Meera Navlakha
Culture Reporter
Meera is a Culture Reporter at Mashable, joining the UK team in 2021. She writes about digital culture, mental health, big tech, entertainment, and more. Her work has also been published in The New York Times, Vice, Vogue India, and others.
By Meera Navlakha
A growing reason to 'mute' someone on Instagram? Envy.
Users tell us why jealousy prompted them to hit that mute button. And psychologists explain why that may not be the best way to cope.
How to add your zodiac sign to your Hinge profile
Gemini? Scorpio? You can let your matches know.
Parents can now see more of what their kids are up to on Messenger and Instagram
Meta is rolling out a bunch of new parental supervision tools to increase safety for teens online.
Elton John's Glastonbury performance among the most watched TV of the year
Everyone tuned in for what was possibly the 76-year-old music icon's last UK show.
How to post on Instagram from your desktop
An easy guide to the much-requested way to post.
MSCHF Crocs: Big Yellow Boots summer is apparently here
The Big Red Boots have been replaced.
‘And Just Like That’ Season 2 really needed Carrie Bradshaw to narrate more
The extremely watchable second season is still missing one key ingredient from its predecessor.
Listen to these new podcasts honoring 75 years of the Windrush generation
"We hope people will listen, celebrate with us and take away a clear understanding of Caribbean history."
Sofia Coppola's Priscilla Presley biopic gets stunning teaser trailer
Based on Presley's own 1986 memoir "Elvis and Me."
Trevor Noah to launch original Spotify podcast
The weekly podcast will focus on "the hottest and most captivating topics of the moment".
Beyoncé exclusively wore Black designers to mark Juneteenth
"I'm proud to be among the very talented Black designers featured in last night's show to celebrate Juneteenth."
'Heart of Stone' trailer sees Gal Gadot in an action-packed spy thriller
She stars alongside Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt.
Netflix's 'Avatar the Last Airbender' is finally coming soon
Here's the first, much-anticipated look for fans.
Take a peek at Netflix's 'The Archies,' India's 'Riverdale' remake
The beloved comics return – this time, with an all-new cast and setting.
What is TikTok Wrapped? Here's how to download your data to try it for yourself
Move over, Spotify Wrapped.
Spotify parts ways with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Meghan's podcast won't be renewed for a second series.
Where you can read banned books for free
Books across America are being banned — namely by marginalized authors and with marginalized characters. Get around it.
'Kokomo City' trailer is a groundbreaking portrait of Black trans sex workers
Director D. Smith says she wanted to "humanize the transgender experience".
#Mermaidcore is making waves this summer
For fashion and beauty TikTokkers, the fascination with mermaids goes beyond Disney.
Just started on YouTube? Earning money just got easier for new creators.
New thresholds will allow more creators to monetize their content.
How to use Google Maps to check the air quality where you live
It's supposed to help you "make informed decisions" about venturing outdoors.
Wes Anderson isn't crazy about your Wes Anderson aesthetic memes
"I don’t want to see too much of someone else thinking about what I try to be..."
Charli D'Amelio talks Tamagotchis and TikTok trends
Easily one of the most recognizable faces online, this 19-year-old is representing a new generation of Tamagotchi.
Uber Eats will let you pick restaurants using less terrible packaging
Look for less plastic in your delivery.
