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Sep 27, 2024 | 
boomlive.in | Shantasree Sarkar
Millions of Indian music enthusiasts sat poised at their computers, fingers hovering over keyboards earlier in September. Moments after the virtual floodgates opened for Coldplay's highly anticipated January 2025 concerts in Mumbai, the exclusive ticket partner BookMyShow's website crashed, buckled under the weight of countless eager fans. Soon, the tickets were all sold.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
boomlive.in | Shantasree Sarkar
Former Uttar Pradesh Cyber Crime Superintendent of Police Triveni Singh was unearthing scams on Telegram, a messaging platform. The investigation started with a complaint filed by a girl who was cheated of money through a part time job scam. She received a lucrative offer on WhatsApp first and then was directed towards a Telegram channel wherein her bank details were taken. When the police reached out to Telegram, the messaging platform did not respond to their queries.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galvanized calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians. Sexual minorities say it is hard enough being openly gay or transgender in India, and the pressure only mounts in the online world, where advocates blame weak content moderation for an explosion in derogatory feedback.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
gaytimes.co.uk | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
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The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQIA+ Indians. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
sg.finance.yahoo.com | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
*Discrimination 'IRL', deluge of abuse online*Teen suicide heightens calls for action by Meta*Social media giants urged to do more*Advocates blame weak content moderationBy Mehran Firdous and Shantasree SarkarNEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
*Discrimination 'IRL', deluge of abuse online*Teen suicide heightens calls for action by Meta*Social media giants urged to do more*Advocates blame weak content moderationBy Mehran Firdous and Shantasree SarkarNEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
es-us.finanzas.yahoo.com | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
*Discrimination 'IRL', deluge of abuse online*Teen suicide heightens calls for action by Meta*Social media giants urged to do more*Advocates blame weak content moderationBy Mehran Firdous and Shantasree SarkarNEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Mehran Firdous |Shantasree Sarkar
*Discrimination 'IRL', deluge of abuse online*Teen suicide heightens calls for action by Meta*Social media giants urged to do more*Advocates blame weak content moderationBy Mehran Firdous and Shantasree SarkarNEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
boomlive.in | Shantasree Sarkar
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
boomlive.in | Shantasree Sarkar
Praveen Nath, Kerala’s first transgender bodybuilder, married their longtime partner Rishana Ayshu on Valentine’s Day of this year. It was a grand spectacle, kind of a talk of the town, and covered by Kerala’s media houses. It was the beginning of an acceptance of change in society. But fate had other plans. A few months after their wedding Praveen Nath posted a statement announcing their split as a couple, on Facebook. Immediately, hate comments inundated the Facebook post.
