Do you know who invented zero? Well, zero as a ‘digit’ was first introduced by Aryabhata in his place value system, and as an Indian, I’m proud of it cause without zero, everything falls apart. Today, on the event of India’s 75th Independence day, I’m going to oblige you with the top 15 Indian inventions that we’re proud of. Also, I hope you have participated in the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign.
Plastic Roads
Let’s start with the trending issue we all face during the monsoon season or perhaps throughout the year. We can buy a car or something, but we couldn’t have a comfortable ride due to potholes and broken roads. To overcome this problem, in 2006, an Indian scientist, Rajagopalan Vasudevan of the Thiagarajar College of Engineering, developed and patented a unique idea of Plastic roads.
The technique involves sprinkling shredded plastic waste to construct better, more durable, and cost-effective roads. The roads made of plastic-coated stones last longer and reduce road-laying maintenance costs by 50%, as plastic doesn’t allow water to saturate the road. The technology of making roads with plastic waste was adopted globally by many countries, including the United Kingdom.
Paper Microscope or Foldscope
Back in the 20th century, buying a microscope was out of the league, but today you can buy a microscope for less than 100₹. Looks like you’re stunned. Thanks to IIT-Kanpur alumnus Manu Prakash who developed a paper microscope, an optical microscope made from a sheet of paper and a lens. The invention was part of the “frugal science” movement and can be used in science education/medical diagnosis in rural areas.
Voice Prosthesis
Each year, tens of millions of people are diagnosed with cancer worldwide, and Laryngeal cancer is one of the topmost cancer categories in the world. In 2015, a Bengaluru-based oncologist, Dr Vishal Rao, invented a tiny voice prosthesis made of silicon to help cancer survivors talk again. The device is priced at a bare minimum cost of 50₹, far less than the other costly devices.
USB
Before the dawn of the USB, connecting your computer with something required a large variety of ports, such as a PS/2 connector, a serial port, a DIN connector or the Apple Desktop Bus. Then, in 1996, Ajay V. Bhatt, an Indian-born American computer architect, defined and developed the USB (Universal Serial Bus), a little removable storage device, making our data-carrying journey easier than ever.
Wireless Communication
The Google search for “wireless communication invented by” will take you to the phrase – Guglielmo Marconi invented wireless radio communication. However, the real credit for demonstrating the use of radio waves for communication belongs to Jagadish Chandra Bose, who is regarded as the father of wireless communication. The technology helped us to communicate quickly and transmit information over a distance without wires.
Diamond Mining
Have you ever thought that if the Koh-i-Noor diamond belongs to India, we must have mined several other diamonds too? Yes, we have! The diamond mining industry originated in India around 5000 years ago when the stones were found along the rivers Penner, Krishna and Godavari banks. India was the only source of diamonds in the world until the 18th century; no wonder our country was known as Sone ki Chidiya.
Pentium Chip
We, Indians are widespread for making our mark everywhere with our multi-tasking skills, be it a sports or in a field of science. Everybody knows the tagline Intel Inside, but nobody knows the name of the person who invented the first Pentium processor. The name is Vinod Dham, popularly known as the Father of the Pentium chip for his contribution to the development of Pentium processors.
Fibre Optics
Today, we have high-speed internet in our homes, office or perhaps, everywhere, thanks to Narinder Singh Kapany, an Indian-American who invented the technology of high-speed internet. The physicist considered the father of fibre optics was regarded as one of the unsung heroes of the 20th century by Forbes magazine for his Nobel Prize-deserving invention.
Hotmail
Being a part of the tech-led world, we can’t imagine our lives without Gmail or Apple Mail, but they’re not the first web-based email services ever invented. The world’s first web-based email service was developed in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith. Later on, in 1997, Microsoft acquired Hotmail for an estimated price of $400 million and relaunched it with several new names. Today, we know it as Outlook.com.
Crescograph
Did you know there is a device for measuring growth in plants? Well, most of us aren’t aware of this device called Crescograph, which Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose invented in 1928. Yes, the same person who invented Wireless Communication. Mr Bose used a series of clockwork gears and a smoked glass plate to record the movement of the tip of a plant and proved to everyone that plant has a life too.
Cataract & Cosmetic Surgery
Ayurveda originated in India a long ago, but along with it, we have invented several other inventions in the field of medicine, including Cataract and Cosmetic Surgery. The surgeon who invented cataract surgery was Sushruta, popularly known as the Father of Surgery. He invented and developed surgical procedures, which we can find in Sushruta Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text on medicine and surgery.
Trigonometry
We all have faced difficulties while understanding the sin-cos-tan table or perhaps everything that comes under the trigonometry belt. The trigonometry sine, cosine and arctangent were discovered by an Indian mathematician and astronomer named Madhava of Sangamagrama. Along with trigonometry, he has pioneered the study of infinite series, calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.
Shampoo
The word Shampoo is derived from the word chāmpo, which comes from the Sanskrit word Chapayati, meaning massage. Shampoo, comprising of natural oils and herbs, was invented in the eastern parts of the Mughal Empire.
Buttons
We have a history in civilization, and Indians are the first human beings who added buttons as an ornament on clothes. The buttons were invented in Mohenjo-daro, one of the settlements of Indus civilisation and they were made of shells and had two holes in the middle.
Water on the Moon
Several countries have successfully conducted their Missions to the Moon, but India’s Chandrayaan-1 was the first to discover water on the Moon. And with that, it’s time to say ba-bye! Happy 75th Independence day to you; stay safe, stay healthy.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it. Every invention is a birth of an idea that was once considered vague and impotent. However, some inventions bring about major changes in everyone’s life and gradually knits themselves closely with our routine and habits. Every invention is a prop for a man to advance his own life and to teach future generations how to be more creative and independent. Why 75 gadgets, in particular, you would ask? Well, it’s the 75th year of Independence for India. To celebrate this occasion, we have brought together 75 gadgets that changed the world for the better and made our lives easier as a country and as individuals.
Toaster
The first electric toaster was designed by Alan MacMasters in London. The electric filaments used in it had a large amount of nickel in their composition, which led them to overheat easily. This discovery came as an accident, and now all we do is just toast and drink.
