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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Instagram

Selfies are leading people to get plastic surgery. Not true, say psychiatrists

A study by a Mumbai-based cosmetic surgeon has claimed that obsession with selfies was driving people to seek a little nip & tuck.

Befriending peacocks to being #Humbled: Modi is winning Instagram to woo millennials

PM Narendra Modi is the most-followed world leader on Instagram, where he shares glimpses of the man behind the public office.

Meet the egg that dethroned Kylie Jenner on Instagram

The picture of a regular egg has got over 25 million likes on Instagram to become the platform’s most liked post, beating Kylie Jenner’s baby announcement post.

Imran Khan’s Instagram page is world’s second most active government-run account, says BCW

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Pakistan assures help in advancing Afghan peace process after Trump’s request; Finance minister says country's economic crisis is over.

Modi is world’s favourite leader on Instagram, thanks to Davos shot & pix with Virushka

Narendra Modi has emerged as the most followed world leader on Instagram, millions ahead of US President Donald Trump, according to the study.

‘Shameless’ crowdfunding to loans at 24%, Indians will do anything for Instagram-worthy trips

Millennial Indians are coming up with new, creative ways to fund their exotic travels — whether it's a trip across Europe or a weekend getaway to Lonavla.

Unless Nick dresses up like Ranveer, we are not interested in Priyanka Chopra’s wedding

The very thought of following two weddings on social media takes a toll on my mental health.

Indian women are getting assaulted on Tinder dates and no one knows how to stop it

Most women are reluctant to report matches from dating apps fearing retribution, which leaves the assaulters free to pursue others.

Why young Indians aren’t on Twitter

On his India trip, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sought to pitch Twitter as a platform to effect change, but India's young swear by other social networks.

Has Instagram changed the way Indians consume big fat celebrity weddings?

Big fat celebrity weddings have become a rage on Instagram, with minute-to-minute updates of hundreds of pictures shared by different handles.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.