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How Scottish slang for scrotum trended on Twitter
Robertson • 13 years agoScottish social media used the word 'bawbag' meaning scrotum, to cock a snook at the weather. But should mainstream media always follow these trends?
Why India has ordered yet another probe against Google
Fp Explainers • 3 years agoThe investigation comes after a new complaint from News Broadcasters & Digital Association alleging that its members were compelled to provide Google with news content in order to give their web links higher priority on its Search Engine Result Page
Explained: How 'infobesity' around Queen Elizabeth II's death is causing news fatigue
• 3 years agoExperts believe that the blanket coverage of the Queen's demise may only encourage more people to turn off the news entirely — deepening the malaise surrounding the industry
Israel-Palestine conflict: How the recent outbreak of violence deepens humanitarian crisis in Gaza
• 3 years agoThe intense conflict in the region has extracted a very heavy civilian toll. The latest attacks have claimed at least 44 lives, including 15 Palestinian children, and injured another 350 civilians
China to relocate 17,000 Tibetan people, claims to improve living conditions and protect environment
• 3 years agoMore than 130,000 people in around 100 Tibet towns will be covered under the relocation plan in eight years
Talking dirty! How Swedish trash cans are encouraging citizens to throw their garbage correctly
Fp Explainers • 3 years agoIn an attempt to discourage littering, the Swedish city of Malmo has installed two 'sexy' trash cans that responds in a sensual female voice with suggestive phrases
Absconder deserves no concession or indulgence by court, says Supreme Court
• 3 years agoThe apex court stated that any claim towards fundamental rights also cannot be justifiably made without the person concerned himself adhering to and submitting to the process of law
Delhi hate speech: Expressing dissatisfaction at police’s affidavit, SC asks to file 'better affidavit'
• 3 years agoDelhi Police had told the top court that no specific words against any community were uttered at an event organised here by the Hindu Yuva Vahini’ on 19 December last year.
La Roda International Open Chess: Indian GM Gukesh wins title; Praggnanandhaa third
• 3 years agoThe 15-year old GM from Chennai, who remained unbeaten through the nine rounds, defeated Israel's Victor Mikhalevski in the final round late on Sunday to emerge a clear winner ahead of Haik M Martirosyan of Armenia, who secured 7.5 points.
IPL 2022: RCB defend 189 against DC, clinch 4th victory by 16 runs
Firstcricket Staff • 3 years agoRCB are back in contention for the playoffs after collecting their fourth win in six games, moving to the third spot on the points table in the process.