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Twitter removes ‘Kaali’ poster tweet by filmproducer Leena Manimekalai

Twitter removes ‘Kaali’ poster tweet by filmproducer Leena Manimekalai

Social media platform Twitter has retracted filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's tweet about her documentary "Kali", which is currently at the center of a controversy, in response to "an incriminating claim". In the tweet, posted on July 2, the Toronto-based director shared the poster of "Kali," which depicts the goddess smoking and holding an LGBTQ flag. "This tweet by @LeenaManimekali is being held in India in response to prison claims," ​​check a message at the unique post location. It is unknown when the tweet was removed by the microblogging site. On Tuesday, Delhi Police and Uttar Pradesh Police filed separate FIRs against…
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Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Twitter account hacked, restored later

Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Twitter account hacked, restored later

The Twitter account of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was hacked on Wednesday. The account, was restored a bit later. The hacker renamed the account as Elon Musk and tweeted a great job. The account was restored and posts by the hackers were all deleted. "The account @Mib_india has been restored. This is for the information of all the followers," the ministry tweeted. Last month Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account was hacked for a long period and a post claiming that India had officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender was tweeted from it. "The Twitter handle of…
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Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Surroor 2021’ make his fans crazy on social media

Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Surroor 2021’ make his fans crazy on social media

The composer and actor is known for his signature cap look and nasal voice, keeping his promise to his fans about his third studio album titled, 'Surroor 2021', the music icon Himesh Reshammiya dropped the title track of the album on Friday (June 11). The first look of the album has gone viral. It includes the cap and a mic and has the title written right on top. As soon as the cover art made it to Twitter, netizens couldn't stop talking about it on other social media. Many ardent Himesh Reshammiya fans posted funny memes to celebrate his musical…
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Is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram banned in India from tomorrow?

Is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram banned in India from tomorrow?

Social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram may face ban in India if they fail to comply with the new intermediary guidelines for social media platforms. The three-month deadline given by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITy) to accept these guidelines ends today i.e. May 25 but none of the giants have so far accepted the new regulations. The rules will be effective from tomorrow despite these companies seeking a total six-month delay in their implementation. The rules include appointment of compliance officials, giving their name and contact address in India, complaint resolution, monitoring of objectionable…
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টুইটারে দর্শকদের হুমকি ক্ষুব্ধ সলমনের

টুইটারে দর্শকদের হুমকি ক্ষুব্ধ সলমনের

প্রতিবছরের মতো এই বছরও ইদে সলমন খানের নতুন ছবি মুক্তি নিয়ে উত্তেজনার পারদ চড়েছিল অনুরাগীদের মধ্যে। কিন্তু প্রভুদেবা পরিচালিত ‘রাধে: ইওর মোস্ট ওয়ান্টেড ভাই’ মুক্তি পেতেই সব উত্তেজনা উধাও হয়ে গেল। ছবি পছন্দ না হওয়ায় টাকা খরচ করে দেখতে রাজি হচ্ছেন না অনেকেই, ফলে নানা পাইরেটেড সাইট থেকে ডাউনলোড করেই ইচ্ছে হলে সিনেমাটি দেখে ফেলছেন । করোনার জেরে দেশজুরে পূর্ণ ও আংশিক লকডাউনের ফলে বন্ধ সমস্ত সিঙ্গল স্ক্রিন ও মাল্টিপ্লেক্স। প্রথমবার ইদে সিনেমা হলে ছবি মুক্তি না হওয়ায় আগেই হল মালিকদের কাছে ক্ষমা চেয়ে নিয়েছিলেন সলমন খান। সঙ্গে জানিয়েছিলেন কীভাবে বাড়ি বসেই জী-ফাইভ অ্যাপটিতে দেখা যাবে ছবিটি, যার জন্য ২৪৯…
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Twitter permanently suspends Kangana Ranaut’s account for violating rules

Twitter permanently suspends Kangana Ranaut’s account for violating rules

Actor Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account has been ‘permanently suspended for repeated violation of Twitter rules’, a company spokesperson has said. The move came after the actor commented on the alleged violence in West Bengal following the assembly election results. In a series of provocative tweets, the actor also commented on the victory of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the third consecutive term in West Bengal. Her Instagram account remains functional. Responding to the suspension, Kangana told ANI, “Twitter has only proved my point they’re Americans and by birth, a white person feels entitled to enslave a brown person, they…
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Kangana Ranaut clashes with comedian Saloni Gaur.

Kangana Ranaut clashes with comedian Saloni Gaur.

A Twitter squabble has erupted between Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and comedian Saloni Gaur as the former laid out her opinions about the laws for population control in India. When Kangana said that there “should be fine or imprisonment for third child,” Saloni shared an image suggesting that Kangana has two other siblings. Kangana recalled the Emergency and the forced sterlisation drives, Kangana wrote, “We need strict laws for population control, enough of vote politics.” She went on demand ‘fine or imprisonment for third child’. After Saloni shared the image suggesting that Kangana and two siblings, the Manikarnika actor shared…
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Taapsee Pannu says she doesn’t regret being on “one of the most toxic platforms of social media – Twitter”

Taapsee Pannu says she doesn’t regret being on “one of the most toxic platforms of social media – Twitter”

Taapsee Pannu took to Twitter late Tuesday night to appreciate Twitterati as her timeline is filled with people extending support as India fights the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. Taapsee tweeted that she doesn’t regret being on Twitter even after it being “one of the most toxic platforms of social media”. “There was something in me that made me stay here inspite of being one of the most toxic platforms of social media. Seeing the timeline filled with support being asked and selfless/agenda free help being offered makes me believe in the power of intuition once again. Beautiful (sic), Taapee wrote.” As many…
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Power cuts are plaguing Africa with renewable energy

Power cuts are plaguing Africa with renewable energy

Simply sit, stand or lie in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Take in a deep breath, inhaling slowly and all the way into your belly. Hold your breath for a moment, then exhale slowly. Repeat for however long you like. Short or long, meditation has the power to change your mood, your day, and even your life. If you’ve never tried a short meditation, why not do it today? You might be amazed at what happens. Several people on Twitter and other theatre kid-dominated social media platforms have responded to these offensive, misguided reviews of The Lightning Thief by demanding…
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