Category: Editor’s note


The world is changing, as change is the only constant, but there is one alarming change: Global Warming. The Arctic is melting, summers are getting hotter and longer while winters continue to touch and go. So this time around, we have dedicated the April issue to sustainability. I know April is a fool’s month, but I’m not fooling around. We all have to wake up and open our eyes to bring change to the environment. This change is for real, and if we don’t start doing our bit now, the next generation will ask us questions which will make the journey to our graves very painful.

Our cover star of the month is the radiant Rakul Preet Singh. While driving through the busy streets of Mumbai, she told me something very interesting and thought-provoking. She does not ask for her lunch/dinner plates to be changed in luxury restaurants after every course of the meal so that less water is used in washing them. In our homes, we eat on the same plate and don’t find it dirty, but the same changes once we step into a Michelin-star restaurant where plates need to be swapped multiple times. Every time we refuse to take a new plate, we save water that gets wasted in the cleaning process. These small steps will make us conscious, and these water droplets can collectively fill up ponds or rivers somewhere in the near future.

If there is one lesson that the pandemic has taught us is that we are all in this together; if we continue to keep on the lights carelessly, then there will be no light someday. Sustainability is not just one trending word; it is the need of the hour, and so is the adaptation of sustainable practices in our daily lives. Saying no to single-use plastic, planting trees, and not keeping the tap open are some of the little steps we can take towards a better future. We must be conscious that switching to an electric car is also a major step towards sustainability. The Auto manufacturers and all the luxury brands are working towards electrification, alternative fuels and making sustainable bags, accessories, and clothing from materials.

Sustainable packaging, recycling technology products like smartphones other gadgets, and electric cars should be our priorities, like the Volvo XC40 Recharge, which uses no leather interiors and is all from recyclable products. More and more companies are adopting the “Sustainable Economy”, but the question remains at the mass adoption levels.

Are we ready to pay some premium to choose products with a sustainable tag? Are we ready to buy an EV for a premium price tag than its equivalent fuel-equipped counterparts? Are we only going to sit on the fence and do nothing, or are we going to commit to a sustainable way of life? If your conscious answer to the above is Yes, then the good news is we can still rewind the climate change and save the human race from great catastrophes! Enjoy the issue, do your bit, plant a tree and remember the quote, “If you plant good seeds, you will reap beautiful fruits”

Behind every successful man, there is a woman! This is cliché now, Women are as successful as men, and they shine in every field. Women’s cricket team is getting much attention and traction, and women racers are in the making. These two domains were men’s heavy areas and likewise in every other field. They have made remarkable progress in various spheres of Life over the past few decades, and their contributions to
society are becoming increasingly recognized and valued. Women Entrepreneurs in India have seen a rise in the number of women entrepreneurs in recent years.

Women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers and challenging societal norms to create successful businesses across various industries. They are inspiring other women to take the leap and become entrepreneurs themselves. However, women entrepreneurs still face significant challenges, such as gender biases, lack of access to capital, and limited networking opportunities. Efforts are being made to create an environment that supports and encourages women entrepreneurs, including mentorship programs, financial incentives, and policy initiatives.

With the advancement of technology, smart homes have become a reality, allowing homeowners to control various devices and appliances from their smartphones. Women, in particular, have benefited from these innovations, as they provide a more convenient and efficient way to manage
household tasks. Smart home technology can help women balance work and family responsibilities by reducing the time and effort required for household chores. There are some Tech Innovations which has made Life Easier for Women. From voice assistants and fitness trackers to apps that help manage menstrual cycles and breast milk production, these innovations have transformed how women live and work. Women continue to be at the forefront of technological advancements, using their creativity and ingenuity to address real-world problems and make a positive impact on society.

Despite their challenges, women continue to push boundaries and break barriers, paving the way for future generations of women to succeed. There are a few countries where restrictions are still imposed on them, which curtail fundamental human rights; it’s a slap to the 21st century to
try to keep women in checks and balances and make laws designed for a patriarchal society. Women give birth to a man; she is the originator and source of Life and can handle much more pain and complexities than a man. Hail Women!

We are delighted to present to you our 17th-anniversary issue, marking yet another year of providing insightful and engaging content to our readers. As we celebrate this milestone, we take a look at some of the most significant developments in the tech industry and the people behind them. In this issue, we feature 17 unicorns from India, highlighting the incredible growth of startups in the country and the innovative solutions they offer. These companies have disrupted traditional business models and created a new wave of entrepreneurship, making India a hub for innovation and growth. We also delve into the social media fiasco, examining the impact of these platforms on society and the challenges they face in ensuring user privacy and security. The recent controversies surrounding these platforms have raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives and the need for greater regulation and accountability.

