Mumbai metro lift breakdown leaves wheelchair-using comedian stranded at Worli station: ‘Told to go home on foot’

A wheelchair-bound Mumbai-based stand-up comedian has sparked widespread anger online after alleging that he was left stranded at Worli metro station for over 45 minutes due to a malfunctioning lift, with no meaningful help from metro authorities. The incident was shared on Instagram by Karn Shah, who described the experience as “one of the most…

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Samay Raina to Rebel Kid: How influencer controversies shaped India’s digital debate

The year 2025 proved turbulent for Indian digital culture, with a number of high-profile influencers and entertainers finding themselves at the center of public controversy. Several prominent figures — including comedian Samay Raina, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, political satirist Kunal Kamra and social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid — were embroiled in…

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