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After More Than 1,000 Years, This English Pub Is Closing: Covid-19
A 1000-year-old pub named Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans is looking for a new owner. The pub is located in the suburbs of London, has been in business since 793 AD. Taking to Facebook the owner Christo Tofalli announced the news. "We have had contact from interested parties," said Christo. The pub has survived world wars and the 1918 pandemic but couldn't able to survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tags: English Pub, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, london, Facebook, Christo Tofalli
Courtesy: The Times of India
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WhatsApp To Soon Roll Out Two-Step Verification For Desktop Users
Whatsapp, owned by Facebook (Meta), is expected to soon introduce two-step verification for desktop users. The feature will be launched to secure unauthorised logins. For desktop logins, the users have to open the web format of WhatsApp and it will sync all media files to the browser. Unlike Mobile phones, the desktop does not require any PIN currently. ''WhatsApp wants to make it easier to manage two-step verification everywhere,''… read-more
Tags: Technology, WhatsApp, Security, New feature, Facebook
Courtesy: Live Mint
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Bhopal Woman Throws Papayas From Street Vendor's Handcart: Video Goes Viral
A Bhopal woman's video went viral, on January 11, after she started throwing papayas of a roadside vendor on street. In the viral video, she was seen smacking papayas of poor vendor, after his hand pull cart hit her car. Although the vendor kept pleading, "Madam, don't do this, I'm poor". The infuriated woman's video went viral on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and gained criticism from netizens.
Tags: Viral video, Bhopal, Fruit seller, Instagram , Facebook
Courtesy: Times Now News
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Delhi HC Grants Time To WhatsApp & Facebook Over CCI Probe
As a relief to Facebook and WhatsApp, the Delhi High Court granted time to respond to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) notice. Recently, the CCI issued notice seeking response over privacy policies of the two apps. Notably, the matter is pending before the High Court and is under judicial custody. Considering the same, the Division bench of Delhi HC granted time and adjourned the matter to March 30.
Tags: Delhi HC, WhatsApp, Facebook, Privacy Policy, CCI
Courtesy: ANI
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2 Lionesses Lose Against 1 Bull In Gujarat; Video Surfaces
On the internet, a bull is going viral for saving his life from two young lionesses by scaring them off using its horns. Reportedly, the incident was recorded in CCTV footage in Mota Hadmaiya village of Gujarat's Junagadh. It was shared on Facebook. One can see in the footage that the two lionesses trying to attack the bull at night but it managed to save his life.
Tags: Bull, cctv, Facebook, Gujarat, lioness
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Facebook & Instagram To Get New Features Ensuring Women's Safety
Ensuring "online safety of women", Facebook and Instagram will get new features like "Women's Safety Hub" and Stop Non Consensual Intimate Images (StopNCII.Org). Built in 11 Indian languages, the new features will combat cyber harassment and bullying against women. Under this new safety net, women will have access to safety information and measures, globally. The new features are also expected to empower women, ensuring their privacy and… read-more
Tags: Instagram , Facebook, Women Safety, New Features, India
Courtesy: Gadgets Now
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FIR Registered Against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg & 49 Others
An FIR has been registered against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on December 1, with Kanauj District Court. A resident of Sarhati village, Amit Kumar, filed the case against Zuckerberg, alleging that a Facebook page "Bua Babua" is posting derogatory remarks against Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav. Chief Judicial Magistrate Dharamveer Singh directed the police to file a case against Zuckerberg and 49 others, including the admin of Bua… read-more
Tags: Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, UP FIR, SP Akhilesh Yadav, Case Registered
Courtesy: Zee News India
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Facebook India Officials To Appear Before Delhi Assembly Panel: Delhi Riots
Facebook India's Public Policy Director, Shivanth Thukral, and Director (Legal) GV Anand Bhushan has been reported to appear before the Delhi Assembly's Committee on November 18. Reportedly, the meeting has been called off due to the Delhi riots that occurred in February 2020, following which the Peace and Harmony committee was made to probe the case. Facebook India was called upon to curb the spread of false and malicious messages on social… read-more
Tags: Facebook, India, delhi assembly, February delhi riot, Delhi Riots
Courtesy: ANI
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Big Tech Giants Getting Prepared For the Upcoming "Metaverse"
Big technology companies planned on building a Metaverse, which companies believe to be the next big revolution of the internet. Meta is an open virtual environment with digital avatars in real-time, explains Sai Krishna V K, co-founder of Flipkart. Facebook has also planned to hire 10,000 people to work on the project. It can reportedly allow you to meet your friends in a cafe in a virtual environment.
Tags: metaverse company, Facebook, Microsoft, virtual environment, Startups
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Several Brands Around The World Join In On ‘Meta’ Jokes, But Wendy's Steals The Show
When Facebook Inc's new logo and name "Meta," was introduced on October 28, social media exploded with memes. Several firms around the world joked about altering their names, with some comparing the name to foods like pita and feta. Wendy's, American fast-food business, stole the show when they changed their Twitter handle to "Meat." While the joke was intended to be amusing, Facebook didn't mind and engaged in friendly conversation.
Tags: Facebook, meta, Trolls, Social Media, Wendy's
Courtesy: The Indian Express
