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These advertisers will be back soon enough. Were not gonna change our policies or approach on anything because of a threat to a small percent of our revenue, or to any percent of our revenue, Mark Zuckerberg was quoted as saying in a transcript of remarks made at an employees meeting. (Photo | AP)

Facebook looking to score points for just optics, no action taken on...

They said at a virtual meeting with Zuckerberg they "didn't hear anything...to convince us that Zuckerberg and...

8 July 2020 8:17 PM IST

Research scholars struggle to cope up COVID-19 pandemic

Research scholars struggle to cope up COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic has created an unprecedented situation in the education sector especially among the research community

8 July 2020 7:48 PM IST

Instagrams Reels feature will start rolling out to users in India from Wednesday evening and at the onset, will be populated with content from public figures and creators, including Arjun Kanungo (in pic here), Jahnavi Dasetty aka Mahathalli, Indrani Biswas aka Wondermunna, Kusha Kapila, Radhika Bangia, RJ Abhinav and Ankush Bhaguna. (Photo | Arjun Kanungo Instagram)

Can Instagram Reels be as big as TikTok was in India?

The Facebook product looms large in a space that Indian apps Chingari, Roposo, and Go Social are trying establish a...

8 July 2020 7:04 PM IST

During last years Amarnath yatra, the total number of pilgrims who visited shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage crossed that figure in less than a month, Raj Bhavan had said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Amid coronavirus crisis, Amarnath Yatra to be held in staggered manner...

However, a final decision on the pilgrimage to the shrine in Himalayas will be taken later next week.

8 July 2020 7:00 PM IST

The World Health Organisation may have had the worst of track records in the six months of the global Covid-19 fight experience. PTI Photo

AA Edit | Herd immunity no solution to COVID-19

Governments must stop toying with any policy that seeks herd immunity

8 July 2020 6:06 PM IST

Civil rights leaders who met virtually with Zuckerberg and other Facebook leaders Tuesday expressed skepticism that recommendations from the audit would ever be implemented, noting that past suggestions in previous reports had gone overlooked.

Biased algorithms, content moderation, ad policy, voter suppression...

A civil rights audit being conducted over the past two years says not fact-checking Trump's lies among setbacks to...

8 July 2020 5:59 PM IST

While this diplomacy and troop movement painfully inches on, India must keep up pressure on other fronts. PTI Photo

AA Edit | China pullout: Firmness, vigilance are both critical

The Army believes the process will proceed cautiously as there would be a complete verification at each step

8 July 2020 5:41 PM IST

While the Annual Survey of Education Report (ASER) by the NGO Pratham among rural children makes for depressing reading each year, the learning outcomes of the children enrolled in CBSE schools were none too good either.

CBSE syllabus reduction is an ideologically-driven move, allege...

On Tuesday, the board had notified that it has rationalised by up to 30 per cent the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 for...

8 July 2020 5:33 PM IST

A hindu temple in Mithi, Pakistan. (AFP)

Pakistan court rejects petitions challenging construction of Hindu...

Pakistan Muslim League-Q, a ruling ally of Imran Khan gov, had opposed the construction, asking its coalition partner to...

8 July 2020 5:32 PM IST

China accuses India of crossing boundary line in Galwan Valley. (AFP Photo)

Skand Tayal | Asean resists bullying by China in SCS

China's pre-meditated aggression all around its neighbourhood is a matter of deep concern

8 July 2020 5:13 PM IST

Parler is not the first social platform created over concerns of political bias. It follows the limited success of networks including Gab and Voat which aimed at conservatives feeling out of place on the mainstream platforms. Parler has become home to Republican lawmakers including Senator Rand Paul, and right-wing activists kicked off other social media. Trumps son Eric is also a member. (Representative Image)

Facebook and Twitter rejects populate conservative social network of...

Parler, founded in Nevada in 2018, bills itself as an alternative to ideological suppression at other social networks.

8 July 2020 4:57 PM IST

File image of the duo that was killed in custody.

CBI takes over investigation into Sathankulam custodial deaths,...

The CBI has dispatched a special team to conduct the probe.

8 July 2020 4:55 PM IST