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Taapsee Pannu Says Amitabh Bachchan's Pink All-Male Crew Picture 'Wasn't Intentional'

Entertainment | Saturday September 23, 2017

Amitabh Bachchan uploaded an all-male picture on September 15 to celebrate the one year anniversary of his 2016 blockbuster film Pink

Daredevil Raccoon Hitches Ride On Police Car, Becomes Social Media Star

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday September 23, 2017

On Wednesday night, a raccoon decided that prowling around on four legs is too mainstream and hitched a ride on a police car.

Inside Kareena Kapoor's Grand Birthday Party

Entertainment | Friday September 22, 2017

Filmmaker Karan Johar, Amrita Arora and designer Manish Malhotra delighted everyone by sharing inside pictures from Kareena Kapoor Khan's birthday party on social media

Facebook Bans 'Dangerous' Rohingya Militant Group

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 22, 2017

Facebook said it has banned a Rohingya militant group from its site, designating it a 'dangerous organisation' as information on the deepening crisis is muddied by claims, counter-claims and hate speech on social media.

Padmavati: After Deepika Padukone's First Look, A New Threat From Rajput Outfit

Entertainment | Thursday September 21, 2017

Hours after the first look of Padmavati released on social media, Rajput Karni Sena said they will not allow the film to be screened if facts are distorted

China Bans Use Of Anti-Islam Words On Social Media

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

"Islamophobic" terms used by Chinese internet users to stigmatise Muslims have been blocked by authorities to prevent bias against Islam, official media reported today.

Navratri 2017: Hema Malini, Shilpa Shetty And Other Stars Bring Along Festive Vibes

Entertainment | Thursday September 21, 2017

Anil Kapoor, Hema Malini and Shilpa Shetty have posted about Navratri on social media and have thanked Goddess Durga for showering her blessings upon them

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Royal Wedding Lehenga Is A Tailored Love Story

Entertainment | Thursday September 21, 2017

Samantha's choli has been given a rather edgy twist with patterned cut outs while the lehenga is one with the traditional cut and flare

Rishi Kapoor Says He's 'No Saint' After Backlash Over Abusive Tweet To Woman

Entertainment | Thursday September 21, 2017

Rishi Kapoor was recently accused of abusing a woman via Direct Message or DM, a screenshot of which is being circulated on social media

Telangana Rashtra Samithi Corporator's Son Held For Harassing Women Online

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

The son of a TRS corporator here was today arrested for allegedly harassing three women, who were his school classmates, and stalking them on social media, police said.

When A Reality Show Became 'Life Threatening' For Karan Kundra

Entertainment | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Kundra Kundra said: "This show was like none other, especially given that we had a chance to interact with our fans through social media"

Facebook May Be Facing an 'Era of Accountability'

Associated Press | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Facebook is under siege, facing questions from lawmakers and others seeking to rein in its enormous power.

Helicopter Mistakenly Fires On Parked Vehicles In Russia War Games

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A military helicopter on a rural training exercise in western Russia mistakenly fired rockets at a group of parked vehicles, knocking at least one person to the ground, footage posted by Russian news sites and on social media showed.

Shahid Kapoor Trains Rigorously In Sword-Fighting For Padmavati. See Pics

Entertainment | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Pictures of Shahid Kapoor practicing sword-fighting along with Sunil Kumar have been circulated on social media by the actor's fan clubs

Ranbir Kapoor Trends On Twitter. Maybe Because...

Entertainment | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Ranbir Kapoor's name popped up on Twitter's trend list from apparently nowhere and we are bewildered

Uber Roasted On Twitter For Sexist Promotional Message, Apologises

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Global ride hailing app Uber has apologised after its food delivery service's 'Wife Appreciation Day' promotion in Bengaluru was called out for being 'sexist' by social media users from across the world.

Shah Rukh Khan Wants To 'Retain The Purity' Of His Children's Childhood

Entertainment | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Shah Rukh Khan is known to be a doting father and he has time and again shared posts on social media which reflect his bond with his children

'My Roof Is Gone' Dominica's PM Posts Live Updates As Hurricane Maria Hits

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Hurricane Maria strengthened into a "potentially catastrophic" Category Five storm as it barrelled into eastern Caribbean islands still reeling from Hurricane Irma, forcing residents to evacuate in powerful winds and lashing rain. Caught up in the storm was Roosevelt Skerrit,the prime minister of Dominica. He took to Facebook to post real-time upda...

Akshay Kumar To Reportedly Do Cameo in Brother-In-Law Karan Kapadia's Debut Film

Entertainment | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia are all set to do cameos in Karan Kapadia's debut film. Karan is Dimple Kapadia's late sister Simple's son

Is That Sunny Leone? Yes, Like You Have 'Never Seen Before'

Entertainment | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Sunny Leone recently posted two pictures of herself on social media, where she is in the process of putting on prosthetics for her upcoming 'amazing project'

China Communist Party Complains About 'Fabricated' Twitter Account

Reuters | Monday September 18, 2017

China blocks Twitter, Facebook, and Google, but that has not stopped some state media and government departments from setting up Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Don't Believe, Forward WhatsApp Messages Without Verification: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today that anti-national elements have been trying to foment tension in the society by posting unverified information on social media and asked people not to forward such messages without verification.

Didn't Like Your Meal On Train? You Can Now Rate It On A Tablet

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Saturday September 16, 2017

A rant on social media may soon not be the only option for rail passengers unhappy with the food served to them on their journeys. Passengers on superfast trains such as Rajdhani and Shatabdi will soon be able to give instant feedback on a tablet that will be passed around passengers before they get off the train.

Giant QR Code Of Over One Lakh Trees Built In This Village

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday September 16, 2017

In a bid to promote local tourism, a village in China has built a huge QR code that can be scanned from the sky. Pictures circulating on social media show the giant QR code that is made from over one lakh trees.

'Privilege To Teach Future Dead Cops' Says US Lecturer, Sent On Leave

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 16, 2017

A lecturer at a New York City college of criminal justice who wrote on social media that he teaches "future dead cops" was placed on leave on Friday, the school's president said, as the city's mayor called the academic's comment "vile."

Blue Whale Challenge: Government Asks Parents To Monitor Child's Social Media Activity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

A government advisory on 'Blue Whale Challenge Game' has asked guardians to monitor their children's online and social media activity to ensure that they are not engaging with the deadly game which has led to a spate of suicides in India and other countries.

What Happened When George Clooney Met This Grandma On The Red Carpet

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Friday September 15, 2017

A photo of a Canadian grandmother meeting actor George Clooney as he walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, has delighted many on social media and prompted a Photoshop battle on Reddit.

Ahmedabad Blasts 'Brain' Caught After Offensive Social Media Post: Police

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday September 15, 2017

Tausif Khan, the 35-year-old engineer arrested for plotting the serial blasts in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city in 2008, was caught after a cyber cafe owner reported him for a social media post, a top Bihar police officer said on Thursday.

Image Of 3-Year-Old 'Krishna' At Kerala Festival Triggers Rage

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday September 14, 2017

In presence of the police and his own parents, a three-year-old spent nearly 2 hours in the blistering sun, tied on a slanting green leaf-shaped board. Dressed as Lord Krishna, he was the heart of a procession meant to celebrate the birth of the god held in Kerala's Kannur earlier this week.

Mouni Roy And Mohit Raina Are Breaking Up (Or Have Already), Say Reports

Entertainment | Saturday September 16, 2017

There are reports that the couple have stopped commenting on each other's social media pictures and have also unfollowed each other on Twitter