A video of engineering students reportedly from IIT Dhanbad celebrating Diwali has gone viral on Instagram. The video shows some students trying out an “Elon Musk”-“-style rocket launch at a boys’ hostel. In the video, the students ignite a firecracker placed under a plastic dustbin, which sends it soaring to the height of a four-storey building. The video captures the anticipation as the dustbin sits momentarily before launching skyward with a powerful blast, accompanied by cheers from the students. This unconventional celebration showcases the creativity and ingenuity of these aspiring engineers.
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How users reacted to the post
The viral video has garnered over 6.4 million likes and amusement online, highlighting the unique ways people celebrate Diwali and the spirit of innovation among India’s engineering students.
“Physics students doing their lab work😂,” a user said.
Another user commented, “Who needs a rocket when you have IIT students?”
“I just hope they don’t take this to NASA!” a third user added.
Meanwhile, a fourth user wrote: “Only IITians would think of Diwali as an opportunity for a science experiment.”
“That’s one way to put safety regulations to the test!” a fifth user highlighted.
Alexa bursting Diwali crackers
Apart from this “rocket launch”, another Instagram user’s video showing Amazon Alexa’s ability to “burst” firecrackers has also recently gone viral. Shared by Mani’s Project Labs, the video shows a person using voice commands to Alexa to launch a small rocket. The rocket, placed inside a bottle, is ignited without any physical contact, showcasing Alexa’s capability to interact with and control connected devices. Alexa responds with “Yes Boss” before triggering the launch, adding a humorous touch to the demonstration.
The video has garnered significant attention online, highlighting the creative ways people are using technology to celebrate Diwali. It also showcases the potential for voice assistants like Alexa to be integrated into various aspects of life, including festive celebrations.