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Two-thirds cited friends and family as more reliable (Photo: AFP)

Social media triggers resurgence of diseases by causing lack of trust...

A survey conducted last year found that only 37 percent of Britons trusted evidence from medical research.

26 Jan 2018 6:39 PM IST

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Modern medicine infected by the virus of mistrust

Most damaging are a series of scandals involving inadequately vetted drugs, poor oversight by health officials, and...

26 Jan 2018 2:54 PM IST

In an attempt to beef up its safety measures, Twitter is adding an extra layer of security.

Twitter developing Snapchat-style tool for video sharing

The social media company already has a working demo of the camera-centred product, Bloomberg reported.

26 Jan 2018 8:53 AM IST

Facebook and Twitter did not respond to requests for comment on December 29.

Facebook acquires Boston software company that authenticates IDs

The Boston-based startup 'Confirm' specialises in remotely verifying IDs such as drivers licenses.

25 Jan 2018 2:10 PM IST

Gauhar Khan shares a photograph on social media. (Picture used only for representational purpose)

A photo opsession

Sharing family photographs on social media is an individual choice, but if it becomes an obsession, it can be a problem.

25 Jan 2018 1:05 AM IST

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Social media reduces sleep among children

Researchers are just starting to understand their risks and benefits social media can have.

24 Jan 2018 3:09 PM IST

The video shows a crowd gathered around him in eager anticipation as he gets ready to uncork one of the most expensive magnum of champagne they have.

Video: Man spills entire champagne worth Â£30,000 on floor of...

Dressed in an expensive-looking suit, this is the man's moment to impress, but everything goes wrong.

24 Jan 2018 12:49 PM IST

A man lying on a railway track while a speeding train passes over him, has taken the social media by storm, prompting calls for strict action to prevent it from becoming a trend. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Death-defying stunt of Kashmiri man called 'stupid' on social...

Undated video, which emerged on social media late on Tuesday, shows a man lying face down in middle of track as the...

24 Jan 2018 11:41 AM IST

Together with an existing office in Berlin, Facebook will have more than 1,200 people reviewing posts in Germany by the end of the year.

Facebook to hand privacy controls to users ahead of EU law

Facebook to roll out a new privacy centre globally that will put the core privacy settings for Facebook in one place.

24 Jan 2018 7:40 AM IST

Rupert Murdoch.

Facebook should pay 'trusted' news publishers carriage fee Murdoch

The quality of news on Facebook has been called into question after alleged Russian operatives and spammers spread false...

23 Jan 2018 8:17 AM IST

US President Donald Trump had accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but lies and deceit in return for USD 33 billion aid. (Photo: AP)

Find out how Donald Trump changed social media

US President weaponised Twitter, using it not just to reach the masses but to control news through bullying and...

18 Jan 2018 6:02 PM IST

Lawmakers acknowledged that the companies, especially Google and Facebook, have come a long way when it comes to weeding out extremist material. (Photo: AP)

Senators grill social media companies over terrorist posts

The Senate's committee hearing comes amid growing government scrutiny over misuse of social media platforms.

18 Jan 2018 11:55 AM IST