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Avantika Chopra
Avantika Chopra is a senior sub-editor at The Indian Express.
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Children describe their understanding of ‘Feminism’ to illustrator; the sketches will make you smileSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 22:11 IST
In the 6.30-minute viral video, which has over 2 lakh views, different children sit along with an illustrator and describe what they understand by the term Feminism. Wondering what the final sketches look like? Check the clip out.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Guess what? The new iPhone ad has RD Burman’s sound track from ‘The Burning Train’Subscriber Only
March 20, 2018 20:40 IST
However, people were unhappy with the post as it did not credit the legendary composer RD Burman. Many slammed music producer Pete Cannon, who later clarified that the sample track was indeed by Burman's from the movie 'The Burning Train'.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
From US and China to North Korea: Technical glitch allows Indian users to book cabs to far-off destinationsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 20:18 IST
Later the official Ola Twitter handle responded to the tweet informing the user that it was due to a technical glitch that the bookings were being done and they should try restarting their phone to correct the same.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Dog dies after United Airlines attendant tells owner to put it in the overhead binSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 23:48 IST
United Airlines has been facing a lot of flak after a dog died in the aircraft after a flight attendant told the dog owner to put it in the overhead cabin. In a statement issued later, the airlines called the dog's death a "tragic accident".
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
‘You’re too good for us, so you’re fired!’ Twitterati show how to #FireSomeonePolitely?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2018 20:38 IST
From being polite to pure savage, Twitterati came up with many creative ways of firing a person politely. For someone who is actually planning to fire his/her employees, these tweets could sure come handy.
Tue, Mar 13, 2018
From dog to goat poop: Twitterati share the worst thing they have eatenSubscriber Only
March 13, 2018 18:03 IST
Canadian writer Nicole Cliffe asked people on social media about the worst thing they had ever eaten. The response made her wonder what she had done. From avocado to dog poop, people filled Twitter with some disgusting replies.
Tue, Mar 13, 2018
WATCH: Diver recording sea creatures swims through waste dumped in the oceanSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 22:37 IST
While swimming through the waters in Bali, a diver found himself surrounded by waste material. A video of the same was shot where sea creatures can be seen swimming between dumped waste. What are your thoughts on this?
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Jennifer Wright asks Twitterati the weirdest thing they misunderstood as children; their response will leave you ROFL-ingSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 20:42 IST
Twitterati responded with some hilarious episodes they had during their childhood. While some stated that they confused words like 'agile' and 'ugly' others thought that little people lived inside the radio and played music.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
WATCH: Nine years of togetherness; this Pakistani queer couple share their love storySubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 20:07 IST
While people around the world are fighting for the LGBTQ rights, we still have a long way to go. Even today, very few understand a queer relationship. Shedding light on the same, Pakistani queer couple Kami and Sid share their story.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
#SheInspiresMe: On Women’s Day, PM Narendra Modi urges people to write about women who have inspired themSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 23:05 IST
Following PM Narendra Modi's tweet on Women's Day, people started sharing names and pictures of women who had inspired them. From mothers and grandmothers to the first woman fighter pilot Avani Chaturvedi, there were many stories floating around on #SheInspiresMe.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
WATCH: 5 Women’s Day videos that highlight important issues we should addressSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 21:08 IST
International Women's Day is being celebrated in multiple ways across the world. Adding to the celebration, here are five powerful videos, each bringing out a different perspective on the occasion and the way it is being commemorated.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
This Pakistani single mom taxi driver is breaking barriers: ‘God has made all humans equal. So why can’t women drive?’Subscriber Only
March 08, 2018 20:55 IST
Even today many believe that women can or should not drive, let alone take it as a profession. Breaking the norm and stepping in a male-dominated profession, hear out the story of Shamina Bano, a single mum cum taxi driver from Pakistan.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
Barbie ups its doll game for International Women’s Day; honours 17 historical and modern-day role modelsSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 21:48 IST
For International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8, Barbie honours 17 global role models. As many mothers are often worried about the type of role models their daughters are exposed to, Barbie aims to ignite a conversation on the importance of positive role models.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
VIDEO: Due to heavy wind pillar breaks and falls on moving bus; damages it severelySubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 21:31 IST
In a hair-raising video, a decorative column fell off a building and crashed on a moving bus. Though the bus was severely damaged no one was injured. The incident took place on March 5 in Shanghai.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
#BindiTwitter: Splashing colour and swag, women flood social media with bindi selfiesSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 15:09 IST
Women on Twitter are using the hashtag #BindiTwitter to share their selfies and support the bindi. Isn't it interesting to note how people come up with creative and innovative ways to add both humour and fun to social media?
