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Instagram is a Facebook-owned social media platform that focuses on image sharing. The platform was released in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012, the platform was acquired by Facebook for just $1 billion in cash and stock. As of 2018, Instagram was valued at approximately $100 billion. The platform is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows, and via a website in 32 languages. Instagram originally supported posting images only. Now, it allows users to post ephemeral content in the form of Stories (just like Snapchat), short-format video content (Reels), long-form videos (IGTV), and video posts. The platform sees millions of posts and stories uploaded each day with the most-like post of all time being a picture of an egg. The egg got around 55 million likes to supersede a record of 18 million likes on a post by American celebrity Kylie Jenner. Instagram is monetized via in-app advertising just like Facebook. Advertisements can be seen between stories, reels, and posts on the main feed. Instagram also allows users to call and message each other individually or in groups using a direct message feature called DMs.

06 Sep 2025
Adam Mosseri

You can now pin your own comments on Instagram

Instagram has launched a new feature that allows creators to pin their own comments on posts and Reels. Previously, the option was only available for audience comments.

06 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Police

Bengaluru police detain intruder from viral PG assault video

The Bengaluru Police have arrested a man who allegedly robbed and misbehaved with a woman at a paying guest (PG) accommodation.

04 Sep 2025
Android

After 15 years, Instagram launches iPad app: Check features

Instagram has launched a dedicated app for Apple's iPad, 15 years after the tablet's debut.

03 Sep 2025
Adam Mosseri

You could soon watch Instagram Reels while using other apps

Instagram is testing a new Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature for its Reels, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch.

03 Sep 2025
Uttar Pradesh

Instagram boyfriend kills 52-year-old; she used filter to look younger

A 52-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 26-year-old lover in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri.

01 Sep 2025
WhatsApp

WhatsApp: You can soon share statuses only with close friends

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users share their status updates with a select group of close friends.

29 Aug 2025
YouTube

Parag celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, pays tribute to late wife Shefali 

Actor Shefali Jariwala's husband, actor Parag Tyagi, recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in memory of his late wife.

28 Aug 2025
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's engagement post breaks records on Instagram

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent engagement announcement on Instagram has reportedly broken multiple records.

27 Aug 2025
Facebook

Instagram's new feature helps college students connect with classmates

Instagram has launched a new feature specifically designed for college students in the US.

23 Aug 2025
Facebook

Meta could soon flood your feed with Midjourney AI images

Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has announced a partnership with Midjourney, an AI start-up.

22 Aug 2025
Technology

You can now link multiple Reels in series on Instagram

Instagram has launched a new feature that allows creators to link multiple Reels in a series.

21 Aug 2025
Bigg Boss

'Bigg Boss 19': Who are probable contestants, Awez Darbar-Nagma Mirajkar? 

The 19th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss is set to premiere on Sunday.

21 Aug 2025
TikTok

'World's nicest judge' Frank Caprio dies at 88 

Frank Caprio, the beloved television judge known for his warmth and compassion, has died at the age of 88.

21 Aug 2025
Ahmedabad

Why Ahmedabad schoolboy stabbed senior; reason revealed in chilling chat 

A 10th-grade student was fatally stabbed by his junior in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following a fight.

20 Aug 2025
Meta

Meta's AI can now dub your Instagram reels

Meta has announced the global rollout of an AI-powered voice translation feature for Facebook and Instagram users.

20 Aug 2025
WhatsApp

You can now add verified Instagram profile links on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has released a new beta update for Android, version 2.25.23.19, via the Google Play Beta Program.

19 Aug 2025
Brazil

Meta under scrutiny as Brazil flags sexually explicit AI bots

Brazil's government has demanded that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, remove its generative artificial intelligence (AI) bots that can imitate children and engage in sexually explicit conversations.

18 Aug 2025
Meta

Why Meta's AI chatbots are now under fire

Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing backlash over its sexualized AI chatbots.

17 Aug 2025
Social Media

Parag Tyagi honors late wife Shefali Jariwala with chest tattoo

Actor Shefali Jariwala (42), who shot to fame with the hit song Kaanta Laga, passed away on June 27, 2025.

13 Aug 2025
California

$30,000 worth of stolen Labubu dolls recovered in California

The Chino Police Department in Southern California has successfully recovered Labubu dolls worth nearly $30,000 that were stolen from a warehouse.

13 Aug 2025
Taylor Swift

How Taylor Swift became the queen of music marketing

Taylor Swift is a game-changer in the music industry. Apart from her talent, the singer is also known for her innovative marketing strategies.

13 Aug 2025
Mental Health

Selena Gomez transforming the meaning of young stardom

Selena Gomez has completely redefined what it means to be a young Hollywood star.

13 Aug 2025
Drake

Inside Drake's rise from actor to cultural icon

Drake, the Canadian rapper-singer, has evolved into America's cultural phenomenon.

08 Aug 2025
Deadpool

The secret behind Ryan Reynolds's icon status

Ryan Reynolds has become America's cultural icon, thanks to his wit, charm, and versatility as an actor.

08 Aug 2025
Entertainment

How Jenna Fischer is staying relevant in the OTT era

Jenna Fischer, best known as Pam Beesly on The Office, has easily transitioned into the OTT age.

07 Aug 2025
TikTok

Google refutes claims of AI search features hurting publisher traffic

Google has refuted claims that its AI search features and Gemini chatbot are hurting traffic to publishers' websites.

