An Indian couple recently became the target of online trolling after their wedding video went viral on social media. The video, which captured moments from their wedding ceremony, attracted attention due to the stark difference in the skin tones of the bride and groom.
The couple, who reside in New Delhi, India, tied the knot in a traditional ceremony attended by friends and family. Following the circulation of their wedding video online, the couple faced a barrage of negative comments and derogatory remarks about their skin colors.
While the couple has not issued an official statement regarding the online trolling, social media users have come to their defense, calling out the racist and discriminatory nature of the comments. Some users have highlighted the need to celebrate love and union regardless of physical appearances, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and respect.
The incident has sparked a larger conversation about colorism and discrimination based on skin color within Indian society. Many have condemned the trolling as a reflection of deep-rooted prejudices and biases that continue to prevail.
As the online backlash continues, the couple has chosen to remain private about the matter, not fueling further negative attention. However, the incident has shed light on the pervasive issue of colorism and the urgent need to address such discriminatory behaviors.
Sources Analysis:
Social Media Platforms – While social media platforms can provide diverse perspectives, they are prone to bias and misinformation due to the unfiltered nature of user-generated content.
Online Commentators – Individuals leaving derogatory comments online may have personal biases or engage in trolling behavior, impacting the reliability and credibility of their statements.
Fact Check:
The wedding video went viral on social media – Verified fact. The widespread circulation of the video is verifiable through online platforms and user interactions.
Negative comments were made about the couple’s skin colors – Verified fact. The existence of derogatory remarks can be confirmed through monitoring online discussions and comments.
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.