Refrigerator
Before the early 19th century, people relied on ice, snow, and naturally cool areas in their houses to preserve food. Refrigeration raised the expectations of what food would taste like. People no longer expected that the old food would still taste fresh.
Smartphones
When one thinks of an invention that took over the whole world, numerous things come to mind. However, nothing brought a revolution as a smartphone did. Think of anything, and your smartphone might be capable of pulling it off.
Mobile phones
Cell phones have also changed the way that people interact with each other. When we call someone, we are actually calling the person and not a place. Unlike the telephone, which was mostly at homes or offices, cellphones could now be carried around at our own convenience.
Cars
When one thinks of an invention that took over the whole world, numerous things come to mind. However, nothing brought a revolution like a car did, as it gave people more personal freedom and access to jobs and services.
Geysers
The history of water heaters accelerated quite extremely around the time of the industrial revolution. Fire-heated methods that had been in use for thousands of years quickly went the way of the dodo, while newfangled technology was invented and subsequently popularized as a mainstay of home construction and domestic life.
Laptop
There’s no question that laptops have changed the world. They’ve made it possible for people to work from anywhere, and they’ve given us a whole new way to connect with each other. The first laptops were introduced in the early 1980s and were bulky, expensive, and not very powerful.
Computer
Thanks to computers, space exploration came true, new designs of vehicles and other transportation were made, entertainment became more entertaining, medical science made more cures for diseases, etc.
Video Games
As video arcades and home video game consoles gained in popularity, youth culture quickly adapted to this type of media, engaging in competitions to gain high scores and spending hours at the arcade or with the home console.
3D Glasses
In the mid-19th century, Charles Wheatstone discovered that simply viewing a pair of similar (but not exact) images side-by-side can give the impression of three-dimensionality. The images are taken by two cameras that are slightly separated. This way, the photographs mimic what each one of our two eyes would see in reality.
Glasses
The invention of glasses is considered a crucial step forward in humanity’s cultural history: suddenly, people suffering from visual impairments could not only play an active role in day-to-day life, but also study for longer, expand their knowledge and then pass it on to others.
Watches
Explorers needed the time to navigate at sea. The latitude could already be accurately determined on the basis of the stars, but the longitude was the local time needed. If the clock was one minute wrong, that was already a deviation of 28 km in the tropics. So the origin of the watch stemmed from the need for a precise navigation tool.
Hard Drives
The fact that every year scientists have managed to compress more and more information on hard drives for less and less cost, has led to a revolution just as dramatic as the one triggered by the much more celebrated microprocessor.
Television
Not not only did television re-envision our sense of the world, it remains, even in the age of the internet, Facebook, and YouTube, the most powerful generator of our collective memories, the most seductive and shocking mirror of society, and the most virulent incubator of social trends.
Light Bulb
The invention of the lightbulb was a big one for the people living in the period. It enabled them to work longer days, go home late, and still have supper and do unfinished work, attend social gatherings like meetings and parties, even though it was dark outside.
come in a range of sizes from large Megawatt sizes, which store the power from solar farms or substations to guarantee stable supply in entire villages or islands, down to tiny batteries like those used in electronic watches. However, the term was first coined by Benjamin Franklin in 1749 when he was doing experiments with electricity using a set of linked capacitors.
Voice Assistants
Apple introduced Siri in 2011. Siri was the first Voice Assistant to reach a wide audience. Then in 2014, Amazon introduced the Alexa Voice Assistant and Echo smart speaker. A.I.-based chatbots provide interactions that are far from being capable of having a conversation with a real-life human assistant.
The Printing Press
Before the printing press, books in Europe were hand-scribed, and thus they were costly. Granted, these books often contained beautiful calligraphy and artwork, and illuminated manuscripts were real works of art. The mass-produced books made information more accessible to a middle class that was becoming increasingly literate.
Steam Engine
The simultaneous perfection of the steam engine and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution is a chicken and egg scenario that historians have long debated. The world was becoming industrialized before the advent of steam power, but it would never have progressed so quickly without it.
Guns
The invention of guns followed the development of explosive black powder in China. The first guns were simple tubes from which to shoot explosive charges, but gradually they were made easier to load, aim, and fire. Guns revolutionized warfare and effectively ended the age of the armoured knight and the castle stronghold.
Bike
Motorcycles played an important role in World War I and World War II, as they were a quick, efficient way of transporting important communication to the front lines. Since then, motorcycles have been capturing the enthusiasm and excitement of riders all over the world.
Switches
The first ever switch used on a mechanism is called ‘The quick break mechanism’. It was invented by John Henry Holmes in 1884. The time taken to get together the circuit was reduced which increased the life of the switches.
DVD Player
Home video changed the entire business model of film, giving movies a second life and another chance at turning a profit, from right inside people’s homes. From the beginning, DVDs have had menus and other interactive content, but producers were driven to find more ways to use that space.
Electric Razor
The idea of creating an electric razor came to Jacob Schick while he recuperated from an injury in the early 1910s and found it difficult to shave. Schick drew up crude plans that featured a shaver with a shaving head driven by a flexible cable and powered by a grapefruit-sized external motor.
Binoculars
Honestly, binoculars seem to be one of the coolest things to exist. Credit for the first real binocular telescope goes to J. P. Lemiere, who devised one in 1825. The modern prism binoculars began with Ignazio Porro’s 1854 Italian patent for a prism erecting system.
Smoke Detector
In 1964, Duane D. Pearsall was developing an ionization chamber and found his invention detected smoke particles better than ones made earlier. Since 1964, the low-voltage electronics market has developed electronic smoke detector and smoke alarm models. National awareness of their importance to life safety has propelled them to the head of many “top 100 inventions of our time” lists.
Sony Walkman
In 1979, the new device forever changed the way we listened to music and launched a cultural revolution. All thanks to Walkman, now you could walk down the street, and the music altered the very experience of looking at the world.
Polaroid Camera
The Polaroid camera bypassed the entire process of film development, thus providing photographers an immediate look at their work. Released for sale in 1948, the first version was an “instant” hit.
