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₹4,500 crore in 2025, a startling subculture of ‘digital beggars’ has emerged. These are not street performers or skilled influencers but ordinary individuals who go live on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook for hours, sitting in drab rooms with a QR code plastered on screen, waiting for UPI notifications like "Received ₹10 on Paytm".No dances, no skits, no aesthetic backdrops—just raw pleas for micro-donations from thousands of viewers.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A career as an influencer may be an instinctive choice for younger Indians born in the digital age. But even older professionals in their 40s, 50s and 60s are taking it as a serious pursuit.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you follow Seema Anand, popular sexual health educator, Kama Sutra expert, mythologist and writer on Instagram, you are familiar with her unapologetic, feisty approach –both while talking about sex, pleasure, and intimacy or wielding trolls who cannot fathom a ‘mature woman’ talking about taboo topics.

A week before Australia’s social media ban for under-16s kicks in, Meta has started pushing underage Australians off its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms.The ban, which comes into effect on 10 December, is aimed at shielding children from harmful content. Social media being what it is, the rest of the world is watching what many consider a doomed experiment. Age-faking has been a common practice for the underage to gain access to platforms and many under-16s are aware of VPN and other hacks to get around digital walls.

Saba Qamar marked her 41st birthday in a peaceful and deeply personal way that quickly resonated with fans and went viral online. Known for her stellar performances in television and film, the star chose simplicity over extravagance for her special day, and her serene celebration left the internet enchanted.

dowry system, a centuries-old practice in South Asia where a bride's family gives money, gifts, or property to the groom's family, continues to persist despite being outlawed in India. This tradition, often viewed as a burden on families and a source of gender inequality, has faced growing criticism in recent years. A viral wedding video on social media has offered a powerful example of how individuals are rejecting outdated customs and advocating for change.

Elon Musk made headlines—again—by revealing that he had officially sold X (formerly Twitter) to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a deal valued at $45 billion. On paper, it sounded like an ambitious move to synergize AI development with social media infrastructure. But a viral satirical video on Instagram has turned the announcement into something else entirely: a puzzle that many now believe has less to do with tech vision and more with strategic financial maneuvering. The video, created by Instagram user @genericartdad, took a comical yet razor-sharp jab at Musk’s business shuffle. Using a back-and-forth dialogue format where he plays both interviewer and Musk, the creator humorously dismantled the deal by asking one simple question: Why would you sell Twitter to yourself?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On social media, tax-saving hacks often get more likes than they deserve. One of the popular tips doing the rounds these days is: “Buy an iPhone for ₹2 lakh and claim GST input credit of 18%.

collaboration, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh recently turned bhangra tutor for none other than Hollywood superstar Will Smith. The two stars met and had a blast, grooving to the beats of Diljit's hit track, «Case,» and sharing a heartwarming moment on social media. On Sunday morning, Diljit took to Instagram to share the fun-filled video of the duo dancing together.

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief global affairs officer, shared the news on X, stating, “By Monday afternoon, our fact-checking program in the US will be officially over. That means no new fact checks and no fact checkers.” He added, “In place of fact checks, the first Community Notes will start appearing gradually across Facebook, Threads & Instagram, with no penalties attached.”

Rashmika Mandanna, one of India's most adored actresses, turned 29 today and took to Instagram to share sun-soaked photos from her trip to Salalah, Oman. While fans couldn’t stop gushing over her radiant snaps, there was one person who wasn’t exactly thrilled — her fitness trainer. In the photos, Rashmika is seen enjoying a serene moment at a table loaded with delicious food, dressed in a chic sleeveless black tank top paired with denim jeans and a wide-brimmed hat. Flashing her trademark smile and signature heart-fingers gesture, the actress looks every bit the happy traveler soaking in Salalah’s beauty. But not everyone is pleased with her indulgence. In the caption, Rashmika cheekily wrote, “Good food + full almost exploding happy tummy = angry Junaid Shaikh and Sagar (my trainers). I read this somewhere. Salalah — land of sun, sand and smiles. How cute it sounds!”

