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Assam Customer Receives Plain Rice Instead of Biryani Ordered via Zomato

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Assam Customer Receives Plain Rice Instead of Biryani Ordered via Zomato

Analysed 14 Sept 2026·2 sources analysed·Assam, India·Social
Assam Customer Receives Plain Rice Instead of Biryani Ordered via ZomatoPreviousNext

An Assam man ordered mutton biryani through Zomato from Kolkata Biryani in Bongaigaon but received plain white rice and salad instead. Disappointed, he shared his experience on social media, calling it a scam and demanding an explanation. Zomato later refunded him. The incident gained attention online, with many users reacting to the mix-up. The authenticity of the post could not be independently verified by one source.

Sentiment
34%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 37/100.

Outlets measured: timesnow, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Negative (34/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 14 Sept, 06:52 am. Other outlets followed.

14 Sept, 06:52 am2 sources · 47 min14 Sept, 07:38 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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news1814 Sept, 06:52 am
Assam Man Orders Biryani Through Zomato, But What He Receives Has Him Asking: 'What Kind Of Scam Is This?'
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    timesnow14 Sept, 07:38 am
    Assam Man Orders Biryani Through Zomato- Only To Receive 'Plain Rice With...'
  • Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Corporate
    ZomatoKolkata Biryani

    Story context

    Category
    Social
    Location
    Assam, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    14 Sept 2026
    Key entities
    ZomatoBiryaniSaladRiceKolkataAssamBongaigaonWhite riceBananaPackaging and labelingChickenCalorie