Calculator
The calculator has profoundly impacted the world, making computations quicker and more exact. In the classroom, calculators have allowed many students to learn about and put complex formulas and concepts into practice more easily.
Wi-Fi Router
The freedom it has afforded is immense, changing how people interact, socialize and form relationships. Wireless connections and Wi-Fi are now central to how governments work with technology, information exchange, finance, and commerce.With the invention of the microphone, news spread quicker, people were also able to communicate easier and quicker. People didn’t have to rely on letters or telegraphs. Microphones also greatly influenced the music industry, allowing recordings to be made and amplification of artists.
Computer Mouse
The computer mouse you use today had humble beginnings back in the 1960s. American computer engineers Douglas Engelbart and William “Bill” English were working on something bigger when the idea of a “computer-aided display control” was realized.
LED
Without blue LEDs, the world wouldn’t have backlit smartphones, TV and computer LCD screens, Blu-ray players, many forms of lighting and countless other technological marvels.
Pager
Long before email and texting, pagers and portable mini radiofrequency devices allowed instant human interaction. Invented in 1921, pagers—or “beepers” as they are also known—reached their heyday in the 1980s and 1990s. To have one hanging from a belt loop, shirt pocket, or purse strap was to convey a certain kind of status.
Electric Guitar
By making music performance more accessible and allowing for more rebellious music, the electric guitar provided much of the soundtrack for the social revolution of the 1960s. Artists like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and others all sang about radically new concepts not often heard on the radio at the time.
Radio
For just 5 years short of a century, radio has shaped and advanced society like nothing that came before it. Radio has changed the way we communicate with each other, how we share and promote our thoughts, opinions and creations — and ofcourse enjoy good music.
TV Remote Control
Remote controls completely changed the way consumers interacted with their electronic devices. Now people could remain glued to their chairs for hours on end instead of getting a bit of exercise every time they wanted to change a radio station or TV channel.
Handheld GPS
GPS has made the human environment safer and easier to live in by keeping track of the children, helping people locate their destination, and knowing the estimated time to reach a particular place.
Electric Kettle
The invention of the electric kettle has, directly and indirectly, impacted society since the ‘supermarket convenience foods’ concept became a thing and companies started making their own version, leading to new jobs. Soon after the invention of the automated kettle, in 1958, Instant noodles were invented in Japan.
Helicopter
Choppers have become a modern mainstay – saving lives in rescue operations, and ending many more in wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan. With private jets, helicopters are the ultimate object of prestige travel, carrying world leaders to key meetings or to their golf courses.
Thermometer
The first crude temperature measure was created by the Italian inventor Galileo Galilei. His invention could show if it was getting hotter or colder but did not have a scale. The invention is now known as a thermoscope and led to the creation of the thermometer.
Vacuum Cleaner
The impact of the vacuum cleaner on society is significant, as electricity was becoming available, and our cultural need to keep things clean was beginning to develop. The vacuum cleaner would increase the frequency of cleaning to once a week and involve fewer people.
Solar Cooker
Not only have solar cookers changed the world, but it has the potential to save the world too. With catastrophic environmental effects, some three billion people worldwide rely on dung, wood and charcoal to cook their food. Cookers powered by the sun provide a cheap and clean alternative.
E-Readers
The increasing availability of e-content is prompting some to read more than in the past and to prefer buying books to borrowing them. The prevalence of e-book reading is markedly growing, but printed books still dominate the world of book readers.
Robots
Although the concept of robots has existed for many years, it’s only been in the last few decades that they’ve grown in complexity and use. Today, robots are used everywhere in industries, military, services, exploration, medical, and entertainment – you just name it.
Virtual Reality and AR
VR is the perfect tool for raising awareness of social and environmental issues and goes beyond the traditional 2D depiction of the situation by putting users in someone else’s shoes. Users are no longer passive spectators but are now capable of taking part in real-time without actually being present.
Digital Currency
Digital currency might be the closest thing we have come to retaining economic freedom. If these are regulated, it could lift many countries out of poverty, improve the lives of billions, and accelerate the pace of innovation.
Water Purifier
In the 1700s, the first water filters for domestic application were applied. These were made of wool, sponge and charcoal. In 1804 the first actual municipal water treatment plant designed by Robert Thom was built in Scotland. The water treatment was based on slow sand filtration, and the horse and cart distributed the water.
Hearing Aid
Hearing aids have not only helped people in hearing better but, to an extent, reduced anxiety and depression. Hearing aids trigger the ability to learn, speak, be understood, belong to a community, and pursue one’s dreams.
Sunglasses
Well, the Chinese invented the first sunglasses in the 12th century. They were crude slabs of smoked quartz that was made to block out the sun’s rays. The primitive frames were roughly framed to hold them against a user’s face. These darkened lenses were however not vision corrected, unable to protect against harmful UV rays and made only for the rich.
Chain Saw
Did you know that chainsaws were initially invented to assist in childbirth? You are probably clenching your teeth right now, but facts are facts. It then evolved into a woodworking tool when people noticed how quickly and easily it was to get through, well, anything.
VCR
The story of the VCR as we know it began much later in the 20th century. By the 1970s, companies began competing with each other by releasing premium in-home video recording systems, which sent Hollywood in a tizzy over copyright concerns.
Electric Toothbrush
It all started when navy submarines thrived on mushy canned food that got almost zero gum stimulant. The electric toothbrush solved that problem in 1959, and this invention inspired another vibrating device (that’s an article for some other day.
Lantern
When W.C. Coleman debuted his Quick-Lite lantern in 1916, he marketed the device to farmers looking to stretch the workday. Until electricity and light bulbs became prevalent in every rural home, lanterns were the way to go.
Old lantern or Old lamp isolated on white background
Hair Dryer
The concept for the handheld hairdryer was developed during the 1920s in Racine, Wisc., where engineers at Hamilton Beach–tasked with developing motorized mixers for making malted milkshakes. They realized the potential utility of a handheld device capable of blowing heated air. Early models were heavy, though, and susceptible to overheating.
