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thebalanced.newsWriter 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.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
52%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present Apurva Asrani's decision from a neutral standpoint, focusing on his personal reasons such as privacy and authenticity without political framing. Both sources emphasize his professional background and social media concerns, reflecting a balanced portrayal without partisan perspectives or political commentary.
Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to mildly reflective, highlighting Asrani's thoughtful decision to leave personal social media due to privacy and authenticity issues. The coverage includes supportive fan reactions but avoids emotional or sensational language, maintaining an informative and respectful sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Aligarh Writer Apurva Asrani Quits Instagram, Says Personal Account Will Be 'Permanently Deleted' On May 8 | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Apurva Asrani is permanently deleting Instagram account, says 'Uncomfortable with no privacy even on private messages...' | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 7 May, 08:33 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes7 May, 08:33 amApurva Asrani is permanently deleting Instagram account, says 'Uncomfortable with no privacy even on private messages...'
- 2news187 May, 10:11 amAligarh Writer Apurva Asrani Quits Instagram, Says Personal Account Will Be 'Permanently Deleted' On May 8
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 7 May 2026
- Key entities
- InstagramSocial mediaPrivacyTwitterAligarhApurva AsraniCriminal Justice: Behind Closed DoorsManoj BajpayeeAsraniEntertainmentWeb seriesScreenplay
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