The Mid-Day India Influencer Awards 2024 brought together a vibrant lineup of social media stars, including Arshi Khan, Danny Pandit, Eshan Masih, and Vagmita Singh. During the event, these influencers shared their invaluable insights on achieving and maintaining a successful Instagram presence and how they keep their followers engaged. These influencers shared their unique "secret sauces" for relevance in an ever-evolving digital landscape, inspiring many to embrace their individuality and turn challenges into opportunities.
19 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
Sucheta Chakraborty interviews Ananya Panday and Vikramaditya Motwane about their new film CTRL for Sunday Mid-Day. Ananya Panday, who plays an influencer in trouble in the film, opens up about balancing social media exposure and privacy. Both she and Motwane dive into the film’s themes, which highlight the potential dangers of a tech-driven world. The duo also shares their excitement about CTRL's unique Screenlife format, where the story unfolds entirely through devices like computers, tablets, or smartphones. Although Ananya is part of the social media generation, she had to immerse herself in the life of a vlogger to fully understand the pressures and demands of being an influencer.
29 September,2024 12:59 PM IST
The cast of Epic On’s upcoming show "BLUE TICK" recently shared their thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of social media. Parul Gulati, Siddharth Nigam, Shreya Guptoo, Sakshi Shivdasani, and Aditi Bhatia, all of whom are social media influencers and content creators, discussed their experiences in the digital world. They advised young creators to be mindful when using these platforms, highlighting both the positive opportunities and the potential downsides.
18 July,2024 05:03 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the world's most followed leader on the social media platform 'X', surpassing 100 million followers on July 14th. He now ranks as the 7th most followed person overall, ahead of global icons like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. PM Modi's following exceeds that of active global athletes such as Virat Kohli and Neymar Jr. His X handle has grown impressively by around 30 million users in the past three years. Besides X, PM Modi also commands a significant presence on YouTube with nearly 25 million subscribers and Instagram with over 91 million followers. He remains the second most popular politician on X, following former US President Barack Obama. Watch video.
15 July,2024 11:03 AM IST
Leader of Opposition and Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli - Rahul Gandhi in a post on X, urged the trollers to stop insulting former Union Minister Smriti Irani. Rahul Gandhi said, "Winning and losing happen in life. I urge everyone to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards Smt. Smriti Irani or any other leader for that matter. He added, "Humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness, not strength". Rahul Gandhi urged everyone to refrain from using derogatory language against Smriti Irani. Smriti Irani lost the Lok Sabha elections in Amethi.
13 July,2024 01:38 PM IST
In Gaza's Rafah, more than 40 individuals, including children, face the tragic consequences of Israeli airstrikes as the conflict between Israel and Palestine persists. The IDF's series of strikes on a displacement camp result in the loss of at least 45 lives, with reports suggesting civilian casualties. Despite claims of targeting Hamas commanders, the aftermath reveals the harsh reality of civilian harm. International outcry mounts as the world unites against the ongoing civilian tragedies in Gaza. The United States, traditionally supportive of Israel, urges prioritization of civilian safety. Recent developments, including the ICJ's order for an immediate ceasefire and UN Secretary-General António Guterres' condemnation, highlight the urgency of the situation. Celebrities join the chorus of voices denouncing Israeli hostilities, with social media platforms becoming platforms for global solidarity. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledges the incident as a "tragic mistake" and pledges an investigation. However, the toll of Palestinian casualties continues to rise, amplifying calls for peace amidst the relentless violence.
29 May,2024 02:21 PM IST
In today's hyper-connected world, social media platforms can be both a source of inspiration and a breeding ground for negativity. From FOMO to Body Dysmorphia, social media has come with its own set of challenges posing a high risk to our mental health well-being. In this video, Psychotherapist and trainer - Dr. Arvinder J. Singh (Director, Ashoka Centre for Well-Being) in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor explains how the social media is impacting our mental health and how one can save oneself from the varied challenges arising to our mental health. Our expert guest shares her perspectives and personal experiences, shedding light on the importance of setting boundaries, cultivating self-awareness, and prioritizing self-care in the digital age.
19 April,2024 07:04 PM IST
Satish Kaushik's last film 'Kaagaz 2' is all set to hit the theatres on March 1. The film deals with an important social issue that resonates with a vast majority. Ahead of the theatrical release of the film, the film's cast including Anupam Kher, Smriti Kalra, and Darshan Kumar along with producer Ganesh Jain speak exclusively to mid-day.com about the social evil addressed in the film, their memories of Satish Kaushik, social media and the impact of cinema
26 February,2024 02:08 PM IST
In an exclusive conversation with Mid-day.com, actor Vikrant Massey talks about why 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is one of the most important films to come out this year. He plays a civil services aspirant in the film inspired by true events. The Mirzapur star also talked about being socially awkward and social media shy, and the price he has to pay for it as a member of the film industry in today’s day and age. Vikrant also shared that he has certain stories that he wants to tell, and is waiting for the right time. Watch the full interview for more.
27 October,2023 03:24 PM IST
India-Canada diplomatic relations after Canadian PM Trudeau’s allegation against India have reached an all-time low. Trudeau claimed of having “credible allegations of potential link between agents of India in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar”. While addressing an event in Delhi, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti spoke up on the Nijjar row. Garcetti said that Canada is a dear friend and United States deeply cares for Canada just as it cares for India. Speaking on India-US relations after Trudeau’s allegation Garcetti said, “These moments don't define our relationship, but they certainly can slow down progress”. Thereafter, speaking on the criminal investigation of Nijjar’s murder case Garcetti said that he is not going to tell leaders of both countries what to do. Earlier today, India issued a travel advisory and urged its citizens in Canada to “exercise utmost caution” for those who contemplating travel. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, for whom Trudeau is raising his voice, was a designated terrorist of Khalistan Tiger Force. Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023.
21 September,2023 11:28 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
