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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Why is Varamahalakshmi celebrated?' Bengaluru shop's ChatGPT-inspired ad goes viral; here's why
In Bengaluru, where new ideas are always buzzing, a local saree shop has found a creative way to grab attention ahead of the Varamahalakshmi festival. Instead of using the usual ads, the shop put up a display that looks just like a ChatGPT conversation screen– and it's got everyone talking on social media. An ad that speaks the language of today's audience The ad copies the look of a chat window from a conversational AI, with the question, 'Why is Varamahalakshmi festival celebrated?' This clever twist has caught people's attention and shows how Bengaluru brands are using modern digital trends to stay relatable and connect with today's audience. Sharing the image on X (formerly Twitter), one user noted, 'Local saree shop in Bangalore using ChatGPT mobile interface for an ad is a first. Earlier, it would be the Google search bar design. Just Bangalore things, I guess.' This remark, according to the post, highlights how Bengaluru continues to lead in blending tradition with cutting-edge trends. Timing aligned with cultural rhythms According to a Hindustan Times report, with the festival approaching on August 8 – a time when saree shopping is at its peak in South India– the shop's campaign couldn't be better timed. Using a conversational AI style adds a fun, modern twist to the festive shopping buzz. Flexible payment options complement the campaign The store's modern thinking isn't just limited to its marketing. As one user shared on X, it also offers a scheme where customers 'pay for 11 months, get 1 month free' – making it easier for people to shop during the festive season without feeling the financial pinch, according to the HT report. Echoing Bengaluru's tech-savvy spirit According to the report, this campaign has drawn comparisons to other viral Bengaluru moments, such as an image of an auto driver streaming a Naval Ravikant podcast while navigating the city's traffic. As one social media comment put it, 'Only in Bengaluru can a saree shop and an auto driver both go viral for tech-savvy moments.' This captures the city's unique blend of tradition, technology, and everyday hustle. Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru man's ‘ ₹415 for 6 km' rant goes viral: 'Is Wednesday the day to avoid work from office?'
A frustrated Bengaluru commuter's morning meltdown over skyrocketing cab fares and unavailability of rides has gone viral, striking a chord with thousands navigating the city's midweek madness. In the viral post, the commuter shared how he struggled for over an hour to book a cab on a Wednesday morning.(PTI) The post, titled with an exasperated 'Is Wednesday officially the day you avoid work from office?', has sparked a wider debate on whether Wednesday has become the new nightmare commute day in India's tech capital. (Also Read: Bengaluru auto driver spotted listening to Naval Ravikant podcast while driving, internet amazed) Read his full post here: Reddit/introvertcat09(r/bangalore) In the viral post, the commuter shared how he struggled for over an hour to book a cab on a Wednesday morning, with no rides being accepted, and surge pricing pushing the fare to an outrageous ₹415 for just a 6-km ride. 'I know the brackets when to leave home to avoid all this drama and I'm well within my bracket,' the user lamented. 'What next? Should I leave at 7? Then gradually at 6?' 'Autos, non-AC and AC cabs are all charging the same, and yet not accepting! What do these guys want? A pot of gold?' He ended the post unsure of what chaos awaited him once he stepped out, saying it usually takes 20 minutes to cover 6 km,"but let's see what happens today.' Reddit reacts The post triggered a flurry of comments, with many users echoing the frustration and sharing their own bizarre Wednesday commute experiences. 'Roads are literally crazy this morning,' wrote one commenter. 'I stepped out at 6:40 am and even then it felt like rush hour madness. Some part of it is contributed by cows. So many of them. And they don't budge, no point honking.' Another user offered insight into why surge pricing behaves erratically, 'Apps check how many hits they get for new bookings in a specific location. The more you reattempt, the more the price climbs. One hack I've found, let it try booking and time out, then search again. Sometimes the fare drops.' Some Redditors pointed out that a possible bus strike may have added to the crunch, pushing commuters to crowd ride-hailing apps, and surge prices with it. 'Think there's a bus strike today and the fares are too high cause of that,' wrote one user. When another suggested switching to public transport, the original poster shot back, 'People are legit falling off the bus, it's that overcrowded.' Several users lashed out at ride-share apologists who once promoted ditching personal vehicles in favor of app-based convenience. 'Wonder which hole the paid ride-share apologists disappeared into,' a user scoffed. 'Traffic has been mind-numbingly bad of late, it's unbearable now.' (Also Read: Bengaluru saree shop's ChatGPT-style display ad goes viral, fascinates the internet)
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Peak Bengaluru Moment? Saree Shop Trends For ChatGPT-Style Display Ad
