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Startups have boomed in India over the past decade, with entrepreneurs like MBA Chaiwali, Audi Chaiwala, BTech Panipuri Wali, and others garnering a lot of attention on social media. Recently, a video of a PhD scholar running a street food cart in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, caught the eye of popular American vlogger Christopher Lewis.
In the viral clip, Lewis said he discovered the food cart on Google Maps and decided to order Chicken 65. While chatting with the vendor, Lewis learned about his impressive educational background. “I’m currently pursuing my PhD,” the vendor said in the video.
“PhD in Biotechnology. If you Google my name, you’ll find my research articles,” the vendor said. The vlogger can also be seen searching for “Tarul Rayan SRM University”—the vendor’s name and college—on Google.
Sharing the clip, an X handle @FI_InvestIndia wrote, “Respect. Such stories need to be shared widely. Have an inspiring day ahead…”
Watch the viral video here:
“I don’t know why stuff like this makes me shed a tear. All the hardships but that smile and self respect. I wish be like this seller some day,” a user commented, reacting to the video. “The same youtuber went to Marina beach and ate Corn in a shop. A girl was there helping her mom and doing college. In Tamilnadu you can see many students doing part time and helping their parents,” another user wrote.
