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A digital creator shared a video on Instagram presenting viewers with a POV scenario: “How I picture someone in the kitchen after they say they can’t cook.”

Some people love cooking – mixing ingredients, the ASMR-like chop of vegetables and the gentle sizzle of simmer. For some, cooking can feel daunting because of the heat, the long wait, and the fear of making a mess. The kitchen is more of a chore than a joy to them. But have you ever wondered how culinary enthusiasts view cooking-averse individuals who claim they simply cannot cook? If not, then this video is for you, especially if you dislike cooking. Recently, a digital creator shared a video on Instagram presenting viewers with a POV scenario: “How I picture someone in the kitchen after they say they can’t cook.”

The playfully satirical video opens with the creator enacting the chaos that non-cooks face in the kitchen. With subtle humour, he pokes fun at their incompetence in executing even the basic culinary tasks. Showcasing the clumsiness of an amateur, he tears open a packet so ineptly that the contents spill everywhere. Next, he hits his head on a pan and falls. Unable to crack the eggs open, the creator adds them into the cookware without removing the shells. After that, he drowns the dish in mayonnaise only for the container to slip from his hands, making a direct landing on the pan. The clip ends with the creator standing amid the mess, completely baffled and unsure of what to do next. The side note read, “It can’t be that hard, y’all.”

A user wrote, “This is me. I burned a hole through my grass with my frying pan cuz the thing was exploding, so I threw it outside.”

Echoing a similar sentiment, another said, “This is literally me cooking.”

“You did that a lil too naturally,” noted one person. 

Here’s another disaster story: “I overcooked some pasta, then proceeded to drop a soap bottle into it as I was straining it and the bottle melted.”

“What college students are apparently doing in the dorm kitchen (they don’t clean it up either)” read a remark. 

“Look up a recipe,” suggested an individual. 

A few criticised the “food wastage” in the post. 

The video has garnered over 22 million views.

According to police, over 350 complaints related to digital arrest scams have been registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2025 so far.

The Cyber Crime wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has arrested four individuals, including a woman from Pollachi, for allegedly opening mule bank accounts to assist a cyber fraud network operating out of North India.

The arrests were made on Sunday following a detailed investigation into a digital arrest scam.

According to police, over 350 complaints related to digital arrest scams have been registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2025 so far.

In the current case, a complaint from a resident of the Vellore district led to the breakthrough. The victim was conned into transferring Rs 81.7 lakh by fraudsters posing as officials from the Bengaluru police.

They falsely accused the victim of involvement in a human trafficking and overseas job racket, coercing him to part with the money under the guise of verification.

The police traced the transaction trail to a bank account in the name of K. Shobana from Pollachi, Coimbatore district.

Upon interrogation, Ms Shobana revealed that she had opened the account on the instructions of her brother, M. Suresh, who promised her a commission by claiming it would be used for an online gaming business.

Mr Suresh then led investigators to his associate, S. Senthil Kumar, a cattle feed merchant from Coimbatore, who managed the fraudulent accounts.

Further inquiry uncovered the involvement of Ms Shobana’s husband, S. Karthik Raja, who had been approached by a man named Piyush, introduced through Suresh, as part of the online gaming operation.

Piyush offered a 2 per cent commission on profits and asked Karthik to open an account, enable net banking, and hand over the credentials. Due to Karthik’s physical disability, his elder brother, Prabhu — a truck driver — travelled to Lucknow and delivered the banking kit to Piyush.

Following this, Rs 12 lakh was deposited into Ms Shobana’s account on January 2 and 3. The police have arrested and remanded K. Shobana, M. Suresh, S. Senthil Kumar, and S. Karthik Raja to judicial custody.

Investigations are ongoing to trace others involved in the scam.

The image in question, prominently displayed during a recent press briefing, has since been proven to date back to at least 2023.

The Pakistani military has come under scrutiny for presenting outdated and digitally manipulated imagery to support claims of heightened naval operational readiness. The image in question, prominently displayed during a recent press briefing, has since been proven to date back to at least 2023.

At a recent press conference in Islamabad, senior Pakistani military representatives, including Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, Director General of Public Relations for the Pakistan Air Force, and Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, attempted to convince the Pakistani people that its air, land and sea assets are at their optimal best for deployment. 

Vice Admiral Nawaz showed a photo purportedly depicting active deployment of Pakistan’s naval fleet, featuring two warships, a submarine, and three aircraft, in what was described as an operational response to escalating tensions with India.

Image analysis and archival verification reveal that the photograph had previously appeared in an official Radio Pakistan publication in December 2023. The original image, taken during a joint Pakistan-China naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, shows a formation of Chinese and Pakistani warships with three Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft flying in formation overhead. 

The image did not include the submarine seen in the version presented at the press event. This discrepancy strongly suggests that the image was digitally altered before being repurposed. A submarine, likely a Pakistan Navy diesel-electric vessel, was inserted into the image, an addition absent from the original photograph published under the headline “Naval Chief lauds achievements of operational objectives by Pakistan Navy.” 