Lawnmower
It took over 100 years until the first mechanical lawn mower was invented and patented by engineer Edwin Beard Budding of Gloucestershire, England, in 1830. Budding got the idea after seeing a machine in a local cloth mill. The machine used a cutting cylinder with a bladed reel to trim the irregular nap from the surface of woollen and velvet cloth in order to give it a smooth finish.
Gameboy
Today, portable gaming is a fact of life–most people have games like Angry Birds and Bejeweled on their smartphones. But when the original Nintendo Gameboy was released in 1989, there had never been a successful cartridge-based portable game system.
Bicycle
For a few heady years in the 1890s, the bicycle was the ultimate must-have—swift, affordable, stylish transportation that could whisk you anywhere you cared to go, anytime you liked, for free. For the first time in history, the masses were mobile, able to come and go as they pleased. No more need for expensive horses and carriages.
Answering Machine
Released in 1971, the Phone-Mate Model 400, the first widely used answering machine, was a blessing and a curse. Its tapes could capture 20 messages, enabling selective communication. The downside: phone tag, screening calls, and annoying recorded messages.
MP3 Player
Although iPod wasn’t the first MP3 Player, it was certainly the most successful. The device debuted in 2001 and sold more than 300 million units. The iPod and iTunes helped create a new MP3 era and made listening to music cool.
Cassette Tape
Cassette tapes mostly gather dust these days. But back in their heyday, they fundamentally changed how we communicate in ways we’re still making sense of today. On this week’s On the Media, hear how the cassette tape fueled the Iranian revolution, helped pierce the Iron Curtain, and put the human connection in the palm of our hands.
Car Jack
Richard Dudgeon invented the compact, portable hydraulic jack in 1851 when he was 32. Now available at every auto shop and pit row on the land, its original habitats were shipyards and railroad repair shops.
Old Car Jack over white background
Sewing Machine
The sewing machine shifted the burden of sewing from housewives and seamstresses to large-scale factories, providing greater productivity and lower prices. Women who had been busy at home could now find employment in these factories, increasing their family’s income.
Fitness Watches
What’s better than wearing a watch? Wearing a personalized watch that tracks your fitness and tells you how much more you need to push through. Watches today can tell not just the physical well-being but the mental well-being too, representing how far we have come with technology.
Helmet
The motorcycle helmet that we wear has its own rich history that started almost 80 years ago. It seems inseparable as it is the most important gear that helps keep us safe. It has been guarding our heads against potential damage and made people more sensible on the road.
Stapler
I believe staplers are the most used gadget in the office after pen and paper. An unknown artisan made the first-known stapler for King Louis XV of France in the 18th century. Each staple bore the royal seal, and the King could use the device to hold his decrees and documents together.
Fishing Rod
The history of fishing rods goes back to ancient Egypt and China. When people started to fish in prehistoric times, they used bare hands to catch the fish in shallow water. This method was not practical in deeper water, so someone invented a fishing hook and a line. Thanks to this, fishing has become a sport now.
Lighter
Think about a backyard barbecue, a candlelit bubble bath, or cigars with the boys at a bachelor party. What do all these things have in common? You need a lighter to make them happen! It was a simple act, but it had a monumental impact on the survival of the entire human race.
The SUV craze has spread like wildfire across territories. They offer practicality, space, comfort, a sense of achievement and in some cases more features than your yearly grocery list. The number of SUVs sold in 2020 was close to 25000, amounting to 22% of the Indian automotive industry. In 2022 this number will come up to 49,000, nearly double the amount in 2020. Currently, the SUV market share is over 41%, and estimated growth is up to 65,000 units by 2025. Catering to the skyrocketing demand for SUVs and premium SUVs in the Indian automotive market, Hyundai has launched their flagship premium SUV in India, known as the Hyundai Tucson. This one is a global bestseller product for Hyundai, and we explore this premium SUV in Nandi Hills, Bangalore. Our drive was made exciting as we drove through windy scenic roads in both the trims offered by Hyundai.
Lightweight yet strong chassis
Hyundai claims a strong body structure with the hot-stamping application. The body is made of 26.4% mild steel, 17.7% high-strength steel, 15.6% hot stamping, 40.3% advanced high-strength steel and extended application of as high as 74% overall. This rigid, lightweight chassis is aided by HTRAC – All Wheel Drive System with Multi-Terrain modes. Modes include SNOW, MUD, and SAND. While this global bestseller is offered in multiple drivetrains globally, including a hybrid, India gets two options. The first one mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission is a 2.0L petrol engine that produces 156 ps and 192 Nm torque. And finally, a much more robust 8 Speed Automatic Transmission operated 2.0L Diesel engine produces 186 PS and an enthusiastic 415 Nm torque. India gets the LWB – long wheelbase version as standard.
Handsome or pretty – Choice is yours
Hyundai Tucson has been in the international market for some time, but there is nothing in its price range in India that looks alike. The front smiling large grille with dark chrome design neatly integrates with nickel chrome metallic semi-deposition inside the 5-point Parametric hidden LED and DRL lens. With the DRLs off, the entire unit looks like a single piece of design mimicking a significant smile. At 4,630mm, the new Tucson has grown significantly more than its predecessor. The wheelbase is more extensive at 2,755mm and is a considerable upgrade from its 2016 avatar. Camouflaging this large SUV is a series of design choices by the Hyundai design team and engineers to make Tucson look premium yet sporty. Complementing the design is the choice of multi-toned elements like a matte silver window sill that ends in an aerodynamic style at the rear. The design makes this large SUV feel more friendly and compact with visual illusions created by sharp lines.
The most appealing section of this beauty is the connecting rear-LED with unique diamond-cut elements making this SUV prettier in real life. It extends on both sides of the car and makes this rear element a timeless piece of design which will age well. There’s a subtle Tucson batch with a hidden rear wiper under the spoiler. Matte grey skid plates and boxed-out wheel arches add character to the Tucson. Many design elements with creases, lines and cuts make this car feel true to a concept design. The sharp-cut design elements also translate into the large 235 section 18-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloys, with a full-size spare alloy wheel in the trunk. The powered tailgate liberates 540L of cargo space with three levels of gate adjustments. It can be extended to 1860 litres with dedicated levers in the trunk to enable 60:40 split-folding second-row seats. The boot gets a guidance light and extra 12V sockets for added functionality.
