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Norwegian reporter Helle Lyng's Instagram and Facebook accounts were ‘suspended’ after viral PM Modi video. What did she say about freedom of press in relation to PM Modi? Find out hereNorwegian reporter Helle Lyng's who took the spotlight after viral PM Modi video.Norwegian “journalist” Helle Lyng who is in the limelight since she posted brusque to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint media appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. She became viral for asking PM Modi to take questions “from the freest press in the world” as he exited the joint event.A chain of reactions followed that triggered a political storm with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rebutting queries on “trust” and a series of online statements. In the aftermath of her bold question, she revealed that her Instagram and Facebook social media accounts have been suspended.In a post on X, Helle Lyng announced that two of her social media portals have been suspended. “If you’re trying to reach me on Instagram or Facebook, I would like to let you know I have been suspended from both accounts. I have wanted to respond to as many Indians as possible, but my responses will now be delayed. I hope I will get my accounts back,” Helle Lyng's post on X said.Sharing a screenshot of her Instagram account in another post on X, she stated, "Throughout all day I have struggled to log onto my Instagram account. Now I have been suspended. It is a small prize to pay for press freedom, but I’ve never experienced it before.While she tried to access her Instagram account, the portal in Norwegian stated:"We have suspended your account, Hellelyng. 180 days left to appeal the decision, otherwise your account will be permanently deactivated. Suspended on 19 May 2026What does this mean? Your account is not visible to others on Instagram at the moment, and you cannot use it.What you can do - You have 180 days left to appeal our decision.We may need to ask you for some information that will help us review your account again.You can access a copy of what you have shared on Instagram. Download a copy."All the debacle on freedom of press began on Monday at a joint press statement event of PM Modi and his Norwegian counterpart. Helle Lyng's, who identifies herself as a journalist of Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen, shared a clip of the event in which one can hear her ask the Prime Minister why he doesn't take questions from the “world's freest press”.The caption to the video stated, “Prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, would not take my question, I was not expecting him to,” she said in the post, sharing the video. “Norway has the number one spot on the World Press Freedom Index, India is at 157th, competing with Palestine, Emirates & Cuba. It is our job to question the powers we cooperate with.”However, the reason for her suspension of her Meta accounts has not been established yet, but she cryptically cited it as a “small prize to pay for press. freedom”.India rejects Helle Lyng's allegations of human rights violationsIndian officials faced slew of questions over “trust” and "human rights" after Helle Lyng Svendsen's post went viral. “Why should we trust you,” HT quoted Lyng's question posted in the MEA press briefing, adding "can you promise you will stop the human rights violation that goes on in your country". MEA officials categorically rejected allegations of human rights violations and highlighted the country's constitutional values of justice, liberty, and freedom of expression.Ministry of External Affairs Secretary, Sibi George, defended India's position while responding to Helle Lyng's question about why India should be trusted given its alleged human rights violations. This interaction happened when the senior diplomat was addressing a press conference on Monday night to brief the media on PM Modi's bilateral talks with the Norwegian Prime Minister.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsTrendsNorwegian re

A social media post comparing Rasgulla to an idli dipped in sugar syrup has gone viral. It triggered a sharp and eloquent response from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The exchange has been widely shared and celebrated online.It began when a social media user, Sayantika, posted about Misti Doi and Nolen Gurer Rosogolla on 15 May. She wondered how to explain the taste of these sweets to someone who wasn't Bengali.A user named @crazyxedi replied by quoting her post. The user called Rasgulla "nothing but an idli dipped in sugar syrup." The Mumbai Indians fan also called it the "most overrated dessert". The post quickly gathered over 2,50,000 views.Another user, Kanika, spotted the comment and issued a lighthearted warning. She said, if Shashi Tharoor found out about the statement, he should "get ready for an eloquent linguistic assassination". The warning proved accurate.Tharoor responded the following day. He called the comparison not just a culinary error but a "profound cosmological misunderstanding".The Kerala MP explained the difference. Rasgulla is made from chhena, a delicate milk curd. Idlis are made from a fermented batter of parboiled rice and black gram. Their compositions belong to entirely different kingdoms.One is an airy, spongy structure designed to absorb light sugar syrup. The other is a dense, steamed matrix of complex carbohydrates and proteins. He said they share nothing in common in taste, texture, structure or purpose.Tharoor then turned his attention to the Idli itself. According to him, dismissing it as a blank canvas for sugar syrup was deeply unfair. He called the Idli "a masterclass in biotechnology".Making a perfect Idli, according to Tharoor, requires balancing wild fermentation microflora over a cold night. The result is a steamed cloud that represents a triumph of gut health and nutritional balance.It is a “savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius, perfectly engineered to absorb the