Epidemic, Endurance, and Exhibit!

When SpaceX’s latest launch, the SN8, burst into flames, millions of dollars evaporated but there was not a single wrinkle on Elon Musk’s forehead. In fact, the mad scientist went on to congratulate his team on the failure! That’s how the man is built; taking failures into his stride and on a mission to do the impossible. The idea of building a colony on Mars is the wildest and weirdest dream anyone can have, and if anyone has the ability to execute it in our lifetime, it is probably Musk. I have always been fascinated by him, his journey, his tweets, the hero of startups, and one crazy soul who does first, think later, and goes all in. Read his book, Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and you will start believing even in Spiderman and Superman. Why Elon Musk, you ask? Because it’s that time of the year when you will be making new year resolutions, and in that it’s a must that you should slide in after you have browsed through our take on 31st parties in these Covid times.

The turn of the year always brings positivity, aspirations, and hope. 2021 will definitely go down the century as the year where hope for 7.5 billion people are all glued in for the vaccine, for the skies to open, to live freely, to stay alive! By this time, the preparations for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas are in full swing, like many things now it’s a ritual which will be missed massively in fact for the first time ever since the first edition of Exhibit came about – 15 years ago.

Since then, we have seen a lot of highs and lows, though nothing as radical and life-changing as this pandemic. Nevertheless, it is our Nature to bounce back harder than we are hit and that’s exactly what we have done. We persevered through the toughest of times and faced the highest of pressures. But as they say, only the coal that can sustain the highest pressure turns into a diamond. It’s a wrapping issue of 2020, and we have just dropped our podcasts on Spotify and other platforms, next time give us a thumbs up, we will have plenty of conversations, tech hacks coming up there. Moving forward to the next year, all we can wish to carry forward from this year are the learnings, the lessons, and the alterations that we have voluntarily done to our lives. Otherwise, I think you all would pretty much agree that 2020 should have never existed!

Saregama Carvaan Karaoke | Exclusive Review

*Special Announcement by the end of the video*

The Carvaan Karaoke is the perfect choice for someone who either belongs to the golden era of Bollywood music or loves those days gone by. It has 100s of songs to let you bring out your inner Kishore Kumar or Lata Mangeshkar. Find out everything you need to know about Saregama Carvaan Karaoke and if you’d like to purchase it, stay tuned for the big launch.

Leadership Series | Shashi Arora – CEO, Lloyd

In today’s episode we talk about the changes in technology in the past 25 years, learnings from the pandemic & what are the upcoming launches that Lloyd is planning, with the CEO of Lloyd himself, Mr. Shashi Arora.

Bipul Chandra | Top Leaders in Tech & Auto

Ex: What is one truth you believe in that most people disagree with you on?
Bipul: I strongly believe that life is too beautiful and one must enjoy the “present” to the fullest, rather than planning too much for the future.
Ex: What is the one subject you think aspiring leaders should learn
Bipul: In my view, aspiring leaders must develop the attitude of being humble with everyone they interact with, regardless of the other person’s position. On similar lines, aspiring leaders must also inculcate the habit of being patient listeners.
Ex: One thing you believe is absolutely necessary for sustained growth?
Bipul: Sustainable growth is among the biggest challenges faced by businesses. While sustained growth is achieved through a mix of objectives like purpose, community, sound decision making, etc, the most crucial aspect for any business is its customers and customer retention.
Ex: When will you say you have fulfilled all your goals?
Bipul: Every new day brings new challenges and new hopes for me. I wish I never get to say that I have fulfilled all my goals. Life is too short to hang your boots and retire.
Ex: What has been your biggest learning in the pandemic?
Bipul: Professionally, I think the biggest lesson would be “Innovation” – the biggest game-changer. COVID-19 has put to test the resilience of leaders, businesses, and their capacity to adapt during a crisis.
Ex: One futuristic feature that you can't wait to introduce in your vehicle.
Bipul: With motorcycle technology coming on leaps and bounds in the past five years, I think connected tech is the future and the way to go for bikes. This will go a long way in making our bike rides much safer. Apart from this, to enable the growth of motorcycling as sustainable transport some futuristic features would be self-balancing, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, IoT enabled, advanced security systems, etc.
Ex: Which old-school car/bike design inspired you the most?
Bipul: Ducati 916 is one amazing, drool-worthy design. I keep on looking at the photograph and never get tired of it.
Ex:  Apart from electric vehicles, which Ducati technology do you think will benefit the environment?
Bipul: The best technology to benefit the environment is “human-powered” machines. We at Ducati are serious about this and thus have introduced a range of Ducati bicycles to complement the lifestyle of passionate Ducatisti.

