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From global events to pop culture conversations, here’s what had people talking on social media this week

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Piyush Singh
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Social media this week saw conversations that drew attention, prompted reactions, and kept people engaged across feeds.

Whether it was about events that everyone couldn’t stop talking about, or the posts that flooded feeds that had them reacting, here are some of the dominating conversations on social media this week.

Conversations

Nepal’s first female PM chosen on Discord after deadly unrest

Unrest in Nepal made global headlines this month after protests against corruption and political instability left at least 72 people dead. What truly captured worldwide attention was the way the country’s next leader was chosen. In a move unprecedented for any democracy, thousands of young Nepalis gathered on Discord, a platform mostly known for gamers, to debate and vote on a consensus prime minister. After hours of heated discussion, they selected former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki, who was sworn in the very next day. The act had the internet talking across the globe and made history, as Karki also became Nepal’s first female prime minister.

15-year-old Owen Cooper makes Emmy history

The Emmy Awards had everyone talking this week, and one win stood out above the rest. British actor Owen Cooper, just 15 years old, made history as the youngest male to ever take home an Emmy. His performance in Netflix’s Adolescence earned him the award for best supporting actor in a limited series, where he played a schoolboy entangled in a chilling murder accusation.

Demon Slayer-inspired memes 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle shattered major records worldwide on its release weekend, and with the popularity that big, the internet was bound to react. Audiences quickly flooded social media with memes and jaw-dropping edits inspired by the film.

Even if you’ve never watched anime, chances are these edits and memes have still found their way onto your feed and you’re definitely not alone.

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Memes and Trends: 

Ocean Eyes

People on the internet are embracing the “ocean eyes” trend, creating videos that highlight the beauty of their eyes with close-up, focused shots.

Gemini AI photo generation trend 

So, last week, you must have come across at least one post where people asked AI to recreate themselves in retro looks. This week, the trend is still going strong, but with a sweeter twist. People are now asking AI to make wholesome edits, with the most popular prompt being pictures of themselves hugging their younger selves.

I'll be there 

We all have that favorite friend or belonging that seems to follow us everywhere. A new trend is turning this into a kind of appreciation post, showing how this person or thing is always with us. The posts are heartfelt and sometimes funny, highlighting the little ways these companions are part of our everyday lives.

Navratri Content 

Of course, with Navratri around the corner, we can expect to see plenty of edits and pre-Navratri celebration posts on Instagram. As expected, the feeds are already full of inspiration for the festive season.

Here are some trending songs that people loved this week:

Eu Tô Fazendo Uma Mágica 

Ice Cream 

Navratri Playlist 

Badli Si Hawa Hai 

What was your favorite highlight of the week? Tell us in the comments below! 

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