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Shyam Benegal, India's Parallel Cinema Pioneer, Dies At 90
Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with a body of work known for its realism and social commentary, breaking away from the conventions of mainstream Indian cinema - has died at 90.
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Internet Pairs Cambridge Academic, New York Killer; She Uses Mario Reference
A Cambridge academic, known for her work on the "politics of smell," found herself at the centre of a social media storm after internet users began pairing her with Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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'Judges Should Not Be On Facebook, Must Live Like Hermits': Supreme Court
Judges should avoid using social media and refrain from expressing their opinions about judgments online, the Supreme Court has said, observing that they must live like a hermit and work like a horse.
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"If There Was No Violence...": Manipur Social Worker's YouTube Video Viral
A social worker in Manipur whose non-profit work was billed as a success story in helping youth and women in the border state affected by gun violence, has run into a huge controversy over his comments in a YouTube interview.
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NDTV Indian Of The Year: "Global Entertainer Of The Year" Kapil Sharma On Social Media Addiction: "Too Absorbed..."
Kapil Sharma is also known for his works in films such as Zwigato and Crew
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How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?
Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions...
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Thousands Of US Government Employees Get WFH Deal Ahead Of Trump
A Biden administration appointee has agreed to lock in hybrid work protections for tens of thousands of Social Security staff.
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Threads Algorithm Updated to Show Users Less Recommended Content
Threads has updated its algorithm to show users more posts from people that they follow. Users will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by accounts that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach...
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What Is Bluesky, How Does It Work And Why Are Users Leaving Elon Musk's X
A host of journalists, actors, musicians and other prominent people have dumped X in recent days.
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Instagram AI Feature That Lets Users Generate Profile Pictures Spotted in Development
Instagram might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to upload AI-generated images. A new leak claims that the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a feature that will allow users to use AI models to generate profile pictures using AI. While not a lot is known about the feature at this point, similar...
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Influencer Says She Was Sexually Harassed By 10-Year-Old Boy On Bengaluru Street, Probe On
A Bengaluru-based social media influencer has alleged that she was molested by a 10-year-old boy while she was on her way back from work on Tuesday night.
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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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X Begins Rolling Out Updated Block Feature That Lets Blocked Users See Posts, Followers List
X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of the new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, the blocked users can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the users who had blocked them.
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Who Is Roma Michael? Pakistani Model's Bikini Ramp Walk Sparks Controversy
Known for her work in fashion and film, Roma removed the video following criticism, but it continued circulating.
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Budget Social Work Like Monthly Expenses: Philanthropist Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani
Like monthly electricity bills and a monthly budget for shopping, people should also earmark funds on a regular basis for social work,Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani, Founder and Trustee of Kamala Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust, advised.
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Shyam Benegal, India's Parallel Cinema Pioneer, Dies At 90
Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with a body of work known for its realism and social commentary, breaking away from the conventions of mainstream Indian cinema - has died at 90.
-
Internet Pairs Cambridge Academic, New York Killer; She Uses Mario Reference
A Cambridge academic, known for her work on the "politics of smell," found herself at the centre of a social media storm after internet users began pairing her with Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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'Judges Should Not Be On Facebook, Must Live Like Hermits': Supreme Court
Judges should avoid using social media and refrain from expressing their opinions about judgments online, the Supreme Court has said, observing that they must live like a hermit and work like a horse.
-
"If There Was No Violence...": Manipur Social Worker's YouTube Video Viral
A social worker in Manipur whose non-profit work was billed as a success story in helping youth and women in the border state affected by gun violence, has run into a huge controversy over his comments in a YouTube interview.
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NDTV Indian Of The Year: "Global Entertainer Of The Year" Kapil Sharma On Social Media Addiction: "Too Absorbed..."
Kapil Sharma is also known for his works in films such as Zwigato and Crew
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How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?
Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions...
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Thousands Of US Government Employees Get WFH Deal Ahead Of Trump
A Biden administration appointee has agreed to lock in hybrid work protections for tens of thousands of Social Security staff.
-
Threads Algorithm Updated to Show Users Less Recommended Content
Threads has updated its algorithm to show users more posts from people that they follow. Users will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by accounts that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach...
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What Is Bluesky, How Does It Work And Why Are Users Leaving Elon Musk's X
A host of journalists, actors, musicians and other prominent people have dumped X in recent days.
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Instagram AI Feature That Lets Users Generate Profile Pictures Spotted in Development
Instagram might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to upload AI-generated images. A new leak claims that the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a feature that will allow users to use AI models to generate profile pictures using AI. While not a lot is known about the feature at this point, similar...
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Influencer Says She Was Sexually Harassed By 10-Year-Old Boy On Bengaluru Street, Probe On
A Bengaluru-based social media influencer has alleged that she was molested by a 10-year-old boy while she was on her way back from work on Tuesday night.
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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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X Begins Rolling Out Updated Block Feature That Lets Blocked Users See Posts, Followers List
X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of the new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, the blocked users can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the users who had blocked them.
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Who Is Roma Michael? Pakistani Model's Bikini Ramp Walk Sparks Controversy
Known for her work in fashion and film, Roma removed the video following criticism, but it continued circulating.
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Budget Social Work Like Monthly Expenses: Philanthropist Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani
Like monthly electricity bills and a monthly budget for shopping, people should also earmark funds on a regular basis for social work,Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani, Founder and Trustee of Kamala Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust, advised.
