Social Media & Fake News: Can We Still Trust What We See?”
Social media has been changing the way we see and receive the information. News reaches millions of people within seconds and this speed creates serious problems, a fake and misleading content. People are more likely to believe information that turns out to mach with their existing poles. So how can we protect ourselves is by stop, checking, verify and share.
By @gurpreetpannu
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An Open Drain Took a Young Life — Jasola Mourns a 15-Year-Old”
A 15 year old boy lost his life after falling in an open drain in Jasola. His father spent three days searching for him. A 15-year-old boy, studying in Class 8, went missing around 11am on Saturday, after allegedly falling into an open drain in Delhi's Jasola while chasing a kite. This incident has turned out to trigger a multi-agency search raising concern over exposed drains in Delhi.
According to police, Mithun fell into the open drain while he was trying to catch a kite. Another boy who witnessed the entire incident immediately informed the family, and the other authorities related to it.
By @gurpreetpannu
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📸 Fake Images Are Getting More Views Than Reality — Should We Be Worried?
AI-generated and heavily edited images are becoming almost impossible to distinguish from real photographs. Many fake or misleading images are getting huge engagement on Instagram simply because they are shocking, attractive, or unbelievable. But when views and likes reward fake content, are we encouraging people to create even more of it?
By @findyourself
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From International Podiums to Ranchi’s Streets: Amardeep’s Fight for Dignity
Amardeep Kumar 29 year old throw ball player from Ranchi Jharkhand, is a man who made the country proud by 4 international gold medals. However despite his achievements, on to the global stage, he continues to struggle for the basic livelihood and the official support.
Amardeep reportedly has not secured any kind of a government job, despite representing India. He helps his family by selling the fruits and vegetables at the Argora chowk in Ranchi, and also drives a cab to earn his money.
Amardeep says he has been looking out for government financial assistance, since 2016, and trying to get a government job since 2020.
By @gurpreetpannu
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“47 KM, ZERO CHECKS: A Minor’s Nightmare on a Moving Bus”**
A disturbing incident in Delhi NCR has turned out to raise fresh concern about the safety of the women, as well as the minors in the public transport.
A 16 year old girl and class 11 student from uttarpradesh, boarded a sleeper bus near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida on 4th August due to heavy rain. She was offered a lift by the driver and conductor towards Noida.
The police officers alleged that the girl was assaulted inside this moving bus, during it's journey towards Delhi. The bus travelled for 47 kilometres, before she was abandoned near to the Kashmere gate. Both the driver and conductor have been arrested, and the bus has been for forensic examination.
By @gurpreetpannu
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Buried for Three Days, Rescued Alive: A Ray of Hope in Nepal
6 year old girl identified as Manisha Magar was rescued from the Timure village in Rasuwa district, Nepal, after being trapped beneath the mud for 60 hours following the floods and landslides.
While searching the wreckage on August 28, the team of Nepal Armed police force heard the sound of a crying child beneath the debris. The rescuer's then carefully dug through the mud and dug manisha alive. Most of her body was buried, and it just the head that was not covered due to the wooden piece there. She was immediately given first aid, and as her condition detoriated, she was immediately airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment. Her parents were also located happily and are currently receiving treatment. A remarkable survival story that shows how courage, teamwork and never giving up can save lives even in the most devastating circumstances.
By @swethavagadia
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Instagram Love Story Turns Tragic: UP Woman Found Dead After Two Years of Marriage
A 27 year old women was found dead at a rented house TIMES OF INDIA: in Jhansi’s Sipri Bazar area, with police suspecting her husband to be the reason behind it. Shivani was found lying under her bed on a Monday morning. The post morterm report also confirmed that she had been strangled to death, and the doctors had found five hit marks on her face.
The couple had been facing marital issues, and Shivani family alleged that her husband Yash had assaulted her before as well. On the night of the incident, the couple had reportedly had an argument around 10 to 10.30 pm. Later after which Yash allegedly collected all his belongings and left immediately from there. The room was reportedly found locked from outside. Her family then immediately took her to Jhansi Medical College, where doctors had already declared her dead.
By @gurpreetpannu
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Is Minimalism Practical or Just a Trend?
Minimalism encourages people to reduce unnecessary possessions, simplify their environment and focus on things that provide genuine value. Social media has also turned minimalism into a popular lifestyle trend, sometimes associated with expensive minimalist products and carefully designed homes. Does genuine minimalism improve life, or has it simply become another form of consumer culture?
