‘Better saaf than sorry’: Amul tweets about importance of washing hands to prevent spread of coronavirus

Taking to Twitter, Amul shared an image along with a one-liner caption.

Updated on: Mar 3, 2020, 20:13:48 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took to Twitter to spread awareness about some of the basic protective measures against the novel coronavirus which has claimed several lives worldwide. One of the measures the PM mentioned is frequent washing of hands. In fact, many people are now dropping posts regarding this very fact to create awareness, including the dairy company Amul.

People appreciated Amul’s post. (Twitter/@Amul_Coop)

Taking to Twitter, they shared an image along with a one-liner caption. “Precautions against the Coronavirus!” the company wrote. The image shows the iconic Amul girl washing her hands. “Better saaf than sorry,” reads the caption on the image.

Amul also shared the same post on Instagram. People, on both the platforms, dropped various comments.

“Very innovative and timely!” wrote a Twitter user. “Spot on as always!” commented another. “Greatest cartoonist of India,” wrote a third.

What do you think of Amul’s post?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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