Internet Generation
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Curbing fake news: Here’s why visuals are the most potent form of misinformation
Psychological research has shown that images change the way people consume and remember information.
Lisa Fazio, The Conversation
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Google at 20: How a search engine became an extension of our minds – and why we should worry
We're now so reliant on Google's services they are now a part of us, raising some deeply troubling questions.
Benjamin Curtis, The Conversation
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Meet Dhruv Rathee, the 23-year-old YouTuber whose videos are infuriating Modi’s admirers
In a short while, Rathee has become a part of a group of solo operators dedicated to fact-checking and sparring with the ruling government.
Devarsi Ghosh
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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Video: Can you imagine the amount of activity on the internet in one minute?
You don’t have to imagine if you watch this video.
Scroll Staff
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Raising children in a screen-free home is tough – but recently, I discovered the perfect compromise
The podcast is the ideal way to keep your child away from screens and yet engaged.
Sandhya Menon
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In our anxiety about the Blue Whale Challenge, are we missing the elephant in the room?
While discussing the dangers of an unregulated cyberspace, shouldn’t we also be speaking about depression and mental health?
Karishma Attari
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Video: Here's how you conduct a spelling bee with emojis
The best part is there's no such thing as a right answer
Scroll Staff
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Social media addiction has its perils, but Instagram is where young Indians come to bare their soul
When strangers online become your community, where else do you go to discuss sexuality, art and politics?
Avantika Mehta
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Watch: In the midst of armed robbery, thief wants crime live-streamed on Facebook
The perils of being an internet celebrity.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Anonymous urban Indians are getting their sex questions answered by doctors online
The largest number of queries on physician databases like Lybrate are about erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, menopause and low libido.
Devjyot Ghoshal
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Even if we can't take Tanmay Bhat seriously, we need to talk about fat jokes
The All India Bakchod comedian has turned up in an Amazon ad asking people to stop making fun about his weight.
Scroll Staff
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What does it really mean to have 500-plus Facebook friends?
Is it a sign that man is becoming more of a social animal, or is it distressing evidence of our increasing distance from each other?
Yamini Lohia
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension