Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
More than 100 women players sign up for ICC's protection programme against online trollingOver 100 women cricketers are now protected from online abuse through the ICC Player Protection Programme, powered by AI. During the T20 Wo...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister saysIndonesia has taken significant action regarding child social media engagement, leading to the deactivation of around 4.7 million accounts ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
When every story is breaking, none isThe constant barrage of 'Breaking News' has lost its impact, with audiences now tuning out sensationalized headlines. Media outlets, once r...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Harsh Goenka says Rishabh Pant's Rs 12 crore salary cut is unimaginable in corporate world, netizens reactRPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka's viral social media post comparing cricketer Rishabh Pant's IPL earnings drop to a CEO's salary sparked de...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
‘A photograph can become a memory, a song can become an emotion’: Anupam Kher shares what he loves about social mediaVeteran actor Anupam Kher believes social media's true value lies in its humane potential. He highlighted how a simple post can foster conn...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.02 AM IST
Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to childrenThe terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - You...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Sports remains biggest audience aggregator in an era of infinite content: JioStar's Ishan ChatterjeeLive sports remains a powerful audience magnet, reaching over a billion viewers during the IPL. JioStar is using this scale to expand acros...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 records biggest-ever opening weekendThe ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 has begun with record-breaking attendance and viewership. Over 44,000 fans attended matches in the openi...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly makes police complaint over defamatory posts on social mediaFormer India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has lodged a complaint with the police. He alleges a Facebook page with millions of followers i...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST