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The Coolest Drink Of India
Wikipedia, very elegantly, summarizes the word JUGAD as, “a colloquial Hindi word that can mean an innovative fix or a simple work-around”.
But for us Indians who are such wholehearted ‘Jugadis’, this word needs no introduction. Simply put, Jugaad is what we do in our daily lives. How often have you heard the phrase, “Arey koi jugaad kr lenge”? In most of our cases we haven’t only heard it but, to a large extent, used it as well. World renowned, Indian born, Canadian comedian, Russell Peters, is well famous for his ethnic humor. And for good or bad, most of his jokes are based on the Indian accent and the fact that Indians are cheap. He jokes that “Indians are so dedicated to being cheap, that they actually invented the number Zero”. Well, we don’t mind being called cheap; we just look at it as being reasonable and well-managed. From this inherent ‘cheapness’, stems our impulsive need of being a Jugaadi. Let us have a look at 10 such Jugaads that we Indians do.
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Chilling a bottle of soft drink in the freezer is too mainstream. So, we go the extra mile in being unconventional and use the air-conditioner to not only cool the room but also this inanimate object. What more, our wholeheartedness is exemplified by the fact that the bottle is hung in a comical yet thought out fashion. We surely are pro at thinking out of the box.
Because Its too Mainstream to but a PC Cooler
How often has the problem of overheating stared stark at our face? With excessive usage, the computer often shuts down automatically, hindering the task at hand. At such situations, the only visible solution is to get the SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) changed and bear its cost. But again, we come up with this bizarre yet innovative and cost-effective Jugaad to tape a fan with the CPU and enjoy working for long hours.
Ye Pant Mera Dekho,Ye Esstyle Mera Dehko
An outgrown pair of pants can be utilised afterall. It need not be thrown away or just be lost into inexixtance. It reincarnates in a wholly new avatar as a bathroom shelf. The shock pervades one for a minute, but Jugaads can do wonders. Specially for daily movers, this seems like a nice bargain.
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We Are The Most Economical People,In Our Own Way.
By far the most ecenomical Jugaad is the use of non-motorized vehicles. These various types of vehicles serve as both people carrier like rickshwas and goods carrier like a vendor cart. They are driven by mechanical forces and though these aren’t very reliable for log distances but for shorter lags, are highly environmental and cost-reducing. In the rural parts of India, unmotorized carts are the primary source of transportation. This is proving to be an inspiration for the Jugad to be the objective of Reserch and Development for large scale implementation.
We Love Hot Milks.Lots Of Protein You Know!
College going students who put up in hostels have a hard time with timely meals. Their urge for refreshments at odd times must have surely been the motivation behind this yet another economical jugad. The thick, hard-bound books provide an insulation and the iron is the source of heat to make, what I assume is, tea. Again a thoughtful and economical way to heat things up.
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A King Is Always A King,So What If He Is Travelling?
This protective mother has taken the phrase, “never out of sight”, to a whole new level. The little kid is sat on a kid chair and this proves to be a Jugad of care. Her legs ensure the baby won’t fall off the sides of the scooter, and thus he enjoys a nice ride.
Time Is Money,And Who Understands It Better Than Indians?
We find an answer to every problem and our traffic sense already agrees that we are a bunch of impatient people. These two underlying facts about Indians are the reason for the next Jugaad. The rate of flow from each tap individually must have been too less to provke a mighty fine Indian somewhere to make this feasable adjustment. Now get water at double the prior speed.
Yeah I Know Its bit Risky.But Who Cares?
Beauty parlor and salon style hair is a completely conventional step for the Indian ladies. So much so that they want to challenge it and want to be their own Javed Habibs. Iron is a common house appliance and its use to straighten hair is a very common practice amongst girls of all age. This fashion Jugad, according to me, wins the top slot in terms of practice.
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No Matter How Big You Are,The Feet Must Be On Ground
We all must have faced the embarrassment of broken footwear some time or the other. Its always not possible to find a fix to this problem, but again we come with an aid. This classic Indian Jugad is a special amongst the ladies. En route work or any other place, this Jugad fixes broken sandals and heels for them. All one needs is a healthy roll of duct-tape.
Shhhh! The Guy Is Very Busy Studying.Silence Please!
Of the many problems we have to face in India, one of the most prominent is the problem of power cut, and not always one is in the temprament for a plesant candle light dinner. This ‘desi’ Jugaad brings light in even the darkest of times. Tie a flashlight to your head, like some mine worker, and get along with your important tasks. The image of such a thing may seem hillarious and downright bizarre, but the effectiveness of this Jugaad is immense.
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