Mumbai-based model Rhiya Yadav Ahir has approached the Maharashtra Police cyber cell, alleging that she has faced sustained online harassment, bullying, abuse, slut-shaming and defamatory content following her intervention during a protest in the city last week. The 27-year-old model, who became widely known on social media after a photograph showed her standing in front...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter has deactivated her Instagram account after becoming the target of widespread online criticism following the recent controversy surrounding student protests in the national capital. The move came as social media platforms witnessed an intense wave of reactions, with many users directing comments and criticism toward members of the minister’s...
Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has sounded a clarion call over the growing vulnerability of girls in the digital age, emphasizing that the challenges they face today extend far beyond physical safety. At a national stakeholders consultation on safeguarding the girl child, he highlighted issues such as online harassment, cyberbullying, digital stalking, misuse...
In the age of digital connection, social media has become an integral part of everyday life. While it bridges distances and fosters relationships, its growing influence on mental health cannot be ignored. Understanding the psychological effects of social media is crucial for navigating its use in a healthy and balanced way. On the positive side,...