasturia, who won hearts with his performance in TVF Aspirants, has tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Shubhanjali Sharma.

Odisha: Actor playing demon kills pig on-stage; eats meat raw

In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old theater actor was arrested for killing a live pig during a performance in Odisha's Ganjam district.

03 Dec 2024

Chandrababu Naidu

RGV calls legal case linked to CM Naidu a 'conspiracy'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in legal trouble for a social media post allegedly targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

02 Dec 2024

Lifestyle

Organizing a scenic nature photography walk event

Planning a scenic nature photography walk unites enthusiasts and fosters a shared love for the natural world.

02 Dec 2024

Vivek Oberoi

Kavita Kaushik remarks reignite Vivek-Salman debate: Here's what she said

Former television actor and Bigg Boss 14 contestant, Kavita Kaushik, recently ignited a debate with her remarks on actor Vivek Oberoi's success.

01 Dec 2024

Children

Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Albanese on social media ban  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he is open to discussing the country's new social media legislation with Elon Musk.

29 Nov 2024

Australia

Meta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has slammed the Australian government for hastily banning social media for people under 16.

29 Nov 2024

Pentagon

Video: Eerie lights over Capitol Hill cause UFO panic 

An unusual sighting of four bright lights hovering above the Statue of Freedom on the Capitol dome has sparked a flurry of speculation about possible extraterrestrial activity.

28 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun addresses Fahadh Faasil's absence from promotions

As Pushpa 2: The Rule's release looms, stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have been busy promoting the film. However, co-star Fahadh Faasil has been missing from the promotional events.

28 Nov 2024

John Krasinski

John Krasinski avoids internet after 'Sexiest Man Alive' backlash

John Krasinski, who was recently crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive 2024, has reportedly retreated from the internet after being hit by a wave of online trolling.

28 Nov 2024

Education

Organizing a refreshing watercolor painting retreat event

Planning a watercolor painting retreat is a rewarding endeavor, bringing together artists and enthusiasts for a unique blend of creativity, education, and relaxation.

Hyderabad streets flooded with blood-like red liquid, residents panic

The streets of Venkatadri Nagar in Hyderabad were recently inundated by a mysterious blood-red liquid that gushed out from a manhole.

27 Nov 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao-Siddharth ties knot again in a dreamy, royal affair

Aditi Rao Hydari and her husband Siddharth recently sent fans into a frenzy by sharing never-before-seen photos from their private wedding ceremony.

27 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Wedding guests scramble for non-veg food, ignore veg stalls

A video of wedding guests scrambling to get their hands on non-vegetarian dishes has gone viral on social media.

25 Nov 2024

Apple

Apple users tired of AirPods Max issues. Time for recall?

Apple's premium over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, are facing major backlash from users over ongoing Bluetooth connectivity issues and other operational problems.

JioCinema's livestream of IPL 2025 mega auction disrupted by glitch

JioCinema, the official streaming partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, faced technical issues during its broadcast.

23 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump names Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, rejects Musk's pick

President-elect Donald Trump has selected hedge fund veteran Scott Bessent as his Treasury Secretary.

22 Nov 2024

Bigg Boss

Hina Khan to return on 'Bigg Boss' amid cancer treatment

Popular television actor Hina Khan will be gracing the upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 18's Weekend Ka Vaar, with host Salman Khan.

20 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Video: Guests shower ₹20L cash during wedding procession in UP

A wedding procession in Siddhartnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has become the talk of the town after guests reportedly showered ₹20 lakh in cash during the event.

20 Nov 2024

AR Rahman

AR Rahman starts 'breakup hashtag,' internet asks: 'Who does that'

In a shocking turn of events, Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced separation after 29 years of marriage.

20 Nov 2024

Air India

Air India Paris flight diverted, passengers bused to Delhi

An Air India flight, AI-2022, headed to New Delhi from Paris, was diverted to Jaipur on Monday due to thick smog and low visibility in the national capital.

19 Nov 2024

Air India

Air India passengers stranded in Phuket for 80 hours

Over 100 passengers on an Air India flight headed to New Delhi were stranded in Phuket, Thailand, for over 80 hours.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

5 tips to elevate your Instagram experience

Instagram, the leading photo and video-sharing platform, is home to a ton of hidden features aimed at increasing user engagement and reach.

18 Nov 2024

Jaipur

Rajasthan: Groom's kin runs over seven after fight over crackers

A wedding in Dausa district, Rajasthan, turned violent after a man from the groom's side rammed his car into a group of seven people.

18 Nov 2024

Deepika Padukone

Comedian jokes about Deepika Padukone's 'breakup wala' depression

A stand-up comedy act on the comedy show India's Got Latent has stirred controversy after a joke was cracked about actor Deepika Padukone's recent motherhood and her fight with depression.

15 Nov 2024

Rishab Shetty

Hombale Films teases new project; fans speculate it's about Hanuman

Hombale Films, the production house behind the blockbuster Kannada film Kantara, has announced its next venture.

14 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Meet Nisha Madhulika, India's richest female YouTuber

Nisha Madhulika, a former teacher from Uttar Pradesh, has taken YouTube by storm with her simple home-cooked recipes.

