India, April 19 -- A light-hearted video about a simple household item has struck a chord online, after an Instagram user shared how a jhaadu (broom) from Arunachal Pradesh unexpectedly transformed her relationship with her Delhi landlord.

In a video posted by Instagram user @shellcopter, the woman explained how traditional jhadus from the Northeast are "built different" - thicker, sturdier and far more durable than the ones commonly found in Delhi markets. Recalling her first experience shopping for a broom in the capital, the user said they were "genuinely disappointed" by how thin and flimsy the options felt, claiming they wore out within just a few uses.

Then, during a visit back home, the woman said that her mother packed a few stu...