Anand Mahindra’s floor drain post sparks an interesting Twitter chatter. Seen it yet?
What has caught people’s eyes is the placement of the fixture of the drain in Anand Mahindra’s tweet.
Anand Mahindra, every now and then, shares posts which not just impresses people but leaves them with various thoughts too. Case in point is his latest tweet which is about the design of a floor drain. The business tycoon has shared an image which has now sparked chatter among people.

“I have enormous faith in the inherent tendency of people to be practical. And sometimes I give up all hope of that...” Mahindra wrote and shared the image. It shows a floor drain on one corner of a room. What has caught people’s eyes is the placement of the fixture.
Take a look at the tweet yourself:
Yes, the fixture is placed a bit above from the ground level and that has now prompted people to share various comments. Since being shared the post has also gathered over 48,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. It has also garnered over 4,600 retweets and tons of comments.
Here’s what people shared:
This user of the micro-blogging site, gave an explanation behind the design which seen bizarre to many. They tweeted:
Some shared images of not-so-great designs:
What do you think of Mahindra’s tweet?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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