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Indian Family Uses Pet Cat’s Paw Prints to Bless New Motorcycle in Viral Ritual

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Indian Family Uses Pet Cat’s Paw Prints to Bless New Motorcycle in Viral Ritual

Analysed 18 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·social
Indian Family Uses Pet Cat’s Paw Prints to Bless New Motorcycle in Viral RitualPreviousNext

An Indian family performed a traditional blessing ritual for a newly purchased motorcycle using their pet cat's paw prints instead of the customary child’s handprints. The mother gently dipped the cat’s paws in red dye and pressed them onto the bike’s front wheel, symbolizing good fortune. The video, shared on social media, has been widely appreciated for its creativity and the cat’s calm participation, with many viewers finding the ritual both charming and wholesome.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (80/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
80%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a cultural and social event without political framing. They present the family’s unique ritual and social media reactions neutrally, emphasizing tradition and creativity. There is no evident political perspective or partisan framing in the coverage, as the story centers on a lighthearted, human-interest topic.

Sentiment — Positive (80/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and warm, highlighting the charm and wholesomeness of the family’s ritual. The tone is light and appreciative, reflecting social media users’ delight and amusement. There is no negative or critical sentiment present, with coverage focusing on the affectionate and novel aspects of the event.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnewsThis family used their pet cat's paws to bless a new motorcycle. The internet is smitten Watch - India TV NewsCenterPositive
indiatodayIndian family uses pet cat's paws to bless new motorcycle, viral video melts heartsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 17 Jun, 02:10 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday17 Jun, 02:10 pm
    Indian family uses pet cat's paws to bless new motorcycle, viral video melts hearts
  2. 2
    indiatvnews18 Jun, 02:54 am
    This family used their pet cat's paws to bless a new motorcycle. The internet is smitten Watch - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
18 Jun 2026
Key entities
CatMotorcycleSocial mediaIndiaDyeVermilionInternetSuperstitionViral videoMascot