Twitter bids adieu to iconic blue bird logo with X
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of Twitter, revealed an exciting and ambitious vision for the future of the popular social media platform. In an announcement made by owner Elon Musk, it was revealed that Twitter will undergo a major rebranding, starting with a new name – ‘X’. Alongside this transformation, the iconic blue bird symbol that […]
Singapore Overtakes Japan as World’s Strongest Passport
According to the recent Henley Passport Index, Singapore has overtaken Japan to become the country with the world’s strongest passport. Singapore’s passport allows visa-free entry to an impressive 192 destinations worldwide. After enjoying 5 years at the top, Japan has now slipped to third place due to a decrease in the number of visa-free destinations […]
Dukaan CEO Suumit Shah Replaces 90% of Support Staff with Chatbot Lina
In a startling turn of events, the dreaded notion of employees being replaced by AI has now become a reality, catching many off guard. Suumit Shah, the CEO of e-commerce startup Dukaan, found himself at the centre of a storm when a Twitter post went viral, revealing his decision to replace 90% of his customer […]
Taking a Stand Against Dowry: A Brave Teacher’s Petition
In a resolute stand against the persisting social issue of dowry in India, a 27-year-old teacher from Bhopal, Gunjan Tiwari, has initiated a petition. In the petition, she urges the local police to intervene during marriage ceremonies and conduct raids to eradicate this “social evil”. Gunjan’s impassioned plea stems from her personal experiences of enduring […]
Twitter Threatens to Sue Meta Over New App Threads, Elon Musk says cheating is not fine
In a recent development, Twitter has issued a warning to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, regarding their new app Threads. This highly-anticipated application has been dubbed the “Twitter-killer,” but it seems that there is some controversy surrounding its creation. According to an official warning letter obtained by Semafor, Twitter claims that Meta […]
Fast Fashion And Climate
What is fast fashion? Fast fashion is a term used to describe the current state of the fashion industry, where trends are produced and consumed at a rapid pace. In the past, there were four collections per year, each with around 100 pieces. Back-to-school shopping was the main time to buy clothes for the year, […]
Twitter Faces New Competition as Meta Prepares to Launch Instagram App “Threads” on 6th July
Meta Platforms is set to launch a new microblogging app called “Threads” rivalling popular social media platform, Twitter. The move comes just days after Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, faced criticism for announcing a temporary cap on the number of posts users can read. Threads, Instagram’s text-based conversation app, is expected to launch on Thursday. Notably, […]
The Cost of Fast Fashion: H&M’s Alleged Dumping in the Global South
In 2013, H&M made history as the first fashion retailer to launch a global clothing collection campaign. Since then, other brands under the H&M Group, such as Monki, Weekday, Cos, Arket, and & Other Stories, have also joined in by placing collection bins in their retail outlets. The goal of this initiative was to address […]
The Sky’s the Limit: FAA Clears Path for the World’s First ‘Flying Car’
Image: Alef Aeronautics Alef Aeronautics, a car company specialising in flying cars, has made history by receiving legal approval from the US government to fly. The announcement came as Alef Aeronautics obtained a Special Airworthiness Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as confirmed by reputable aviation law firm Aero Law Centre. This certification […]
The New Gen Z Trend in India: Friend Recommendations vs. Influencer Endorsements
India’s consumer landscape is undergoing a major transformation, particularly among the Gen Z population, The New Gen Z Trend. Gone are the days when traditional forms of advertising held the most sway. Today, young consumers in India are heavily influenced by the opinions and recommendations of their peers, as well as the endorsements of social […]