In February 2021, a video of a young climate activist, Ridhima Pandey, passionately addressing world leaders at the Climate Adaptation Summit in India went viral on social media. The 13-year-old highlighted the urgency of taking action against climate change and called for immediate steps to protect the environment. Pandey’s speech resonated with many Indians who shared her concern for the future.
In July, a heartwarming incident took place in Mumbai when a group of residents came together to rescue a kitten stuck in a storm drain. The heartwarming rescue was captured on video and shared widely, showcasing the kindness and compassion of the community.
Later in the year, in October, a video of an elderly woman, Shakuntala Devi, skillfully repairing potholes on a road in her village in Karnataka gained immense popularity online. Devi, a former construction worker, took it upon herself to fix the damaged road, drawing attention to the issue of infrastructure maintenance in rural areas.
Most recently, in December, a clip of a young girl, Pari, showcasing her impressive football skills on the streets of Kolkata caught the nation’s attention. The video showcased Pari’s talent and passion for the sport, challenging stereotypes and inspiring many young girls across the country.
These viral moments not only entertained netizens but also shed light on important issues such as climate change, community support, infrastructure development, and gender stereotypes. They served as a reminder of the power of social media in highlighting both individual stories and larger societal challenges.
Sources Analysis:
Ridhima Pandey’s speech – no known biases; motivated by a genuine concern for the environment.
Mumbai kitten rescue video – amateur footage; no known biases; community interest in showcasing their act of kindness.
Shakuntala Devi road repair video – no known biases; highlights the lack of infrastructure maintenance in rural India.
Pari’s football skills video – no known biases; promotes gender equality in sports.
Fact Check:
Ridhima Pandey’s speech – Verified facts; her participation in the Climate Adaptation Summit in India can be confirmed.
Mumbai kitten rescue video – Verified facts; the video of the rescue operation is available for public viewing.
Shakuntala Devi road repair video – Verified facts; the video of Devi repairing potholes in Karnataka can be independently verified.
Pari’s football skills video – Verified facts; the video of Pari showcasing her football skills on the streets of Kolkata is publicly available.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “The viral moments that grabbed India’s attention this year”. 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.