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      Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social media platform that was launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, and later acquired by Meta Platforms, Inc. in 2012. It has become one of the most influential social networks globally, with over a billion users, serving as a primary medium for content creators, brands, and individuals to showcase their lifestyles, talents, and campaigns. The platform’s features have evolved significantly, with tools like Reels, IGTV, Stories, Live videos, and the newly introduced Threads, offering users a variety of ways to engage with their audiences. It caters to a diverse demographic, though it is especially popular among millennials and Gen Z users, making it a critical tool for digital marketing, social movements, and awareness campaigns.

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      In August 2018, BOOM fact-checked a fake Instagram account impersonating former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, which had amassed over 51,000 followers.

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