In addition, we explore the magnitude of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), one of the world’s largest semiconductor foundries, and its impact on the tech industry. Its cutting-edge technology and relentless pursuit of innovation have made it a critical player in the global tech landscape. We also feature some of the top tech leaders, highlighting their contributions to the industry and their vision for the future. These leaders have shaped the tech industry’s direction and continue to inspire new generations of innovators.

Guru Randhawa, one of the most popular and influential Punjabi singers and songwriters, is on our cover. His music has transcended borders and brought people together, making him a cultural icon and a symbol of unity and harmony. Finally, we celebrate the success of 17 founders and CEOs of Indian origin, who have made significant contributions to the tech industry and are leading some of the most successful companies in the world. Their journey inspires all aspiring entrepreneurs, and we are proud to feature them in this issue.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue and join us in celebrating our 17th anniversary.
Yours sincerely,
CHATGPT AI

The above has been generated by ChatGPT, with no spelling error and zero plagiarism, written in 60 seconds, usually taking much more than the time specified for a human. It lacks engagement, lacks a personal touch, lacks humour, lacks creative writing, but it gets the job done almost 90% of the time. I just typed the contents of the issue and inserted this on the search bar of chat.openai.com/chat – “Write an editorial note for the 17th anniversary issue covering 17 unicorns in India, the social media fiasco, how big is TSMC, top leaders in tech, Guru Randhawa on the cover, 17 founders and CEOs of Indian origin.” And it also regenerated three more articles to choose from. Good or Bad, that’s the future we are heading to, where tech will disrupt many things, including writing, and challenge many professions like – Law, Doctor, Writer, Accounting, Tax planning, etc., making students lazy, which will underdevelop their brains. Remember that the human brain has developed the James Webb telescope, satellites, nuclear bombs, spaceship and this AI – ChatGPT. AI is the quickest-adopted piece of tech in hardware and software solutions throughout the history of humankind.

Dear readers, a big thanks to you. It has been 17 years of Exhibit, and without
you, we would not be “exhibiting”!

What a year it has been! I wish you and your accompanying reader a techy happy new year. Things normalized, events were grand successes, and the year witnessed some amazing feats in the world of science, technology, lifestyle and automobiles. Yesteryear terms like 5G and AI saw some mind-boggling advancements. Almost all the major cities already have good access to the 5G network on all major network providers. ChatGPT and Lensa AI, etc., surprised the world with their capabilities to interact with humans and provide solutions from the surface internet as a base. Technology took baby steps at first, but the world has grown, and the technological curve has matured. Hybrids across all price brackets were a welcome addition to the ever-growing Indian automotive market.

CES 2023 is around the corner, by the time you read this it will be over and right now I have just packed myself for four days of tech indulgence in Las Vegas. Surely post the pandemic all trade shows have gone down with the COVID in China again wreaking havoc. It will not be as busy as 2020 levels, but nevertheless tech gets real here and can’t wait to be there. We will be doing a full coverage so stay tuned to our YouTube
channel and our website exhibit.tech as we decode CES 2023. This issue has best of Tech for 2022 for Reliance Digital presents Exhibit Tech Awards and meet all the winners along with our exclusive coverage of Mahindra XUV400 presents 6th season of Tech fashion Tour.

The nature of my job takes me places and the past year had me flying through the lengths and breaths of our blue globe. Speaking of which, science has understood that nothing is definite thanks to the James Webb space telescope. The notions of our visible universe and big bang theory are being questioned as we find fully formed galaxies at the start, or what we assumed was the start! The world has never been the same, but never has it been open to as many possibilities as this era. Humanity achieved the fastest processing speeds in the past eight years and also
achieved the fastest recorded internet speed ever. Just as we jumped norms from BS4 emissions to BS6, the importance of safety, comfort, luxury, and convenience has taken the front seat to significant technological advancements. Major manufacturers tested the mettle of their launches and updates this year, but with consumer demand at an all-time high, next year seems like a busy but incredible one. I will enjoy mine with the finest tech, lifestyle and beauties on wheels. I hope you have a good one too

What do you think when I say Artificial Intelligence? Do you think it is the ultimate saviour of humankind that will take us to the next level or bring about a dystopian apocalypse? Like many of us, I also thought the technology was out there to get us, only to understand that AI is present everywhere! You click pictures on your phone, which magically beautifies your face within seconds, that’s nothing but AI! In the current tech scenario, Artificial Intelligence is present everywhere, which is what we explore in this month’s AI Special Exhibit Edition! Read along to learn almost every aspect of AI technology, where we also explore whether it could ever become sentient! Interesting, isn’t it?

