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Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Viral video: Stray dog blocks Lamborghini in Mumbai, internet calls it the ‘real boss of the road'
A video showing a stray dog blocking a Lamborghini Huracan on a street in Mumbai has gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), leaving viewers both amused and intrigued. The clip, shared on July 15, shows the bright orange luxury car slowing down as the dog stands firmly in its path. When the driver tries to steer around, the dog follows closely, barking occasionally at the vehicle. After a short standoff, the Lamborghini finally speeds off, only to be chased by the determined stray until it disappears from sight. The post was captioned, 'Kalesh b/w Sir Dogesh and Lamborghini.' In the comments, users hailed the dog as the 'real boss of the road.' The viral moment sparked a wave of memes, video edits, and humorous soundtracks, all celebrating the dog's fearless attitude. One user joked, 'Dogesh bhai itne bade logo se lafde Q kar raha hai (Dogesh Bhai, why are you getting in trouble with such big individuals).' Another wrote, 'Gazab ki dadagiri hai doggy raja ki. Lamborghini ki sitti pitti gum ho gai aur wo bhaag khadi hui (What bullying by the Dog, the Lamborghini fled away).' 'Bro literally bullied the lambo,' read another popular comment. This isn't the first time a stray dog has caught the internet's attention. Last year, a clip from a tech festival at IIT Kanpur showed a dog playfully interacting with a robotic dog. The real dog circled the robot curiously before attempting to play with it, prompting a similar response from the machine. Other strays also joined in, inspecting the mechanical intruder in their territory.
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
How Can India Resolve Its Stray Dog Crisis? Lessons From Netherlands
New Delhi: A video of a street dog blocking the path of a Lamborghini Huracan supercar on a Mumbai street is going viral on social media, amusing many people who have dubbed the canine "Dogesh" and calling him the "real boss of the roads." But, underneath the amusement lies a real issue of street dogs versus humans conflict that plagues Indian streets and makes them unsafe for pedestrians, especially children and the elderly. India has approximately 6.2 crore stray dogs, according to the State of Pet Homelessness Index of India, 2023. Between 2019 and 2022, a staggering 1.6 crore dog bite cases were reported in the country. The number remained alarmingly high in 2023 (30 lakh cases) and 2024 (21.95 lakh cases) as well, prompting anger and concern among citizens. India also accounts for 36 per cent of global rabies deaths, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) data, with the country witnessing 18,000-20,000 such cases annually. The increasingly escalating street dog menace has given an ironic turn to the old journalism maxim, "If a dog bites a man, it is not news; but if a man bites a dog, it is", with cases of canines muling both children and adults dominating the headlines. Rules Around Animal Protection India's legal framework for animal protection is governed by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules. ABC guidelines make a distinction between community dogs -- those living on the street or within a gated campus -- and pet dogs, making it harder for authorities to assign responsibility. For instance, in the case of pet dogs, they are treated as private property, so issues related to their vaccination and regulating their breeding become the responsibility of the pet parent. But, in the case of street dogs, the implementation of ABC's programmes--meant to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs-- has become harder due to a lack of funds, personnel, and facilities at most municipalities. This makes it harder to control their population and reduce rabies risk. Feeding of stray dogs is also not regulated in India, giving way to the formation of territorial dog packs, especially near residential colonies. The lack of designated feeding areas often leads to conflict between residents and animal lovers, with the former wanting to chase them away while the latter wants to protect them. What Can India Do To Reduce Dog Menace To tackle the problem of strays, India can take lessons from the Netherlands, which has reportedly been completely free of stray dogs and rabies for years-- that too without killing a single canine. The work started in the 1990s, when the European country introduced the 'Collect, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return' policy, along with other measures to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. As part of the policy, dogs were collected by authorities, fixed, vaccinated, and even given a veterinary exam (and treatment, if necessary). The programme was government-funded and ensured that feral dog populations stopped growing. It also prevented the unnecessary killing of thousands of animals and the spread of diseases, which could harm both stray and pet dogs. The other key measure by the government was imposing heavy taxes on purchases of pets from pet stores. This encouraged residents to adopt pets from the shelter instead, and it led to millions of formerly stray dogs being rescued. The country also introduced stricter laws against animal cruelty, including the abandonment of pets, which could lead to hefty fines or imprisonment up to three years. By implementing clearer rules and accountability, India can also promote the adoption of all dog breeds, while also alleviating harassment of both the canines and their lovers. It can also help in bringing down the population of street dogs.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Real Boss": Stray Dog Blocks Lamborghini On Mumbai Street, Video Goes Viral
Mumbai: A video capturing a stray dog blocking the path of a Lamborghini Huracan on a Mumbai street has gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), leaving users both amused and intrigued. The clip shows the bright orange supercar slowing down as the dog stands firmly in its way. As the driver attempts to manoeuvre around, the dog follows alongside, occasionally barking at the vehicle. After a brief standoff, the Lamborghini finally accelerates and speeds past, only to be chased by the determined stray until it disappears from view. The video, shared on July 15, had the caption, "Kalesh b/w Sir Dogesh and Lamborghini." In the comments, users called it the "real boss of the road." Kalesh b/w Sir Dogesh and Lamborghini — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) July 15, 2025 The clip generated a surge of memes, edits, and funny soundtracks, each portraying the bold attitude of this four-legged enforcer. A user said: "Dogesh bhai itne bade logo se lafde Q kar raha hai (Dogesh Bhai, why are you getting in trouble with such big individuals)." Dogesh bhai itne bade logo se lafde Q kar raha hai — Vedprakash Dubey (@vdvedprakash21) July 15, 2025 Another user wrote, "Gazab ki dadagiri hai doggy raja ki. Lamborghini ki sitti pitti gum ho gai aur wo bhaag khadi hui (What bullying by the Dog, the Lamborghini fled away.)" Gazab ki dadagiri hai doggy raja ki Lamborghini ki sitti pitti gum ho gai aur wo bhaag khadi hui — MRK (@MRK__313) July 15, 2025 "Bro literally bullied the lambo," read another comment. Bro literally bullied the lambo ???????? — ???????????? ????????????????????! ???????? (@prodbyfauxtail) July 15, 2025 Last year, a video of a stray dog's reaction to a robotic dog went viral. The moment was captured during a four-day tech festival at IIT Kanpur. In the clip, a dog first runs around the robot and looks intrigued by its design and build. It then attempts to be playful with the robot, which reciprocates its actions. The same clip also showed other dogs trying to figure out the machine in their territory.
