Social Media: News

25 Oct 2024

Lifestyle

Digital detox trails: Unplugged wilderness hikes

In a world addicted to screens and the incessant pings of social media, the idea of a digital detox has become something of a holy grail.

25 Oct 2024

Delhi

Delhi-Hyderabad Vistara flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency

A Vistara Airlines flight headed from Delhi to Hyderabad was diverted to Jaipur on Friday after a medical emergency was reported onboard.

24 Oct 2024

Norway

Norway: Minimum age for social media to soon be 15

Norway will soon introduce a strict minimum age of 15 years for social media.

24 Oct 2024

Instagram

Massive trolling forces Pakistani model to delete her bikini video

A video of Pakistani model and actor, Roma Michael, competing in the Miss Grand International 2024 pageant has triggered a controversy.

23 Oct 2024

Workplace

'Only death...excusable': Boss to employee who was late following accident  

A social media post on X has gone viral over a manager's insensitivity toward an employee who had just survived a serious car accident.

22 Oct 2024

Mumbai

'I wasn't the one...': When Salman denied shooting the blackbuck

A 2008 interview clip of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has resurfaced on Reddit, reviving conversations about the infamous blackbuck poaching case from 1998.

21 Oct 2024

Basavaraj Bommai

Kichcha Sudeep's daughter blasts paparazzi for being 'inhumane'

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep is grieving the death of his mother, Saroja Sanjeev, who died on Sunday due to age-related health complications.

21 Oct 2024

Dogecoin

Memecoins: From internet jokes to beating NASDAQ-listed players

Memecoins, digital currencies inspired by internet humor and online communities, are upending traditional financial growth models.

21 Oct 2024

Remo D'Souza

'It's disheartening...': Remo D'Souza, wife respond to ₹11.96cr cheating allegations

Renowned choreographer Remo D'Souza and his wife Lizelle have been accused in a cheating case involving an alleged fraud of ₹11.96 crore.

18 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Video: Footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments released 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage of the final moments of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar.

17 Oct 2024

Box Office

Why 'Jigra,' 'Vicky Vidya Ka...' didn't work at box office

The debacle of two Bollywood biggies, Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (VVKWWV), has left the industry rattled.

16 Oct 2024

Instagram

Watch: Nick Jonas escapes after laser attack during Prague concert

Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the popular music group The Jonas Brothers, suddenly left the stage mid-performance in Prague on Tuesday.

14 Oct 2024

Influencers

Seema Pahwa calls social media influencers a 'new disease'

Renowned actor and director, Seema Pahwa, recently voiced her displeasure at the growing trend of social media influencers in the entertainment industry.

14 Oct 2024

Ram Gopal Varma

RGV's cryptic tweet on 'gangster, superstar, politician' stirs controversy

Acclaimed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently set social media on fire with a post that summed up a storyline straight out of real life involving crime, politics, and celebrity culture.

14 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Pooja Bhatt criticizes 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in Mumbai Metro

Actor-director Pooja Bhatt has slammed a video that recently went viral on social media.

14 Oct 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam actor Bala arrested over ex-wife's defamation, stalking charges

Malayalam actor Bala has been arrested after his ex-wife, singer Amritha Suressh, filed a complaint against him.

14 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Why Mumbai Police can't get gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's custody

The Mumbai Crime Branch is finding it difficult to get custody of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is lodged at the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat.

13 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta praises Indian healthcare after head injury

Radhika Gupta, the CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, recently went through a medical emergency after she suffered a bad fall and injured her head.

11 Oct 2024

Acid Attack

Man threatens acid attack for woman's choice of clothes, fired

A Bengaluru-based man, identified as Nikith Shetty, has been sacked from his job and a case has been registered against him for threatening to throw acid on a woman for her choice of clothes.

11 Oct 2024

Japan

Nobuyo Oyama, the iconic voice of Doraemon, dies at 90

Nobuyo Oyama, the legendary Japanese voice actor famous for voicing the anime character Doraemon, has passed away at the age of 90.

10 Oct 2024

Russia

Russia bans Discord, a communication app used by its military

Russia has banned the popular chat platform, Discord, according to the Washington Post.

