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Centre dismisses reports of foreign medical grad exam leak | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre has rubbished social media reports claiming leak of questions to be asked in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) scheduled to be held on Saturday.FMGE is a screening test which is taken by thousands of Indians who graduate from medical colleges abroad. One must pass this exam to apply for a licence to practice in the country.Sources in the health ministry said there have been reports of some people claiming on social media about the availability of FMGE questions for a price."This is completely misleading and untrue. FMGE is a computer-based test. The questions are prepared a few hours before the exam. Therefore, it is not possible for anyone to have them already. Examinees should beware of such cheats," said an official.Health secretary Apurva Chandra ...
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Who is Archana Makwana? Fashion designer in eye of storm over yoga at Golden Temple | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Punjab police registered a case against Archana Makwana for allegedly hurting religious sentiments following a complaint from the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday. The incident occurred when Makwana performed meditation and a headstand ("Shirsasana") on the premises of the Golden Temple on June 21, coinciding with International Yoga Day and subsequently shared the images on social media.Who is Archana Makwana?Makwana, an Instagram influencer and entrepreneur, operates a fashion design brand named House Of Archana in Vadodara.She is also linked with the brand 'Healing Tattvas' and documents her travel experiences as a blogger. With nearly 140k followers on Instagram, she describes herself as a fashion designer, entrepreneur, influencer and travel...
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‘High as a Kite’: Internet mocks fatigued Donald Trump in Truth Social video – Times of India

Former US President Donald Trump has become subject of online ridicule after posting a video on Truth Social in which he appeared visibly fatigued and struggled to keep his eyes open while aboard his private plane.In the clip, Trump, with a swollen face and tired eyes, addressed his supporters, saying, “I'm going to Cleveland, it looks like we're doing great in Ohio.We're doing great in just about every state we're in.”“Every poll number that's coming in is looking good, we're leading just about every poll on a national basis — on a swing state basis — and I'm looking forward to Thursday night,” he added.The video quickly caught the attention over social media, especially after vocal Trump critic and Editor-in-Chief of Meidas Touch, Ron Filipkowski, shared the clip on X (formerly Twitte...
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Over 70% Indians rely on online media for news; majority on social media: Report | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nearly 71% people in Indians prefer online medium for news with 49% relying on social media, digital news report 2024 by Reuters Institute said. It further stated that 54% Indians consume news from YouTube, 48% from WhatsApp and 35% from Facebook.The report is based on YouGov survey covering over 95,000 individuals in 47 countries, representing approximately half of the global population.When it comes to the device used for news, majority, i.e. 79% of responders use mobile phones for news consumption.TV witnesses a declining trendThe report states that people's reliance on television for news is declining with 46% this year. However, print media remained at the lowest at 40%. Nearly 49% people use social media for news.Overall, 71% people depend on online media for news.YouTu...
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Video | “Should Have Been Done 10 Years Ago”: iParent Author Neha Hiranandani On Social Media Warning Labels

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people, especially adolescents. iPARENT author Neha Hiranandani hailed the initiative and said, "Red flag should have been raised 10 years ago. It's high time for us to aware of the repercussions of social media platforms in our lives." Listen in to the full interview on NDTV. Source link
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Video | “Not Sure How Social Media Warning Labels Will Help”: Mom Influncer Harpreeth Suri

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people, especially adolescents. Leading Mom influencer Harpreeth Suri, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, said, "Not sure how much will warning labels help." Listen in to the full interview on NDTV. Source link
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Why Russia, China and the Big Tech use faux females to get clicks – Times of India

Washington: When disinformation researcher Wen-Ping Liu looked into China's efforts to influence Taiwan's recent election using fake social media accounts, something unusual stood out about the most successful profiles. They were female, or at least that's what they appeared to be. Fake profiles that claimed to be women got more engagement, more eyeballs and more influence than supposedly male accounts."Pretending to be a female is the easiest way to get credibility," said Liu, an investigator with Taiwan's ministry of justice.Whether it's Chinese or Russian propaganda agencies, online scammers or AI chatbots, it pays to be female - proving that while technology may grow more and more sophisticated, the human brain remains surprisingly easy to hack thanks in part to age-old gender ste...
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PM asks people to remove Modi Ka Parivar tag from social media. ‘Bond remains strong & unbroken’

New Delhi: Thanking the people of India for their support in the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday requested them to remove the ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ tag from their profiles on social media.BJP leaders as well as social media users in March had added the tag in their social media bio, expressing solidarity with PM Modi after RJD chief Lalu Yadav’s ‘Parivarvaad’ (nepotism) jibe. “Through the election campaign, people across India added ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ to their social media as a mark of affection towards me. I derived a lot of strength from it. The people of India have given the NDA a majority for the third consecutive time, a record of sorts, and have given us the mandate to keep working for the betterment of our nation,” the Prime Minister posted on social media pl...
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Remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ from your social media handles: Why PM Modi has made the request | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to the people of India for their unwavering support throughout the Lok Sabha elections and acknowledged the strength he derived from the widespread adoption of 'Modi Ka Parivar' on social media platforms. Having successfully conveyed the message of unity and oneness, Prime Minister Modi requested the citizens to remove the 'Modi Ka Parivar' suffix from their social media profiles."With the message of all of us being one family having been effectively conveyed, I would once again thank the people of India and request that you may now remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' from your social media properties," the PM said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).The 'Modi Ka Parivar' campaign gained significant momentum following the Pri...
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Preity Zinta’s dance video with Karan Johar was overshadowed by his hilarious comment | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Nostalgia alert! BFF goals in Bollywood are being served by none other than Preity Zinta and Karan Johar's bond, which dates all the way back to the 2000s, and a recently resurfaced video on social media proves it's stronger than ever. The clip captures their playful energy and close connection, reminding us why they've remained such good friends over the years.The video shows Preity and Karan dancing happily.Preity wears a beautiful black dress, and Karan looks sharp in a classic black tuxedo. Posting the video on his Instagram stories, KJo fondly remembered the moment.Karan recalled, "The days we danced at parties and didn't click selfies. And I dressed appropriately."Preity Zinta made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival last month. She was there to present the Pierre Angenieux ...
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‘Panickstan v USA’: Social media abuzz after Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Social media is buzzing with reactions following Pakistan's shocking defeat to the United States in the T20 World Cup. Former players and cricket pundits expressed disbelief and disappointment as Pakistan, the 2022 runners-up and 2009 champions, failed to chase down 19 runs in the Super Over.The United States, who secured one of the biggest upsets in Twenty20 World Cup history in Dallas on Thursday, marked their second win of the tournament.Pakistan overcame a shaky start to post a total of 159-7. However, the USA chased aggressively, scoring 14 runs in the final over to match Pakistan's total at 159-3, sending the match into a Super Over.The stunning upset by the non-Test playing USA team, led by Saurabh Netravalkar's brilliant bowling, has sparked a wave of criticism. Many ...
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Anupam Kher surprises his mother Dulari with band baja on her birthday – Watch | – Times of India

Anupam Kher is one of the most celebrated actors in the Bollywood industry. The actor is also very active on social media and shares his life with fans who absolutely love to interact with the legendary actor. Recently his mother, Dulari celebrated her birthday and Anupam surprised her with band-baaja and shared the video on his instagram on Wednesday.In the video, we can see him talking about the arrangements and the band.The actor says in the video, “Maine band ki taiyyari ki hain. She will not be very happy or very happy. She can be emotional, or she can be angry with me.”He then pans the video to his mother who is just entering the location. Both of them start dancing as soon as the band starts playing. The mother-son duo hug adorably and his mother kisses him on the cheek, looking ...
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Bobby Deol stuns fans with monochrome pic; brother Sunny Deol showers love | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol, the celebrated Bollywood brothers known for their unique bond, recently delighted fans with a heartwarming display of affection on social media.Bobby Deol, best known for his diverse roles in Bollywood, took to his official Instagram handle to share a stunning monochrome picture that captured the essence of his charismatic persona.In the monochrome image, Bobby Deol is seen donning a stylish shirt paired with a hoodie, exuding a casual yet sophisticated look. His perfectly groomed beard adds to his dapper appearance, making the picture a treat for his fans. The black-and-white aesthetic of the photo highlights his sharp features and striking pose, creating an overall captivating visual.The post quickly garnered attention and was flooded with comments from his ...
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