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
Chinese blogger fined and jailed for offering free sex on social mediaSubscriber Only
March 06, 2018 17:15 IST
Following the commotion created by the free sex offer made by a Chinese teenage blogger, the hotel staff of where she claimed to have been staying called the police and filed an official complaint against the guest.
Tue, Mar 06, 2018
Gucci uses Sikh turbans as fashion accessory on the ramp; Twitterati start a debateSubscriber Only
February 23, 2018 19:17 IST
Fashion brand Gucci's Fall 2018 collection featured models wearing turbans at the Milan Fashion Week, and it soon ignited a debate among social media users. Some felt that the brand disrespected the Sikh Turban by using it as a fashion accessory.
Fri, Jun 01, 2018
No WOMAN for ‘Women In Math’ discussion; Twitterati mock the ALL-MEN panelSubscriber Only
February 22, 2018 22:45 IST
A Utah university is being slammed on Twitter for distributing flyers for a 'Women in Math' forum without any female representative. Many joined the discussion on social media, and some stated that it was quite ironical to have a discussion about women's interest without women panelists.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
WATCH: Mumbai woman slips while boarding train; here’s what happened nextSubscriber Only
February 22, 2018 20:45 IST
A lady was saved from falling under the tracks of a train she was trying to board by alert RPF personnel and other people present at the platform. The incident took place at the Mumbai Central Railway Station and was captured on camera as well.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
Priyanka Chopra’s latest lookalike is a New York model!Subscriber Only
February 22, 2018 19:21 IST
Priyanka Chopra's on a doppelganger roll. The ever-vigilant people online have discovered yet another model who looks like our desi girl. Megan Milan, a popular model in New York, is the new addition to Chopra's doppelganger list and people on social media can't keep calm.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
Video: Haryana woman to the rescue; saves husband from a group of men beating himSubscriber Only
February 22, 2018 16:56 IST
A woman in the Yamuna Nagar area of Haryana rescued her husband from a group of men, who were beating him. She fiercely ran towards the group with a stick and drove them away. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
#SideProfileSelfie: Woman starts Twitter campaign to break the BIG NOSE tabooSubscriber Only
February 21, 2018 21:55 IST
A certain skin colour, size, height and weight have been given the "perfect" tag, and all those who do not fit in the category blindly try to achieve the same. However, a journalist decided to challenge these norms with her headstrong Twitter campaign.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
VIDEO: Ever seen an alligator taking a walk in a park? Here’s your chance!Subscriber Only
February 21, 2018 20:40 IST
A 15-foot alligator was spotted casually strolling at the Buffalo Creek Golf Course, Florida. However, this isn't the first time this alligator has been caught on camera. Check out the video here.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
Shah Rukh Khan steals humanoid robot Sophia’s heart; read his witty reply on TwitterSubscriber Only
February 21, 2018 19:59 IST
The world's first ever artificial intelligence-powered humanoid Sophia's favourite movie star is none other than the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan. She said so during her visit to Hyderabad recently.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
VIDEO: UP man BITES OFF snake’s head after being bitten by itSubscriber Only
February 21, 2018 17:08 IST
In a shocking incident, a man hailing from Hardoi, UP, bit off the head of a snake to seek revenge from it. Quite surprisingly, the man survived and described the incident after gaining consciousness.
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