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Opinion / In the era of social media, legacy media is indispensable
However, this is not to say that social media does not have its merits.
Transforming digital friendships into real ones
Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.
#Perspective / Beyond the screen: The search for genuine friendship in a digital world
Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?
Knowing your social media etiquettes
Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.
Pocket revolution: Smartphone convergence in the 21st century
Ever heard the words Walkman, Gameboy, Discman, Watchman, Camcorder? If the answer is no, you are probably 24 and born in the era of laptops and smartphones. In which case, gather around kids, for I am about to spin a yarn on how it feels for fossils like me to live in a world where everything is at your fingertips and have everything you need in one handy convenient place.
Know your Gen Z lingo!
Gone are the days of LOL and LMAO; IJBOL’s now in town. These funky abbreviations have Millennials, Gen X-ers and Boomers scrambling their heads in utter confusion, wondering “What exactly is up with Gen Z?”
READER'S VOICE / What does science tell about social media addiction?
People are getting more and more addicted to social media, and most are unaware of their own dependency.
Trapped in a never-ending scroll?
Breaking free from the cycle of excessive consumption requires awareness.
Instagram fuelling youth mental health crisis: US states' lawsuit
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive
The rise of platonic friendships
Platonic friendships have started to take centre stage in the fabric of people's lives after being confined to the periphery of interpersonal ties in the past. While sexual relationships have long caught poets' and minstrels' attention, the more subtle attraction of platonic relationships is currently enjoying the spotlight of social scrutiny. This change has caused many of us to give serious thought to the complex and profound nature of friendship itself.
Can Threads replace Twitter in the social media landscape?
Instagram’s much-hyped microblogging app, Threads has been officially launched, and it looks a lot like Elon Musk’s Twitter. According to AP News, Meta Platform’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that around 10 million people have registered for Threads in the first seven hours of its launch. So, does it have a real chance to overtake Twitter?
I lost weight for myself, was tired of taunts: Dighi
Prarthana Fardin Dighi had to face a lot of criticism for her weight. She was constantly bullied on social media, where many claimed she wasn't fit enough to be an actress.
Creeps and stalkers consider filing lawsuit due to mental trauma caused by friend request glitch
“The real victims in this tragedy are the ones who didn’t get any friend requests despite the glitch and me,” said Mark.
When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?
When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared
I trained my algorithm like Jackie Chan to show me important cat photos
I had decided my algorithm required some tough love if we were to get along.
How to develop a healthy relationship with social media
It’s essential to have a healthy relationship with social media so that we can navigate around it without letting it affect us in a harmful way.
Balancing spirituality and social media in the digital age
Ramadan, the blessed month for Muslims globally, allows us to introspect and break out of habits that do not add any value to our life but rather cause damage. Many people look forward to Ramadan as a golden opportunity to break out of their habit of smoking and live a healthier lifestyle. In this digital age, many of us are addicted to our phones and various social media apps. So, what more of an auspicious time can you have than now to break out of your smartphone addiction?
The role of Big Tech and influencers amid conflicts
While Putin obviously deserves reprimand, should social media and tech giants encourage violence?
BBC reinstates Lineker after asylum row
The former England footballer was removed after using Twitter to compare the language used to launch the new policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.
