TV actor Parth Samthaan has announced a temporary break from social media, saying online negativity has left him disturbed. In an Instagram Story, he claimed he and his family have been targeted through alleged personal attacks via fake accounts. Samthaan added it feels pointless to name names, signaling he wants distance from the harassment rather than a public back-and-forth.
Haryanvi actress-singer Divyanka Sirohi died at 30 in Ghaziabad, reportedly after a heart attack at her home. As tributes poured in, an older pinned Instagram post—captioned “POV : Shiva take me with you”—went viral, with fans reacting emotionally. She also drew attention with her final devotional video, captioned “Radhe Radhe.”
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Instagram is testing a new “Instants” app designed for more fleeting sharing. Users can send disappearing photos to friends that are viewable only once, while the shared content stays accessible for up to 24 hours. The trial hints at Instagram leaning further into time-limited privacy and quick-hit social moments.
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