By @ananyagupta
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Principal Rajendra Dawadi Evacuates Students Before Devastating Flood
On the 26th August 2026, in Bidur, Nuwakot district, Nepal, and at Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School, Principal Rajendra Dawadi recieved an urgent warning that a huge flood was coming down the valley. This was a warning that turned out to arrive from the staff and people upstream.
The principal realized that there was no enough time to make confirmation, and just made a crucial calculation that if delayed hundred lives would be lost. He then immediately ordered to stop the classes, with the school bell to be rung and teachers to take all the students towards the high ground. Also students staying near the river to move uphill rather than returning home. The best part he did not decide to save his school. But decided to save his students life. W
By @gurpreetpannu
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3,400 Lipstick Kisses on His Car: Girlfriend Takes Romance to the Next Level!”
Aditya Sikarwar a man from Gwalior turned out to become a center of attraction, after his car was covered with around 3400 lipstick kisses marks by his girlfriend.
It is believed that the stunt was reportedly inspired by social media trend and was intended to just create a viral instagram reel. Nearly 3,400 lipstick kisses were put across the car exterior, including the bonnet, boot and pillars. The lipstick was worth around 900 rupees. Aditya was reportedly fined with 5500 under the provisions of motor vehicles. Reports include that the vechile appearance and the alleged traffic safety / violations shown in viral footage. The owner then acknowledged his mistakes and removed all the lipstick marks and cleaned the car at the police station.
By @neha
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Is Customer Loyalty Dead?
Consumers can now compare prices, reviews and alternatives within seconds. Online shopping and discount platforms make it easier than ever to switch brands. However, customers still remain loyal to businesses that consistently provide quality, service and trust. Are modern consumers actually less loyal, or do companies simply need to work harder to earn loyalty?
By @karanpillai
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Is Social Media Bringing People Together or Dividing Us?
Social media allows people to communicate instantly, maintain relationships across distances and find communities around shared interests. At the same time, algorithms can repeatedly show users content that agrees with their existing views, potentially creating echo chambers and increasing conflict. Online arguments can also become personal very quickly. Should users and platforms do more to encourage healthy disagreement?
By @nehareddy
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Is Going Viral More Valuable Than Talent?
Social media has created opportunities for unknown people to become famous almost overnight. A funny video, controversial statement or unusual talent can receive millions of views within a short time. However, viral success does not always translate into long-term talent, expertise or meaningful achievement. Should society place less importance on views and followers and more importance on actual skills and contribution?
By @rohanverma
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No More Midnight Scrolling! Meta Tightens Teen Rules
On the 26th of August 2026, Meta turned out to agree to a landmark settlement, with the US states that Facebook and Instagram was designed to encourage excessive usage among the kids and teenagers. To which Meta denied the wrong doing.
So For all the under-18 users in participating U.S. states and territories, the Instagram and Facebook access will be blocked by default. And most push notifications will be muted from 8 AM–3 PM on school days.
By @neha
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Is Entrepreneurship Really Better Than Having a Job?
Entrepreneurship is often presented as a path to financial independence and freedom. However, running a business can involve financial risk, long working hours, uncertainty and the possibility of failure. A traditional job can provide predictable income and benefits while still allowing career growth. Is entrepreneurship genuinely better, or simply different?
By @amitjoshi
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“AI and Social Media: Smarter Connections, New Challenges”
AI has been successful in changing the way people use social media. It helps the social media platforms with recommended posts, videos, personalized feeds, creating content , detecting fake accounts, and identifying the harmful or inappropriate content.
By @gurpreetpannu
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“6 Hours Daily in Transit: Is Mumbai’s Commute Stealing Lives?”
A Maharastra based employee daily commute between badlapur and gurgaon has sparked a huge debate online. The employee generally believes to be earning around 35000 a month, spending 6 hours of travel, leaving a very little time for travel.
The employee said that the entire routine begins at 5.am involving multiple changes during the work. And after completing the work, the commuters reaches late home at night.
By @gurpreetpannu
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₹8.3 Crore Mystery Reveal? ‘25 August’ Controversy Goes Viral”
An instagram account which was named as 25th August 2026, turned out to create suspense around the world repeating a major reveal would turn out to happen on that date.