Technophile inside, sharp outside
Hyundai always offers its customers top features, and the flagship hits the ball right out of the park. Onboard computers in Tucson provide innovative features like Home to Car (H2C), where simple vocal commands to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant can operate your car. Voice commands could include, “Alexa, turn on my car’s AC”, “Alexa, turn on my car’s AC, “Alexa, find my car”, “Alexa, check my car’s fuel level”, and “Alexa, lock my car doors.” Advanced connectivity also allows Smartwatch connectivity with TIZEN, iOS and Android.
Bluelink app offers 60+ connected features, and the car infotainment setup can improve with time thanks to OTA – Over-The-Air updates for the system and map. Tucson also gets Hyundai’s most advanced Voice Control for Seat Ventilation, Sports (Cricket, Soccer), Sunroof, and climate control, while the Voice Assistant has 104 embedded voice commands.
The large 10.25″ HD infotainment system is India-specific yet global UI supports -10 regional + 2 international languages, including English, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Oriya, Gujarati and Korean. Apart from these, the 8-speaker premium Bose sound system can accompany your drive with six built-in ambient nature symphonies, including an open-air café, rainy day, snowy village, warm fireplace and calm sea waves. There’s Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but Hyundai has missed the mark by not making these wireless. With OTA updates, these wired features may go wireless in the future.
The minimalistic cabin feels classy with soft-touch plastic, textured soft-touch fabric and multi-toned colours. The seats on our cars were light beige, making the cabin feel roomier. A smart one-touch panoramic sunroof accentuates the roof-line of the cabin. Apart from the usual wireless phone charger, the large 10.25-inch touchscreen and touch-sensitive controls keep the central dashboard neat. The overall cabin feels like a cockpit with the large 12.3-inch floating MID displaying ample information, including TPMS. The gear Knob is chunky and yacht-inspired, while the steering feel is perfectly round, chunky enough to get a sense of this large vehicle and also comes with ample buttons to control the MID and infotainment setup. The soft lid of the central arm-rest reveals open enough space to house your smaller pets.
Both the front seats get electric adjustments, with the driver seat getting 10-way adjustments while the co-passenger seat is getting 8-way adjustments and two memory seat functions. There is also a chauffeur mode on the front passenger seat walk-in device that enables left rear seat passengers to recline and adjust the front seat to their liking from the rear with the help of electric buttons on the front left seat. Overall the design is ergonomically designed to aid the driver. Even the front ventilated and heated seat controls are integrated into the central arm-rest. Advanced climate control technologies ensure a remarkably comfortable cabin atmosphere with dual-zone climate control with Multi-Air Mode and a hidden type AC vent with diffuse mode. This feature is inspired by aircraft. A diffuse button sits in the centre console along with drive select modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. All the buttons feel tactile and perceive a sense of quality associated with a premium feel.
The rear seat experience of the Tucson is excellent with rear AC vents, Type-A illuminated USB ports, deep recline angles on the seats and a large arm-rest with cup-holders. Thanks to bright leather seats, the premium feel of the multi-toned cabin with minimalistic yet functional design approaches, and one of the most prominent panoramic sunroofs, the Tucson interiors are a great abode on wheels.
Hyundai SmartSense
Hyundai has included level 2 ADAS driver assistance on their flagship. They call it Hyundai SmartSense. It’s a combination of a front camera, front radar and rear radar. Overall, there are 19 ADAS level 2 features enabled by Hyundai SmartSense. Some of these features include – Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist + Junction Turning, Front collision warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Smart Cruise Control with Stop & GO (SCC with S&G), Lane Following Assist (LFA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) and Surround View Monitor (SVM). The 360-degree cameras are sharp at resolution and enable dynamic parking assist lines for added convenience.
Drive impressions
Petrol trim: Hyundai Tucson gets a 2L petrol engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission churning 156PS and 192Nm. The power delivery on the petrol trim is linear, and power builds gradually as the revs build. The lightweight steering feedback makes manoeuvring this car in the city a child’s play while the steering satisfactorily weighs up as speeds rise. Eco mode dulls down all the responses and almost feels like the valet mode in the car. Normal is the best of both worlds, while Sport mode makes responses a bit tighter, including the heft on the steering wheel. Impressive bits include good insulation on the engine bay, keeping engine NVH levels to their minimum and overall cabin NVH levels as silent as physically possible. Suspensions perform at par for Indian road conditions, and the car manages to gulp most road undulations. Ride quality is supple and further enhancing the confidence are non-intrusive ADAS features.
First seen in the Alcazar, the turn indicators work in tandem with the 360-degree cameras to give a real-time side view on the MID console. The ambient lights are soft and offer tons of customizability. Vanity mirrors with individual light buttons and extended sunshades bring versatility to an overloaded technophile Hyundai Tucson. The Bluelink app makes remote car operations, real-time usage information, GPS features, remote unlock, and engine controls. The only thing missing here is the summon feature we see on Teslas. The gear shifts are seamless and refined, but the car’s responses take a while to get going with sudden throttle responses. Drivers sit with a commanding view of the road, and the large front windshield with large door windows enables a massive point of view. On the go, the 18-inch wheels perform great and four disc brakes with a big safety net brake on a dime. Tucson manages to lose its sense of weight when on the go, thanks to clever engineering, which enables a straightforward approach and ease of driving a premium SUV.
Diesel trim: Most of our overall feel of the chassis, body weight and minimum body roll with excellent body control remain the same on the diesel trim. But, we guess this to be the bestseller among the two trims thanks to a healthy 400+ NM torque accessible from the lower rev range and throughout all rev bands enabling 186PS of power. This added power is managed by an intuitive 8-speed AT transmission, which is smoother and more responsive than the petrol version. The diesel feels enthusiastic when driven, accentuating with Sport mode. Even in Normal mode, the diesel is peppy to drive in comparison. The NVH levels on the diesel are as impressive as the petrol trim. Almost no vibrations are felt inside the cabin, even when revving and driving this car at triple-digit speeds.
