Teh One Who Knocks
02-27-2016, 12:57 PM
Amy Willis for Metro.co.uk
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Step away from the selfie stick.
Mumbai has order a ban on taking selfies after a rise in people accidentally killing themselves while taking pictures.
The Indian city, formerly known as Bombay, has declared 16 no-selfie zones in a bid to stop people putting themselves in danger.
They have also issued a warning against people taking unnecessary risks to get the perfect picture.
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India is home to the highest number of people who have died while taking photos of themselves, with 19 of the world’s 49 recorded selfie-linked deaths since 2014, according to Priceonomics.
Even Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has embraced the craze, posting pictures he has snapped with various world leaders online.
The statistic may in part be due to India’s sheer size, with 1.25 billion citizens and one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets.
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Mumbai police have declared selfies off-limits in areas perceived as risky – particularly along the coastline in spots with no railings or barriers. Anyone venturing into off-limits areas, even if they take no photos, risks being slapped with a fine of 1,200 rupees, about £13.
Despite clearly marked signs demarking the selfie-free zones, people can still be seen clicking away and often going to the edges or standing on ledges to get the most thrilling shots.
‘When you are traveling alone, and do not have anyone to take your pictures, then it’s only selfie,’ said Murtuza Rangwala, a student in Mumbai.
Mumbai psychologist Keerti Sachdeva said she does not expect the constant pursuit of selfies to end any time soon, saying one probable reason is the need for acceptance and love.
‘You know people have this sort of feeling in adolescent age, especially that they need to get this acceptance from everyone, that I am a smart person, I am a good-looking person,’ she said.
‘So for acceptance and recognition they are indulging in taking of selfies.’
http://i.imgur.com/1hvXM5M.jpg
Step away from the selfie stick.
Mumbai has order a ban on taking selfies after a rise in people accidentally killing themselves while taking pictures.
The Indian city, formerly known as Bombay, has declared 16 no-selfie zones in a bid to stop people putting themselves in danger.
They have also issued a warning against people taking unnecessary risks to get the perfect picture.
http://i.imgur.com/u9th2yQ.jpg
India is home to the highest number of people who have died while taking photos of themselves, with 19 of the world’s 49 recorded selfie-linked deaths since 2014, according to Priceonomics.
Even Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has embraced the craze, posting pictures he has snapped with various world leaders online.
The statistic may in part be due to India’s sheer size, with 1.25 billion citizens and one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets.
http://i.imgur.com/y6jShlD.png
Mumbai police have declared selfies off-limits in areas perceived as risky – particularly along the coastline in spots with no railings or barriers. Anyone venturing into off-limits areas, even if they take no photos, risks being slapped with a fine of 1,200 rupees, about £13.
Despite clearly marked signs demarking the selfie-free zones, people can still be seen clicking away and often going to the edges or standing on ledges to get the most thrilling shots.
‘When you are traveling alone, and do not have anyone to take your pictures, then it’s only selfie,’ said Murtuza Rangwala, a student in Mumbai.
Mumbai psychologist Keerti Sachdeva said she does not expect the constant pursuit of selfies to end any time soon, saying one probable reason is the need for acceptance and love.
‘You know people have this sort of feeling in adolescent age, especially that they need to get this acceptance from everyone, that I am a smart person, I am a good-looking person,’ she said.
‘So for acceptance and recognition they are indulging in taking of selfies.’