Industrialist Anand Mahindra, known for his wit and sharp observations, couldn’t resist chiming in on a car-related 'parent hack' video that he came across on social media.
The video, which has been making the rounds on social media, shows an influencer ingeniously using a transparent plastic zipper to attach a tablet to the backrest of a car seat – turning a regular ride into a seamless entertainment experience for children.
Sharing the video on X, Mahindra said, “Hey, hang on! Is another country trying to take away the ‘Jugaad’ crown from us??”
In the caption of his post, Mahindra alluded to the quintessentially Indian hack for innovative, makeshift solutions.
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Mahindra’s post triggered a conversation about the merits and drawbacks of “jugaad,” a term that has come to symbolise Indian ingenuity but also draws somewhere that encourages short-term fixes over sustainable solutions.
“Hi sir, with all due respect, don't you think we do a little too much jugaad? Jugaad would be good in certain circumstances. However, I feel everything in India is a jugaad. There is no inclination anywhere to do high-quality work with attention to detail,” a user said.
Others, however, celebrated the concept as a hallmark of Indian creativity.
“Jugaad from India is trending all over the world,” a user said, while another added, “That's a funny one! "Jugaad" is indeed a quintessential Indian trait, showcasing our resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills. But, who knows, maybe another country is trying to give us some competition.”
See the comments here:
Whether you see it as an attestation to creativity or a call for more sustainable practices, one thing’s for sure: jugaad is a conversation starter, and Anand Mahindra knows exactly how to keep it going.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra, known for his wit and sharp observations, couldn’t resist chiming in on a car-related 'parent hack' video that he came across on social media.
The video, which has been making the rounds on social media, shows an influencer ingeniously using a transparent plastic zipper to attach a tablet to the backrest of a car seat – turning a regular ride into a seamless entertainment experience for children.
Sharing the video on X, Mahindra said, “Hey, hang on! Is another country trying to take away the ‘Jugaad’ crown from us??”
In the caption of his post, Mahindra alluded to the quintessentially Indian hack for innovative, makeshift solutions.
Take a look at the post here:
Watch the video here:
Mahindra’s post triggered a conversation about the merits and drawbacks of “jugaad,” a term that has come to symbolise Indian ingenuity but also draws somewhere that encourages short-term fixes over sustainable solutions.
“Hi sir, with all due respect, don't you think we do a little too much jugaad? Jugaad would be good in certain circumstances. However, I feel everything in India is a jugaad. There is no inclination anywhere to do high-quality work with attention to detail,” a user said.
Others, however, celebrated the concept as a hallmark of Indian creativity.
“Jugaad from India is trending all over the world,” a user said, while another added, “That's a funny one! "Jugaad" is indeed a quintessential Indian trait, showcasing our resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills. But, who knows, maybe another country is trying to give us some competition.”
See the comments here:
Whether you see it as an attestation to creativity or a call for more sustainable practices, one thing’s for sure: jugaad is a conversation starter, and Anand Mahindra knows exactly how to keep it going.
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