Reflecting Bengaluru's blend of innovation and hustle, this saree shop tried to attract customers amidst Varamahalakshmi festival using a ChatGPT generated display advertisement. Whether it is jam-packed traffic or its tech-savvy culture, Bengaluru is never not in the news. The city's blend of traditional cultural values and incredibly fast tech advancements has once again caught the internet's attention after a local saree shop casually used a ChatGPT-style prompt in its display advertisement. On Tuesday, August 5, an image of the store's creative mobile ad design grabbed attention, with X users left stunned by the AI interface asking, 'Why is Varamahalakshmi festival celebrated?" on a ChatGPT screen. The screenshot acted as a unique way to promote the saree shop ahead of the upcoming Varamahalakshmi festival on August 8, when women in South India flock to shopping stores and buy the traditional Indian sarees in large numbers. AI-Based Saree Shop Display Grabs Attention The unique AI-based advertisement for a saree shop was bound to raise eyeballs on the internet, as users reacted to the viral post and came up with interesting takes. Some called it a fresh spin on digital marketing, with the ChatGPT ad replacing the once-trendy Google search bar-style ads placed outside shops. 'Local saree shop in Bangalore using ChatGPT mobile interface for an ad is a first. Earlier, it would be the Google search bar design. Just Bangalore things, I guess," wrote the user who shared the image on Twitter. In the comment section, a user suggested this shop also offers modern fintech features to entice more customers in the digital era. 'This saree shop has a lot of cool fin features: 1. BNPL 2. Pay for 11 months & get an extra month's money free to buy a saree Etc," claimed the user, who highlighted the scheme that encourages locals to regularly visit the store. ChatGPT Display Ad Raised Comparisons With Another Viral Incident For internet users, the display evoked comparisons to another viral incident from Bengaluru, when recently an auto driver was caught watching a Naval Ravikant podcast while navigating traffic on the busy road. The image resonated with city residents, with many hailing it as a 'peak Bengaluru" moment. Like the ChatGPT display advertisement outside a saree shop, this auto driver's ability to manage traffic without missing out on the podcast reflected Bengaluru's ability to mix innovation, intellect and hustle culture. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru saree shop's ChatGPT-style display ad goes viral, fascinates the internet
Bengaluru, often in the spotlight for its tech-savvy and offbeat culture, has once again caught the internet's attention, this time, for how a local saree shop casually used a ChatGPT-style prompt in its display, blending tradition with tech in the most Bengaluru way. An image of the store's creative mobile ad design has gone viral on X.(X/@os7borne) An image of the store's creative mobile ad design has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), showing a ChatGPT-style mobile interface asking, 'Why is Varamahalakshmi festival celebrated?', a nod to the upcoming festival on August 8, when saree shopping traditionally peaks across South India. (Also Read: Bengaluru auto driver spotted listening to Naval Ravikant podcast while driving, internet amazed) Check out the post here: The ad is being hailed as a fresh spin on digital marketing, replacing the once-trendy Google search bar-style ads with something more current and uniquely Bengaluru. 'Local saree shop in Bangalore using ChatGPT mobile interface for an ad is a first. Earlier it would be the Google search bar design. Just Bangalore things I guess.,' wrote one user, sharing the image that has since been widely circulated. Adding to its digital-first charm, the saree store also reportedly offers modern fintech features. According to an X user, the shop offers, "pay for 11 months, get 1 month's worth free" scheme, effectively encouraging shoppers to splurge a little more on festive fashion. The unique display has sparked comparisons to another recent viral moment from the city: a photo of a Bengaluru auto driver casually watching a Naval Ravikant podcast while navigating traffic. That image, too, was dubbed 'peak Bengaluru' and resonated with the city's unique blend of hustle, intellect, and street-level innovation. As one commenter put it, 'Only in Bengaluru can a saree shop and an auto driver both go viral for tech-savvy moments.' (Also Read: Bengaluru traffic alert: Avoid these key roads during VVIP visit today)
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
‘How to get rich while driving auto': Bengaluru driver streams Naval Ravikant podcast mid-ride; netizens hail ‘peak productivity'
A photo doing the rounds online perfectly captures Bengaluru's quirky, tech-loving spirit. Snapped during a recent autorickshaw ride, the image shows a driver multitasking in the most unexpected way, streaming a Naval Ravikant podcast on a mini screen installed above his windshield, all while navigating traffic with directions running on his phone. The X user who shared the photo summed it up best: 'It doesn't get more peak Bengaluru than this.' It doesn't get more peak bengaluru than this @peakbengaluru — Priyanshu Tanwar (@0xTanwar) August 3, 2025 The post quickly gained traction online, racking up nearly 80,000 views and sparking a wave of reactions in the comments. People admired the autorickshaw driver's dedication and ability to juggle multiple tasks on the go. Many also gave him a nod of respect for making the most of his time by tuning in to Ravikant, whose entrepreneurial and philosophical wisdom continues to inspire countless listeners. A user wrote, 'Listening to podcasts while navigating Bengaluru traffic – @peakbengaluru its finest. Peak productivity in peak traffic.' Another user quipped, 'This auto driver's multitasking game is on another level—watching a podcast, navigating with Google Maps, AND dodging Bengaluru potholes all at once! I can't even drink water while walking straight.' A third person commented, 'How to get rich while driving auto. Crazy.' However, not everyone missed the background details in the image. Some users cheekily pointed out a pothole visible on the road behind the rickshaw. A user wrote, 'That pothole, though. BLR never disappoints.' Another person added, 'Yeah pothole spotted.' Last month, a Bengaluru commuter shared a bizarre experience on Reddit, recalling how his autorickshaw driver got distracted mid-ride — not by traffic, but by Instagram. 'What made it worse was that he came across a post by Sreeleela(Actor), and instead of just moving on, he actually slowed down the auto right in the middle of the main road to open her profile and scroll through her feed,' the user wrote. Running late for work, the man said he was both angry and stunned by the driver's casual attitude. Despite his frustration, he admitted feeling 'completely helpless' in the moment.
