Gurugram Man Fired Over Viral 'Rs 370 Biryani' Remark at Pranit More's Show
Himanshu Jangra, a 23-year-old web developer from Gurugram, was fired by his employer Starvik Design after a viral video showed him claiming that spending Rs 370 on a date entitled him to physical intimacy. The remarks, made during comedian Pranit More's show, sparked widespread criticism for promoting entitlement and misogyny. While the company found no workplace complaints against Jangra, it decided to terminate him due to the controversy's impact. Both Jangra and More have apologized, and public figures urged accountability and reflection on consent and respect in dating culture.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 42%, Centre 56%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (35/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- opindia— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- theprint— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- oneindia— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives primarily focused on social and cultural issues related to gender, consent, and workplace accountability. Coverage includes the employer's response, public backlash, and commentary from influencers, reflecting a range of societal viewpoints without partisan political framing. The narrative centers on individual actions and corporate responsibility rather than political ideology.
The overall tone across the articles is critical of the remarks made by Himanshu Jangra, highlighting public outrage and condemnation. The sentiment is largely negative toward the comments and supportive of the employer's decision to terminate employment. Apologies from involved parties and calls for reflection introduce a constructive element, resulting in a predominantly critical but balanced sentiment.