Madurai Creator Receives Gifts from Instamart After Unwanted COD Orders
Madurai-based content creator Veeramani faced a surge of unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders after sharing his address online to receive Diwali sweets. The prank orders included expensive electronics and even a tanker reportedly worth Rs 70 crore. As the story went viral, quick-commerce platform Instamart responded by sending Veeramani a range of gifts, including electronics, household appliances, and the sweets he originally requested, turning the ordeal into a positive outcome.
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 positive (76/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 18 Oct, 10:53 am. Other outlets followed.