Zomato Denies Sending Viral 'Rs 370 Biryani' Consent Notification Amid Controversy
Zomato has denied involvement in a viral screenshot showing a consent-themed notification linked to the 'Rs 370 biryani' controversy, calling it fake. The controversy originated from a stand-up comedy clip where a man implied spending on a biryani entitled him to favors, sparking widespread online debate on consent and entitlement. Zomato clarified the message was not created or sent by them, emphasizing "Biryani is dinner, not consent."
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 85%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a neutral corporate response to a social media controversy without political framing. They focus on Zomato's denial of the fake notification and the broader public debate on consent sparked by a comedian's anecdote. The coverage includes perspectives from the company and social media reactions, avoiding partisan viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is factual and corrective, aiming to clarify misinformation. While the underlying controversy involves criticism of entitlement and misogyny, the coverage itself maintains a neutral and informative sentiment, focusing on Zomato's statement and the social media discourse without emotional language.
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