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Social media platforms have said that undoing behavioural tracking of children and targeted advertisements are among the biggest concerns they have with the new data law the government is prepping. The companies are voicing their concerns as rules o...

While their children's voluntary solitary confinement is befuddling, one also wonders why parents need to go through the same gig. They could try and 'understand' their state of mind, not the reaction to it.

Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 billion fraud scheme involving high-profile investors like Goldman Sachs and Google's parent company, Alphabet. The scheme, which i...

RCPL has raised a total of ₹1,053 crore as debt capital from the parent company over 14 months, according to the filings. RCPL began operations in November 2022 and completed its first full year in FY24. In the filings, RCPL said the proceeds will b...

Robert Bosch is eyeing a bid for Whirlpool Corporation, led by CEO Stefan Hartung. The potential acquisition could include popular brands like KitchenAid and JennAir, strengthening Bosch's position in the home appliances sector.

The New York State Legislature had earlier passed a legislation on regulating social media algorithms targeting teenagers. This has received the consent of the Governor and despite the concerns related to its implementation, it is being hailed as a ...

In a first, working moms in New York will now get paid break times whenever the need to pump breast milk at their respective jobs, according to a law that took effect very recently.

NCERT Director D. P. Saklani criticized the prevalent preference for English-medium schools, despite many lacking trained teachers, calling it "no less than suicide." Highlighting that government schools now offer quality education, he emphasized th...

Father's Day: Anil Agarwal, founder of Vedanta Group, shared a touching Father's Day tribute, recalling a pivotal conversation with his father during his early struggles in Mumbai. Reflecting on his father's advice about resilience and communication...

Nestle India changed the record date for final dividend payment to July 16, recommended Rs 8.5 dividend per share, if approved by the AGM which is set to meet on July 8.

A Pune court extended the police custody of the parents of a 17-year-old boy involved in a fatal car accident. The accident in Kalyani Nagar led to the death of two IT professionals.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a cautionary advisory to students and parents regarding misinformation about the syllabus, resources, and sample question papers for the 2024-25 session. The Board specifically warned agains...

New York state lawmakers passed legislation to protect children online by restricting social media platforms from exposing 'addictive' content to users under 18 without parental consent.

Indian Instagram influencer Anish Bhagat touched hearts by fulfilling his society's security guard's dream to visit Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Bhagat, moved by the guard's story of abandonment by his son, took him on a surprise journey to the temple, captu...

Ahmed Othman, a teenager from Massachusetts, avoids TikTok and credits his parents, computer scientists, for teaching him about social media's impact on mental health. He is among the minority of teens not on TikTok, as per Pew Research Center data.

New York plans to ban social media algorithms targeting youth without parental consent. Mayor Eric Adams sued Meta Platforms for fueling a mental health crisis among youth.

Delhi Police may defer questioning Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's parents at his residence regarding AAP's Swati Maliwal assault allegation. Kejriwal, out on bail, might also face questioning. AAP alleges political targeting, condemning PM Modi's ...

Akshay Kumar recently discussed his son Aarav Kumar's unconventional lifestyle choices, including his disinterest in acting and passion for fashion. Aarav, born in 2002, prefers simplicity and thriftiness, buying clothes from stores like Thrifty to ...

India Inc revamps parental leave policies to support changing family structures and foster inclusion. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Hindustan Unilever introduce gender-neutral initiatives. Volvo Group and Standard Chartered enhance parental l...