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Content creator Ankush Bahuguna said he faced homophobic harassment while walking on the streets of London.

In a video shared online, groups of men can allegedly be heard heckling him over his pink outfit.

Bahuguna later said the comments continued throughout the day whenever he crossed groups of men and boys.

What stood out to him, he said, was the contrast — while many women complimented his outfit, most of the harassment came from men.

He added that he wanted to respond, but felt intimidated and unsafe in a new country.

The incident sparked conversations online about masculinity, gender expression, and how men who dress differently are often targeted publicly.

Many creators, including Kusha Kapila and Prajakta Koli, supported him online.

This is not the first time Bahuguna has spoken about hate directed at him for wearing makeup or expressing himself differently.

Are men judged so harshly for expressing themselves differently?

A police officer in Prayagraj recently helped crack a train robbery case.

But instead of talking about the arrests, social media focused on something else entirely — his body.

Comments mocking his weight flooded the internet, with users making jokes about his appearance rather than the police operation itself.

And this wasn’t an isolated case.

IPS officer Aparna Rajat Kaushik also faced a wave of body-shaming comments during a separate media interaction, to the point where police eventually turned off the comment section on the video.

In both cases, the conversation shifted away from their work and toward their looks.

The officers had cleared some of the country’s toughest competitive exams and were doing their jobs publicly, yet online reactions reduced them to memes and body jokes.

Fat shaming isn’t harmless humour. Studies have repeatedly linked it to anxiety, low self-esteem, social withdrawal, and eating disorders.

Why do people focus more on looks than someone’s actual work?

A new Taliban rule in Afghanistan says the silence of a “virgin girl” can be treated as consent for marriage.

The decree is part of a wider system of restrictions that continues to shape everyday life for Afghan women under Taliban rule.

Girls above 12 are still barred from secondary school. Women are banned from universities in most cases, restricted from many jobs, and often expected to travel with a male guardian, or “mahram.”

In several areas, women also face strict dress codes and limitations on appearing in public spaces.

Another Taliban regulation introduced in 2026 reportedly allows husbands to physically punish wives and children as long as it does not leave visible severe injuries.

The Taliban says these laws are based on its interpretation of Sharia law. Human rights groups and UN officials, however, have repeatedly criticised the policies, warning they are stripping women of education, mobility, independence, and basic freedoms.

For many Afghan women and girls, the debate is no longer just about rights in theory, but about whether they can study, work, travel freely, or make choices about their own lives.

Can a society function fairly when women lose basic freedoms?

A Swedish couple recreating “Chunnari Chunnari” was not on everyone’s bingo card… but the internet is loving it.

Sweden-based creator Karl Svanberg recently went viral after recreating the iconic Bollywood dance number, complete with the red dupatta, dramatic expressions, and full Salman Khan energy.

Joining him was his wife, who people online quickly dubbed the real-life “Biwi No. 1.”

The duo regularly recreates Bollywood dance moments and has built a huge following online, with many viewers surprised by how accurately they capture the vibe.

Safe to say, Bollywood nostalgia travels far beyond India.

Which Bollywood song would you want foreigners to recreate next?

He told his parents he was buying a scooty.

Instead, he surprised them with a BMW.

Content creator Siddharth Bhadauria shared a video of revealing the car to his parents, who initially thought the key was for a remote or a two-wheeler.

The moment the car lights turned on, the surprise finally sank in.

Their reaction was a mix of shock, happiness, and immediate concern about how expensive it must have been.

Siddharth later said his parents spent their whole lives giving him everything — and he wanted to do something for them in return.

The video struck a chord online, especially with people who dream of one day giving back to their parents.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve done for your parents so far?