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Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I'm ready to fight': South Korean tourist brings masks to India after seeing dusty images online
An Indian content creator has sparked online conversation after sharing a video with his South Korean friend, who brought multiple masks and old clothes during a trip to India — all because of what he saw on Google Images back home. A tourist from South Korea arrived in India carrying masks after coming across images depicting heavy dust and pollution during an online search.(Instagram/kaash_chaudhary) (Also read: Seoul train inferno: Man sets fire to moving subway over divorce, passengers flee in panic in viral video) The Instagram video, shared by user Akash Chaudhary, captures a candid moment between the two as they enjoy local food somewhere in India. In the clip, Chaudhary explains, 'My friend from South Korea brought so many masks and old clothes with him to India.' The reason, he reveals, is rooted in what the Korean traveller saw online before his visit. "Google images show this image of India" According to Chaudhary, his friend searched for 'Indo' on Google while still in South Korea, and the search results showed images dominated by dust and pollution. The video even shows the Korean national scrolling through those very images on his phone, supporting his claim. Reacting to the unexpected preparedness, Chaudhary asks him, 'That's why you bring so many masks?' With a quick wit and humour, the South Korean man replies, 'I'm ready to fight.' Watch the clip here: The reel was posted with the caption, 'Google Images show this Image of India in South Korea,' and has since gone viral, racking up more than 2.6 million views. Mixed reactions pour in The video has triggered several reactions from users, with many divided over whether to laugh, feel concerned, or defend India's global image. One user wrote, 'This is hilarious but also quite sad. We seriously need to work on how the world sees us.' Another commented, 'Masks for India? It's not that bad everywhere. Come to the mountains, bro.' A viewer said, 'This shows how stereotypes shape perception. Not cool.' Another added, 'Google isn't lying. We all know how bad pollution can get in some cities.' One user chimed in, 'He came prepared like he's going to war, not a holiday,' while another wrote, 'I'd do the same if I saw those images before travelling.' Some defended the country, saying, 'India is so much more than what Google shows. Sad he didn't look beyond the images.'
News18
19-06-2025
- News18
Fire, Acid, 50°C Heat: Indian Vlogger Dives Into 'Hell On Earth', The Internet Can't Look Away
Last Updated: Indian travel vlogger Akash Chaudhary explores Ethiopia's Danakil Depression, a lava-spewing, acid-filled hellscape 125m below sea level—and it's going viral Our Earth is full of wonders. From beautiful mountains, seas, plains, trees, and scenic landscapes to places that are truly terrifying – our planet has it all. One such place is in Ethiopia and is considered the hottest place on Earth. Surprisingly, this place also lies below sea level. Recently, an Indian content creator visited this extreme location and shared shocking visuals that left people stunned. Instagram user Akash Chaudhary, who has over 6 lakh followers, is currently in Ethiopia. He has reached one of the most dangerous places in the world called Danakil Depression. This region is located 125 metres below sea level and experiences extreme heat due to its low elevation. Although the highest recorded temperature on Earth was in Death Valley, California (USA), the Danakil Depression is considered the hottest inhabited place on Earth, with temperatures often soaring above 50°C for most of the year. The area is filled with salt plains, active volcanoes, and pools of acid and sulphur. Akash has posted several videos from this region on Instagram, and the views look nothing short of otherworldly. In one of the clips, he mentions how the heat and acidic environment have made the air so harsh that staying for long can cause skin-related issues. In a recently shared video, Akash is seen standing close to an active volcano, with flames visibly erupting from within, a terrifying yet fascinating sight. All of Akash's videos from the Danakil Depression are going viral. Viewers are flooding the comment sections; some praising his courage and calling him the best travel vlogger for covering such rare places, while others are urging him to stay safe. In another video, he captured the desolate path that leads to the Danakil Depression, showing the barren, cracked land that adds to the eeriness of the region. First Published:
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian vlogger's tour of Nairobi's slum shows families surviving on one meal a day
Indian travel vlogger Akash Chaudhary took to Instagram, sharing a compelling video documenting life inside Kibera, one of Africa's and the world's largest slums, located in Nairobi, Kenya. In the video titled 'Inside the Homes of Africa's Toughest Slum – KIBERA!', Akash walks viewers through the narrow alleys of Kibera, home to around 1.5 million people. He highlights the staggering density, explaining that the slum occupies just 6% of the land but houses nearly 60% of Nairobi's population. The video captures the stark realities of daily life in Kibera. The homes are made of gobar (cow dung), soil, and wood, with roofs and sheds built from metal sheets. Basic amenities come at a cost: residents pay 10 Kenyan shillings to take a shower and 5 shillings to use a lavatory. Akash also filmed the cramped interior of one such home, where a family of 12 resides in a space scarcely large enough for a single bedroom where barely two people can stand. In one heartbreaking moment, he reveals that families with up to 15 members often can't afford three meals a day and must choose which one meal to eat. A post shared by Akash Chaudhary (@kaash_chaudhary) Many residents in Kibera struggle with alcohol addiction, often consuming locally brewed liquor that contains dangerously high alcohol content, sometimes as much as 50%, he noted. With limited access to education and job opportunities, many youths are caught in a cycle of substance abuse. Crime, including petty theft, has also risen in the area. Most families survive on less than one dollar a day, highlighting the extreme poverty and lack of resources in the slum, said the vlogger. Also read: Indian-origin Dubai millionaire recreates 1980s Kerala lifestyle with vintage home and cars The video quickly went viral, drawing a flood of emotional responses in the comments section. One viewer wrote, 'This video made me realize how blessed and ungrateful I am.' Another commented, 'Mujhe apni zindagi se pyaar ho gaya hai ab' (I've fallen in love with my life now). Also read: The Princess of Greece who married an Indian-origin lawyer, visited Dehradun for haldi before royal wedding
