Selfies

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Final frontier? New app allows you to take space selfies using satellites

A new app called Spelfie is a movement of people who want to change the world and make a difference through imagery.

25 Nov 2019 12:19 PM

Trust depends on two perceived characteristics of an individual or social group: competence and warmth. Perceptions of competence involve the belief that members of a particular social group are intelligent and have the skills to achieve their goals. (Photo: ANI)

Selfie-posting scientists more trusted: Study

The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, states that scientists usually get respect but people lack trust in them.

11 May 2019 3:18 PM

The new alterations appeared on the Amazon Flex app to drivers, notifying them that they require clicking a selfie before continuing work. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Why will Amazon delivery drivers take a selfie with you?

Amazon is now asking its delivery drivers to take selfies, in a bid to reduce fraud.

20 Apr 2019 3:58 PM

Many Bollywood celebrities, who recently met PM Narendra Modi, posted many selfie with him.

The bizarre obsession with selfies

The two recent Ambani weddings were the shaadis to be seen at and guests were making sure the whole world knew they were invited.

14 Mar 2019 12:10 AM

Over two per cent of population is classified under obsessive-compulsive spectrum.

Selfies filters affect body image, says study

People's physical perfection on social media triggers body dysmorphic disorder.

03 Jan 2019 2:08 PM

The Selfies app and Exoplanet Excursions virtual reality app were released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.

NASA app lets you click selfies with galaxies

The new Selfies app lets you generate snapshots of yourself in a virtual spacesuit.

23 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

For those days when you don’t feel your happiest self, the latest selfie trend lets you be your true self and pose even with a headache.

Now, selfies in migrane mode

About the migrane pose, Neetu says, “There are tons of these trends, this too shall pass.”

16 Aug 2018 12:20 AM

Jet Airways has grounded four of its crew members, including a senior commander, for allegedly clicking selfies during a training flight.

Jet Airways grounds 4 crew for allegedly clicking selfies

An internal investigation was being conducted into the issue and the crew was aiding in the probe.

30 May 2018 6:56 PM

Giving selfies is not part of my job, says Radhika Apte

The actress goes on to mention that her fans get offended when she refuses to get clicked.

16 May 2018 12:06 AM

Selfies can't be used as photographs in pension forms, the personnel ministry has told central government employees readying for retirement. (Photo: PTI)

No selfies please, this is a pension form, govt tells retiring employees

There are about 48.41 lakh central government employees and 61.17 lakh pensioners.

14 May 2018 5:36 PM

Famous Selfie: Ellen DeGeneres tweeted an image of selfie with Bollywood superstars taken at 2014 Oscar awards.

Are You Suffering from Selfitis?

Everyone is clicking selfies. But is this a symptom of an epidemic? No, not necessarily, say experts.

21 Mar 2018 1:59 AM

A photograph of actress Nimrat Kaur by Amit Mehra, leading documentary and fine art photographer, from his new book Roznaama which is India’s first photo book shot on iPhone.

See change

Cellphone photography has emerged as one of the most popular forms of expression in present times.

25 Feb 2018 1:14 AM

Mumbai Traffic Police cheif with Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Vice President, CSR, Samsung India at the 'Safe India' campaign launch at Mumbai.

Samsung to promote ‘No Selfies on Road’ drive, ties up with Mumbai traffic police

The company says, this initiative is being carried out all over Mumbai, as part of its 'Safe India' campaign.

22 Feb 2018 9:03 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why so many college students are suffering from mental health issues

When reality has to compete with the virtual world, it leads to disastrous outcomes.

12 Feb 2018 11:45 AM

People seem caught up in taking photos and putting them on Facebook and Instagram and want a model animal they can put on social media. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black cats being dumped as they don’t look good in owners’ selfies

Black cats are harder to re-home because of their association with witchcraft.

30 Jan 2018 12:25 PM

US saw the free app taking the ‘Number 1’ spot on Google Play in the US as soon as the update was available.

Google Arts and Culture App gets a new feature

The app has portraits sourced from 1,200 international spots and uses pattern recognition to suggest similar portraits.

16 Jan 2018 11:42 AM

The Redmi Y1’s USP is its front camera and we have to say that it is one of the best budget smartphones that you can rely on for taking good selfies.

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 review: Strictly for selfie addicts

The Redmi Y1 is Xiaomi’s attempt at taking a dig at the likes of OPPO and Vivo’s selfie-centric budget smartphones.

09 Nov 2017 8:12 PM

Doctors caution against dangerous selfies

The balcony railing they were leaning on gave way suddenly, leaving no time for the five friends to recover or gain balance

22 Aug 2017 2:01 AM

The group said on its Facebook account that cetaceans were very susceptible to stress (Photo: AP)

Baby dolphin dies after it was passed around for selfies

A nonprofit organization that works to protect marine animals in the southern province of Almeria, said that the dolphin died on Aug. 11.

17 Aug 2017 6:34 PM

The survey identifies 60 per cent of Indians using the two-wheeler have said that they instinctively answer their mobile phones when driving. (Representational Image)

1 in 3 walkers take selfies on roads: Study

The survey also said that one-in-three car drivers tend to send a text message from behind the wheel if it were ‘important’.

28 Jul 2017 3:13 AM

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