Bill Gates’ Chai Encounter: India’s Innovation in Every Sip

Sharing the video, Bill Gates wrote, “In India, you can find innovation everywhere you turn—even in the preparation of a simple cup of tea.

Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates, who is currently traveling through India, In an earlier post on February 26, Gates shared a video with the text, “I’m in India this week to experience what I believe is its greatest gift: its ability to innovate.”

A recently popular video from his visit shows a very rich person enjoying the simplicity of Indian life, sipping a cup of chai. In the video, Gates orders “one chai please” from Dolly Chaiwala, a social media personality who runs the ‘dolly_ki_tapri_nagpur’ page on Instagram. The accompanying text highlights the innovation found even in the preparation of a simple cup of tea, with Gates expressing his excitement about being back in India and appreciating the ingenuity of the local community.

“In India, you can find innovation everywhere you turn—even in the preparation of a simple cup of tea!” the text under the video reads.

The reel shared on Instagram, received a huge 30.6 million views and 2.3 million likes, and people were quick to express their admiration for Gates’ gesture. One user wrote, “Luckiest guy on earth.” Another added, “Unexpected collaboration.” And Swiggy also responded on this reel by asking, “How much was the bill 🤭”

“Looking forward to many chai pe charcha,” the video ends.

Click on the link to see the video

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C35OuItrl6h/?igsh=MWRwdzIyazRja2owMA==

The Gate’s visit echoes his past experiences in India, where he met with PM Narendra Modi, interacted with YouTuber Prajakta Koli, and even took a memorable ride on an electric scooter.

In his recent blog post, the Microsoft co-founder praised India for its significant strides in breakthrough innovations and highlighted the country’s pivotal role in saving and improving lives globally. He acknowledged the Gates Foundation’s partnership in several initiatives and expressed his eagerness to explore ongoing collaborations during his visit.