Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
The world is becoming training data for AI, for which everyone is unprotectedPronto, a home services startup, is facing criticism for using body-camera footage from workers inside customers’ homes to train AI and rob...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with USIran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With pe...
27 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Australian court upholds $465,000 fine against Elon Musk's XAn Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, c...
21 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Rs 6.5 Crore for a 3BHK? Bengaluru flat price goes viral, netizens share mixed reactionsA luxurious three-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. The property, priced at 6.5 crore rupees, is located in th...
19 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
‘People from my town came to see me off’: Pune's 'Poddar uncle' recalls his first international trip to Germany in 1982Kamalakar Potdar, a middle-class boy from Kolhapur, achieved a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany in 1982, becoming the first in his fa...
18 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
13 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Impressed Sachin Tendulkar stops luxury car to see kids 'desi car', says big things come in small packages, 'bas mauka milna chahiye'Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of their handmade ride. The clip went viral, highlighting rural Indian talent and creativity...
12 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
NITI report says India has solved school access challenge, retention remains a hurdleIndia has succeeded in bringing children to school but struggles to keep them enrolled in higher classes. A NITI Aayog report reveals a sig...
11 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Big-budget campaigns show how AI companies are racing for relevance in IndiaAI giants are making a big splash in India. ChatGPT and Google Gemini are using TV and billboards to show how AI can solve everyday problem...
06 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Explained: Why Meta shares crashed 7% in extended trading amid AI spending spreeMeta shares plunged 7% in extended trading as investors reacted to the company’s plan to sharply increase AI-related spending. The tech gia...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
US Stock Market | Meta ramps up AI spending amid regulatory heat and user concernsMeta Platforms has sharply increased its capital spending outlook, underscoring its aggressive push into artificial intelligence even as it...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors onlineThe call followed the EU's announcement earlier this month that the app was ready, amid a broader push by member states to limit children...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST