Teens Engaging in ‘Meltmaxxing’ Trend Explained
TikTok’s latest trend, “meltmaxxing,” is a humorous phenomenon that has teenagers playfully embracing exaggerated facial expressions. TikTok, the rapidly evolving…
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Rural Impact Feared From Trump NPR, PBS Funding Cuts
Public media stations across the United States are facing potential financial turmoil following the Senate’s approval of a bill eliminating…
Guide to Disabling Ad Blockers
The Seattle Times is urging readers to disable ad blockers on its website to help maintain its ad revenue and…
India’s Precision Strikes in ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dealt Clear Blow to Pakistan, Reports NYT
India’s covert military offensive, known as “Operation Sindoor,” caused discernible damage to Pakistani military installations and gave New Delhi a…
Associated Press and FRONTLINE Receive 2025 Osborn Elliott Prize for South Korea Adoption Investigation
Asia Society has announced that the 2025 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia will be awarded to…
Eye Foundation of America Organizes Fundraising Gala in New Rochelle, New York
“Every child deserves to see the world with clarity and purpose. Let’s join hands to eradicate childhood blindness and unlock…
Trump Escalates Attacks on Media, Accusing Outlets of Corruption and Illegal Behavior
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the media on Friday, delivering some of his most forceful accusations yet. Speaking…
Trump Signs Executive Order to ‘Restore Free Speech,’ Critics Question Motives
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order he claimed would protect freedom of speech and put an…
TikTok Takes Its First Amendment Fight to the Supreme Court Amid National Security Concerns
TikTok, the widely popular platform known for its vibrant array of dance videos, recipes, cat antics, and news clips, is…
Renowned Film Producer Pritish Nandy Passes Away at 73, Leaving a Legacy in Cinema and Journalism
Prominent film producer Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73 due to a cardiac arrest at…
Meta’s Content Moderation Overhaul: A Shift Toward User-Generated Oversight
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a significant shift in its content moderation policies, with plans…
Americans Take a Step Back from Political News Amid Election Fatigue
As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah shares a sentiment many Americans…
Indica News founder Ritu Jha wins fifth Journalistic Excellence Award
The prestigious Journalistic Excellence Award was bestowed upon Indica News founder and editor, Ritu Jha, during an event on December…
New Columbia Course Explores Political Persuasion Through Data and AI
Eunji Kim sparked Chris Wiggins’ interest during an event on artificial intelligence and democracy when she brought a fresh perspective…
US Department of Justice Pushes for Google Breakup, Proposes Chrome Divestiture
Earlier this week, reports emerged that the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) was planning to seek a court order mandating…
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Journalists in Rare Attack on Southeast Lebanon
In the early hours of Friday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a guesthouse in southeastern Lebanon, killing three journalists while they…
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks YouTube Records with New Channel Launch
Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has embarked on a new chapter in…
News Outlets Decline to Reveal Details of Leaked Trump Campaign Material Amid Speculation of a Hack
At least three major news outlets, including Politico, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, have been leaked confidential…
Indo-American Press Club Announces Board of Directors for 2024 And Beyond – Dr. Joseph Chalil Will Serve as the Chairman of BOD
(New York, NY: August 4, 2024) Indo-American Press Club, the largest organization of media personnel of Indian origin in North…
Department of Justice Sues TikTok for Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, accusing them of…
US Schools Intensify Smartphone Bans Amid Growing Concerns Over Youth Mental Health
As a middle-school teacher, Nancy Streit knows the challenge of competing with a smartphone for a child’s attention. However, as…
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warning Labels to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis
In an op-ed for The New York Times, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy urged Congress to implement warning labels on…
IAPC Announces New Leadership for 2024 & Beyond
Dr. Joseph Chalil, New Chair of the Board of Directors Azad Jayan, National President; Shan Justus, General Secretary; Sunny George,…
96th Academy Awards: A Playful and Memorable Ceremony with Ryan Gosling Shining Bright
The Oscars ceremony always aims to achieve three main goals: recognizing the year’s best films and talent, promoting cinema attendance,…
The Indian Panorama Celebrates 18th Year Of Publication At “Gratitude Gala”
The Indian Panorama, a weekly publication from New York, celebrated its 18th anniversary by hosting a Gratitude Gala on February…
Journalists and Activists Detained in Moscow Crackdown Amidst Protest for Ukraine War Returnees
Numerous individuals, including reporters from international media outlets, have been apprehended in Moscow following a crackdown on demonstrators at the…
Samir Shah Chosen As Chair Of BBC
British television executive Samir Shah has been chosen as the government’s preferred candidate to chair the BBC, culture minister Lucy…
Majority Traditional News Media In The U.S Lose Audiences
A declining share of U.S. adults are following the news closely, according to recent Pew Research Center surveys. And audiences are shrinking…
Shahina K.K Receives CPJ International Press Freedom Award
Shahina K.K, an Indian journalist was among the four recipients of the Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ) International Press Freedom…
Ajay Ghosh Honored With Excellence In Media & Journalism Award
Ajay Ghosh, the Chief Editor and co-publisher of The Universal News Network (www.theunn.com) was awarded with the prestigious Kerala Center…
Arundhati Roy Charged Over Kashmir Comments Made 13 Years Ago
Indian authorities have filed charges against the acclaimed author Arundhati Roy for public statements she made over a decade ago…
Indo-American Press Club’s 9th International Media Conference Held In Stamford, CT
Media Seminars, Workshops, Motivational Sessions, Awards Gala Dinner, Musical/Cultural Program by Hedge Group with renowned artist from India and the…
CBS News Chief Neeraj Khemlani Is Stepping Down
CBS News President and co-head Neeraj Khemlani, who has guided the news division and local TV stations for a little…
Meta’s Twitter Rival ‘Threads’ Crosses 100 Mn Sign-Ups
Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, has finally crossed 100 million user sign-ups within a week of its launch, while Twitter is…
Judge Rules Biden Administration Violated First Amendment with Censorship During Pandemic
A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that the Biden administration probably broke the First Amendment by censoring negative views…
White House Condemns Harassment Of WSJ Journalist For Asking Modi A Question
The harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his joint presser with…
A Complete Guide On How To Advertise on Pinterest in 2023
With millions of users sharing images and ideas on a daily basis, Pinterest stands out from other social media platforms…
Israeli Military Killings Of Journalists Go Unpunished
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has published a report detailing the lack of accountability held by the Israeli military…
Facebook Users Can Apply For A Share In $725 Million Lawsuit Settlement
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to pay out $725 million as part of a settlement for a…
Twitter’s NPR Saga Demonstrates The Challenge Of Labeling Media
The decision by Twitter to label National Public Radio (NPR) as “state-affiliated media,” which it then changed to “government-funded media”…
Meta Exploring Plans For Twitter Rival
Meta, the parent firm of Facebook and Instagram, is working on a standalone, text-based social network app. It could rival…
Activists, Journalists Jailed for ‘Spurious Reasons’ In India
(IPS) – India’s Chief Justice, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, has a significant challenge – as activists and minorities remain hopeful that…
Karthik Subramaniam Wins National Geographic ‘Pictures Of The Year’
Indian-American Karthik Subramaniam, a San Francisco-based software engineer, has won the 2023 National Geographic ‘Pictures of the Year’ award, beating…
Neal Mohan Is New YouTube CEO
Indian-American Neal Mohan will be the new YouTube CEO, as current head Susan Wojcicki has announced to step down after…
Social Media’s Impact On Human Mind
Social media is a curated virtual platform that helps people connect and network with each other across the world. But…
Donald Trump’s Facebook And Instagram Accounts To Be Restored
Facebook-parent Meta said last week that it will restore former President Donald Trump’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram in the…
Study Finds, 9 In 10 Adults From India And US Admit To Cyberbullying
Nine in 10 adult social media users admitted to participating in cyberbullying in their lifetime, while only 6 per cent…
Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram Post Is Most-Liked Ever
A gallery of Lionel Messi celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win has become the most-liked Instagram post ever. The soccer super…
Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram Post Is Most-Liked Ever
A gallery of Lionel Messi celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win has become the most-liked Instagram post ever. The soccer super…
Elon Musk Offers To Resign As Twitter CEO After Twitter Users Want Him To Go
Elon Musk has said he’ll step down from his role as CEO of Twitter once he finds someone to replace him,…
Kashmiri Journalist Samaan Lateef Bags UN Climate Change Award
Kashmiri journalist Samaan Lateef was conferred the prestigious climate change award by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his extensive reporting…
Freedom Of The Press – Just A Mirage!
In a democracy where the First Amendment protects freedom of the press, government accountability to the media is critical to…
FB Appoints Sandhya Devanathan As The New India Head
Facebook parent Meta has announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India. The appointment of…
Musk Reopens Door To Twitter For Trump
Twitter CEO reversed the permanent ban on former President Donald Trump’s account Saturday, November 19th, but Trump has yet to return to…
After Mass Layoffs, Facebook Offers Immigration Help To H-1B Visa Holders
As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook’s parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with…
Veteran Writer John Dayal Bags ICPA Journalism Award 2022
Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) will honour noted journalist, writer and human rights activist John Dayal conferring its prestigious annual…
Elon Musk Threatens To Boot Twitter Account Impersonators
(AP) — Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that Twitter will permanently suspend any account on the social media platform that impersonates…
Elon Musk Fires Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal And Appoints Himself CEO
Elon Musk has appointed himself CEO of Twitter and dissolved its board of directors, it was revealed in a company filing on…
Indian Overseas Congress, USA, seeks dismissal of Ankhi Das, FACEBOOK content Chief in India
Indian Overseas Congress, USA, an advocacy group that promotes democracy, freedom, and equal justice in India, condemns the FACEBOOK management…
Plan To Digitally Connect Temples With Devotees Launched
Through its ‘India Spiritual Journey’ initiative, Koo, a Made-in-India social media platform, has enabled devotees to connect digitally with temples…
Data Security: More Privacy On The Smartphone
Privacy on the smartphone is possible, as is shown by the Privacy Friendly Apps (PFAs) for Android: Together with students,…
Whatsapp CEO Says, India’s New IT Guidelines Are Regressive
As India tightens its stand on the social media platforms, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp’s CEO Will Cathcart has said that…
Anu Natarajan To Lead Facebook’s $1 Billion Affordable Housing Initiative
Former Fremont, California Vice Mayor and city council woman Anu Natarajan has been named by Facebook to head up its…
Twitter As ‘Porn Hub’ Allowing Psy-War Targeting Communal Harmony
Twitter is the ‘porn hub’ of social media, DisinfoLab said in a new report. Shockingly, despite Indian laws and Twitter’s…
2 Billion Google Chrome Users Accounts Potential For Hacks
Google Chrome has over two billion users worldwide and dominates the web browser market. But this also makes it the prime…
Apple To Scan U.S. iPhones For Images Of Child Sexual Abuse
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but…
Facebook Has New Redesigned Settings Page On Mobile
Facebook is changing its Settings page on the mobile app. The new layout will help people easily find tools they…
Attempting To Intimidate Critics, Modi Gvt. Locks Rahul Gandhi ’s Twitter Account
The Twitter account of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was ‘temporarily’ locked on last week, a day after a photograph…
India Has 52,391 Startups And 53 Unicorns
India’s startup ecosystem, which is widely considered as the third largest globally, has a total of 52,391 recognised entities as…
Snooping In India Indicates, Fundamental Freedom In India Is In Serious Jeopardy
“The alleged snooping in India using Israeli spyware Pegasus of opposition leaders, journalists, activists, and constitutional scholars is one more…
In Retaliation For Critical Coverage, Modi Government Raids Top Indian Media
Indian tax authorities on Thursday, July 21, 2021, raided one of the country’s most prominent newspapers in what journalists and…
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Modi Govt. Comes Under Fire For ‘Extrajudicial Surveillance’ Of Journalists, Activists, Regime Critics
The Pegasus report kicked up a storm on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Indian Parliament as several…
Losing 10 Family Members To Covid, US Surgeon General Warns Against Health Misinformation
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy revealed during the White House news briefing on July 5th that he’s lost 10 family members…
U.S. Accuses China Of A Massive Cyber attack On Microsoft
The White House is publicly blaming China for an attack on Microsoft’s Exchange email server software that compromised tens of…
How Your Personal Data Is Being Scraped From Social Media
How much personal information do you share on your social media profile pages?Name, location, age, job role, marital status, headshot?…
