German Envoy Smashes Coconut, Ties ‘Nimbu-Mirchi’ To His New EV

New Delhi: German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind, and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied ‘Nimbu-Mirchi’ (lemon and chili) to his new car.The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits.Ackermann said that as the pollution in Delhi increases during winters, he switched to EV to "
New Delhi: German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind, and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied ‘Nimbu-Mirchi’ (lemon and chili) to his new car.The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits.Ackermann said that as the pollution in Delhi increases during winters, he switched to EV to "
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