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Why a bombshell report on Meta censoring posts isn’t what it appears

Meta says the sensational reports are nothing more than 'fabrications.'

On Oct 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Delhi-based YouTuber Gaurav Sharma and his mom flying their dog by tying several balloons to the dog's waist

‘He can love his dog but can’t abuse it’: YouTuber arrested after tying small dog to balloons

He was charged with animal cruelty.

On May 28, 2021 by Jennifer Xia

a woman cooking while on oxygen support

Picture of mother cooking while on oxygen support sparks debate online

'Can this unconditional love trope that forces women to not take rest stop already?'

On May 23, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Candace Owens’ old tweet that said India was proof COVID was a hoax comes back during country’s devastating new wave

The conservative argued that India had disproven the importance of social distancing.

On May 3, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Man allegedly kills his nephew during live stream

The video shows the man picking up a pistol, loading it, and shooting his 19-year-old nephew.

On Feb 27, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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Police reached out to Google, Twitter for information before arresting 22-year-old climate activist

Meanwhile, Twitter won't take down tweets calling for her destruction.

On Feb 16, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

People prepare to burn an effigy of Rihanna and Greta Thunberg

#IndiaAgainstPropaganda highlights pattern of gendered attacks against outspoken women

Rihanna brought attention to India’s farmers’ protests—and received enormous backlash in the process.

On Feb 6, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

Video shows man swinging an ax at woman who rejected him

Video: Man runs after woman and child with ax after alleged rejection

The woman was reportedly severely injured.

On Feb 4, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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Teen dies by suicide after shattering the family smartphone he used for online classes

The case is among many highlighting the gap in access to education.

On Oct 28, 2020 by Edward Medeles

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Trump calls India ‘filthy’ at debate

People online were immediately reminded of his 2017 term, 'shithole countries.'

On Oct 22, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

YouTube channel harasses teachers and students.

YouTuber crashes Zoom classes, harasses teachers and students

'It was very traumatizing.'

On Oct 16, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

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TikTok banned in India, one of its most popular markets

It's not the first time TikTok has been banned in India.

On Jun 30, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

TikTok star Faizal Siddiqui

TikTok star gets slammed for video ‘promoting’ acid attacks

This isn't the first time he's posted a video depicting violence against women.

On May 18, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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23-year-old dies while trying to make tractor TikTok

He attempted the dangerous stunt during a Holi celebration.

On Mar 12, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

man allegedly forced teen to walk naked in streets over tiktok video

Man allegedly forced teen to walk naked in streets over TikTok video

The boy allegedly made a video with the attacker's sister.

On Feb 10, 2020 by Tiffanie Drayton