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Online auction of gifts received, proceeds to go for Namami Gange: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked citizens to take part in an auction of gifts he had received. The proceeds from the auction will go towards the Namami Gange project, PM Modi said. Sharing an X post, the Prime Minister said, “Over...
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Zubeen Garg’s Ashes To Be Distributed Online By Assam Government; Memorials To Be Established At Kamarkuchi, Jorhat
Zubeen Garg. (Credit: Instagram) Singer Zubeen Garg’s shocking demise indeed left the entire country in deep sorrow. Especially, the Assam government announced 3-day mourning after the tragic demise of the Assamese singer in Singapore. He was 52...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
From texting to culture: why emojis matter more than you think
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Tatler Asia
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Today, an estimated five billion emojis are sent daily on Messenger, Facebook’s free messaging app, the social media giant reported. According to Adobe’s 2022 Global Emoji Trend Report, 92 per cent of global users deploy them across language...
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Coloured woman shares Heritage Day outfit dilemma: "It was fun to mock our culture"
A Coloured woman named Tasnim Young-Norris shared that she didn't know what to wear for Heritage Day She said that back in the day, it was fun to make fun of the Coloured community regarding their cultural attire, which she now disagrees with...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
Is Europe chronically online? These are the countries that spend most time on the internet
By Julianna Mejia Published on 24/09/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 Millions of people spend most of their time online, new global data suggests. In a survey spanning 24 countries – including 10 in Europe – a median of 28 per cent of people say they use...
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Pet Peeves That Go Viral: Why Everyday Annoyances Rule The Internet
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PM Modi Urges People To Participate In Online Auction Of Souvenirs; Proceeds To Go To Namami Gange Project
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the citizens to take part in the online auction of mementos and gifts that he has received over the past few days and months. “The proceeds from the auction will go towards Namami Gange,”...
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H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Advance Arts and Culture in Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia, September 23, 2025 — Nine cultural projects in Armenia will receive a total of $256,011 from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation. The grants, awarded for the second-quarter 2025 cycle, back both creative new works and the...
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Affordability, convenience and trends: Where KU students are online shopping
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The University Daily Kansan
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While Lawrence has plenty of shops for residents to upgrade their wardrobes, KU students are increasingly turning to online shopping. By reaching out to students and gathering responses from an Instagram story, we were able to find which online...
Owner: University of Kansas
Social Media Trends Reshape Student Life at Fordham
From endless scrolls to trending sounds, social media has become part of the rhythm of campus life. For many students, TikTok and Instagram serve not just as entertainment, but as quick escapes from the pressure of deadlines. In the library,...
Owner: Fordham University
NW China's Yinchuan launches AI agent to boost economy, trade, culture, and tourism
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People's Daily Online
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The launch ceremony of the "AI Yinchuan" intelligent agent for economy, trade, culture, and tourism is held in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2025. (People's Daily Online/Liang Hongxin) The Yinchuan municipal...
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Lawmakers look for ways to protect children from dangerous social media
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Savannah Now - Georgia
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A Georgia law regulating social media companies was sidelined by a federal judge after the industry sued. State lawmakers are exploring other ways to protect children from social media harms, including focusing on algorithm design and age...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
Oriane locks in $1.5M to build an AI search engine for the video-first internet
Oriane has raised $1.5 million to build an AI-powered search engine for the video-first internet. The round was led by Clint Capital, with participation from Hartmann Capital, Secways, Archipelago Next, and strategic angels from Google, PayPal,...
Owner: Arda Kutsal
Fish On The Plate, Culture In The Heart: Exploring India’s Beloved Seafood Traditions
Last Updated:September 24, 2025, 17:56 IST Fish isn’t just a meal, it’s culture, heritage, and health. Explore why Indian fish dishes delight foodies, connecting tradition, creativity, and togetherness. A vibrant Bengali fish curry, served...
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Dubai Media partners with Livewire to enter next-gen attention economy through gaming
Dubai Media has entered into a strategic partnership with Livewire, the global gaming marketing company, to unlock new opportunities in the fast-growing gaming sector. The collaboration represents a significant step in Dubai Media’s journey to...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
DCT Abu Dhabi, Freetour.com partner to elevate local culture
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Trade Arabia
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Freetour.com have announced a strategic partnership to promote Abu Dhabi as a premier travel destination through accessible and engaging guided tours. As part of this...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
Deputy Premier: Media, social platforms key to Sarawak’s nation-building agenda
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dr Sim (centre) in a photo call with other guests and hosts during the Mango Media Borneo promotional event. – Photo by Churchill Edward KUCHING (Sept 14): Media and social platforms play a...
Owner: Lau Family
Chamath Palihapitiya Warns America's Youth Face Crushing Debt, Broken Culture, Failing Schools — 'Either Humanity Wins Or The Algorithims'
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya sounded the alarm this week, arguing that young Americans face a convergence of financial and cultural crises that could leave them vulnerable to the grip of social media algorithms. Chamath Backs Charlie...
Owner: Jason Raznick
Palma De Mallorca: The Perfect Autumn City Break in Europe’s Rising Capital of Culture
Bathed in golden sunlight and now returning to its quiet autumnal charm, Palma de Mallorca awaits travellers seeking an escape bursting with authentic culture, rich gastronomy and alluring vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. As the Balearic capital...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
Bench Media and Unltd teams walk 15kms for good cause
The teams at Bench Media and Unltd joined forces “to walk 15km along the coast from Martin Place to Watsons Bay in support of Youth Off The Streets (YOTS)”. The announcement: Bench Media, in collaboration with UnLtd, stepped out for change last...
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