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Sri Lanka drafting bill to curb growing incidents of religious slander on social media

The move comes after a stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya allegedly made certain derogatory remarks on religions, which she uploaded online.

published on : 29th May 2023
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Blog to books, English trainer’s mantra for learning is thinking 

Naduvattam Jinarajadas ALP school, Paropadi AUP school, Vengeri AUP school and Vengeri Face Public school have initiated a learning programme that has adopted methods suggested in the blog.

published on : 28th May 2023
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300 influencers to help BJP spread the word on Modi government’s 9 years

He added that to mark the nine years of the Modi government, these influencers will make vlogs, vox-pop and Instagram reels to promote the centre’s work in the national capital. 

published on : 28th May 2023
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Odisha: Security supervisor arrested for outraging modesty of colleague

On Sunday, the 27-year-old victim, a resident of Manjunathnagar in Rajajinagar, found that he uploaded her obscene picture as his profile picture on WhatsApp.  

published on : 26th May 2023
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Taking the system for a ride

Ansari feels that that authorities can collaborate with artistes and capitalize on their influence in amplifying a good cause which can inspire others to act.

published on : 22nd May 2023
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Social media post on Prophet flares tempers in UP's Tilhar

The accused has since been arrested and police have been deployed at his house to prevent any flare-ups.

published on : 17th May 2023
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As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps

"I use Telegram and WhatsApp and, if my VPN still allows me, I'll check Instagram," a former municipality employee said, adding that he has not installed domestic apps as replacements.

published on : 14th May 2023
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Youth shares girlfriend’s pics on social media in Odisha, held

The duo gradually fell in love and during the course of their relationship, stayed in a hotel in Puri last year.

published on : 26th April 2023
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UP: Man arrested for social media post praising Atiq Ahmad, brother 

The arrest came after members of some Hindu organisations demanded action against Rajik Ali.

published on : 25th April 2023
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Kochi Metro: Social media hook to ‘reel’ in commuters

Joining them is the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) whose promotional campaign, which uses trending reels and memes to attract commuters, is a huge success.

published on : 25th April 2023
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Karnataka: Actor Chetan gets interim HC relief till June 2

The acts of the petitioner must be established that they are inimical to the national interest. For which the respondents need to justify by way of filing a statement of objections, the court said.

published on : 25th April 2023
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White saviour complex, mass shootings & a bloody nose

It is interesting to watch India, and the ‘new Indians’ tribe on social media, pushing back against western nosey parkers.

published on : 13th April 2023
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Bombay HC seeks Centre's affidavit on IT rules amendment to identify fake news

Kamra in the petition has sought the court to declare the amended rules as unconstitutional and a direction to the government to restrain from taking action against any individual under the rules.

published on : 11th April 2023
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BJD trains ministers, MLAs to be social media-savvy 

Ahead of the 2024 elections, the ruling party has decided to teach all the elected members how to how to post on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and use Whatsapp. 

published on : 4th April 2023
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INTERVIEW | Social media platforms should compensate content creators: I&B Secy

National Film Development Corporation of India and Prasar Bharati are working on a plan to develop an OTT platform, says I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra

published on : 4th April 2023
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Confused, happy or happily confused? No fooling around this day

In the spirit of the day, we all knew one can’t be a fool until fools be them. No sermonizing, not being prudish and not being funny… yet laughing out loud for nothing.

published on : 2nd April 2023
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After acquiring Twitter for USD 44 billion, Musk says platform's worth dropped by half to USD 20 billion

He cited a revenue drop of $1.5 billion a year and a debt-servicing burden of the same amount -- leaving it with "only 4 months of money."

published on : 27th March 2023
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‘Influencer’ held for breaking into house, stealing in Chennai

To finance her lavish lifestyle, a 33-year-old woman, who claims to be a social media influencer, broke into a locked house and stole a gold chain and cash. 

published on : 27th March 2023
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As luck would have it... on social media

Lotteries dept planning to make trade transparent; FB, Insta, Twitter handles to be made lively

published on : 21st March 2023
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A hobby today, a cause tomorrow

With less people on the roads, wildlife was freer to forage for food or go about business. Equally, the life cycles of wild animals continued as they always have.

published on : 19th March 2023
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