Casteist social media slurs punishable: Court
2017-07-04
The ruling plugs the gap between online abusers and their prosecution,Continue Reading
Kochi Metro bogged down by unseemly controversies
2017-06-28
Kochi: Trangenders’ refusal to join duty, insensitive photo of a hearing impaired commuter on social media and a Congress protest journey spoiled the party for the Kochi Metro inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi less than a fortnight ago. Nine out of 21 transgenders employed by the Kochi Metro RailContinue Reading
Cloistered nuns break tradition, join social media
2017-06-01
By: Josephine McKenna Rome: For centuries they lived in isolation and silence. They spent their lives as nuns in silent prayer, cut off from the world at a convent inspired by St. Clare on the island of Sardinia , which is second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomousContinue Reading
Social media ‘increases loneliness’ : Study
2017-03-07
Social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest are causing more people to feel alone, according to US psychologists. A report suggests that more than two hours of social media use a day doubled the chances of a person experiencing social isolation. It claims exposure to idealised representations of otherContinue Reading
Church facebook helps identify Bishop House immolator
2017-02-07
Hyderabad: A day after a man committed suicide by dousing himself with petrol near the Bishop House in Secunderabad, police established his identity. Family members suspected that financial problems might have driven him to take the extreme step. The Gopalpuram police said 42-year-old victim, Dean Benedict of Vijayapuri Colony inContinue Reading
Sr. Teresa Marcazzan: Church must embrace social media
2016-08-16
Sister Teresa Marcazzan, who belongs to the religious congregation of the Daughters of St. Paul (Paulines) has said that their founder Blessed James Alberione used to say, “If people do not come to Church, the Church must go where people are.” Sr. Marcazzan was speaking to Vatican Radio’s English AfricaContinue Reading
Odisha asks colleges to join social media
2016-06-09
Social media has reached every nook and corner of OdishaContinue Reading
Jeevan Study reveals daily lifestyle of youth
2016-05-11
Volunteers’ association Jeevan Initiative has conducted a study based on a survey among the youths studying in various colleges and universities in Guwahati regarding their daily lifestyle. Interesting facts have emerged out of its findings mostly about their social media behavior. The study findings have been made public today. 30%Continue Reading
Govt uses social media to create awareness against female foeticide
2015-06-26
New Delhi– Along with traditional media like newspapers, radio and televisions, the government used social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube to create awareness among the public against female foeticide, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. In an affidavit, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said it hasContinue Reading
Woman arrested for duping people through fake profiles
2015-03-11
She took 465,000 rupees from two Goan youthsContinue Reading