07 Aug 2025
Snapchat

Meta overhauls Instagram with reposts and new map features

Instagram has launched a new feature called 'Instagram Map,' allowing users to share their recent active location with others and discover location-based content.

05 Aug 2025
Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone breaks record with most-watched Instagram Reel

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has reportedly set a new record by amassing a whopping 1.9 billion views on one of her Instagram Reels.

03 Aug 2025
Google

YouTube tests Instagram-style collaboration feature for creators

YouTube is testing a new collaboration feature, similar to those on Instagram and TikTok.

02 Aug 2025
Meta

You now need minimum 1,000 followers to use Instagram Live

Instagram is raising the bar for its live-streaming feature. The social media platform now requires users to have a public account with at least 1,000 followers to access this feature.

31 Jul 2025
Mohali

Who's Gill Manuke? Punjabi singer arrested for brandishing gun 

Punjabi singer Gill Manuke was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly brandishing a pistol at a gym trainer in Mohali.

30 Jul 2025
Aamir Khan

600-episode AI 'Mahabharata' adaptation to release on Instagram

A retelling of the epic Indian saga, Mahabharata, will premiere on Instagram this week.

30 Jul 2025
Ahmedabad

Woman who's a key conspirator of Al-Qaeda terror module arrested 

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a key conspirator of the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) terror module.

30 Jul 2025
Australia

Australia just banned YouTube for children under 16: Here's why

Australia has added YouTube to its world-first ban on social media for teenagers.

28 Jul 2025
Vogue

'Vogue' ad features AI model: Beauty ideals get even worse

The worlds of fashion and beauty have thrived on the insecurity of people, mostly women. Where does the threshhold go when you bring in a computer-generated face as the ideal?

25 Jul 2025
Dwayne Johnson

How The Rock became America's favorite family star

From wrestling to Hollywood, Dwayne Johnson, has become a household name in family entertainment.

25 Jul 2025
NFL

Travis Kelce finally goes Instagram official with Taylor Swift

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift have finally made their relationship Instagram official!

24 Jul 2025
Bengaluru

Customer finds worm inside food at Bengaluru airport's cafe 

A customer at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has alleged that he found a worm in his breakfast order on Thursday.

24 Jul 2025
Chandler Bing

How 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' made Central Perk a global coffee icon

The iconic coffee shop, Central Perk, from the television show F.R.I.E.N.D.S became such a cultural phenomenon that it even surprised its most dedicated fans.

23 Jul 2025
Sexual Harassment

Babydoll Archi: How an Indian homemaker became victim of deepfake-erotica

An Indian homemaker has become the latest victim of a deepfake scam, with her likeness being used to create erotic AI content.

23 Jul 2025
Mental Health

How Selena Gomez became a cultural icon

How Selena Gomez became a cultural icon in America is a question that has no right answer.

23 Jul 2025
Box Office

How Will Smith went from rap star to cultural powerhouse

Will Smith's journey to cultural icon in America is a tale of his versatility and charisma.

19 Jul 2025
Delhi

Delhi man dies after wife, lover administer sleeping pills

A 36-year-old man's death in Delhi, initially suspected to be an accidental electrocution, has turned into a murder investigation.

17 Jul 2025
Chris Hemsworth

The OTT reign of Chris Hemsworth

With his magnetic presence and acting prowess, Chris Hemsworth has become an absolute powerhouse on OTT services. His smart decisions in terms of projects and characters have played a huge role in the process.

14 Jul 2025
Social Media

Who was San Rechal Gandhi? Model-influencer dies by suicide

San Rechal Gandhi, a 26-year-old model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide on Sunday.

11 Jul 2025
Facebook

German court rules Meta's web tracking tools breach GDPR

A German court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €5,000 to a user.

10 Jul 2025
Bengaluru

Bengaluru man arrested for posting women's photos on Instagram

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running an Instagram account that posted videos and photos of women without their consent.

08 Jul 2025
Instagram Reels

Only 13% of content creators in India earn money: Report

India's creator economy is booming, with an estimated 35-45 lakh influencers and a year-on-year growth rate of around 22%, according to influencer ad-tech platform Kofluence's report.

08 Jul 2025
South Indian Cinema

Unni Mukundan's Instagram hacked? Actor warns fans to stay vigilant

Popular Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has confirmed that his official Instagram handle, @iamunnimukundan, has been hacked.

07 Jul 2025
Dua Lipa

How Dua Lipa took over American pop culture

From being a relatively unknown name to a staple in America's pop culture, Dua Lipa has come a long way.

04 Jul 2025
Jennifer Aniston

Why Jennifer Aniston is thriving in the digital age

Jennifer Aniston, a household name ever since she starred in F.R.I.E.N.D.S, has seamlessly transitioned into the OTT era.

04 Jul 2025
Mark Zuckerberg

Don't be surprised when Meta's chatbot texts first, recalls conversations

Meta is developing custom AI chatbots that can send users unprompted messages and follow up on past conversations.

03 Jul 2025
Indian Government

How were Indians able to access Pakistani artists' accounts? 

The Indian government has once again restricted the social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including actors Mawra Hocane and Yumna Zaidi.

03 Jul 2025
Donald Trump

Military leaders in shock as Zuckerberg crashes classified Oval meeting  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly crashed a highly classified Oval Office meeting on the new F-47 fighter jets earlier this year.

02 Jul 2025
South Korea

Who was Lee Seo-yi? Exploring actor's life amid her demise

South Korean actor Lee Seo-yi, best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal, has died at age 43.