Governor in hot water after student criticises poor infrastructure on TikTok
A video clip that went viral showed the governor responding in an angry tone when a journalist asked him whether he had intimidated the student's parents.
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How beauty filters like TikTok’s ‘bold glamour’ affect tweens
There is pressure, especially on girls, to adopt a polished, physical appearance through filters, which may have emotional repercussions.
India ‘opens new probe into BBC in widening crackdown’
The latest investigation is being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate under India's Foreign Exchange Management Act.
No TikTok, no Twitter, no Facebook: Indonesians find peace through social media detoxing
The dopamine detox, also referred to as “dopamine fast”, has been all the rage since its introduction in 2019.
In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts
Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.
Disney+ to release Psy concert film
The film features the global K-pop star’s signature summer concert series, where some 350,000 concertgoers enjoyed the artist's hit songs.
Indofood pushes limits of fusion cuisine with ice cream topped with instant noodles
TikTok user Jessica Effendy took things a step further by adding cooked noodles, fried egg and chilli sauce to the ice cream.
Tokyo museum showcases ‘extinct’ media gadgets
A private museum showcasing outdated media equipment and tools has opened in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
Rebuilding trust in media
Pakistan's institutions seem to be in free fall but the country's mainstream media faces an opportunity to reconsolidate, says the writer.
How flexing of wealth has become a way of life for many Indonesians
"That's very inappropriate bureaucratic behavior", President Joko said, urging public officials not to flaunt their wealth on social media.