Social Media

In A First, Babies Sold On Instagram In Indonesia

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 18, 2018

Social media companies should step up oversight of their networks and cooperate more closely with authorities, Indonesian child rights advocates said after police busted a human trafficking ring offering babies for sale on Instagram.

This Car Museum's "Instagrammable" Toilets Are Going Viral. See Pics

Offbeat | Japan News-Yomiuri | Thursday October 18, 2018

The Motorcar Museum of Japan is gaining much attention on social media, not for the cars it displays, but for the various imported toilet bowls in use in its restrooms.

Kerala Man In Saudi Fired For "Derogatory" Remarks On Sabarimala Row

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

An Indian man in Saudi Arabia has been fired from his job for posting "derogatory comments" on women, amid the Sabarimala temple row, a media report said Wednesday.

Facebook Shareholders Back Proposal To Remove Mark Zuckerberg As Chairman

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Several public funds that hold shares in Facebook Inc on Wednesday backed a proposal to remove Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg as chairman, saying the social media giant mishandled several high-profile scandals.

"Vindicated," Says Woman Journalist Who First Accused MJ Akbar In #MeToo

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Union Minister MJ Akbar's decision to resign from his post in the face of rising allegations of sexual harassment against him found widespread approval on social media today, with many women journalists -- including Priya Ramani, who was the first to accuse the editor-turned-politician -- stating that it vindicated the charges they had levelled aga...

Study: Your Facebook Posts Can Predict A Future Diagnosis Of Depression

Health | IANS | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Analysing social media data shared by the participants across the months leading up to a depression diagnosis, the researchers found their algorithm could accurately predict future depression.

Alok Nath Refuses To Respond To Film Body Notice, Chairperson Says "We'll Take A Strong Stand"

Entertainment | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Alok Nath's lawyer told the film body that the notice was served on the basis of "interviews and some complaints on social media"

Shoaib Malik Recalls When Virat Kohli And He Laughed About Funny Dropped Catch

Sylvester Tamang | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Pakistan beat India by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy final.

"Not My Battle...": Mallika Dua On #MeToo Claim Against Father Vinod Dua

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday October 15, 2018

After media veteran Vinod Dua joined the growing list of journalists accused of sexual misconduct, his daughter Mallika Dua, a popular face on social media, extended her support to the #MeToo movement while carefully maintaining that even though it's his battle, she will "stand by him".

"False, Sea Of Innuendo": MJ Akbar's Full Statement On #MeToo Allegations

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday October 14, 2018

Union Minister MJ Akbar has responded to allegations of sex harassment linked to the #MeToo campaign. Mr Akbar, 67, was on an official tour in Nigeria when several women came out with detailed accounts of his alleged sexual misconduct as part of a thread on social media that has snowballed into a #MeToo movement in India.

Social Media To Be Monitored For Poll Code Violations: Telangana Poll Body

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

Social media posts of political parties and groups in poll-bound Telangana will come under the Election Commission's scanner to check for any objectionable content under the model code of conduct, state Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumar has said.

Yes, Hina Khan Is Playing Komolika In Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2

Entertainment | Sunday October 14, 2018

Ekta Kapoor just made the big revelation on social media

Facebook Says Millions Of Names, Search History, Location Data Stolen

World News | Brian Fung, The Washington Post | Saturday October 13, 2018

An online attack that forced Facebook to log out 90 million users last month directly affected 29 million people on the social network, the company said Friday as it released new details about the scope of an incident that has regulators and law enforcement on high alert.

West Bengal Police Gets Remand Of Man Held Over "Derogatory" Post

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 12, 2018

A local court in Tripura has granted West Bengal Police five-day transit remand of a man arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks on social media against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Viral: Zookeeper's Daughter, 9, Has An Inseparable Friend - A Tiger Cub

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 12, 2018

Sun Xiaojing, a nine-year-old girl in southwest China is going viral on social media, thanks to her rather unusual best friend - a tiger cub.