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Podcast Hosts Rant About North Indian Tourists In Vietnam Has The Internet Screaming Stereotype Alert

A podcast host has stirred the pot on social media after sharing his less-than-pleasant encounters with North Indian tourists during his New Year trip to Vietnam. Ravi Handa, the host of Desi FIRE Podcast, accused them of “ruining” his travel experience, sparking a flurry of reactions online. Ravi Handa kicked off the conversation by explaining why he skipped Goa for his New Year’s getaway. “Goa has too many North Indian tourists, and they ruin the experience,” he said, choosing Vietnam instead. But to his dismay, he encountered what he described as “bad behaviour” from Indian tourists there as well. I went to Vietnam for the new year break, and Goa was a choice. But not for the reasons any of you people on twitter go bonkers about.

Goa has too many North Indian tourists and they ruin the experience.

Even in Vietnam, the only bad behavior was from North Indian tourists.… https://t.co/CHiZeVRgoT From cutting lines with excuses like “Hum logon ke pass special pass hai” to shouting Bharat Mata Ki Jai in a crowded train, Handa claimed the loud antics were mostly from North Indians. “I even stopped one at the cable car line,” he added, “but arguing seemed pointless.” Naturally, Twitter took sides faster than a tea-seller at an Indo-Pak match. Many users lashed out at Handa for stereotyping North Indians, calling his remarks “racist.” “How did you know they were North Indians?” asked one user, to which Handa replied that the tourists explicitly mentioned being from NCR. Another user pointed out, “This mentality of dividing North, South, East, and West is why we can’t progress as a society.” Uber racist comment 🤮

How did you know that misbehaving tourists were North India?

You can tell everything about a person by looking at him 🤭 While Handa’s comments did raise eyebrows, they also found some support. Many North Indians chimed in, admitting they’ve witnessed similar behaviour. “Me, being a North Indian myself, always felt ashamed, but now it’s a whole new level of shame!” wrote one user. Yep. We have to agree that we Indians don't have civics sense (including me).

We need to improve. And more people coming out on SM is one such way to nudge us to improve. Another added, “There was a group of North Indians on a train in Europe, making too much noise in the name of ‘having a good time.’ All the other Europeans were silent, and only these people were shouting.” The debate has reignited conversations about travel etiquette and the stereotypes associated with Indian tourists abroad. While some argue that bad behaviour knows no region, others believe it’s time to introspect and, well, turn the volume down a notch. So, what do you think? Are these stereotypes justified, or are we simply dividing ourselves further? Let us know in the comments, but, you know, quietly.

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Ankush Bahuguna Shares His Harrowing 40-Hour Cyber Scam Experience & Its Terrifying

If you thought scams only happened to people who weren’t tech-savvy, think again. Popular YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna recently shared a terrifying experience of being held hostage in a cyber arrest scam for almost 40 hours. Yes, 40 hours of sheer mental torture, leaving him shaken and vulnerable. In a detailed Instagram video, Ankush opened up about how scammers manipulated him into believing he was involved in illegal activities, making him lose money, peace of mind, and trust in his instincts. The video has now gone viral, serving as a wake-up call to all of us who think we’re “too smart” to fall for scams. A post shared by Instagram (@instagram) It began with an innocent-sounding automated call after Ankush returned from the gym. The call claimed his courier had been canceled and urged him to press “zero for support.” And like many of us would, he did. The person on the other end alleged that Ankush’s package contained illegal items and had been seized by customs. To make matters worse, the scammer “verified” Ankush’s name and Aadhaar number, making it seem terrifyingly legit. The scammers told Ankush he was under “digital arrest” and that an arrest warrant had been issued in his name. Using his personal information and playing on his fear, they coerced him into complying with their demands. Ankush admitted, “I am still in shock. I can’t believe this happened to me. I’ve lost money and my mental health to this.” Despite sending “I’m okay” texts to friends, Ankush’s close ones noticed something was off. Their instincts eventually helped him realize he was being scammed, but not before the ordeal had taken a toll on him. Addressing those questioning how he fell for it, Ankush said, “Not everyone reacts the same way to panic. Instead of calling this stupid, make people around you aware of it.” Let Ankush’s terrifying ordeal remind us to be a little more cautious in this increasingly digital world. As he rightly put it, “Sharing this so others don’t have to go through what I went through.” Stay safe out there!