70-Year-Old Kolkata Balloon Seller Walks 8 Km Daily, Earns Rs 150 to Support Family
Samir Kaka, a 70-year-old balloon seller in Kolkata, walks 8 km daily and spends over six hours trying to sell balloons to support his family of five. Despite suffering a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and having a painful skin condition, he earns around Rs 150 per day as the sole earner. His story, shared via a video by Aradhana Chatterjee, highlights his determination to continue working despite physical challenges and modest income.
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 neutral (52/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Sept, 03:18 pm. Other outlets followed.