Is political advertising on Facebook creating 'inequalities' in India's poll landscape

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Is political advertising on Facebook creating 'inequalities' in India's poll landscape As more and more political parties advertise on Facebook to reach out to maximum number of voters, the practice is creating new types of inequalities for campaigners and, in turn, posing new set of challenges for the regulators, warn researchers. Rooh Afza, India's favourite summer quencher is running out The shortage of Rooh Afza in the peak of summer and in the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan has created a flutter on social media. The rose-flavoured drink is synonymous with Iftaar when Muslims break their daylong fast. China, India boost global booze binge: Study The world consumed ten percent more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers said Wednesday. The rise of India's new billionaires and the fall of the old A new breed of self-made entrepreneurs is vaulting into the ranks of the wealthy, offsetting billions lost by debt-burdened industrialists and members of the country's old dynasties. The changes are set to help India's ultra-rich population grow at the world's fastest pace. Communist parties face election angst India's once-vibrant communist parties are in danger of falling off the political map in this month's general elections as voters lose their revolutionary fervour. Why are Google's privacy promises not swaying many experts Google announced new privacy tools intended to give people more control over how they're being tracked on the go or in their own home, but the trouble is, few experts appear ready to celebrate Google's moves. Ingenious gadgets, real-world quandaries at Washington's all-new Spy Museum A lipstick pistol, a button-hole camera, a lethal umbrella and an authentic waterboarding table: the espionage world's heroic, ingenious and sordid sides are all on show in Washington's all-new, much-expanded International Spy Museum. Google unveils Pixel 3a at 2019 I/O: Here's what you need to know about the new device Pixel 3a was unveiled at the 2019 Google I/O event today. The Pixel 3a came with major upgrades from its predecessor. Non-human troops & spies: Birds and animals deployed for military missions The chance encounter of Norwegian fishermen with a beluga whale carrying a Russian made harness and a camera holder has fuelled speculation that the Russian Navy is using these mammals for spying. Armed forces across the world have tried to deploy birds and animals for military missions — ranging from the mundane to the bizarre. Five smartphone tips to try today Modern smartphones are loaded to the brim with features — even before you've added any apps. ET rounds up a few things you might have overlooked. Just follow along to get the most out of your existing smartphone.

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