India's Audio Social Media Growth Led by Smaller Towns
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
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Sudha Murty: Set Rules for Kids' Safety on Social Media
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
Madhya Pradesh's Social Impact Bonds to Place 600 in Jobs Abroad
Madhya Pradesh launches its first Social Impact Bond project, aiming to skill and place 600 candidates from backward classes in Japan and Germany. A ₹100 crore budget is allocated.
Oprah Praises Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens Under 16
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
Karnataka bill proposes jail, fine for social boycott
Karnataka cabinet clears a bill to criminalise social boycotts by caste panchayats. The proposed law includes up to 3 years in jail and a ₹1 lakh fine. Read more about this landmark move.
Putin in Delhi: Time for Russia to Share Burden in Ties
As Putin visits India, analysis argues Moscow must do its fair share to sustain the partnership. India cannot alone bear the cost of Russia's isolation. Read more.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Begins
As Meta starts enforcing Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the world watches. Can age-faking and VPNs defeat the shield? Read the analysis.
How AI is transforming childhood in 2025
AI toys and tutors are reshaping childhood, offering personalized learning and entertainment but raising serious risks of isolation and echo chambers. Discover the dual impact.
Karnataka Law Against Social Boycott: Fine, Jail
Karnataka Cabinet approves a strict law to combat social boycott, imposing fines up to Rs 1 lakh and 3 years imprisonment. Learn about the 19 prohibited practices.
Putin's India Visit After 4 Years: Geopolitical Implications
Vladimir Putin arrives in India for the 23rd annual summit after the longest gap since 2000. The visit highlights India's complex balancing act between major powers as global dynamics shift. Read the full analysis.
Fitch Upgrades India's GDP Growth Projection to 7.4%
Fitch Ratings revises India's GDP growth forecast upward to 7.4% for FY25, citing strong domestic demand and GST reforms. Discover the key drivers behind this optimistic outlook.
Fitch ups India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%
Fitch Ratings revises India's GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4%, citing strong consumer spending and GST reforms. It also predicts a December RBI rate cut to 5.25%. Read the full analysis.
YouTube to block under-16 sign-ins in Australia from Dec 10
YouTube will comply with Australia's new social media law, banning users under 16 from signing in. Full account access will be lost, impacting creators and parental controls. Read details.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Explained
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
Goa centenarian's pension stopped as officials presume her dead
Maria Felicidade Pires, 102, celebrated her birthday in Azossim only to find her social welfare honorarium stopped. Officials have now acted to restore the Rs 2,000 monthly aid. #Goa #SocialWelfare
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Global Debate
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s ignites global debate on safety vs. freedom. Experts weigh in on impacts, enforcement challenges, and what it means for India's youth.
Actor Saanand Verma on Hunger, Corruption & Real Social Work
Actor Saanand Verma defines real social work as feeding the hungry. He urges action over awareness, calls corruption India's biggest obstacle, and stresses personal change for societal reform.
Mohali's Sector 87 to be like Chandigarh's Sector 17
Punjab's Housing Dept issues notice for land acquisition in Mohali's Sectors 87, 101, 103. GNDU starts Social Impact Assessment. Public hearings scheduled for Dec 22-23.
December Social Security Payment Dates & 2026 COLA
Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.
IMD Warns of Harsher Winter, Cold Waves from Dec to Feb
IMD warns of a severe winter with cold waves in North and Central India from December to February 2025-26, driven by La Niña. Stay prepared for health and travel impacts.
Switzerland's Model: A Country That 'Bans' Poverty
Explore how Switzerland's mandatory aid system virtually eliminates homelessness and extreme poverty, with lessons for global welfare models. Discover the facts behind the viral story.
Social Media Fuels Fashion Conformity & Environmental Damage
Discover how social media trends create global fashion uniformity, drive overconsumption, and contribute to 8-10% of global emissions. Learn to reclaim your individuality.
Akhilesh Yadav's Appeal on Social Media Folk Songs
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urges artists & media not to link him with viral folk songs, learning from RJD's electoral damage in Bihar. Read more.
Rang De Disburses Rs 100 Crore via Peer-to-Peer Lending
Rang De's peer-to-peer lending platform reaches Rs 100 crore disbursement, connecting 11,000 lenders with 28,000 underserved borrowers across India. Discover how ordinary Indians are fueling rural entrepreneurship.
Odisha chaiwalla's decade of social service inspires many
Meet Shiba Shankar Jena, a Bhubaneswar tea seller who dedicates his New Year earnings and half of January income to help the underprivileged. Discover how his small stall makes a big difference in his community.
Indians Enter Bombay's Elite Colonial Clubs: A Historic Shift
Discover how Indians gradually gained entry into Bombay's exclusive British clubs post-independence, marking a significant social transformation in India's history. Read this fascinating account of cultural integration.
Digital Communication Shift: Words Replaced by Emojis
Explore how emojis, GIFs, and AI suggestions are replacing written words in digital communication, changing how we connect and express ourselves in India's evolving social landscape.
X Location Feature Triggers Political Row in India
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this impacts political discourse and what it means for users.
X's Location Feature Triggers Political Row in India
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this tool aimed at authenticity became a political battleground.
Experts Warn Against Blind Social Media Adulation
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.
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