sharp tang of a well-spiced sambar or the fiery depth of a molaga-podi (gunpowder) paste infused with cold-pressed sesame oil or nutritious melted ghee”, Shashi Tharoor wrote on X.He added that suggesting an Idli would "consent to being drowned in sugar syrup" fundamentally misunderstood its dignity.He concluded with a pointed but polite instruction. According to the politician, if someone finds Rasgullas overrated, they should argue that on its own merits. But, the Idli, he insisted, should be left out of dessert-table arguments entirely."Leave the noble, perfectly fermented, steamed majesty of the Idli out of your dessert-table polemics, ma'am!" he wrote.Social Media Reaction“The Sun turned to grass. Grass turned to milk. Milk turned into rasgulla. The Sun also turned to paddy and urad. Paddy and urad turned into idlis. And consciousness, having become both, now sits in argument — debating which is superior,” wrote a social media user.“How about holding an Idli fest? We would love to taste your idlis! I watched a video where you claimed to make idlis for the entire week and store them in the freezer (during your days in the U.S!” posted another user.One user quipped, “I think ChatGPT takes notes from you, sir.”“As always, Mr Tharoor never fails to disappoint. My daily dose of English is not complete. Word of the day - Polemics,” came from another.About the AuthorSounak MukhopadhyaySounak Mukhopadhyay covers trending news, sports and entertainment for LiveMint. His reporting focuses on fast-moving stories, box office performance, digital culture and major cricket developments. He combines real-time updates with clear context for everyday readers. Sounak brings newsroom experience across breaking news, explainers and long-form features. He has a strong emphasis on accuracy, verification and responsible storytelling. His work tracks audience behaviour, celebrity influence and the business of sport and cinema. He helps readers understand why a story matters beyond the headline. Sounak has contributed

Elon Musk has been called out for being a misogynist for his recent remark about Instagram, calling it a platform for girls. Responding to a viral thread about the posting behaviour of men and women online, the billionaire wrote, “Lmao. Instagram is for girls.”The original post claimed that social media habits of an individual reflect different “phases” of an individual's life. It joked about how posting thirst traps, constantly uploading stories, and sharing pictures of cooked food each represented a different phase.In a separate comment, the Tesla CEO explained his point, saying, “Sometimes grown men send me their Instagram profiles and I’m like, are you transitioning or what?”Here's how netizens reacted:Netizens criticised this remark as misogynistic, sparking mixed reactions online.“How are you the richest man in the world when you say stuff like this?????” a social media user said.“Elon saying ‘Instagram is for girls’ is exactly the kind of throwaway internet line that becomes a geopolitical side show the moment it comes from one of the world’s most influential tech figures,” said another user.A user added, “Instagram has a near-even split between men and women, though!”Another user jokingly asked Grok, X's AI, to “explain to Elon that this is a man’s world, but it’s nothing without women.”Some users tried to joke, highlighting the cultural differences between X and Instagram.“Absolutely….X is where the high octane people hang out! The ones who want speed, clarity, truth, and zero wasted energy. It’s built for thrill seekers who don’t have the patience for slow vibes! Instagram? That’s the curated aesthetic playground…everything is perfect. Totally different sport!” a user said.Another user said, “Instagram is for people who need 37 filters to say ‘I’m outside’. X is for people who can start a war, a company, a conspiracy, and a group chat with one typo.”"Yeah, unless of course you owned it, then it would be for ‘super duper Alpha manly men'....right Elon?" another comment read.Musk vs InstagramElon Musk has consistently positioned his social media network, X, as a serious, free-speech-driven alternative to the platforms owned by Meta, amid his ongoing rivalry with its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.However, the billionaire's ideological battles have increasingly blurred the lines between his public platform and his private life. The rift is most notable with his estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.In 2022, Wilson legally changed her name and gender, moving to sever all ties with the Tesla CEO. In her court filings, she explicitly stated her desire to distance herself, declaring she no longer wished to be related to her biological father "in any way, shape or form."The estrangement has become a focal point in Musk's broader cultural crusade. He has repeatedly blamed what he terms "woke culture" for his daughter's transition and their fractured relationship.Pointing to this deeply personal rift as a primary motivator for his current political leanings, Musk controversially said, “I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that. And we're making some progress.”About the AuthorArshdeep KaurArshdeep Kaur is a Senior Content Producer at Mint, where she reports and edits across national and international politics, business and culture‑adjacent trending stories for digital audience. With five years in the newsroom, she strives to balance the speed and rigor of fast‑moving news cycles and longer, context‑rich explainers. Before joining LiveMint, Arshdeep served as a Senior Sub‑Editor at Business Standard and earlier as a Sub‑Editor at Asian News International (ANI). Her experience spans live news flows, enterprise features, and multi‑platform packaging. At Mint, she regularly writes explainers, quick takes, and visuals‑led stories that are optimized for search and social, while maintaining the publication’s standards for accuracy and clarity. She collaborates closely with editors and the audience team to frame angle