Social Networking Sites
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No emails, phone calls or 'friend requests' to students: A UP govt 'diktat' for teachers
India | Mar 22, 2015, 12:31 PM ISTLucknow: An unusual ‘diktat' type comprehensive guidelines have been issued by the secondary education department of Uttar Pradesh to the teachers of high schools and intermediate schools to not to befriend their students on social
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Amitabh Bachchan apologises for missing fan's birthday
Bollywood | Mar 19, 2015, 09:13 AM ISTBollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was disheartened after a teenager complained that he didn't greet her on her birthday, saying the actor's claims of being in touch with fans were 'false.'The 72-year-old actor makes it a
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Facebook can help tackle campus emergencies: Study
Dec 08, 2014, 01:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: Social networking sites like Facebook may be used when an emergency situation arises to help students as well as keeping those not directly involved in the situation informed about the incident, a study
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India's Worldfloat challenges Facebook with 50 million users
India | Mar 27, 2014, 09:01 AM ISTNew Delhi: India's homegrown social networking site Worldfloat has said its user base has crossed 50 million, which will help it challenge the dominance of global giants like Facebook.According to Worldfloat founder Pushkar Mahatta, the
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Centre Should Control Social Networking Sites, says Hooda
National | Sep 23, 2013, 04:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: Voicing concern over the use of social networking sites for spread of propaganda and disturbing communal harmony, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today asked the Centre to take steps to control such
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Facebook may lower your self-control (view pics)
Lifestyle | Aug 23, 2013, 11:44 AM ISTFacebook and other social networks may promote your self-esteem but they can also lower your self-control both on and offline, US researchers say.The study demonstrates that users who are focused on close friends tend to
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Dania Ramirez announces she's pregnant with twins
Hollywood | Jul 17, 2013, 01:19 PM ISTMiami, July 17: Actress Dania Ramirez, one of the stars of the television series "Devious Maids", announced on the social networks that she is pregnant with twins."I am proud 2 Announce our 2 NEW BUNDLES
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Irresponsible to be diplomatic on issues: Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood | Jul 15, 2013, 06:39 AM ISTMumbai, July 15: When it comes to posting views on various topics on social networking sites, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is very active and feels that as a public figure it is her responsibility to
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Tips to make dating easier
Lifestyle | Aug 13, 2014, 04:21 PM ISTLondon: With so many social-networking sites and a large friend's circle, getting a date should've been easier. But that's not always true. So, combine technology with confidence to make dating easier.Here are few tips that
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Social-networking sites addictive: Pooja Missra
Bollywood | May 14, 2013, 03:35 PM ISTMumbai, May 14: VJ-model Pooja Missra feels that one gets addicted to social-networking sites. "I think social-networking sites are an addiction today," Pooja told reporters here Monday at the launch of "Broomstick", which offers interesting
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Bihar Netas use social networking sites to woo youngsters
India | Apr 09, 2013, 02:08 PM ISTPatna, Apr 9: Politicians are increasingly using social networking sites as a tool to further their political agenda and the latest to join the bandwagon is Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.When Kumar launched his campaign
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Know about 16th century Facebook
World | Mar 28, 2013, 06:56 AM ISTNew Delhi: The idea of creating networks of members and sharing information dates back to the 16th century.Italian Academie saw young scholars create nicknames for themselves and develop emblems and mottoes to form groups with
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Centre to issue advisory to check misuse of IT Act provision
India | Dec 14, 2012, 03:52 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 14: Against the backdrop of some arrests on posting on social networking sites, Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said a provision in the Information Technology Act has been misused
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Facebook, Twitter in focus after rumours over NE people
India | Aug 18, 2012, 07:29 AM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 17: In the wake of rumours which have created panic among people from North East, social media like Facebook and Twitter on Friday came under sharp focus in Parliament with demands for
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Govt Sanctions Prosecution Of Social Networking Sites
Jan 13, 2012, 11:16 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 13: The Centre today told a Delhi court that there is sufficient material to proceed against 21 social networking sites, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Microsoft, for offences of promoting enmity between
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Justice Katju Favours Filtering Of 'Offensive' Internet Content
India | Dec 13, 2011, 12:22 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 13: Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday got support from Press Council chief, Justice Markandey Katju, who said that he favoured filtering of “offensive material” on social networking sites as it could