Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group praised an age 13-year-old girl Nikita for her quick thinking and bravery in thwarting a monkey attack in Uttar Pradesh by using Alexa
Nikita commanded Alexa to mimic a dog’s bark and successfully scared off the monkeys at her sister’s home. The incident took place while Nikita was at her sister’s home. She was playing with her niece on the first floor. Impressed by her courage, Mahindra offered her a job for her remarkable presence of mind.
Who is Nikita of Basti, Uttar Pradesh who scared monkey by playing dog barking sound on Alexa, biography and age
Nikita, a 13-year-old girl, was playing with her one-year-old niece in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district when they were attacked by a monkey. With family members in another room, the girl used Alexa to bark and scared away the monkey.
The dominant question of our era is whether we will become slaves or masters of technology.
The story of this young girl provides comfort that technology will always be an ENABLER of human ingenuity.
Her quick thinking was extraordinary.
What she demonstrated was the… https://t.co/HyTyuZzZBK
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 6, 2024
Recalling the ordeal, Nikita shared her experience with media and explained how the monkeys entered the kitchen and started causing chaos. Then Nikita used Alexa to play the sound of a barking dog which scared the monkeys away and saved both her and her niece from harm.
Shipra Ojha, Nikita’s mother, praised her daughter’s quick thinking, recognizing that her choice to utilize Alexa protected both girls from possible danger. She expressed gratitude for the technology that helped them.
Anand Mahindra’s commendation
Reacting to the incident, Anand Mahindra praised the girl’s quick thinking. He expressed confidence in her potential for leadership and offered her a job at Mahindra Group after she completes her education.
The girl has shown “potential for leadership in an entirely unpredictable world,” according to him. The chairman expressed his hope that if she chooses to enter the corporate world after completing her education, Mahindra Rise will be able to persuade her to join them.
Anand Mahindra wrote “The dominant question of our era is whether we will become slaves or masters of technology. The story of this young girl provides comfort that technology will always be an enabler of human ingenuity.”
The incident has garnered widespread praise on social media with many applauding Nikita’s bravery and quick thinking. People have also commended the role of technology, represented by Alexa, in aiding her during a critical moment. The story serves as a reminder of the positive impact technology can have on our lives when used wisely and resourcefully.