Survey conducted by Norton antivirus shows that on average, Indians lost about Rs. 7966 during 2022-2023 to scammers on dating apps. If you use dating apps like Tinder, Bumble or Hinge to find the love of your life, you may need to be worried about scammers lurking on these apps as well. A survey by […]
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According to a recent study, young adults from urban areas are most likely to be addicted to social media (especially Instagram) in Karnataka due to boredom and peer pressure. A study conducted by the Maitreya Centre for Psychology concluded that young adults from urban areas are most prone to social media addiction in Karnataka. Of […]
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From Harry Styles and Ranveer Singh to ordinary men, men are embracing makeup, sarees, skirts, jewellery and painted nails. Bengaluru: Paati Purohit, a Gender Consultant at JSW Foundation, Vijaynagar said social media is helping men to normalize breaking gender stereotypes. She said that social media influencers and, feminist and LGBTQIA activists’ accounts have made it […]
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Most brands and influencers are ideating new strategies to enhance the engagement rate of their content. Over 89 percent social media influencers have experienced a dip in their engagement rate following Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) guidelines for influencer marketing in June 2021. “We did face a certain dip in the paid promotions because […]
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Indian artists have extensively commented on the government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis with the help of social media. Kolkata: Wednesday marked the 44th anniversary of God Save the Queen, the rebellious single released by The Sex Pistols, a United Kingdom (UK) band The song criticises Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy for being a […]
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As thousands of people battle the second wave of Covid-19 across India, social media comes to the rescue of people who are unable to find quick medical assistance. Bengaluru: On April 12 this year, Shoba Mary’s world turned upside down when she found out her 58-year-old brother, with comorbidities, tested positive. Shoba, a resident of […]
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Stand-up comedians use social media to help their followers through the financial crisis. Bengaluru: It has been difficult for Rakshan Verma since the first wave of Covid-19. His parents, who are ill, have been struggling to pay their medical bills. Vardaan was delighted when he saw Rohan Joshi’s Instagram post asking followers to leave a […]
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Study suggests that young people struggle with mental health issues due to portrayal of unrealistic, blemish-free skin on social media. Anusha Bose | April 27h, 2021 Bangalore: Priyasmita Dutta has often come across pictures of blemish-free skin of perfect models, while scrolling through Instagram. While looking at the photographs, she has constantly tried to pick […]
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Isolation and loneliness during Covid-19 have prompted older people to turn to technology, a skill that may stay with them long after the pandemic ends, in a bid to stay connected with their loved ones. Bengaluru: Traveling around the country for work and interacting with people on a daily basis has always been a part […]
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The demographic of cosmetic surgeries is inclining towards a younger age group with increasing social media influence. Surbhi Shah From Barbie dolls to social media influencers, role models have changed but the idea of having a perfect body fit for public view has not changed for youngsters. Going under the knife has become a trend […]
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