We have featured Audi Q3 on our cover, but that’s not the only car we’re crazy about. I recently went to Italy to participate in a Lamborghini event, and all hell broke loose when I was thrown on the dirt track with the beast of the year – the Lamborghini Urus Performante. Despite selling a minuscule % of cars worldwide, the brand has earned the same status as a Louis Vuitton or a Patek Phillipe. The brand has undergone many ownership changes since its formation but has maintained the prestige it has earned and will continue to, but do you know How Big is Lamborghini? Its journey is fascinating and how Enzo Ferrari’s insult to a human being gave rise to perhaps its own biggest competition.

Being a football fanatic, I’ve always imagined myself supporting our national team, but unfortunately, we are not in FIFA 2022. No doubt, then FIFA President Sepp Blatter described India as a ‘sleeping giant’ in the world of football. However, you can play EA Sports’ FIFA 2023 anytime. We have reviewed the game, and it’s fantastic. Along with FIFA 23, we spent our many weekends playing another MARVELous game – Spider-Man Remastered.

Adhering to the theme, we have also covered topics like whether could AI is the future of Mental Health treatment. the top 6 sectors where Artificial Intelligence is paving the way, and 5 free AI tools to reduce the workload. Now, I got to test you a little; if you’re a regular reader of our magazine, you must have read a lot about NFTs at the beginning of the year and maybe questioned yourself why they stopped covering NFTs as promised. Well, we have included the answer in the issue in the name of “the downfall of NFT.” Let me also introduce you to our cover star Siddhanth Chaturvedi striking a suave pose with the 2022 Audi Q3. His rise to stardom is based on solid performance and it’s seldom that you can steal the thunder from Ranveer Singh in your debut role. His performance in Gully boy made everyone sit up in their chair and ever since then he has earned the tag of a ‘Great Actor’ first, hero second.

Last month, we hosted #AnExhibitEvent for FitBit, a fun and experiential evening filled with tap dancing, cardio workouts on Bollywood beats, and relaxing Yoga sessions where the brand launched several products in presence of 20 fitness influencers. Now, thinking about the next, I am extremely excited about the upcoming Tech Fashion Tour and Exhibit Tech Awards that allow us to showcase the strength of the Exhibit brand. Out and out, some electrifying days are ahead of us, and I am glad you are part of this journey!

I recently met with a family friend in his 50s who has been living in Frankfurt for the last 15 years. He is successful and wealthy and sold his tech startup company for USD 80 million. I inquisitively and with great expectations, asked him what next, meaning what would his next project be; he took me to the back of his villa, opened the garage and showed me the kitted-up BMW 1250 GS and the Lamborgini URUS. Thinking that he was starting something in the automobile space and another Tesla-type idea asked him if he could share, and I could invest my 2 cents early on and be involved in it. Smilingly, he said he would be simply just riding and driving in different parts of the world until it was time for him to take the last flight. To hell or heaven that he was not sure. That’s what travel does; it frees your mind and soul, makes you look above the rat race, and makes you slow down and ask deep questions. Let’s not get too deep or dig into this spiritual side, but there is no better example to welcome to our travel issue.

It’s said that people who spend on experiences rather than material belongings are relatively happier. Travelling is experiencing our surroundings. Our travel experiences acquaint us with newer adventures shaping our personality. Popularly said, the journey is sometimes the whole  experience to a destination. Our work involves travelling to beautiful earthly destinations and exploring technology, automobiles and lifestyle through our encounters. Adhering to the spirit of expeditions, we cover how big is India’s travel and tourism industry. An article about building life experiences through travel and a tech backpack itinerary essential for your next life expedition is explained in detail. From planning beforehand to the best roads for a trip in India and the most exotic travel destinations, our travel issue is a world of experience through words.