Hyundai Premium Assurance
Hyundai offers an unlimited kilometre 3 Years warranty with 30 000 km complimentary maintenance. They also assure 3 years of roadside assistance with 3 years Bluelink / Map subscription and 1 Shubhaarambh (Home Visit).
Verdict
In our brief drive, this car managed to hide its volume with excellent engineering. It’s easier to drive than its competition. Hyundai Tucson is Hyundai’s flagship model in India, making a bold statement for itself with the plethora of features offered. Both the trims offer great value to the end consumer and assure a car that shall stand the competition of the time. If you are in the market looking for an upgrade to your existing car or want a chunk of the insanely growing SUV market, the Hyundai Tucson is one attractive option with enough tech to keep your next generation happy. The ADAS is non-intrusive and the overall package exudes a sense of sporty premium appeal.
Social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube have completely changed the definition of a so-called celebrity. Nowadays, we’re seeing way too many Instagram influencers and YouTubers being referred to as celebrities by their followers/subscribers. Thanks to these social media platforms, which have offered a platform for content creators to showcase their talent and that too without asking for a single buck.
Over the last few years, these platforms turned from simple video-sharing platforms to a home to a plethora of content creators. Back in the 2000s or even before that, wannabe actors, musicians, artisans, etc., used to struggle for so many years to get noticed by the world. But now, what you need to become an overnight celebrity is viral content, thanks to the supremacy of social media.
I understand the fad where ordinary people shot reels, vlogs, and videos to earn a social status and a little popularity amongst society, but a couple of years ago, while surfing on YouTube, I came across one celebrity channel and asked myself why? However, after a bit of research and work-chat, I realised that it’s not the only celebrity channel on YouTube. Since then, many Hollywood and even Bollywood stars have started their YouTube channels.
Reasons:
To develop a connection on a personal level
What is your first impression of the Hollywood star and former wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson? He must be a harsh, rude and strong-headed person, right? However, in reality, he’s entirely the opposite of what we’re thinking of him. And we got to know about this through his YouTube channel, which has over 6 million subscribers, where he shares his daily life and shredding tips with his fans.
You must have seen content creators who showcase their day-to-day life in their YouTube vlogs or Instagram reels have more number of followers than those who don’t showcase the same. Do you know why? When people take their audience into their daily lives and come ahead on YouTube/Instagram as they are in reality, it helps them to develop a personal connection with fans and strengthen their followings.
To showcase a different or perhaps the real side of their character
We often spot celebrities through the paparazzi’s cameras, where most of the time, they look grumpy, and we judge their character according to their behaviour with the paps and fans who ask for selfies. Now, put yourself in the same spot and imagine how you would treat someone returning from a hectic work day. Being a celebrity is not easy; in reality, they moved to YouTube to prove they’re not like paps show them.
YouTube offers celebrities a platform to showcase their natural character and allows them to have complete control over what they want to share with their fans. Here, they don’t even have to follow the strict editing deadlines like in movies. They can edit their stuff whenever they want, choose any topic and take their fans on a crazy ride just by sharing a few moments they had while shooting a film or anything for that matter.
To stay in the limelight
Once a celebrity, always a celebrity doesn’t work anymore as there are way too many celebrities around the world. Be it film stars, Instagram models, Influencers, YouTubers, Gamers, etc. We’ve seen many Bollywood actors or Television actors reaching the stars and falling badly within the next few releases. These stars want to stay in the limelight and regain public attention again, using YouTube as a platform to do the same. No wonder more and more celebrities are creating their own YouTube channels.
Time plays mind games with us. How? Just think about a few situations, and you’ll nod yes. Have you ever noticed when you’re hanging out with friends or someone you love, time flies like an arrow, but when you’re in a boring work meeting or reading a book, it moves slower than a three-toed sloth? I know it’s frustrating, but we can’t do much about it as it would be just a waste of time.
You can wear a watch on a wrist but can’t hold time in your hand. Sounds like the saddest truth about time. You know there are some dumb intellectuals who say time doesn’t exist, but every night before sleeping, they set alarm clocks to wake up. However, we can’t argue with them as everyone experiences time differently. Whether they are right or wrong, only time will tell. Let’s look at 10 things you need to know about time.
Do you know time is the most common noun in the English language? No wonder we have been obsessed with it for ages. Even man and woman stand 7th and 14th respectively in the list of most used nouns. Shockingly, nouns like play and rest are not even in the list of top 100 most used nouns.
Time is the greatest teacher in the world, but we’re super busy in our lives, and we often ignore it for something else. Always remember, time and experience walk along with each other, and it takes a lot of mistakes to gain experience. Take a chill pill and learn to enjoy the journey but be careful while wandering.
You can’t be a master of something unless you’ve spent a considerable amount of time on it. How you spend your time and how much time you spend on something shows how much you’re interested in it. Be wise and selective when you’re walking into somewhere as it’s going to affect you, be it clubbing or a quick gossip.
They say you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I’ve experienced this one personally. When you live like a lone wolf, you listen to what your mind speaks, but when you’re with a bunch of friends, you end up following the majority more often. Keep in mind your time is limited; learn to spend it wisely.
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. Ask someone who has missed his login time due to a minute-long red light at the traffic signal.
At the beginning of the age of dinosaurs (about 230 million years ago), there were 370 days in a year, and the day was just 23 hours long. Over the years, the earth has slowed down due to the tidal friction from the sun and moon, so the days are getting longer by about 1.7 milliseconds per century.
On a regular day, we measure time with instruments such as a clock, hourglass, sundial or calendar but do you know there are various measurement tools to measure the time? Forget the rest; the smallest standard scientific measure of time is the Planck time, which is equal to 10−44 seconds.
Light takes a significant amount of time to reach earth. As a result, We see the Moon as it was 1.2 seconds ago and the Sun as it was 8 minutes ago because the Moon is 384,400 km away from the earth while the Sun is about 150 million km away.
