Social Media

The Fall of Influencers: Why you might hate internet celebs you once adored

Your favourite influencers can often feel like friends, even though they are likely unaware of their followers’ existence. However, these parasocial relationships can turn sour, with love and adoration replaced by feelings of hostility and even hatred. Here’s why

Tech bosses including Zuckerberg face Congressional hearing on child safety online

Yaccarino, Discord's Jason Citron, and Snap's Evan Spiegel received subpoenas, legal orders, compelling their presence at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. In contrast, Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew volunteered to testify

New York City declares social media as public health hazard. Is it that harmful?

New York City has become the first American city to classify social media as a ‘public health hazard’ and an ‘environmental toxin’. The move has once again put the spotlight on the risks that platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram pose to young minds

Now anonymous, parody accounts a crime in Sri Lanka: Look at controversial social media law

The Online Safety Bill mandates jail terms for illegal content as determined by a five-member commission appointed by the president. It also makes anonymous or parody social media accounts illegal. Critics say the law throttles freedom of speech and creates an oppressive environment

Reels, hashtags and more: How influencers created the buzz around Ram mandir and Ayodhya

Social media influencers have played a big role in making the right noise around the Ram temple consecration ceremony and promoting Ayodhya. From Instagram reels to travel vlogs, here’s how the mandir became a hot-button topic among Gen Z and millennials

Western media's hypocrisy in reporting on India and the Global South: A call for change

For a truly global and fair media landscape, western media outlets must adopt a more nuanced, respectful and fact-based approach to reporting on the Global South

Vantage | What Wild Wild West of influencing is telling you about influencers

In this influencer economy anything goes. But who is holding them accountable?

Rishi Sunak-led UK government considers limiting, banning social media access for under-16 teens

Rishi Sunak and his cabinet are planning to limit the usage of social media for people under the age of 16. Reports have also surfaced which suggest that they may completely ban social media for teens under 16

Vantage | Is TikTok spreading Hamas propaganda?

TikTok's unchecked spread of propaganda is a global concern

India's UN abstention from vote on Israel sparks criticism: UN resolutions aren't moral science lessons

India's position is based clearly on the country's interests, and not on anyone else