Happy Halloween to all the international folks; we articulate spooktober’s scariest movies of all time. Turn pages at your own risk! Speaking of horror, the 5G spectrum network is a reality in 12 Indian cities. We welcome fast internet connectivity in India while giving you a glimpse of the techiest cities in the world with 5G networks. If you’re wondering about the emerging trend in the travel and tourism industry, upcoming highways, or extreme destinations to travel across the globe, we have you covered. Aditya Seal and Karan Kundra give us exclusive insights into their journey and tech. Gaming is another trend demanding loads of our attention, and Acer Predator Helios 300 fulfils that desire in a neat, revamped RGB-lit avatar. Speaking of RGB, our explained series makes it easier to understand the world of RGB you’ll soon witness with Diwali later this month. We also reviewed the highly awaited Samsung Z Flip 4, Motorola Edge 30 Fusion and Asus’s dual touch-screen marvel, the Zenbook Duo.

We also continued our fusion of blending tech, and automobiles and lines are blurring already between them. We took the common factor of the OLED tech and mapped the Mercedes Maybach S class and LG’s G2 OLED Evo Gallery edition. Check out our sumptuous take on these beauties. Premium TVs are the talk of the town, and our curated list of the most expensive TVs will have you checking your bank account more than once. Although some things provide the pleasure of travel with the performance you desire in a relatively affordable range, like the Hyundai Venue N-Line. From ancient travelogues to beautiful Indian villages, wake up your inner traveller with some exciting travel movie suggestions and enjoy our travel edition like you enjoy your beers at OktoberFest 2022. Bon Voyage!

On one side, Samsung unfolded Galaxy Z Fold4 and flipped the Galaxy Z Flip4 pushing the boundaries for folding screens with precise hinge engineering. On the other side, Cupertino has been busy with incremental developments and raising the bar with safety features with the next generation of Apple devices. Every brand plays its own game, and the rules are changing fast. The ‘ecosystem’ will be the future as brands like Oneplus, Vivo and Oppo are taking inspiration from Apple while having their own gameplay. The Gaming special issue features How Big is Grand Theft Auto? I hope you’re aware that developers spent a massive budget of $265 million in developing GTA V, and it earned $1 billion in its first three days on the shelves, which means it’s time to play games seriously. Now digest this: the global online gaming market generated  approximately $26 billion dollars in revenues in 2022.

Games aside, Apple unveiled their iPhone 14 lineup with no foldable screen, no fingerprint sensor, and no groundbreaking design, but under the hood, they have put more power and some unthought-of features. Along with iPhones, the other notable launches were Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Cellular International Roaming in the Watch Series 8 to start along with crash detection [up to 256G] with the help of new sensors of accelerometers and gyroscopes. It’s also going to measure your stride and can take your ECG.

Apple Watch Ultra is the real game changer as it features Aerospace grade titanium, 49 mm flat sapphire glass, and three speakers that should make talking and hearing crisper. It has an orange customisable action button and up to 36 hours of battery. Also, it has a siren feature, which can be heard up to 600 feet, throwing a challenge to the Garmins of the world. Apple iPhone 14 has SOS via satellite which will be free for 1st two years, and no idea if available in India, as it is currently offered only in USA & Canada. However, the idea of connecting via satellite through SMS in no-network areas is novel. Some folks at Cupertino had gone for a cross-Atlantic expedition to throw in all such features. Once again, the Pro devices’ cameras have been improved radically with the A16 Bionic chip, the fastest available today. Also, it has an Alwayson display and dynamic island on the notch, which will not irritate you with notifications while doing other things.

Samsung, on the other hand, with its new generation of Fold & Flip, Watch5, and Buds, are the best in case you want to remain in the premium range of the Android ecosystem. The irony is that Apple & Samsung do not allow each other’s products to communicate freely, and it’s more of an ecosystem you will have to buy into. Even if I love the Galaxy Watch5 design, I cannot have it paired with my iPhone, and that is the biggest game that the tech giants are playing today.