Space and time are fluid, thanks to the gravitational force. Also, as far as physics is concerned, there is no such thing as now. We are either living in the past or somewhere in the future.
What do you think? Will the time come to an end? Yes, according to some physicists, time will end within the next four billion years as the universe is on its way to expanding infinitely.
What is Pomodoro? Well, if you ask an Italian or person who speaks the Italian language, they will say tomato, and they are right on the button. The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the late 1980s by then university student Francesco Cirillo. The technique to break work into 25-minute intervals was named Pomodoro because he used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to measure his 25-minute sessions.
What is it and how it works?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method which can help you stay focused through distractions and keep you mentally fresh to finish off your work on time without much hustle. The technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo when he was struggling to focus on his studies and when he decided to concentrate on his studies for just 10 minutes by setting a timer with a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Currently, it is one of the world’s most famous time management techniques as it helps you stay on top of deadlines by training your brain to focus for short periods. The technique keeps you consistently productive, but at the same time, it allows you to take a rest in between, which also includes longer breaks. Let’s take a look at how it works in the real world, of course, not with the timer as we’re breathing through apps.
Download and install any Pomodoro app (for ex., Focus To-Do: Pomodoro & Tasks) or open a Pomodoro timer website like pomofocus.io / pomodor.app
Break down your work, create a to-do list and decide how many Pomodoros you might need to finish off the task?
Set a timer for 25 minutes and start working on your project/assignment until the timer rings
As soon as the timer rings, write what you’ve worked in those 25 minutes and take a short break of 5 minutes
Enjoy your break and come back to set a new pomodoro of 25 minutes. Follow the same method for 4-times and take a longer break of 15-20 minutes.
Notes:
Even if you’re done with your set tasks before the time, dont use the rest of the time as breaks. Instead, spend it on learning, improving skills and knowledge.
Don’t forget to turn off distractions like checking social media apps, incoming emails, team chats, or WhatsApp messages.
Imagine scrolling through the gram to finally end up feeling at ease in your own skin. The body positivity movement is, by far, the most radically beautiful thing on social media. While there is no dearth of photoshopped images portraying perfect bodies and impeccable skin, thankfully, there is a steady rise of representation for all skin types, body sizes, and genders.
A while ago, I discovered the art of curating my social media feed to inspire and empower myself: to be in charge of what I see and react to on the internet. Now, every time I pick up my phone, it brings me joy to see powerful men and women embracing themselves as they are, and that is the energy I think we need more of.
Stretch marks, blemishes, scars, acne: Everything that scares and embarrasses us is everything that these body positivity influencers welcome and accept with compassion. If you have suffered the dark side of social media, be sure to catch some light and love that exude in abundance on the pages of these influencers.
@Mikzazon
Mik Zazon writes personal captions and creates content to inspire body positivity amongst her followers. The hashtag she swears by #normalizenormalbodies.
@Ashleygraham
She doesn’t need an introduction, but here is one anyway: World famous supermodel, Ashley Graham, exudes an infectious energy that is certainly bound to inspire you to love yourself. There is positivity oozing from her social media presence, and we’d hate for you to miss out!
@Stylemeupwithsakshi
A style influencer promoting a healthy body image is an absolute win-win. What we love about Sakshi Sindwani the most is the confidence with which she carries herself and makes you believe that you can do it too.
@Zachmiko
Do we want more men on this list? Absolutely, yes. It is heartening to see Zach Miko, a model and a writer, embrace himself and encourage other men to do the same. More power to him!
@Mypaleskinblog
Em Ford is single-handedly helming the skin positivity movement, and that too, with such elegance. Her page will make you believe in all things imperfectly perfect.
@Alokvmenon
Internationally acclaimed writer, speaker, and artist, Alok V Menon, is gender non-conforming and goes by the pronouns they/them. Their page is a beacon of hope, a place to educate ourselves, and a place to accept each other as we are.
@Nehaparulkar
‘Plus & Proud’ and why shouldn’t she be? A speaker and influencer who aims to normalise imperfection with her joyful persona blessing our feeds!
@Rupikaur
We wouldn’t believe you if you said that you haven’t at least once come across one of Rupi Kaur’s soulful poems or illustrations. If you have known her work, and even if you haven’t, her personal story is sure to move and inspire you to embrace your own.
@Dollysingh
One of the most popular influencers in the country, Dolly Singh, has had her share of ups and downs, but she uses her setbacks to create uplifting content, and we are indeed grateful!
@Taneshaawasthi
Tanesha Awasthi, founder and CCO of the ‘Girl with Curves Collection’ is here to inspire confidence, and she does that with so much style! Stop by on her page to be swept away with all her goodness.
We should learn how to balance elegance and versatility from Asus, the company that always introduces us to something extraordinary every time they launch a product, especially laptops. Recently, the brand launched a lineup of new laptops in the Indian market, Zenbook 14 Flip OLED, Vivobook S 14 Flip, and Vivobook 15 (touch).
Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
The price of the slim, light and ultra-versatile convertible Zenbook 14 Flip OLED starts from Rs 99,990, and it is equipped with a stunning 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge touchscreen. The display of the laptop has 550 nits of brightness with a 4-sided NanoEdge design and an 88% screen-to-body ratio.
The laptop that will shine your productivity anywhere is equipped with the latest gaming-grade intel 12th Gen H-series processors and is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM on all models. It has a 360˚ ErgoLift hinge which supports a 4096-pressure-level stylus, while the ASUS NumberPad 2.0 offers efficient multitasking.
Vivobook S 14 Flip
The super-versatile convertible with a 360° hinge laptop features a 14-inch IPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The Vivobook S 14 Flip starts from Rs 66,990 and is available for sale online and offline. The touchscreen panel of the laptop has a brightness of 300 nits and has plenty of ports, including the latest Thunderbolt™ 4. The laptop will be available in both Intel and AMD variants in India.
Vivobook 15 (touch) (X1502)
The laptop is sleek and lighter than its predecessors and is priced at Rs 49,990. It has a 15.6-inch full HD screen with slim bezels and an 82% screen-to-body ratio. The laptop comes with a better screen, a bigger battery, and improved computing capabilities; the company also claims it has better battery life.
