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Friday’s viral wrap has arrived. From Anupam Mittal’s ‘DowrAI’ dowry calculator to a 37-year-old woman delivering a baby on a KSRTC bus, here are today’s top five viral videos.
Anupam Mittal, CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, stirred controversy by introducing a ‘dowry calculator’ on Shaadi.com. Criticism followed, accusing him of promoting a toxic tradition. However, contrary to initial assumptions, the tool aimed to convey a powerful message. Instead of displaying a monetary value, the feature presents data about dowry deaths in India. While some condemned Mittal for seemingly endorsing dowry, a practice banned in India since 1961, others praised him after trying the tool.
Vikas Tomar, a 51-year-old head constable at Chhatari police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr, gained attention for performing CPR on a dehydrated baby monkey suffering from a heat stroke. His courageous act, captured in a widely-circulated video, earned him widespread admiration. The monkey collapsed from a tree due to excessive heat, prompting Tomar’s intervention. Despite challenges posed by other monkeys, Tomar successfully administered CPR, saving the baby’s life.
A 37-year-old woman from Malappuram delivered a baby aboard a KSRTC bus en route Kozhikode. The driver’s quick thinking and cooperation from the bus crew ensured the woman received prompt medical attention at a nearby hospital. As the bus crossed Peramangalam in Thrissur district, the woman went into labor. The driver rerouted to Amala Hospital, where the woman gave birth with the assistance of a medical team.
Chillikompan, a wild elephant, has captured hearts with his fondness for mangoes. Unlike other elephants causing occasional trouble, Chillikompan peacefully indulges in forest fruits. Chillikompan’s behaviour serves as a reminder of harmonious living. His preference for forest offerings over invading human settlements showcases a rare harmony.
A viral video depicts a leopard leaping over a 10 ft wall to hunt a hen in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked fear among locals, highlighting concerns over human-wildlife interactions. The leopard’s stealthy approach and swift action have left residents in fear, raising concerns about wildlife encroachment into urban areas.
These videos had social media hooked on Friday.