The announcement by the seven-time all-star was made on Instagram on Friday, claiming that her body seemed to have made this decision «before my mind accepted it,» ESPN reported.

Hailie Jade Scott has welcomed her first child with her husband Evan McClintock. The Grammy award-winning artist's daughter announced the arrival of her son, Elliot Marshall McClintock, on Instagram on Friday, People magazine reported.

Naman Chaudhary, a fitness enthusiast from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is inspiring thousands with his incredible weight loss journey. Once weighing 150 kg, Naman struggled with confidence and faced years of bullying. Determined to transform his life, he embarked on a fitness journey that changed everything. Through dedication, clean eating, and weight training, he successfully shed 76 kilos in just two and a half years, now weighing a healthy 75 kg. Today, he is a fitness model and continues to document his progress on Instagram to inspire others.

Justin Bieber, the pop singer, has expressed appreciation for his mother, Pattie Mallette, on her 50th birthday celebration. Through his Instagram post on April 2, Bieber honored his mother's golden year birthday by sharing an old, cherished photo of Pattie Mallette, together with an affectionate note. «50 MOMMMMMMMM, I love being your son. Happy bday @pattiemallette,» he wrote. He shared the news through Instagram with the caption «Happy bday @pattiemallette.» In the retro photograph, Mallette could be seen in her young days in what might have been a school photo from years ago. Fans instantly filled the comment section to recognize how Justin shares many physical features with his mother. His wife Hailey Bieber continued the birthday celebration by sharing her Instagram Story update next to the photo while expressing her love to Pattie Mallette through the message «Happy Birthday @pattiemallette I love you so much!!»

RJ Mahvash, who is rumored to be cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's new ladylove, has once again ignited speculation with her most recent Instagram reel. The popular radio host, who was previously spotted alongside Chahal at the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai, shared an emotional video that many fans believe subtly hints at their alleged love affair. In the clip, Mahvash enigmatically remarks, «If a guy comes into my life, he will be just one… He will be the same friend, the closest companion, the boyfriend, and ultimately, the husband.» She paired the video with a succinct caption that read, «Only one.» Social media users were quick to draw conclusions, filling the comment section with references to Chahal. One individual wrote, «You're talking about Chahal, right?» while another humorously noted, «Yuzi must be grinning in the background.» Some even urged her to be direct, saying, «Just say it's Chahal already!»

ChatGPT’s image generation has taken a new turn. Netizens are engaging in witty banter with the chatbot after it refused to create Studio Ghibli-style images for a user. This has sparked a surge in user-generated content, with memes spreading rapidly across social media platforms, adding to the growing online buzz. ChatGPT, a cheater?

The rumors stemmed from previous reports of Kourtney Kardashian and Justin Bieber's brief romance, but Reign's response has put them to rest.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A group of technology companies is investing in a new form of carbon capture that aims to cut emissions from household waste in an effort to reduce landfill usage and to lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are emitted into the atmosphere. Frontier, an umbrella group of tech companies including payments firm Stripe, internet giant Google and Instagram parent Meta is investing just under $32 million in a carbon-capture-and-storage project in Norway in the hope of removing 100,000 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere between 2029 and 2030.

Hardik Pandya, the dynamic all-rounder of Mumbai Indians, has recently garnered significant attention not only for his impressive performances on the field but also for his rumoured relationship with Jasmin Walia. The rumours gained traction when Jasmin was spotted in the stands of an IPL match, passionately cheering for Hardik, the MI captain. The situation further sparked curiosity when she was later seen boarding the Mumbai Indians team bus, fueling speculation about their blossoming romance. Amid the growing buzz around Hardik and Jasmin’s relationship, now, ex-wife, Natasa Stankovic, has reacted. Taking to Instagram story, Natasa Stankovic reacted by sharing a quote, “Let all that I am praise the Lord; May I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalms 103:2".