In Jhumpa Lahiri’s words: “To know a new language, to immerse yourself, you have to leave the shore. Without a life vest. Without depending on solid ground.”
To learn a language is to learn a new culture, adopt a new way of looking at life, and immerse yourself into the unknown. It is a complex process that utilises both hemispheres of the brain and, therefore, increases brain connectivity, creativity, and cognition.
Language learning is the ability to step outside your comfort zone, be open to the unfamiliar, and unlearn and learn new ways of being.
In my experience, the tedious and often isolating task of learning a new language is significantly less challenging with adequate guidance.
In the following list of online applications and resources, you will find a helping hand and a support system:
DuoLingo
The popularity of this application is rising amongst language learners, and much of that credit goes to its user-friendly configuration, a database of over 30+ languages, and accessible learning methods. In addition to providing language certification, the app allows you to practise listening and speaking the language you choose to learn.
Memrise
The endeavour of this app is to cultivate the ability to speak like a local with proven scientific techniques. With over 60 million learners and a database of 22 languages, Memrise has a whopping 4.8 stars on the app store and innumerable success stories.
Babbel
Babbel offers 14 languages in a traditionalist language learning system that is highly recommended if you are looking for complete proficiency in a foreign language. If you are determined to learn a single language, especially a European one, you can rely on this application to be your go-to.
Busuu
Busuu offers 13 languages and is an excellent resource to help accelerate the language learning process. With regular use of the application, beginners can expect to reach the proficiency level of an upper-intermediate. Whether you are a serious or a casual learner, Busuu is one of the better language learning applications available in the market that you could benefit from.
Rosetta Stone
Offering speaking-focused lessons and features, Rosetta Stone is the one to rely on if you are looking to be as fluent as a native speaker. A few minutes a day of using this app can significantly aid you in learning and acquainting yourself with a new language. It is a user-friendly and immersive language learning resource.
Additional Tips
If you happen to be just as impatient as I am, here are a few valuable and entertaining ways to hasten this process:
1. Watch movies and listen to songs in the language you want to learn
2. Follow YouTubers and Influencers from that country
3. Talk to people who speak (or are learning) the language
4. Listen to the local radio station of that country
5. Read children’s books in the language you want to learn
Alia Bhatt never misses a chance to surprise her audience with her choice of roles. She moulds herself into every character she plays, be it a character of a migrant labourer in Udta Punjab or an undercover RAW agent in Raazi. Now, the actress is venturing into a world of movie production with her upcoming dark comedy film, Darlings, which also stars Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew in the lead.
Release Date – 5th August (Netflix)
Directed by – Jasmeet K Reen
Sita Ramam
When was the last time you watched a period romantic drama in theatres? Bridgerton fans stay back, as I clearly mentioned in theatres beforehand. Sita Ramam is a Telugu-language romantic drama film starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. The period drama movie is set against the backdrop of the 1965 War and depicts the magical tale of Ram and Sita.
Release Date – 5th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – Hanu Raghavapudi
Bullet Train
Since Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, we haven’t seen a good movie of our beloved Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt. No worries, the actor is coming back to visit us through his upcoming action comedy film Bullet Train, based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Kōtarō Isaka. Hope, the action flick will help us to come out of the space trauma caused by his last release Ad Astra.
Release Date – 5th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – David Leitch
Lal Singh Chaddha
We all know no one can play the role of Forrest Gump better than Tom Hanks, but we can always keep our fingers crossed as Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan is playing the lead character in its Hindi remake. The movie Laal Singh Chaddha unfolds India’s history through the perspective of a dim-witted man, played by Aamir Khan. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya and Mona Singh in the lead.
Release Date – 11th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – Advait Chandan
Raksha Bandhan
Hello again from Akshay Kumar, an actor who never stops entertaining us with his back-to-back releases and works only on films that are made within time limits and a controlled budget. The Khiladi actor is known for his action-packed movies as well as for his lighthearted comedy movies. The movie Raksha Bandhan is all about one promise made by a son to his dying mother and what he does in order to fulfil it.
Release Date – 11th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – Aanand L. Rai
Cobra
Whenever we’ve seen something experimental in Indian movies, it often leads us to Chiyaan Vikram. The guy never failed to surprise us with his acting skills and out-of-the-box characters, whether in Anniyan (Aparichit) or I. Now, Vikram is coming with another Cobra, in which he is playing 20 different characters. The film marks the debut of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan in the show business.
Release Date – 11th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Created by Jessica Gao, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is an upcoming American television series starring Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk. The eighth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows Jennifer Walters, a lawyer specializing in cases involving superhumans, and how she becomes into She-Hulk. The 9-episodic series also stars Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gongaza, Tim Roth and Mark Ruffalo in pivotal roles.
Release Date – 17th August (Disney+ Hotstar)
Created by – Jessica Gao
Thiruchitrambalam
Hope you’ve seen Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Dhanush starrer action thriller The Gray Man by now. The fight scenes of the Dhanush were awe-inspiring, and now the actor is returning to the regional screens to enlighten our moods with his upcoming comedy-drama movie, Thiruchitrambalam. The film also stars Raashi Khanna, Nithya Menen, and Prakash Raj in titular roles.
Release Date – 18th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – Mithran Jawahar
Beast
What’s better than watching a survival thriller during the monsoon nights? Well, Luther fame Idris Elba is coming up with one, and it has something we have never seen on the screen. The film depicts a story of a recently widowed man who travels to South Africa along with his two teenage daughters, and what follows next is their encounter with a ferocious, man-hunting lion who attacks them.
Release Date – 19th August (In Theatres)
Directed by – Baltasar Kormákur
Liger
The craze of releasing movies in multiple languages like Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi has been at its peak since the release of post-pandemic films like Pushpa: The Rise, RRR and KGF: Chapter 2. The upcoming sports action film Liger marks the debut of Vijay Deverakonda in Bollywood and Ananya Panday in Tollywood (Telugu Movie Industry), which literally feels like a hybridization of stars.