We have completed 75 years of independence from the British,
and as History repeats itself, some countries are again out to
make colonies and extend their land territory. Look around
Russia, which has been fighting a war with Ukraine for the last
several months and has disrupted the global economy. China
is making unpleasant moves over Taiwan; Israel and Palestine
can never stop bombing each other. The geopolitical and arms
race is again beginning, and humans will never change. For
centuries the folks sitting in power get restless and to massage
their false ego or leave behind a “Great Emperor” tag, or the
“most powerful president” will do stupid things in some garb or
other. Isn’t there much to already figure – Inflation, economy
Covid etc.? Can’t the world leaders have a common goal of
peaceful existence? Imagine if the world didn’t have to spend
trillions of dollars on those fighter jets, missiles and warships.
There would be so much money available for the welfare of
humankind. Maybe with that much money, we could do more
research on space tourism or find other species in the solar
system. James Webb’s Telescope is one example of what is
possible, and the first big reveal was Webb’s first deep field, an
image of thousands of galaxies 4.6 billion light years away. This
is the farthest into our universe we’ve ever seen, read the whole
story on.
Geopolitical disturbances and with so many nuclear weapons
available, we are just a trigger away from getting wiped out.
Is it all worth it? Today Pakistan is on the verge of bankruptcy
because its defense spending is way higher than economic
development projects. An actual Independence day of the world
will be when as a race, we stop weaponizing ourselves to a level
that there are more bullets than grains available. And adding to
it, there is a global food grain shortage in the world along with
semiconductors, but no dearth of bullets and missiles.
We have listed 75 gadgets that have changed how we live and
significantly impacted our daily lives. They are timeless, and just
like History repeats itself, pondering over these inventions will
give you a sense of timelessness. How simple inventions have
saved so much of our time and time, which is the only commodity
which can’t be replenished? And sticking to the time subject – did
you know all the Apple devices show the time 9:42 across various
commercials, print ads, and even on their website, as that’s the
morning when Steve Jobs announced the very first iPhone in
2007? Almost similar to this, all the Rolex watches are set to ten
past ten with the second hand at 31 seconds to get the aesthetic
look. Also, the date is always set to the 28th, and the day is
always set to Monday. We have dug deep into timepieces and
picked up Rolex in our ‘How Big Is’ section.
In other trivia, did you know It takes Earth 23 hours, 56 minutes
and 4.091 seconds to finish the one rotation so that the sun
appears in the same position in the sky? Yeah, we have been
fooled since school days. You can do a lot in those 3 minutes and
56 seconds. Just like this Editorial piece would have taken you
that much time to come here.
Until the time comes again,
Stay tuned for all that is happening on exhibit.tech and watch
our video reviews on the exhibit youtube channel, which now has

Three years ago, when we had put together Influencex Awards for the first time, we were prepared, just not enough to be overwhelmed. Our site crashed when we witnessed voting on pandemic levels. That’s when we realised the power of “Influencer marketing”. It was the first award recognising them, and all the biggest names in the business – Bhuvan Bam, Prajakta Koli, Ashish Chanchlani, Gaurav Taneja, Mumbiker Nikhil, etc. who were few of the attendees. Since it was held in Mumbai, it also made it easy for everyone to come together, and it was one big success turned awards party. Then the real pandemic hit us, and we had to do virtual awards, which was fun but not as engaging. And now, in 2022, with Influencex 3.0, we want to step on the gas and raise the bar. In association with Kerala tourism, we took 100 + creators to Kovalam, a beautiful city in Kerala, over two-day excursions and the awards night. Despite scaling up bandwidth, the voting site still crashed; we registered 740,000 votes in 15 days. The venue- Leela by Raviz, where we hosted the event used to get frantic calls from the fans of these content creators checking out the awards and wanting to gatecrash and meet their idols.

From any imagination to host 100 people, leave aside the fact that they are the most prominent content creators, pseudo-celebrities in their fields coming from every part of the country, most with their plus one will be a challenge. My team had braced themselves with sleepless nights, and we knew that it was a live event where all 100 cameras were rolling simultaneously and capturing every moment. We would be ridiculed if our hospitality shook, but victory loves preparation. We shook the Instagram nation, and the night was epic, so much that we had to shut the party down. Our brief for dress code was to be casually dressed [beach wear], but everybody had dressed for the prom night, and it was nothing less than a met gala. Later I realised that these content creators valued this so much and wanted to dress up for the occasion since it is their recognition. 

Thank god we had shifted the venue from the beach to the ballroom as weather reports predicted a cyclone. Instead, mayhem happened –  digital devastation, which made the #influencex22 trend for 48 hours. In fact, we have claimed # as our trophy for the awards, which itself is like owning the crown. With 100 top content creators who have been publicly voted, 40 categories of awards,100+ cumulative following on the gram and over 97 lakh subscribers on youtube. It was a powerful gathering that could get anything trended, mocked, and hailed! The Power of influencers, the power of influencex! It would be challenging to get anyone to wake up and go to Kovalam for excursions after a night of celebrations with cocktails and the Aattam Kalasamithi & Chemmeen Band, which played their instruments, created a trance-like vibe taking the spirits high. But everyone was excited to share time and memories with their audience, some had not slept, and the whole group ventured out in Kovalam together to explore Kerala, god’s own country. It’s the #classsof2022 we are talking about, but our eyes are already glued to make #classof2023 more epic!