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Electric Vehicle Owners Trolling Petrol Vehicle Users Is A New Social Media Trend: Videos
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Auto | Written by NDTV Auto Desk
Multiple videos have been shared on social media with electric vehicle owners flexing their scooters and cars, while mocking ICE users.
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www.ndtv.com/auto
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Viral 'Gamer Mom' Shows Age Is No Barrier To Gaming Passion
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian mother has gone viral for her gaming skills and multitasking ability, impressing social media users by balancing household chores with competitive gameplay on PS5 and PC.
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www.ndtv.com
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Texas Girl, 9, Dies Doing 'Blackout' Social Media Challenge, Parents Issue Warning: 'Check On Your Child'
- Friday March 20, 2026
- World News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
JackLynn Blackwell, 9, died participating in the blackout challenge on social media, which involves restricting oxygen until one passes out.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Are 'Indian Bangles' Going Viral On Instagram? Influencer Decodes Nostalgia-Driven Trend
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Indian jewellery and bangles, once labelled "old-fashioned" and "traditional", are now leading an aesthetic shift on Instagram
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Vagueposting: All About Viral Social Media Trend That Leaves Users Confused
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Vagueposts often lack proper nouns, details, or explanations, making it difficult for others to understand the message.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is 26 The New Mid-Life Crisis? Viral "Life Checklist" Sparks Debate
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Viral checklist sparks global conversation about widening gap between traditional life goals and modern reality of debt, delayed milestones.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why '2026 Is The New 2016'? All About The Viral Trend On Social Media
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Thanks to rose-tinted nostalgia and filtered images, 2016 feels like the blueprint for everything people hope to manifest in 2026
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Why Japan's Viral Bot Mirumi Is The Fashion Trend Ruling Social Media
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Labubu is so 2025's obsession because Mirumi, Japan's viral charm robot, is now the hottest social media trend
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Cute Or Concerning? Inside The Rise Of AI-Generated Kids Dancing On Bollywood Tracks
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Social media is filled with videos of toddler pulling off perfectly timed dance choreography that even trained dancers would struggle with
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Chinese Women Use Concerning 'AI Homeless Man Prank' To Test Their Partners, Internet Says "Crisis Of Trust"
- Sunday October 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Many users of local social media platforms criticised the viral prank, with one saying that AI has generated a "crisis of trust".
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Loaded Water? The New Social Media Hydration Trend
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Loaded water is plain or sparkling water boosted with extra ingredients to make it tastier and more nutritious
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Girl, 19, Dies After Trying Viral "Dusting" Challenge. All About This Deadly Social Media Trend
- Saturday June 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A 19-year-old girl in the US died on Sunday after taking part in a deadly social media trend called "dusting".
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www.ndtv.com
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China's Young Ditch "Hustle Culture" For "Naked Resignations"
- Wednesday July 10, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Young professionals in China are increasingly opting for "naked resignation," quitting jobs without backup plans, challenging traditional career norms.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Selling A Terrible Boss": Lighthearted Trend Takes Over Chinese Social Media
- Friday July 5, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This humorous trend reflects the growing pressure faced by Chinese youth and their search for lighthearted outlets to cope with work-related exhaustion.
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www.ndtv.com
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Electric Vehicle Owners Trolling Petrol Vehicle Users Is A New Social Media Trend: Videos
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Auto | Written by NDTV Auto Desk
Multiple videos have been shared on social media with electric vehicle owners flexing their scooters and cars, while mocking ICE users.
-
www.ndtv.com/auto
-
Viral 'Gamer Mom' Shows Age Is No Barrier To Gaming Passion
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian mother has gone viral for her gaming skills and multitasking ability, impressing social media users by balancing household chores with competitive gameplay on PS5 and PC.
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www.ndtv.com
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Texas Girl, 9, Dies Doing 'Blackout' Social Media Challenge, Parents Issue Warning: 'Check On Your Child'
- Friday March 20, 2026
- World News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
JackLynn Blackwell, 9, died participating in the blackout challenge on social media, which involves restricting oxygen until one passes out.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Are 'Indian Bangles' Going Viral On Instagram? Influencer Decodes Nostalgia-Driven Trend
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Indian jewellery and bangles, once labelled "old-fashioned" and "traditional", are now leading an aesthetic shift on Instagram
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Vagueposting: All About Viral Social Media Trend That Leaves Users Confused
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Vagueposts often lack proper nouns, details, or explanations, making it difficult for others to understand the message.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Is 26 The New Mid-Life Crisis? Viral "Life Checklist" Sparks Debate
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Viral checklist sparks global conversation about widening gap between traditional life goals and modern reality of debt, delayed milestones.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Why '2026 Is The New 2016'? All About The Viral Trend On Social Media
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Thanks to rose-tinted nostalgia and filtered images, 2016 feels like the blueprint for everything people hope to manifest in 2026
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Why Japan's Viral Bot Mirumi Is The Fashion Trend Ruling Social Media
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Labubu is so 2025's obsession because Mirumi, Japan's viral charm robot, is now the hottest social media trend
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Cute Or Concerning? Inside The Rise Of AI-Generated Kids Dancing On Bollywood Tracks
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Social media is filled with videos of toddler pulling off perfectly timed dance choreography that even trained dancers would struggle with
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Chinese Women Use Concerning 'AI Homeless Man Prank' To Test Their Partners, Internet Says "Crisis Of Trust"
- Sunday October 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Many users of local social media platforms criticised the viral prank, with one saying that AI has generated a "crisis of trust".
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Loaded Water? The New Social Media Hydration Trend
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Loaded water is plain or sparkling water boosted with extra ingredients to make it tastier and more nutritious
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Girl, 19, Dies After Trying Viral "Dusting" Challenge. All About This Deadly Social Media Trend
- Saturday June 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A 19-year-old girl in the US died on Sunday after taking part in a deadly social media trend called "dusting".
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www.ndtv.com
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China's Young Ditch "Hustle Culture" For "Naked Resignations"
- Wednesday July 10, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Young professionals in China are increasingly opting for "naked resignation," quitting jobs without backup plans, challenging traditional career norms.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Selling A Terrible Boss": Lighthearted Trend Takes Over Chinese Social Media
- Friday July 5, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This humorous trend reflects the growing pressure faced by Chinese youth and their search for lighthearted outlets to cope with work-related exhaustion.
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www.ndtv.com