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WhatsApp accounts deleted amid Kashmir internet blackout

The WhatsApp accounts were reportedly inactive for too long.

On Dec 5, 2019 by Libby Cohen

Left shows Srinagar, Kashmir; Right shows the red photo that's on social media to raise awareness about the crisis

As India blocks internet, Instagram goes #RedForKashmir

'Every pair of eyes counts.'

On Aug 7, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

A TikTok video of a man using a sword landed him in jail.

TikTok video of man holding sword leads to his arrest

He landed in jail instead of on the #ForYou page.

On May 15, 2019 by Ignacio Martinez

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YouTuber who idolizes PewDiePie finally got to meet him—and feed him ‘weird’ snacks

PewDiePie's reaction to drinking Jeera soda was priceless.

On May 3, 2019 by Josh Katzowitz

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Desperate YouTuber goes on ‘holy pilgrimage’ to meet PewDiePie

He traveled far and wide to meet his hero.

On Apr 22, 2019 by Josh Katzowitz

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Netflix is testing a cheap-as-hell mobile-only plan

Users in India will pay just $3.62 per month during trial period.

On Mar 22, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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Trevor Noah criticized for insensitive joke about India-Pakistan conflict

He went for a Bollywood gag.

On Mar 4, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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YouTuber exposing shoddy construction says his videos are being blocked in India (updated)

Krishnaraj Rao is fighting back against corrupt development.

On Feb 12, 2019 by Audra Schroeder

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This Instagram is destroying Indian skin norms

On Brown Girl Gazin, you'll find scars, pimples, and tattoos in all their glory.

On Dec 23, 2018 by Joanna Lobo

Beyoncé performs at a private wedding, leaving many wondering the cost of her booking fee.

How much money do you need to book Beyoncé for your wedding?

A lot.

On Dec 10, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Mumbai police tweeted a Harry Potter quote for traffic safety, and Indian Twitter is here for it

Indian Twitter loved the stunt.

On Oct 28, 2018 by Samira Sadeque

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India moves to ban practice that allows men to divorce women by texting a word 3 times

The Muslim 'triple talaq' policy is about to be outlawed.

On Sep 20, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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WhatsApp makes changes to service in India following lynchings

The spread of fake news has resulted in crime and death in India.

On Jul 20, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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A train passenger’s tweet saved 26 girls from human trafficking

Increased awareness has led to a wave of anti-trafficking activism.

On Jul 9, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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‘Lust Stories’ examines sex and class in urban India

Anyone anticipating typical Bollywood fare is in for a shock.

On Jun 19, 2018 by Kahron Spearman