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At a time when social media is being used to spread lies and malicious rumors, a group of young people in Assam are using WhatsApp and Facebook groups to prevent child marriages in the underdeveloped district of Darrang. Abdul Gani takes a closer look.

A group of five green enthusiasts from a residency in Pune have created groups on WhatsApp in order to teach others how to make compost from their food waste.

“The internet is very helpful because the world is a very busy place today. We can’t always depend on other people”

The public will have to use WhatsApp to geo-tag their location while lodging a complaint.

Considering the phone number to be an address, Bombay High Court issues summons to respondent via WhatsApp.

A student of Government Medical College & Hospital in Nagpur, Vipin plans on becoming a surgeon.

Proving that one can really buy anything off the internet - even trees yielding succulent mangoes!

Wondering if that Facebook post you liked is the real deal? Bal Krishn Birla and Shammas Oliyath respond to 100+ requests everyday.

The initiative Kannada Gottilla, started by a Bengaluru-based techie, helps people learn the basics of Kannada over WhatsApp.

Mobile technology has made it easier for everyone to be part of public decision-making simply by sending a message or giving a missed call. A citizen need not be an on-ground activist for their voice to be heard. Mobiles have given us a louder voice, even when we are unable to speak.