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What it’s like to come out at work as a social-media influencer
‘That’s the TikTok boy!’ Conversations can get awkward when your side hustle collides with your day job.
4 min read13 Sep 2024Journalist faces ‘sexual harassment’ by LinkedIn connection, says, ‘I have all the privileges, yet I’m utterly helpless’
Journalist Nishtha Gautam shared her distress about harassment on LinkedIn, where initial polite contacts turned into inappropriate messages. She criticized the platform’s lack of reporting tools and emphasized the broader issue of digital abuse faced by women, calling for better protections.
1 min read12 Sep 2024Queen Elizabeth’s ‘awful’ statue starts social media uproar: Netizens say, ‘Insult to Her Majesty’
A bronze statue honoring Queen Elizabeth II in Northern Ireland has faced backlash for its resemblance. Located in Antrim Castle Gardens, it features her corgis and was created by Anto Brennan. Critics on social media have called it an insult to her memory.
1 min read12 Sep 2024Foreign vlogger gets ‘scammed’ in Delhi: Rickshaw driver video-calls on WhatsApp; this is what happens next
A tourist from Singapore shared her experience of being misled by a rickshaw driver in Delhi. After she shared her contact details, the driver video-called her multiple times. Check what happened next.
1 min read11 Sep 2024Watch: US food vlogger surprises PhD student who sells Chicken 65 in Chennai; here’s how
While searching for the best Chicken 65 in Chennai, vlogger Chris meets vendor Rayan, who is pursuing a PhD. Impressed by Rayan’s cooking and dedication, Chris surprises him after enjoying the tasty dishes.
1 min read9 Sep 2024New social media trend: Design your airport trays before scan; travel brands are loving it
Social media users are showcasing their fashion and creativity by arranging belongings in airport trays, sparking both admiration and criticism. This trend has influenced brands.
1 min read9 Sep 2024Focus on the harms being caused to keep social media under watch
A vibrant debate in Malaysia could offer other countries some cues on how to regulate Big Tech. Its vibrant society has shown resilience in rebuffing attempts to repress speech, but online abuses have also exposed a need for better safeguards.
4 min read8 Sep 2024BigBasket customer weighs onions to find it’s less in quantity, says the company is ‘fleecing thousands daily like this’
After a complaint about receiving less than a kilogram of onions, BigBasket refunded the customer but allegedly blocked the customer’s account. Social media reactions highlighted issues with online grocery orders.
1 min read5 Sep 2024GOAT review: ‘Highly predictable’ to ‘perfect entertainer’; Thalapathy Vijay’s movie gets mixed reactions from public
GOAT has hit theatres in India, sparking mixed reviews. While some praise Thalapathy Vijay’s stellar performance and action, others criticize its predictability and pacing, particularly in the second half. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the film was reportedly made with a budget of ₹300–400 crore.
1 min read5 Sep 2024Vande Bharat Express train serving food of ‘5 Star hotel standard’: Travel influencer gets slammed for ‘Kuchh Bhi’ claim
Travel influencer Shashank Gupta is facing backlash for calling Vande Bharat train food comparable to luxury hotel cuisine. Despite criticism and claims of bias, he defended his review as honest and personal, emphasising the importance of civil dialogue in sharing experiences.
1 min read4 Sep 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared