Last night, talk show icon Oprah Winfrey received roaring applause at her first-ever appearance at a national political convention. The day before, actor Sean Astin strutted onstage to call for the first woman president in United States history, while managing to slide in references to his roles in both Stranger Things and Rudy. And Atlanta rapper Lil … Read more
On July 1, 2024, Illinois became the first state in the US to require compensation for children featured in their parents’ monetized social media content. This amendment to the state’s Child Labor Law tackles the growing concern of child exploitation in the age of so-called “sharenting,” where parents document their children’s lives online, typically for … Read more
Kelly Gordon first stepped foot on a yacht in 2007. During her first boat ride, the now-42-year-old climbed the metal ladder’s rungs, walked on the deck, and instantly became addicted to the salty sea air. Reflecting on her early days, Gordon told CNBC Make It, “I didn’t even know port from starboard.” Despite her initial … Read more
Fast food reviews are the most recent trend followed by content creators on TikTok.Some creators have been slammed for profiting from their food reviews and monetising their content through paid partnerships. Viewers have questioned the creators on whether they have paid for their meals themselves or if the food was gifted to them by the … Read more
Mumbai: The ‘vroom-vroom’ of the auto engine has just got amplified by ‘views,’ ‘likes,’ and ‘notification chimes.’ The Indian passenger vehicle industry – which saw a historic 27% growth in FY23 with sales of 3.90 million vehicles, and growing since the pandemic – has floored the pedal by engaging numerous social media influencers to further … Read more
Orry aka Orhan Awatramani is undoubtedly the talk of the town right now. Earlier known as the mystery BFF of Bollywood stars, Orry soon went onto become one of the most sought-after social media influencers.We got hold of an old photo of Orry doing the rounds on social media. In the throwback photo, Orhan is … Read more
Angel Elsa Jose, 20, realised she hadn’t even considered getting a voter ID card when an administrative coordinator of her college in Kochi appeared between lectures and inquired, “How many of you have your voter IDs with you?” “I hadn’t thought of my voter ID until he brought it up,” says Jose, an undergraduate student … Read more
