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Layer’r Shot perfume is not the only ad with a problematic message! A look at other advertisements

India has a history of regressive advertisements. Let’s have a look.

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The perfume brand, Layer’s Shot, has fallen into a massive controversy over two of its advertisement promoting rape culture.

One of its advertisements shows four men at a supermarket having a conversation when a woman approaches. They notice the last remaining bottle of the Layer’s perfume and discuss within themselves who will take the shot since there are four men and only one bottle. The woman turns back in anger at them as she thinks they are talking about her.

Following the outrage on social media, the Ministry of Information and Broadcast Ministry on Saturday asked YouTube and Twitter to take down the advertisements. In letters to both the platforms, the I & B Ministry said that the videos were detrimental to the portrayal of women in the interest of decency and morality and in violation of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code).

Well, this is not the first time when an advertisement led out with a problematic message. India has a history of regressive advertisements. Let’s have a look.

A detergent ad showed that washing clothes is only a woman’s job while men just keep complaining.

Jack and Jones ad from 2016

Head & Shoulders ad warned men that using women’s products is not masculine

Men’s perfume ads show women getting attracted to men just by sniffing

Sewing machine ad that said, ‘Train her to be an ideal housewife’

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Heart-wrenching video of baby deer escaping Los Angeles wildfire goes viral

The wildfire has not only uprooted countless residents but has also taken a severe toll on local wildlife, as scenes like this illustrate the broader ecological devastation.

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A devastating scene from the Los Angeles wildfire has gone viral, capturing the heart-wrenching moment of a baby deer desperately fleeing through Altadena as flames consume over 10,000 acres.

The footage, shared by Jacob Wheeler of NBC Los Angeles, has been viewed more than 7 million times on X, drawing significant concern for the animals affected by this disaster.

In his post, Wheeler wrote, “Heartbreaking @NBCLA footage shows a baby deer running through Altadena as a wildfire burns over 10,000 acres.” The 31-second clip depicts the deer racing across a road in a frantic attempt to escape the advancing flames.

One user commented, “May we find compassion for all beings affected by the wildfires, including the deer in this heart-wrenching video. May our collective energy bring calm and peace to the situation.” Another added, “Poor babies. It is always those with the smallest voices that pay the highest price.”

The wildfire has not only uprooted countless residents but has also taken a severe toll on local wildlife, as scenes like this illustrate the broader ecological devastation.

Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires that have left destruction in their wake, forcing thousands to evacuate and stretching firefighting resources to their limits. The infernos, which have destroyed thousands of structures and scorched vast tracts of land, have been described by authorities as some of the worst in California’s history.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna painted a grim picture of the situation, saying, “It looks as though an atomic bomb dropped in these areas,” during a press conference on Thursday.

A new fire broke out Thursday evening in the West Hills neighborhood, consuming over 900 acres in mere hours. Across Southern California, multiple wildfires have claimed at least 10 lives, displaced tens of thousands of residents, and razed entire neighborhoods. In total, the Pacific Palisades fire has burned over 19,000 acres, while the Altadena fire has destroyed 13,000 acres.

Nearly 180,000 residents are currently under evacuation orders. Pacific Palisades and Altadena, home to numerous celebrities like Paris Hilton and Anthony Hopkins, have been among the hardest-hit areas, with multi-million-dollar properties reduced to ash.

“This is absolutely an unprecedented, historic firestorm,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a briefing.

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Pune entrepreneur asks Blinkit CEO to launch ATM service after Ambulance, sparks debate

It’s worth mentioning that similar services are already available, such as platforms like MakeMyTrip that offer foreign currency delivery.

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Days after Blinkit launched its 10-minute ambulance service, a start-up founder and YouTuber reached out to Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa with a request to introduce an “ATM-like” service. The founder suggested that this service would be “incredibly helpful.”

Harsh Punjabi, founder of The Dot Company and a YouTuber, posted on social media platform X: “Hey @albinder, please start an ATM-like service on Blinkit. Users could pay via UPI, and cash could be delivered to their doorstep in under 10 minutes. That would be super helpful!”

His rationale for this suggestion became clear in a follow-up tweet where he expressed, “Leaving for a trip and need cash. I only have Rs 100 at home. I don’t want to go to the ATM, but it looks like I’ll have to.”

Punjabi’s tweet sparked a variety of responses. Some users pointed out that delivery charges would incur an 18 percent GST, while others claimed that the idea would make Indians lazier. Many questioned the need for cash, given the widespread acceptance of UPI.

One user remarked, “The idea is good, but the 18 percent GST on delivery charges would ruin everything,” while another joked, “This scheme should be kept a secret.”

Another user lamented, “Why doesn’t Blinkit breathe on our behalf too? We’ve become that lazy,” and another added humorously, “Please, let’s not make India lazy to this extent.”

A user highlighted that similar arrangements exist where customers go to shops, pay extra for their bills, and take back the additional cash for tasks like paying rickshaw pullers.

“Why do you want cash? Cash should be eliminated. We need maximum digitalization,” one user opined, while another noted that acquiring smaller notes can be tricky, especially when UPI isn’t an option.

It’s worth mentioning that similar services are already available, such as platforms like MakeMyTrip that offer foreign currency delivery.

On January 2, Blinkit announced its ambulance service. Dhindsa stated, “We are taking our first step toward addressing the challenge of providing quick and reliable ambulance services in our cities. The first five ambulances will be operational in Gurugram starting today. As we expand, users will soon have the option to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance through the Blinkit app.”

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Woman sings Aaj Ki Raat on harmonium, son dances in background, video viral

As she performed Aaj Ki Raat, her son danced alongside her, attempting to mimic the song’s iconic dance moves. The little boy’s efforts were impressive, and his mother couldn’t help but laugh amid her melodic rendition.

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If you’ve been enjoying Aaj Ki Raat videos and Instagram reels, you’re in for a special treat. A clip of a woman singing Tamannaah Bhatia’s hit while playing the harmonium has captivated the internet, and there’s more to it.

As she performed Aaj Ki Raat, her son danced alongside her, attempting to mimic the song’s iconic dance moves. The little boy’s efforts were impressive, and his mother couldn’t help but laugh amid her melodic rendition.

The video has gone viral, racking up millions of views across various social media platforms, and the mother-son duo has drawn rave reviews from viewers, evident from the flood of positive comments.

Aaj Ki Raat is a song from the 2024 film Stree 2, featuring vocals by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar. Earlier this week, another video of a boy dancing to the same song on a table at a food court also took the internet by storm.

That short clip, shared on Instagram by Pune-based choreographer Pravin Shelar, has racked up over 10 million views. In the video, the boy showcased his dance moves on a table at a food court, seamlessly recreating the Aaj Ki Raat choreography. His vibrant performance drew cheers and applause from family and bystanders, while his expressive facial gestures added to the charm of his act.

The internet users comented on the video. One of the users said, He is such a cute that I can watch this video many times.”

The internet has also rallied around this little dancer, as evident in the enthusiastic comments on the viral video. His energetic performance was greeted with cheers and applause from family members and bystanders. His facial expressions were perfectly on point, enhancing the charm of his act.

Aaj Ki Raat continues to make waves, thanks to its infectious rhythm and engaging performances.

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