Tag: Social Media

MIB to issue notice to comedian Samay Raina over ‘obscene’ content on ‘India’s Got Latent’

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The National Human Rights Commission, based on a complaint filed by Yogendra Singh Thakur, has asked YouTube to remove the video featuring Ranveer Allahbadia’s “obscene” remarks.

Internet outrage over Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina video controversy; ‘India’s Got Latent’ under fire

The uproar began when popular YouTuber and podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia—better known as BeerBiceps—posed a highly inappropriate question during an interaction with contestant Jessy Nabam.

The popular YouTuber faces backlash after making obscene comments about comedian Samay Raina during the latest episode of India’s Got Talent, sparking heated debates on social media.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Ranveer Allahbadia video: ‘Action should be taken against rule violators’

While controversies like these may spark discussions, they won’t derail the momentum of influencer marketing, experts feel.

Fadnavis stresses that freedom of speech has limits, as authorities look into the controversial remarks made by the YouTuber on India’s Got Latent.

Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina video: Politician Priyanka Chaturvedi slams ‘India’s Got Latent’ for offensive content, demands action

In response to the backlash, Allahbadia has since apologised for the comments made during the show.

Priyanka Chaturvedi, an Indian politician serving as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), tweeted, “I will be raising the issue regarding the show called India’s Got Latent as a member in the standing committee of IT& Communication for the kind of vulgar , blasphemous content that is passed off as comedy.”

WATCH: OpenAI’s first Super Bowl ad

The 60-second spot, which aired during the first half of the game, showcased a unique pointillism-inspired animation that took viewers on a journey through pivotal technological milestones.

Celebrating human ingenuity with a 60-second spectacle at the Super Bowl 2025, the commercial positions ChatGPT as an everyday essential amid fierce AI competition.

69% of India’s top 100 digital influencers fail to meet advertising guidelines: ASCI

Live music and concerts are becoming more popular, with a 43% increase in searches for events like Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Vijay Antony, and Diljit Dosanjh concerts. (Image Source: Zoozoothemes)

Fashion & Lifestyle with 27.5%, Telecom Products with 21.7% and Personal Care with 13% are the sectors which emerged as the top three violators and accounted for 62% of the violations.

Zomato CEO seeks business leaders embracing AI as their “second brain”

The tweet, which quickly went viral, laid out a straightforward criterion for prospective collaborators: a demonstrated use of AI as a "second brain."

Deepinder Goyal’s viral call on X (formerly Twitter) invites business and product leaders leveraging AI as their “second brain” to join the tech-forward team.

American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson leaves Nikhil Kamath’s podcast midway. Here’s why

By his third day in India, Bryan Johnson reported experiencing tangible effects of the pollution. “The air pollution had made my skin break out in rash and my eyes and throat burn,” he revealed. (L-R: Bryan Johnson, Nikhil Kamath)

Bryan Johnson participated in Nikhil Kamath’s podcast on longevity and health, only to ironically exit midway because of India’s poor air quality.

Understanding ‘micro-retirement’, the new workplace trend reshaping career breaks

Similar to a sabbatical, a micro-retirement (or mini-retirement) is an intentional break from one’s career for a few months to even a few years.

A new workplace trend—micro-retirement—is making waves in 2025. This practice sees young professionals, particularly Gen Z, taking extended breaks from their 9-to-5 jobs to recharge and pursue personal passions. But is there more to this trend than just time off? Let’s find out.