Key Highlights
- India explored entertainment, sports, travel, and practical topics in 2024
- Memes, quirky lingo, and indie music were major trends
- Searches highlighted curiosity about global events and local favorites
India used Google in 2024 to research anything from quirky memes and global events to sports and entertainment. With trends ranging from IPL matches to indie music hits, historical dramas, and useful queries like ‘how to vote’ and ‘AQI near me,’ the variety of searches demonstrated a country’s endless curiosity.
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Entertainment: A Melting Pot Of Genres
- Movies: Films like Stree 2, Hanu-man, and 12th Fail topped searches. This reflects India’s love for diverse stories.
- Shows: Dramas like Heeramandi, Mirzapur, and relatable slices of life like Panchayat remained popular.
- Music: Indie hits like Husn and Nadaaniyan and retro favorites like Ye Tune Kya Kiya struck a chord with listeners.
Memes And Quirky Lingo
- Trending memes included the ‘Blue Grinch Knee Surgery’ and the workplace-themed ‘Gen Z Boss.’
- The ‘Orange Peel Theory’ meme dominated relationship discussions, sparking debates online.
- Words like ‘Pookie’ and ‘demure’ piqued curiosity while quirky phrases like ‘Moye Moye’ went viral.
Sports And Athletes
- IPL, Pro Kabaddi League, and global tournaments like the Olympics and T20 World Cup captured attention.
- Athletes like Vinesh Phogat and Hardik Pandya emerged as trending figures in searches.
Travel And Culinary Adventures
- Azerbaijan and Jaipur were among the most-searched travel spots along with Manali’s serene beauty.
- Other popular searches included traditional foods like mango pickle and modern beverages like the Pornstar Martini.
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Practical Queries And Global Topics
- ‘How to vote Lok Sabha’ emerged as the most popular ‘how-to’ search, followed by weather and health-related terms like ‘excessive heat.’
- While AQI updates reflected a rising knowledge of health issues, searches such as ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ showed interest in world events.
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