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Spider Web of Algorithms: How Social Media Keeps You Hooked

Social media is everywhere. From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook shape how we see the world and ourselves. What started as a way to connect has now evolved into something much bigger—and more complicated. While social media offers great benefits like global connection […]

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Beyond the Boundaries: The IPL’s Booming legacy in 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved from a modest domestic tournament into one of the most powerful and influential sporting events in the world. Launched in 2008, the IPL quickly captivated millions with its unique blend of high-octane cricket, entertainment, and glamour. What started with just eight teams has now expanded to ten, transforming

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Group goof-ups: If online group members do not know one another well, trouble awaits

What’s up with all the goof- ups in WhatsApp? Ever since the app was launched in 2009, communication has had no boundaries in space and time. There is more connectivity between people. Gone are the days when one would not remember the special days of even family members. Now, there are constant reminders about the birthdays

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A day for the elderly: International Day of Older People is on October 1, a time to ruminate on the role of senior citizens in society

Earlier this week, as I was going through my monthly scheduler, it occurred to me that it was time to observe the International Day of Older People.And it got me thinking. What exactly does this day signify? Who does it refer to? Is it only for our grandparents? Or does it include all our ageing

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It’s a race to the Bottom: If surrounded by astonishing incompetence, hail Peter Principle

Sometime in the late 1930s or early 1940s, a newly minted Canadian schoolteacher, Laurence J. Peter, saw a door sign -“Emergency Exit. Authorised Personnel Only” – in the august institution he was working. He looked around and saw another sign: “Emergency Exit. Not To Be Used Under Any Circumstances”. Peter went to the library and

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