Free, Open Social Media Under Attack, Says Google Chief Sundar Pichai
The free and open internet is under attack around the world, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned, asserting that many…
PM Modi Is A ‘Predator of Press Freedom’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the list of 37 heads of state or government that the global body Reporters…
What We Learned About Relationships During The Pandemic
The pseudo-scientific formula that explains most human bonding is basically time + affection + togetherness = relationship. So what happens…
Web Resources To Prevent Youth Radicalization
Newswise — New tools to help parents and educators protect vulnerable young people from online radicalization were released today by…
Google’s First Transparency Report Under The New IT Rules In India
Google has published its first transparency report under the new Information Technology (IT) Rules 2021. It has published the report…
US Court Dismisses FTC Lawsuit Against Facebook
Just two weeks into her tenure as chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan has been handed her…
On World Yoga Day, India, WHO Launch New Myoga App
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the mYoga fitness app on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Jointly developed by the…
UN Not Happy With New Indian IT Rules That Do Not Conform With International Norms
Experts at the United Nations Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have said in a report that it is concerned…
Social Media Platforms Frustrated By India’s Changing Regulations
US-based social media platforms have been frustrated by the relentless changing rules and regulations in India, the latest being India’s…
While Jeff Bezos Plans Trip To Space, 59,000 People Sign Petition To Stop Him From Returning To Earth
Days after billionaire Jeff Bezos announced he would be flying to space, multiple petitions have been launched to prevent the…
India Blames Twitter For Not Complying With Local Laws
NEW DELHI (AP) — The standoff between the Indian government and Twitter escalated Wednesday when the country’s technology minister accused…
Boycotting Kareena Kapoor Khan on Twitter Grows
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has been trending on Twitter but not for any pleasant reason. The star found herself…
What Will Tiktok Do WithYour ‘Faceprints’ And ‘Voiceprints’
Recently, TikTok made a change to its U.S. privacy policy, allowing the company to “automatically” collect new types of biometric…
Facebook To Help Affordable, Fast Internet Access In India
In a bid to expand affordable internet access for the public, Facebook India on Tuesday announced new partnerships with internet…
Trump Denied Access To Facebook, Instagram For 2 More Years
In a blow to Trump, Facebook has extended Donald Trump’s suspension for two years and says it will only reinstate…
Twitter Commits To Complying With India’s New IT Rules
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, was notified in February, with all clauses of…
Tech Giants Fight ‘Cloud Wars’ Under Deep Oceans
“The fact you can post a picture on Facebook or video on YouTube and people can see it anywhere in…
Whatsapp Has ‘Strong Argument’ In India Privacy Lawsuit
Facebook’s messaging app, WhatsApp, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the…
Will Indians Have Access To Twitter, Facebook Anymore?
Twitter, Facebook and others, which were required to abide by the rules notified in the gazette of India on February…
India’s Largest Online Workshop, “AI-for-India,” Breaking Guinness World Record!
An IIT-M incubated startup, coordinating the largest online workshop the country has ever witnessed to form a Guinness world record….
Oversight Board Upholds Facebook’s Decision To Ban Trump
In a significant development, the independent Oversight Board on Wednesday upheld Facebook’s decision on January 7 to suspend then US…
World Press Freedom In An Age Of Remoteness
(IPS) – Edmund Burke called the press the fourth estate, the fourth pillar of democracy, with an oversight role on…
Narendra Modi’s Attempts To Stifle Criticism During Covid Pandemic ‘Inexcusable’: Lancet
A hard-hitting editorial published in medical journal The Lancet has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government seemed more intent…
India Censoring Criticism Of Its Pandemic Response Shows Misplaced Priorities
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – www.iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, today…
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