New Delhi, April 19 -- A light-hearted video about a household item has gone viral after an Instagram user shared how a jhaadu (broom) from Arunachal Pradesh helped improve her relationship with her landlord in Delhi.

In a video posted by user @shellcopter, the woman explained that traditional jhaadus from the Northeast are "built different" - thicker, stronger and more durable than those commonly available in Delhi markets. She recalled feeling "genuinely disappointed" when she first bought a broom in the capital, saying the options were thin and wore out quickly.

During a visit home, the woman said her mother packed a few sturdy jhaadus along with vegetables and fermented food. Instead of giving the food to the landlord, her mother su...