The account in turn gained a huge following through the count down style reels and for the mystery content. And just before the news was about to be revealed, the followers were directed from instagram to telegram. They were even informed that the video would be released on telegram, as it could be deleted from instagram. The users were then asked to pay ₹500 to access the promise content, and approximately 1.66 lakh people paid that in turn turns out to be 1,66,000 × ₹500 = ₹8,30,00,000 (₹8.3 crore).
By @gurpreetpannu
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Should Companies Monitor Employees Computer Activity?
Some companies use software to monitor login times, websites visited, application usage and other employee activity. Employers argue that monitoring can protect company information and measure productivity, particularly for remote teams. Employees may argue that constant surveillance creates stress and violates privacy. Could companies use less intrusive methods based on actual results instead?
By @vikramsing
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Infosys Public Services CEO Unreachable After Nepal Floods, Rescue Operations Underway
The CEO of Infosys Public Services Lax Gopisetty turns out to remain unreachable after devasting floods and landslides struck northern Nepal. The company also confirmed that Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity when the entire disaster occurred.
Infosys also said that this safety and well being turns out to remain the highest priority, and that it is working with the authorities and relevant agencies to establish contact, and staying in close connection with the family. The crisis has left hundreds of people including the national Indians, missing or stranded near to the Nepal Tibet border.
By @neha
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Bengaluru Woman Resigns Over Workplace Cigarette Smoke, Sparks Online Debate.
A Bengaluru-based woman decided to quit her job after struggling with persistent cigarette smoke at her workplace. In one of the post shared by Janhavi Chavada on X, shared a screenshot of her resignation that turned to be viral with more than 5.6 million views so far.
She wrote, please accept my resignation as a formal notification that i am resigning from the job. My last working day in the company will be 25th August 2026. Explaining her situation she said that I cannot tolerate the cigarette smell, and I tried getting adjusted but I am unable to tolerate the same. And I am not the one who actually needs to change any way.
By @gurpreetpannu
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From Operation Sindoor to Ram Mandir: Jeetendra Mishra’s New Mission Begins in Ayodhya
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first full time Chief Executive officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. As the CEO he would oversee the trust administration, the operations, organizational systems and compliance.
The appointment comes as the trust seeks to strengthen its management and financial oversight, following the controversy surrounding alleged donation left . The Trust has appointed three new trustees including Dr. Nirmala Yadav, Madan Mohan Pandey, and Mahesh Bhagchandka.
By @gurpreetpannu
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The Three-Year "Temporary" Fix
Every engineer, developer, and tech founder has that one piece of code they wrote in a blind panic at 5:45 PM on a Friday. It used hardcoded strings, ignored error handling, and bypassed the normal CI/CD pipeline just so you could log off for the weekend. The plan was always clear: "I’ll refactor this on Monday morning."
Monday came and went. Then a sprint planning session. Then a company rebrand, a funding round, and two engineering lead changes. Today, that exact piece of code is processing millions of requests, handling core database transactions, and quietly holding the entire production environment together with digital duct tape and prayer.
By @ananyagupta
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The Digital Detox Movement - Why are people reducing their screen time and taking breaks from social media?
The digital detox movement is turning out to be trending these days, as people are trying to reduce their dependence they have on the smart phones, social media and the constant notifications that they are getting on their smart phones. In fact most are choosing to take screen free breaks, keeping their cell phones away during food and before bed time spending more time on the offline activities such as reading, exercising, hobbies and spending time with families.
By @gurpreetpannu
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Is Technology Making Students Smarter or More Distracted?
Technology has completely changed the way Students learn and adapt things. The smart phones, tablets, computers, educational apps, youtube and AI has made students get access to all the information that they need within seconds. But the same can also turn out to create distractions. Notifications, Reels, Shorts, and games can interrupt studying. The Constant switching between these social media apps can make it harder for the students to focus on one task.
By @gurpreetpannu
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“She Begged for Years—₹8.40 Lakh Found at Home After Her Death in Mandya”
A 69 nine year old woman named Noor, who had spent her entire life in begging on the streets of Mandya Karnataka, died recently due to age related illness. She live alone in the Guttalu area of Mandya.
It was after her death that the local residents near the house, went to her house and were shocked to find large amount of coins and currency notes that were stored in a bag. When the entire money was counted along with her bank savings it turned out to be around 8.40 lakhs. Now this discovery has sparked online on how she survived alone, with the large amount of money that she collected by begging while living alone .
By @swethavagadia
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