Writer Apurva Asrani to Permanently Delete Personal Instagram Account Citing Privacy Concerns
Apurva Asrani, acclaimed writer and editor known for works like Aligarh and Criminal Justice, announced he will permanently delete his personal Instagram account on May 8, 2026. Citing concerns over privacy, lack of authenticity, and the influence of algorithms on social media, he expressed discomfort with the platform's evolving nature. Asrani encouraged followers to continue engaging with his professional updates via his work Instagram and Twitter accounts.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–60/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 7 May, 08:33 am. Other outlets followed.