India, July 26 -- Memes, music and mayhem are giving Gen Z's protests a language of their own

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Students fleeing riot police turned the chaotic chase into live-action Subway Surfers, making baton-dodging legitimate cardio. One fitness vlogger shared smartwatch data of a frantic alleyway route, captioning it: "Personal best for the 5K sprint. Huge thanks to the riot squad for the serious motivation."

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