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Instagram users report mass deletion of profiles for 'violating' terms of service

Instagram users report mass deletion of profiles for 'violating' terms of service

24 May, 2013, 1:30 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

Something seems to be wrong in the Instagram offices. Since this morning Twitter, has been filled with outraged Instagram users complai More

LinkedIn rolling out new streamlined Navigation Bar

LinkedIn rolling out new streamlined Navigation Bar

24 May, 2013, 11:01 am IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

In an effort to make the experience of browsing and discovery easier, LinkedIn has announced that it is revamping its navigation bar on More

Court query on shielding kids from online exploitation

Court query on shielding kids from online exploitation

23 May, 2013, 8:51 am IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Facebook and other social networking sites how Indian children could be prevented from knowingly o More

Twitter adds login verification as security measure

Twitter adds login verification as security measure

23 May, 2013, 8:47 am IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorised logins.... More

Cricketer David Warner fined for Twitter outburst

Cricketer David Warner fined for Twitter outburst

22 May, 2013, 6:11 pm IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

Australian batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 for his Twitter outburst against two journalists, the maximum financial penalty More

Amnesty International's 'Trial by Timeline' shows how you'd be punished for being you

Amnesty International's 'Trial by Timeline' shows how you'd be punished for being you

21 May, 2013, 3:19 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

How harshly would you be punished if you were to proclaim that you’re an atheist in an ultra-conservative country? Or if you were to More

Facebook booked over group exhorting cow slaughter

Facebook booked over group exhorting cow slaughter

21 May, 2013, 9:28 am IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

An FIR was Monday registered in Lucknow against social networking site Facebook on a complaint that claimed a group on the site exhorts More

LinkedIn bans prostitutes and escorts from its network

LinkedIn bans prostitutes and escorts from its network

18 May, 2013, 5:10 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking | 1 Comments

LinkedIn has been used as a platform to not just stay in touch with past and future employers but also to make new connections too. But More

LinkedIn now has over 20 million members from India

LinkedIn now has over 20 million members from India

16 May, 2013, 5:03 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

India is second to none when it comes to connecting with family and friends on social networking websites and when it comes to professi More

Google+ gets a new News Stream and new image-editing features

Google+ gets a new News Stream and new image-editing features

15 May, 2013, 11:27 pm IST | Shunal Doke | Social Networking Social Networking | 1 Comments

Google has introduced a new layout for its social networking service – Google+. The new layout is very reminiscent of another social More

Free Facebook on mobile and messaging top priority for the social network

Free Facebook on mobile and messaging top priority for the social network

15 May, 2013, 1:40 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

Ever since the launch of the site back in 2004, Facebook has changed the way we perceive and connect with the social network. Nearly te More

Single-column Timeline rollout complete, FB helps devs use "Sections" for apps

Single-column Timeline rollout complete, FB helps devs use "Sections" for apps

15 May, 2013, 9:48 am IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

Facebook has announced that the rollout of the cleaned up version of the Timeline is now complete. The design that was first revealed b More

Get off Twitter and call your Mom: Twitter

Get off Twitter and call your Mom: Twitter

11 May, 2013, 4:16 pm IST | Nishtha Kanal | Social Networking Social Networking

So it's Mother's Day tomorrow and you haven't really thought of the best way to wish her yet. You'll probably want More

Plaintiff accuses Facebook of wielding political clout to influence lawsuit

Plaintiff accuses Facebook of wielding political clout to influence lawsuit

11 May, 2013, 10:31 am IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

Plaintiff Paul Ceglia meanwhile said he believes Facebook and founder Mark Zuckerberg are behind the federal government's decision More

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, Olympics

Twitter eyes big business in Brazil's World Cup, Olympics

11 May, 2013, 10:28 am IST | | Social Networking Social Networking

While Brazil struggles to finish its stadiums in time for the 2014 World Cup, Twitter is already working to cash in on what the U.S. co More

Wayne Rooney edits out 'Manchester United player' from Twitter bio

Wayne Rooney edits out 'Manchester United player' from Twitter bio

10 May, 2013, 5:36 pm IST | Nikhil Subramaniam | Social Networking Social Networking

Rooney's bio on the micro-blogging site now just says “@NikeUK athlete.” Could this be the most passive-aggressive footballing More