14 Nov 2024

Mika Singh

Pakistani fans gift Mika Singh Rolex, diamonds at US concert

Renowned Indian singer Mika Singh was recently showered with an extraordinary display of love by his fans during a concert in Biloxi, USA.

14 Nov 2024

Rajasthan

'Won't surrender': Independent Rajasthan candidate who slapped SDM resists arrest 

Naresh Meena, an independent candidate in the Deoli-Uniara Assembly by-poll in Rajasthan, was arrested on Thursday after a dramatic standoff with police.

14 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Why Andhra government is cracking down on opposition sympathizers 

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led government in Andhra Pradesh has launched a major crackdown on social media activists and sympathizers of the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

14 Nov 2024

Aretha Franklin

Quincy Jones's (91) cause of death revealed: Pancreatic cancer

The cause of death of legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who died on November 3, has been revealed to be pancreatic cancer. He was 91.

14 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'AAP playing with our health...': BJP's Poonawalla on Delhi pollution

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for Delhi's deteriorating air quality.

13 Nov 2024

Instagram

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star Gavin Casalegno secretly marries

Gavin Casalegno, the 25-year-old actor known for his role in The Summer I Turned Pretty, recently announced his marriage to long-time girlfriend Cheyanne (23).

11 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

Why Allu Arjun's fans stormed YouTube channel's office 

The All India Allu Arjun Fans & Welfare Association, a fan group of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, stormed a YouTube channel's office on Monday.

11 Nov 2024

Mumbai

Sanjay Bangar's son transitions into woman, fights for trans cricketers

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come out as a transgender woman. Formerly Aryan, she opened up about her journey on social media.

11 Nov 2024

Vikrant Massey

Vikrant Massey's 'Muslims are not in danger' comment sparks debate

Vikrant Massey, who has starred in films like Chhapaak and 12th Fail, has landed in the eye of a storm after his recent comments on social media debates on religious safety in India.

11 Nov 2024

Air India

Passengers share 'last flight' experiences as Vistara-Air India merge

Vistara, the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines joint venture, ceased operations on Monday ahead of its merger with Air India.

09 Nov 2024

Goa

Entrepreneur claims foreigners 'avoiding' Goa; state files police complaint

The Goa government has filed a police complaint against entrepreneur Ramanuj Mukherjee after a viral social media post in which he slammed the state's tourism experience.

07 Nov 2024

Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Influencer accuses 10-year-old of groping her; shares shocking video

A social media influencer from Bengaluru, Neha Biswal, has reported a disturbing incident of sexual abuse involving a 10-year-old boy.

07 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Massive protests in Chicago after Donald Trump elected US president

Chicago, Illinois, turned into the epicenter of a massive anti-Trump protest rally on Thursday.

07 Nov 2024

Facebook

Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s

The Australian government has announced plans to impose a 16-year age limit on social media.

06 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Jill Biden's Election Day outfit goes viral—there's a Trump connection

American First Lady Jill Biden's Election Day outfit has sent social media into a frenzy.

05 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Algerian Olympian Imane Khelif's medical report sparks new row

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who clinched gold in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is at the center of a gender identity controversy.

05 Nov 2024

Canada

Thousands march in Canada after attack on Hindu temple

Thousands of Canadian Hindus have assembled outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ontario, to protest an alleged attack by pro-Khalistan supporters.

Judicial independence doesn't mean deciding against government: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who will step down on November 10, has said that judicial independence does not always require ruling against the government.

04 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra: Pawan Kalyan blames YSRCP for rise in violent crimes 

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has blamed the "vile legacy" of mismanagement and leniency of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for the rise in violent crimes.

04 Nov 2024

China

China sees drop in marriage registrations in 2024

China has seen a sharp decline in marriage registrations in the first nine months of 2024.

01 Nov 2024

Anees Bazmee

Why Rajpal Yadav apologized over Diwali video

Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has apologized on social media after a controversial video he posted about Diwali.

31 Oct 2024

Instagram

Kusha Kapila blocked comedian Samay Raina on Instagram: Here's why

Comedian Samay Raina's controversial roast of influencer-turned-actor Kusha Kapila continues to make headlines.

30 Oct 2024

Delhi

Andrew Tate's racist slur against Diljit Dosanjh sparks online backlash

Social media personality and rape accused Andrew Tate has been slammed for making a derogatory comment about Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh.

29 Oct 2024

Kolkata

Jaya Kishori addresses ₹2L Dior bag controversy: What is it

Spiritual orator and singer Jaya Kishori has addressed the backlash she faced for carrying a luxury Dior handbag.

28 Oct 2024

National War Memorial

Why is boycott Sai Pallavi trending on social media

Actor Sai Pallavi is at the center of a huge controversy after an old interview resurfaced.

28 Oct 2024

Lifestyle

Crafting engaging social media content like a pro

Crafting compelling social media content is key to building a strong online presence.

27 Oct 2024

Instagram

Meet Loops: A new short-form video app to rival TikTok

Loops, a new short-form looping video app, is poised to take on TikTok's dominance in the digital space.

25 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Claims of 'botox,' 'partial face paralysis' anger Alia Bhatt

Actor Alia Bhatt has taken to Instagram to call out and slam those body-shaming her and spreading unverified rumors about her supposed cosmetic surgery.