Word of the day: EphemeralEphemeral describes things that last for a very short time, like fleeting emotions or trends. This word, originating from Greek for 'lastin...
21 Jan, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Of contrived controversies & simulated ireIn the age of social media, attention-seeking antics have become a hallmark of online notoriety. Individuals are increasingly willing to br...
24 Oct, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Miley Cyrus on tattoo regrets: I could have skipped a few like pitbull and catMiley Cyrus opened up about her evolving relationship with tattoos, admitting some regrets despite viewing them as life snapshots. She humo...
03 Jun, 2025, 06.58 AM IST
Social media design is key to protecting kids onlineResearch highlights the complex impact of social media on teens, balancing both benefits and harms. The key lies in platform design—feature...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
If the US government will be obstructionist on climate agreements, it’s better they step out of global forums — or they could stall these: David G. VictorDavid G. Victor, professor at UC San Diego, explains 'global warming gridlock' and highlights solutions including smaller country groups an...
22 Jan, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
Selena Gomez: Setting the Trend for Gen Z's Style and SubstanceSelena Gomez, with 430 million followers, is a Gen Z icon using her platform to champion mental health, gender equality, and global issues ...
31 Oct, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Now you see cricket's great 'spirit of the game,' and now you don'tIf you check the rules of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which still govern the rules of cricket, you'll find this in their preamble. '...
08 Jul, 2023, 09.42 PM IST
View: Tipping, a service industry conundrum of Greek tragedy proportionsBy comparison, in France, for example, the waiter pretends he is doing you a favour by serving, when his real skills lie in art, where he w...
29 Apr, 2023, 11.01 PM IST
- Spiritual Growth
We can strengthen our relationships with loved ones and use the extra time that we would have spent commuting and travelling to broaden our...
10 Jun, 2021, 10.57 PM IST
Facebook pushes into audio to compete with Clubhouse, TwitterFacebook is building a series of new audio-focused products, including virtual rooms where users can host live discussions, and a feature c...
20 Apr, 2021, 10.27 AM IST
Like birth certificates and marionette lines, slang and colloquialisms too are accurate indicators of ageNot all contemporaneous slang words die out at the same time — ‘cool’ is still cool, but groovy is not.
16 Oct, 2019, 08.35 AM IST
Here come the 'Instrapreneurs'How Instagram is helping businesses big and small make money off the medium.
16 Sep, 2017, 12.41 PM IST
Tax corporates and help artists live in dignityThey are buying a public conscious through art. However difficult it might be, we all know we need to protect our past and create a cultura...
18 Nov, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
Snapchat superstars are inking deals directly with advertisers and making 6-figure salariesSnapchat faces competition in its quest for advertising dollars. Snapchat stars are signing lucrative advertising deals with brands themsel...
15 Sep, 2015, 01.02 PM IST
Snapchat expected to generate $50 million in revenue this yearThe ephemeral messaging app, which has 100 million daily users, could make $200 million in revenue next year too, sources tell Re/code.
01 Aug, 2015, 03.43 PM IST
- HP's CloudPrint is worth the paper it's printed on
The IT giant has invented “Cloud-Print” technology, which allows users to print from a BlackBerry remotely by using any printer.
03 Aug, 2009, 02.23 PM IST
- To grow in the future, we must learn from the past
We are an industry obsessed with tomorrow. Relentlessly searching for the next big idea. And that next big idea can’t look anything like ye...
27 Jan, 2009, 04.30 AM IST