Vikram Mehra | Top Leaders In Tech & Auto

Ex: What is one truth you believe in that most people disagree with you on?
Vikram: Innovation comes from Anthropology and not Technology

Ex: What is the one subject you think aspiring leaders should learn?
Vikram: Psychology

Ex: One thing you believe is absolutely necessary for sustained growth?
Vikram: Ability to take a risk, which is possible only when fear of failure vanishes

Ex: One book you keep coming back to?
Vikram: Life

Ex: Leadership quotes that you live by (Can be multiple)
Vikram:  1. Ruk Jana Nahin, Tu Kahin Haar Ke.
2. Kanton pe chal ke, milenge saaye bahar ke.

Ex: How difficult is it to maintain a work-life balance?
Vikram: Make your passion your work, and suddenly you don’t have to balance between the two

Ex: What has been your biggest learning in the pandemic?
Vikram: Self-driven people contribute irrespective of whether their bosses are hovering over them or not

Ex: Some productivity apps and technologies you use in your daily life?
Vikram: Trello

Ex: What is your technology detox like?
Vikram: Travel with no access to emails and messages

Ex: What’s coming next from Saregama?
Vikram: 1. Carvaan Karaoke for everyone stuck at home
2. Carvaan Kids for all bachchas who are stuck in front of screens
3. 50 new songs in Gujarati and Bhojpuri
4. Movies: Bahut Hua Samman, Comedy Couple, Zombivali

Ex: How do you see the industry shaping up in the post COVID world?
Vikram: People will spend more time at home, thus pushing entertainment consumption through the roof!

Rahul Agarwal | Top Leaders In Tech & Auto

Ex: What is one truth you believe in that most people disagree with you on?
Rahul: Call a spade a spade. Do straight talk and don’t dance around the point

Ex: One thing you believe is absolutely necessary for sustained growth?
Rahul: There are 2 elements here. A battle hard mindset to gain share from the current market and growing the market itself. Challenging the current assumptions & continuously innovating while keeping customer preferences in mind can help
the latter. We have launched a range of new initiatives during COVID times to help PC customers – these include offering free service to all PC brands, virtual digital demos, launching the PC Pal website to provide brand-agnostic product recommendations for buyers, Lenovo on wheels to take stores to our customer doorstep, to name a few.

Ex: One book you keep coming back to?
Rahul: The art of thinking clearly by Rolf Dobelli. And “ fooled by Randomness” by Nassib Taleb The first one calls out different biases and how to consciously counter them. It has definitely made me more self-aware and conscious as a leader.
The second one is about interpreting data, trends and making correct conclusions

Ex: Leadership quotes that you live by (Can be multiple)
Rahul:  -Don’t worry about the things that you can’t influence
– Trust is the oxygen we all need, but it cannot be blind and needs to be earned
-Being too busy in meetings is one of the biggest corporate scams
-You and only you control how u spend time and on what
-“ I don’t know” and “ I made a mistake “ are rare gems in our world

Ex: What has been your biggest learning in the pandemic?
Rahul: – You can never be too prepared for future
– If u have a choice, take a positive view than a negative. We initially thought the PC market may crash but that didn’t happen
– Protecting the mind from disease is much more important than protecting the body
– Your true character comes out when one is put in an unprecedented situation.

Ex:  Some productivity apps and technologies you use in your daily life?
Rahul: My Thinkpad. It never let me down in the last 20years. And of course the Moto phone

Ex:  What is your technology detox like?
Rahul: In today’s progressive age, one cannot really take a break from technology. I don’t feel the need to do this but wish that I would check my phone less often

Ex: Any plans for introducing a comprehensive gaming chair?
Rahul: No, we don’t have such plans.

Ex: What changes do you see in consumer buying?
Rahul: The pandemic and lockdown have increased the overall adoption of laptops due to work-from-home and learn-from-home needs. Consumers are treating it as an essential device, given the growing need for virtual communication. Indian middle-class families are also beginning to investing in more than one laptop per family, to meet their children’s growing dependency on remote learning methods. While buying laptops or any other product, consumers also continue to follow physical distancing norms and prefer buying everything online. At Lenovo, we keep these consumer preferences in mind, and we have introduced a completely ‘contactless purchase’ model that allows a virtual salesperson’s assistance, online payment, and zero-contact home delivery of the device.

