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Facebook's journalists will be curating stories from news sites and won't be editing headlines or writing content.

What does Facebook's plan to hire journalists mean for media industry?

Stories will appear in a section called the 'news tab,' which will be separate from the traditional news feed.

22 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

A case under sections 354D (stalking) and 509 (act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act was registered. (Photo: Representational)

Telangana: Man posts obscene photos, videos, phone number on woman's FB account, 3 held

The family lodged a complaint after they started getting phone calls and messages from strangers.

21 Aug 2019 1:47 PM

In a third video, a security guard was seen standing near the students. However, he took no apparent action to stop the alleged ragging. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100 UP medical college students forced to shave head, salute seniors

In the video, a small group of students, were seen wearing white coats and could be seen walking in a single file.

21 Aug 2019 11:54 AM

The refugees then share their stories directly with the public through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Photo: File)

Rohingya youth share stories on social media, says 'I'm here 24x7'

Rafiq is among some 30 Rohingya youths selected by the World Food Programme for its 'Storytellers' project.

20 Aug 2019 2:34 PM

According to marine experts, the blue glow in water is known as bioluminescence. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennai beach sparkling with blue glow leaves netizens with breathtaking visuals

Blue waves were seen at the Thiruvanmiyur, Injambakkam, Besant Nagar's Eliot's Beach and Palavakkam beaches.

20 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

Twitter said it did not have data on how much revenue it generates from state-controlled media advertising. (Photo: AP)

Twitter, FB accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong protests

Twitter said it suspended 936 accounts and the operations appeared to be a coordinated state-backed effort originating in China.

20 Aug 2019 10:32 AM

But sometimes the concerns are far graver as people no longer think twice before airing workplace-related complaints or tiffs on social media.

The Shame Game

Freelancers shaming companies that haven’t paid is one example but Online venting isn’t in the purview of employees alone.

19 Aug 2019 12:05 AM

A scene from the movie, The Kissing Booth

Terms of engagement

Tongue-in-cheek tags may sound trendy, but when a romantic relationship gets straitjacketed by such terminology.

18 Aug 2019 12:51 AM

Existing investors including Shunwei Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SAIF Capital, India Quotient and Morningside Venture Capital also participated in the funding round.

ShareChat raises USD 100 mn in series D funding from Twitter, others

To date, ShareChat has raised a total of USD 224 million, the company said in a statement.

16 Aug 2019 4:07 PM

Her first instinct was to pick up a pair of slippers and throw them on the intruders. She later threw chairs and a stool. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Brave elderly couple fight armed burglars with chairs, slippers in Tamil Nadu

Investigators said the couple lived alone and the incident took place around 9 pm on Sunday.

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

The video that went viral on social media showed water flooding the busy airport terminal as stunned travellers look on and film the bizarre scene. (Photo: Twitter/ videoscreengrab)

Rainwater pours through ceiling into London Luton Airport; see video

The video which shows water pouring into the airport terminal has collected a number of shocked comments on Twitter.

12 Aug 2019 3:15 PM

Shashi Tharoor shared a photo doing the rounds on social media in which somebody had morphed his face to resemble that of English poet and playwright William Shakespeare! (Photo: Twitter/ Shashi Tharoor)

‘Most flattering image on WhatsApp today’: Tharoor on his ‘Shakespeare’ photo

Tharoor’s tweet was quick to lighten the mood on social media platform and it garnered close thousands of likes and retweetes.

11 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

Several fake rumours cirulated on social media when Nipah virus hit Kerala last year.

Pseudoscience free run: Knowledge seeker’s guide to sieve WhatsApp ‘wisdom’

Scientists must step out of their cocoons to dispel fake science.

11 Aug 2019 4:26 AM

Pseudoscience free run: Train scientists to interact with public often

Nearly 75 per cent of those surveyed in South Asia reported high or medium levels of trust in scientists.

11 Aug 2019 4:23 AM

The infant suffered two broken fingers in the shooting, but had since been discharged by doctors. (Photo: Twitter)

Trump’s thumbs-up photo with orphaned baby in El Paso sparks controversy

The optics of the picture struck many on social media as demonstrating a lack of empathy or respect for gravity of occasion by President.

10 Aug 2019 2:48 PM

Police have registered a case in the matter. (Representational Image)

Video: Angry Haryana youth pushes BMW in river after father denies Jaguar car request

Later, the man was seen trying to get the car out of the river with the help of local divers.

10 Aug 2019 12:21 PM

WhatsApp will enable iOS users to play a voice message from the notification screen.

5 WhatsApp features to change your chatting experience

The Facebook-owned instant messaging app is working on new features that will enhance your chat experience.

09 Aug 2019 9:22 AM

To counter these issues, millennials and Gen Z are now taking to Instagram, sharing tips for coping with mental problems and lending an ear to those in distress.

Creating a social media haven

Indian youths are using Instagram to break the stigma surrounding mental health, all while providing a safe space for people to vent.

09 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

The data that Twitter said it might have used include a person’s country code. (Photo: Pixabay)

Twitter admits it may have used user data for ads without permission

Consumer data is a powerful tool that companies use to decide where to place advertisements.

07 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

In 2017, one Twitter user even tweeted her saying he was stuck on mars. Swaraj’s simply worded yet wonderful reply to him won over social media instantly.(Twitter/Sushma Swaraj)

‘Golden words, it's legacy’: Twitter remembers Sushma Swaraj and her ‘Mars’ tweet

As Indians all over the world mourn her death, social media is flooded with tributes for the remarkable leader.

07 Aug 2019 8:55 AM

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