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Topic: memes

Gen Z took the ‘kuchu puchu’ route to dissent. The protest was endlessly memefied

It didn't take long for the meme generation to find the joke in their pain. If the police dominated the day's headlines, the students would write its captions.

Indians are confused about who counts as poor. Is it someone who owns an iPhone 13?

In the bizarre Viral Spiral that is North India’s “gareeb ki pehchan” reels, enjoying coffee, dreaming of studying in Germany, and owning an iPhone 13 are all markers of poverty.

What the meme economy is doing to Modi’s gold, oil, WFH appeal

From meme handles to influencers alike, Modi’s appeal to citizens is more of a farmaan (edict). Some version of 'Modiji has forbidden it' pops up across feeds.

How Netanyahu’s ex-adviser David Keyes turned Trump’s catchphrase into meme fodder— ‘at Pakistan’s request’

The phrase, repeatedly invoked by Donald Trump to justify his on-and-off diktats on conflict with Iran, has now become meme fodder online, thanks to former Israeli spokesperson David Keyes.

Didi and Modi and the Indian meme world exploded this week

A whole army of content creators has taken to dressing up as the deposed TMC leader. In the videos, she is beaten, kicked around, and shown as a deranged woman.

‘Trump, please talk. We’re bored’—Iran embassies rain memes on America; Lego pilots, F-35 on crutches

Iran’s embassies in various countries have been hurling memes in raging war with US & Israel, targeting Washington’s narrative & Trump’s rhetoric with satire, snark and mockery.

Statue of Liberty was bombed in latest AI video. How Iran escalates meme war with US-Israel

The recent AI-generated video shared by Iranian state media chronicles the US’ military involvement in nations across generations. It ends at the phrase, ‘One Vengeance for All’.

Iran’s consulates have meme game in war with US. They’re sneaky, funny, and target Trump

Iran's consulate in Hyderabad took a dig at Israel with a photo of a tree and a meaningful caption.

Memers descend on Galgotias over Chinese robodog row, spare none—departments, students, faculty

After Galgotias University sparked controversy by claiming a Chinese company’s robot dog as its own at the AI Summit, social media users stepped up their meme game.

‘Reform not rusticate’: SC lets Indore boy sit for ICSE exam after school expelled him for teacher memes

Supreme Court said child’s academic year can't be wasted because of actions which he’s picked up from society. Slammed Indore private school for rusticating the boy instead of reforming him.

On Camera

Why Modi blinked first in the student protest

Friends who would never be seen dead at a political event turned up at Jantar Mantar with their kids. Here's what broke the rules of dissent under Modi.

Beyond the gold coin: What Vijay govt’s maiden Tamil Nadu budget really spends on

Beyond the symbolism of welfare announcements, the numbers show a government betting on administrative efficiency and growth to manage a mounting debt burden.

Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan flags white labelling in defence. What is it & why it undermines ‘aatmanirbharta’

Remarks come at a time when govt has dramatically increased procurement from Indian industry, with private companies, start-ups emerging as major suppliers to armed forces.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.