Ducati India opens pre-bookings for Multistrada 950 S prior to 2nd November launch

Luxury motorcycle manufacturer Ducati India today announced the opening of pre-bookings for its BS6 Multistrada 950 S. Designed to put performance within everyone’s grasp, Ducati’s smallest “multi-bike” is for those who want to get in some touring but also want an agile fun bike that’s ideal for everyday use.

Ducati India is now accepting bookings for the all-new Multistrada 950 S for an initial amount of INR 1,00,000. Customers can book their Multistrada 950 S at their nearest Ducati dealerships, deliveries will begin in the first week of November and it will be available on display across all Ducati dealerships in Delhi – NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Mr. Bipul Chandra, Managing Director of Ducati India said, “The new Multistrada 950 S embodies the traditional Ducati values of Sophistication and Performance with the addition of cutting edge technology in the form of our iconic Skyhook EVO suspension, DQS, Cornering ABS, Cornering LED headlight and much more. The new motorcycle is designed for the most demanding motorcyclists who are big on sports touring but don’t want to make any compromise on performance, handling, comfort, and safety. We are excited to share this experience with the riders in India and are looking forward to seeing the bike on the Indian roads!”

The super-technological S version featuring state-of-the-art electronics fully satisfies the needs of the ever-demanding rider. Built with long-range sports touring in mind, the Multistrada 950 S has been designed to ensure outstanding comfort even when fully laden. This has resulted in an ergonomic “triangle” that guarantees, for rider and passenger alike, comfort and control in varied situations.

The Multistrada 950 S will be launched in India on 2nd November 2020.

Toshiba 50U5050 4K TV | First Impression

Here is a very honest first impression of the newly launched Toshiba 50U5050 4K TV, which has all the Smart TV features but is it really serving the qualities of a 4K TV, let’s find out in this video.

Leadership Series | Sunil Nayyar – MD, Sony India

Welcome to our Leadership Series where we get candid with ‘Top Leaders in Tech & Auto’. Mr Sunil Nayyar, young MD of Sony India has a huge responsibility on his shoulders in motivating his entire team while working from home and managing growth and challenges.

Born to Ride | Automobile | Influncex’20

Ex: Tell us about a change you’ve seen in the digital blogging space since you started your journey? How has this space evolved? 

Lakshay: It’s been quite a long and treacherous journey and it definitely hasn’t been a bed of roses for me. Many things have changed in the sphere of digital blogging. Honestly, the biggest change that I’ve seen is that many young, talented individuals are coming forward and starting channels and profiles of their own. The digital blogging space is becoming more creator-friendly day after day and I hope that it will bring in a lot of new talent as we move forward. 

Ex: What would be your calling in a parallel universe? 

Lakshay: Well, to be honest, I don’t think I’d have done anything else apart from moto vlogging. I am extremely indebted to this as moto vlogging and the world of social media influencing has made me what I am today. So, I guess that the Lakshay in a parallel universe is probably vlogging on a Battlestar Galactica Gunship! 😀 

Ex: A technology you wished you’d invented? 

Lakshay: I honestly wish I could invent a motorcycle that would make gasoline out of thin air. I would never have to stop for gas that way!. 

Ex: What does success mean to you? 

Lakshay: For me, success means seeing my parents being proud of me and being happy with my work. It also means the happiness that I find in the thing that I do. I still maintain the principle that no matter how successful a person is, if they aren’t happy with the work they do, then there’s absolutely no point in all that success. 

Ex: What is your dream car or motorbike? 

Lakshay: Well, I’d love to own an RV someday and travel across continents. That would definitely be a dream come true. 

Ex: As the current pandemic has seriously impacted the automotive industry, what does the future hold for automobile bloggers? 

Lakshay: The current pandemic has hit us hard. As a matter of fact, every single industry is suffering huge economic losses in the lockdown. India, as a country is also suffering badly. So, I feel that for automobile bloggers the future is a little uncertain as of now, but like everything else this too shall pass and we will ride again and travel to the various corners of the country as soon as this pandemic blows over. 

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