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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicTikTok

Topic: TikTok

TikTok “mascara” trend is latest in long line of secretive ways young people talk about sex

Sexual trauma professionals have celebrated the trend for how it has encouraged some people to seek support in the wake of assault.

US lawmakers propose TikTok ban on govt devices in key spending bill

This ban comes as part of the US' latest move to crack down on Chinese companies amid national security fears. TikTok said concerns are largely fueled by misinformation.

TikTok became ‘new radio’ by giving breakthroughs to artists. But it’s bad for musical diversity

Only some songs hit the sweet spot for TikTok. Its algorithms favour videos featuring challenges, simple choreography and straightforward messages.

Megha Thakur was no run-of-the-mill pretty face, but an influencer who touched many lives

21-yr-old Indian-Canadian Instagram star and TikTok celebrity Megha Thakur, who died this week, subverted the expectations of a content creator by opening up her mind and heart.

‘Feel-good’ content isn’t as ethical as you think. Both creators and consumers are culprits

Holding life-affirming signs to giving homeless cash, videos of 'random acts of kindness' are popular. But consider how they're money-makers too.

Netflix and TikTok are ‘levelling up’ to keep you engaged. Gaming is their new weapon

Netflix introduced mobile gaming last year for all its subscribers, including two notable Stranger Things tie-ins. And it's all about engagement.

TikTok fund glitch draws complaints from rising stars who have not been paid in weeks

Many TikTok stars who recently qualified to be paid for their videos have been shut out of the registration system, causing frustration & outrage among some very dedicated creators.

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok begin restricting access to Russian state media platforms in EU

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a growing number of govts to ask large tech companies to reduce or restrict their services in Russia aiming to curtail propaganda.

Pakistani TikTok star lip job half-done, says FIA froze her bank account midway

Popular TikToker Hareem Shah was undergoing a lip filler procedure in UK when the FIA froze her bank account in Pakistan.

In Pakistan, Hareem Shah’s ‘TikTok sarkar’ is more potent than Imran Khan’s tabdeeli govt

On the surface, it may all look like a prank. But Hareem Shah manages to make Pakistan go into 007 mode with her TikTok videos.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.