09 Oct 2024

Technology

ShareChat parent's latest app lets you voice chat with strangers

Mohalla Tech, the parent company of popular social media platform ShareChat and short video app Moj, has launched a new social media application called 'Vibely.'

09 Oct 2024

Asia

Tennis star Paula Badosa's fun chopsticks photo triggers racism controversy

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has issued a public apology after being accused of racism.

09 Oct 2024

Technology

Notifications for Mastodon posts won't blow up your phone anymore

Mastodon, the social media platform, has finally launched its version 4.3 after nearly a year of testing.

08 Oct 2024

Startups

No work-life balance: Techie works on laptop during own wedding

Casey Mackrell, the co-founder of an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called Thoughtly, has sparked a fiery online debate about work-life balance.

07 Oct 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Man labels Vir Das-Diljit Dosanjh 'useful idiots,' comedian hits back

Actor-comedian Vir Das has hit back at accusations of "denigrating India" at international events.

07 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Devara' soars in festive season; collects ₹243cr by Day 10

The Telugu action thriller Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, has seen a significant increase in box office numbers during the festive season.

05 Oct 2024

Donald Trump

Video: Kamala Harris keeps repeating '32 days' after teleprompter malfunctions 

United States Vice President Kamala Harris found herself in an awkward situation during a speech in Michigan when her teleprompter appeared to malfunction, causing her to say "32 days" in a loop.

02 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

'Slim...fat, virgin': Bengaluru auto-driver's 'respect all women' message goes viral

An autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru has been hailed on social media for a message displayed on the back of his vehicle.

02 Oct 2024

Bridgerton

'Dune: Prophecy': 'Bridgerton' star faces backlash for young Tabu role

The upcoming series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the recent films, has sparked controversy with its casting choice for a younger version of seasoned actor Tabu's character.

02 Oct 2024

Jaipur

Triptii Dimri never said yes to FICCI Jaipur event 

Actor Triptii Dimri has hit back at claims that she skipped a scheduled event in Jaipur after reportedly accepting payment for her appearance.

02 Oct 2024

Threads

You now have 15 minutes to edit posts on Threads

Threads, the popular social media platform, has extended its post-editing time limit from five to 15 minutes.

01 Oct 2024

Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi battles communal violence in 'Bandaa Singh Chaudhary' trailer

The much-awaited trailer for Bandaa Singh Chaudhary, starring Arshad Warsi and Meher Vij, dropped on Tuesday.

01 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

Passing comet turns Bengaluru skies pink, green, and yellow

Bengaluru's skyline has turned into a stunning canvas of pink, green, and yellow colors thanks to a passing comet.

01 Oct 2024

Govinda

Govinda shot in leg after gun misfires, hospitalized in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Govinda was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after his licensed revolver accidentally discharged and injured his leg. The incident occurred at his Juhu residence while he was preparing for a trip to Kolkata for a shoot.

01 Oct 2024

Reddit

New Reddit rules make sitewide protests almost impossible

Reddit has rolled out new rules that require moderators to get the green light before switching a community's status from public to private or labeling it as NSFW (Not Safe For Work).

30 Sep 2024

Bigg Boss

'BB OTT 3' contestant Adnaan Shaikh accused of assaulting sister

Adnaan Shaikh, the popular YouTuber who was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT 3, is in hot water right now. His sister, Iffat, has reportedly filed an FIR against him, claiming that the social media influencer physically assaulted her.

30 Sep 2024

Children

Ritu Rathee speaks up on divorce with influencer Gaurav Taneja

Ritu Rathee, the estranged wife of popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja (also known as Flying Beast), has finally spoken up about their separation.

30 Sep 2024

Box Office

Karthi-Arvind Swami's 'Meiyazhagan' holds strong; earns ₹14cr in 3 days 

The Tamil flick Meiyazhagan, featuring Karthi and Arvind Swami, is doing pretty well at the box office, even though it hit theaters around the same time as Jr NTR's Devara: Part 1.

29 Sep 2024

Ananya Panday

Did 'Eternal Sunshine...' inspire Ananya's 'CTRL'

The hype around the upcoming Netflix film CTRL, starring Ananya Panday, is immense, thanks to its recently released intriguing trailer.