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Remembering Asma: When liberal voices from around the world joined Pakistan’s to mourn

Politicians and human rights activists across the world expressed sorrow over Asma Jahangir's sudden death.

Chic & Dangerous: These Facebook meme pages make sexism, casteism and intolerance cool

They may speak the language of urban millennials, but a set of Facebook pages are raising questions about whether they are subtly spreading hate and discrimination under the guise of humour.

Will the real Twitter Don please stand up? Not you Amitabh Bachchan

For a superstar who seems to be so busy counting his Twitter followers, he appears chronically unable to stand up and be counted when it comes to the burning moral issues of the day.

HoaXposed: Man followed by PM tweets false quote by Farhan Akhtar about Kasganj violence

The tweet has since been deleted but the post wasn't taken off Facebook despite the actor debunking it as fake. 

A glimpse inside the secret Madhu Kishwarji Fan Club WhatsApp Group

Inside the Madhu Kishwar Fan Club WhatsApp group after the controversy surrounding her tweet on the attack on the school bus in Gurugram. 

HoaXposed: Tweet about Gorakhpur event meant to embarrass Yogi was from Akhilesh’s time

A picture tweeted about an event at the Gorakhpur Mahotsav was meant to embarrass Yogi Adityanath. It turns out the event was held before he came to power. 

A Chinese diplomat in Pakistan is setting Twitter on fire with his brashness

Lijian Zhao not only parrots Beijing’s official position on diplomatic issues on Twitter, but also Islamabad’s – and with even more gusto.

A delightful limerick war unfolded on Twitter over Indian jobs and H-1B

Economist Bibek Debroy and columnist Sadanand Dhume's Twitter exchange through limericks on India's jobs crisis and the H-1B visa tweak created a buzz.

Actor Prakash Raj tweets photos of BJP leaders claiming they’re celebrating ‘Tipu Jayanti’

Photos used were taken from felicitation and iftar parties that took place in 2010, 2012, and 2013 and not at 'Tipu Jayanti' events as the actor claimed.

From seeking apologies to explanations, what politicians tweeted about 2G scam verdict

A court Thursday acquitted all the accused in the 2G scam. Here's how politicians and political parties reacted to the verdict on Twitter.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.