That article reported on the Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade held in Karachi and featured remarks by Admiral Naveed Ashraf.

There has been a deluge of misinformation and disinformation from Pakistan since tensions escalated bwteen the two countries after India’s retaliatory move in response to the Pahalgam terroris attack, which killed 26 people. 

The digital campaign extended beyond social media. Mainstream Pakistani media outlets carried segments reinforcing unsubstantiated claims, often citing unnamed “official sources” and offering little to no visual or documentary evidence. 

Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be relentless, anonymous, and inescapable, happening 24/7 and often without adults noticing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises cyberbullying as a major psychosocial hazard.

The digital age has revolutionised how youngsters communicate, but it has also introduced a disturbing new threat, cyberbullying. With increasing internet access and smartphone use among teenagers in India, incidents of online harassment are on the rise. According to a 2023 UNESCO report, 1 in 3 children globally has experienced some form of cyberbullying. In India, platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and gaming apps have become hotspots for toxic digital behaviour. Mental health experts now warn that if left unchecked, cyberbullying could escalate into a mental health epidemic, causing long-term emotional damage, depression, anxiety, and even suicidal tendencies in vulnerable youth.

Why cyberbullying may become the next mental health crisis

Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be relentless, anonymous, and inescapable, happening 24/7 and often without adults noticing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises cyberbullying as a major psychosocial hazard. Its effects aren’t just temporary; they can disrupt brain development, self-esteem, and social confidence, and severely impact the overall well-being of children and adolescents.

1. It causes deep emotional trauma

Youngsters targeted online often feel isolated, humiliated, and unsafe, even in their own homes. This constant stress can lead to depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms, as per the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

2. It raises risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts

Cyberbullying victims are nearly twice as likely to attempt suicide, as found in a meta-analysis by JAMA Paediatrics. The psychological weight of online shaming, exclusion, or threats can be overwhelming for adolescents, whose coping mechanisms are still developing.

3. It affects sleep and academic performance

Victims often report sleep disturbances, nightmares, and a lack of focus. According to a 2022 study in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, cyberbullying negatively impacts academic performance and increases school absenteeism among Indian students.

4. It promotes body image issues and eating disorders

Girls, in particular, face body-shaming, appearance-based ridicule, and comparison culture online. This fosters body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and low self-worth, especially during their formative teenage years, a pattern echoed in WHO’s adolescent mental health guidelines.

5. It normalises aggression among peers

Repeated exposure to online hate, trolling, and targeted memes can desensitise teens and make verbal aggression seem socially acceptable. This normalisation contributes to toxic digital cultures and deteriorates empathy in peer groups.

6. It undermines trust and communication with parents

Many teenagers hesitate to report cyberbullying due to fear of being judged or having their devices taken away. This silence only deepens emotional distress and widens the parent-child communication gap, which is critical for mental health monitoring.

7. It causes digital addiction and escapism

Ironically, those being bullied online may spend more time on digital platforms, looking for validation or trying to monitor the bullying. This fosters screen dependency, social withdrawal, and dopamine-driven emotional imbalance.

Cyberbullying is more than just an unpleasant aspect of digital life, it’s an urgent mental health issue. As schools, parents, and platforms fail to address it effectively, we risk facing a generational crisis in mental health. Protecting youngsters requires awareness, emotional education, better laws, and strong digital boundaries. Silence is not a solution, compassionate dialogue is the first defence.

Summer calls for refreshing drinks that are light and cooling. And what better way to embrace the hot season than by turning to its fresh fruits? Recently, a content creator @nalla_irukuuu went viral on Instagram for a recipe featuring a summer-special ice apple milkshake. For the unversed, ice apple, also known as Tadgola or Nungu in Tamil, is a translucent, jelly-like fruit that is known for its mild sweet flavour and cooling properties. The video, which has already garnered over 4 million views, starts with the content creator cutting ice apples off a full branch. He then removes the green sheath and, using a knife, carefully removes the pulp from its outer layer. 

Next, he soaks a handful of almonds in water and peels off their skin. In a separate bowl, he also soaks chia seeds along with a piece of gond katira, also known as Tragacanth Gum. Once done, he transfers the peeled almonds, ice apple pulp, jaggery, and water into a blender and makes it into a thick paste. He then takes a tall glass and layers it with soaked chia seeds, gond katira, frozen milk, along with the ice apple paste. For garnishing and extra flavour, he adds chopped ice apple pulp into small pieces and adds them to the glass with more milk. After stirring, he drinks it up using a straw and a spoon. 

Several foodies reacted to the viral recipe of ice apple milkshake. 

One user wrote, “Can you give me one for me…please”

Another user commented, “I love this fruit a lot!”

A third user commented with heart eyes, “Ye Milk shake nhi ye to faluda ban gaya!” (This isn’t a milkshake but now it’s a falooda).

Several users also commented yummy and hearts on the viral recipe.

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