1 day ago
AIIMS Delhi Billboard Counting India’s Population Sparks Online Buzz
A billboard outside AIIMS Delhi showed a changing number for India’s population.
The number appeared to rise while people watched it.
It changed from 1,47,92,39,016 to 1,47,92,39,029.
That is an increase of 13.
A video of the billboard was posted on social media.
The video quickly became popular.
Some people wondered whether the number showed births happening in real time.
The billboard’s display caused confusion and surprise among viewers.
A billboard outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi appeared to count India’s population live.
A video of the billboard was shared on social media and went viral.
The display showed India’s population increasing from 1,47,92,39,016 to 1,47,92,39,029.
The increase of 13 appeared to occur within just a few seconds.
The display left social-media users confused, curious and shocked.
- Who
- A billboard outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, viewed by social-media users.
- What
- A video showed a billboard apparently counting India’s population live, with the displayed number rising by 13.
- Where
- Outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India.
- When
- September 04; the article does not specify a year.
- Why
Key facts
- Displayed starting population
- 1,47,92,39,016
- Displayed ending population
- 1,47,92,39,029
- Apparent increase
- 13
- Location
- Outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- Online response
- A video of the billboard went viral on social media
- Public reaction
- Viewers were described as confused, curious and shocked
Sources
Related news
'Live' AIIMS Billboard Sparks Debate Over India's Population Estimates
Kejriwal Attacks Delhi SIR Roll as BJP Defends Revision
Delimitation Fuels Debate Over India’s Population And Representation
Delhi Crowd Plays in India Gate Fountain, Ignoring Sign
Okhla oxygen cylinder blast kills one, injures four; owner detained
Supreme Court Considers Pan-India Safety Checks After PG Collapse
Gujarat High Court Rejects Asaram’s Temporary Bail Plea
