A Finnish family’s experience of living in Mumbai has sparked a conversation online about the things people in India often take for granted. Their recent Instagram video highlights 10 aspects of everyday life that caught their attention, offering a glimpse into how familiar services can be viewed differently by someone from another country. The video has received nearly 4 million views, with social media users sharing their thoughts in the comments.
10 things that impressed the Finnish family in India
The family introduced their list in the video’s caption, writing, “10 things that still amaze us as a Finnish family living in Mumbai! From 10-minute deliveries and UPI payments to amazing cinemas and everyday services… India keeps surprising us!”They added, “Some things here are seriously impressive, and we think the rest of the world could learn a thing or two.”Here are the 10 things they highlighted.
1. UPI payments
The family was impressed by India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which allows people to make payments by scanning QR codes.
2. 10-minute deliveries
They appreciated the speed of grocery delivery services, which can bring everyday essentials to customers’ doorsteps in as little as 10 minutes.
3. Digital services
The family noted that several daily tasks, including booking taxis, ordering food and making payments, can be handled through a smartphone.
4. Ambulance apps
The option to call an ambulance through an app was another service they highlighted.
5. Private healthcare
They appreciated the convenience of booking appointments and accessing private healthcare services in India.
6. Shopping options
From small street stalls to large malls, Mumbai offers a variety of places to shop, something the family included in their list.
7. Home services
The family pointed to apps that help people arrange cleaning, repairs and installations at home.
8. Metro services
They praised the Mumbai metro network for its cleanliness, comfort and affordability.
9. Food delivery
The family also highlighted how easily people can order meals through food delivery apps.
10. Movie theatres
They appreciated the quality of cinema screens and sound systems, and also mentioned the slides as a feature that caught their attention.
Social media users react to the video
The post attracted thousands of likes and comments. Several users welcomed the family’s observations and shared their views on how India is perceived internationally.One user wrote, “Because Western media still projects India like a third-world country. Thanks for showcasing reality.”Another commented, “Thank you for trying to show the positives and not focusing only on the negatives.”A third user said, “World, we need to talk, as we are where you can’t even imagine. Proud Indian. Happy to see you liking Mumbai and its chaos.”Another comment read, “Thank you… for showing things which we Indians sometimes easily take for granted… for a country with huge colonial history… truly proud of how far we have come… and yes, we should look at flaws and improve but not only at flaws… let’s also sometimes celebrate wat we have!”Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the video. The views expressed in it do not necessarily reflect the views of the publication.Thumb image: Instagram
