Iran bans foreign social media networks in schools
TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran's ministry of education on Sunday (April 15) banned the use of foreign social media networks in schools, the ILNA news agency reported, amid a push by Tehran to limit the influence of outside online platforms. Schools must "only use domestic social networks" for their … Read More
She’s one of many crooks to be caught by police after bragging on social media
Dopey crooks are willingly incriminating themselves on social media for the sake of likes and shares. Last week a cocaine dealer's student girlfriend helped police smash a major drugs ring by boasting of her luxury lifestyle on Instagram. Emily Lock, 22, of Llanbradach, Caerphilly, earned less than … Read More
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony slammed on social media as Channel Seven hosts open …
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games organising committee chairman Peter Beattie earlier stopped short of declaring the Games the best ever, but said they were "innovative" and "inspirational". Seven's criticism was echoed on social media, with users airing their disappointment on missing out on seeing … Read More
Social media is changing us and not for the better
In 2017, the Pew Research Center reported two-thirds of U.S. adults got their news from social media. The Facebook fiasco calls that research into question now that we know what we're getting there has been 'crafted' for us based on our clicks, likes and shares. Social media's job is to …
No time for social media: Kangana Ranaut believes it is time-consuming
The national award-winning actress, when inquired about the reason behind her absence on social media, stated that she finds it time-consuming. “I am not on social media for many reasons and one of them is that I feel it's so consuming. People tell me open an account because there can …
APC announces new website, social media accounts
“The newly-designed website features a streamlined and uncluttered design, offering user-friendly functionality and rich content. This website as well as the official social media accounts offers quick and easy access to essential information and features to keep party members, the media and indeed the … Read More
Juventus-Real Madrid referee Michael Oliver’s wife sent abuse on social media
The organisation responsible for Premier League referees has condemned threats and abuse sent via social media to the wife of referee Michael Oliver. Oliver became the centre of attention when he awarded a last-minute penalty to Real Madrid that eliminated Juventus from the Champions League on … Read More
Why Kangana Ranaut is not on social media
Actress Kangana Ranaut says she is not on social media because she finds it very consuming. Ranaut expressed her thoughts on social media when she was featured on TV show Vh1 Inside Access. “I am not on social media for many reasons and one of them is that I feel …
Minister Encourages People to do Social Media ‘Fasting’
Rudiantara asserted that having some time away from social media is important for people, especially the young generation. "Come, let us fast on social media. Fasting on social media does not mean we did not use social media ever again. Every once in a while is okay," Rudiantara said. Rudiantara … …
Air India employee unions take to social media to protest against disinvestment plan
Messages and graphics with 'Save Air India' slogan are being posted on various social media platforms. People are also being urged through WhatsApp messages to raise their voice against the strategic disinvestment of the national carrier, according to union representatives. As part of efforts to revive … Read More