In India, a government-run agency will now monitor and undertake fact-checking for government related matters on social media even as tech giants expressed grave concerns about it last year. The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Wednesday wrote in a gazette notification that it is amending the IT Rules 2021 to cement into law the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Memorial University’s Iranian Students' Association members Parsa Esmkhani and Yashar Mediani and break down what makes Nowruz special and how they celebrate.
Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is a time for joy, celebration, and new beginnings. This year, the festivities hold a special meaning for several celebrity couples who will be celebrating their first Holi as husband and wife.Here's a glimpse into the joyous first Holi celebrations of some celebrity couples who recently tied the knot. The Bollywood actress and the esteemed politician exchanged vows on September 24, 2023, in a discreet ceremony held at the majestic Taj Lake Palace in...
As Netflix is a Joke Festival prepares to return to L.A. May 1 through May 12, one new item on the agenda for comedy fans to consider is the debut of its new outdoor mini-fest. This year, Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix is a Joke Fest is transforming the Hollywood Palladium grounds into an epicenter of outdoor fun with live stand-up, surprise drop-ins from the biggest names in comedy, games, food and merch. Offering an exclusive place to meet up for even more ways to be entertained during the...
Having grown hugely since its first outing in 2016, this year's edition promised to be the grandest yet - and it certainly delivered. Sign up for our free newsletters now Organisers anticipated an even bigger turnout than the record-breaking 2,700 participants of last year. Held in Hunslet, the festival served as a vibrant homage to the ancient Hindu tradition of love, spring, and colourful revelry. Attendees enjoyed the music, art, and delectable cuisine, which was all aimed at fostering unity...
The government on Wednesday notified the Press Information Bureau’s fact-check unit (FCU) as the nodal agency to flag fake news or misinformation related to the central government on social media and the internet.The move – coming weeks ahead of the general elections – gives “legal backing” to the PIB fact-check unit, established in November 2019, a senior government official said.“If they (FCU) flag any news related to the central government as false, intermediaries are now bound to take it...
How confident are you in your judgments and how well can you defend your opinions? Chances are that they will change under the influence of a group of avatars in a virtual environment. Scientists from SWPS University have investigated the human tendency to be influenced by the opinions of others, including virtual characters.
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There were events at the city's Hindu cultural centre and at Exwick parish
Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation — a time to embrace the positive and let go of negative energy. For one of Holi's most well-known traditions, celebrants clad in all white, come out to the street and throw...
Symphony plays host to week-long festival honoring legendary composer.
POWERFUL BRACHA: HaRav Asher Weiss shlit”a, a world-renowned Rosh Kollel, Posek and Av Beis Din gives a powerful bracha from the depth of his heart for all those who donate to the Purim campaign for poor families in Israel: “Hashem should fulfill what your heart desires for the good” CLICK HERE TO HELP. Purim is […]