Abhijit Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi, the ultimate didi and dada of Indian politics, should really commiserate.

American Economist

Bappi Lahiri

I feel very lucky that I got to work with Lata Mangeshkar, Asha didi and many more in the 1980s.

Indian Musician

Kubra Sait

My brother still calls me didi, which is so endearing. That's how our mother raised us.

Indian Model

Using 'didi' signifies respect for an older sister, showing familial closeness and honor in Indian culture.

Family Respect

'Didi' explicitly refers to an older female sibling; it's not used for older brothers.

Gender Specific

'Didi' can be used beyond biological relations, addressing any older woman with affection or respect.

Cultural Nuance

'Didi' references a transport service, so it's often used in the context of travel or commuting.

Service Context

'Didi' implies the use of an app for booking rides, highlighting its technology-driven nature.

App-Driven

Though 'Didi' originated in China, it's recognized globally like Uber, so don't assume it's China-exclusive.

Global Understanding

 Didi It's four o'clock in the morning. Why on Earth are you making chocolate pudding? Stu Because I've lost control of my life. And then there was the lone TEDster who was disgruntled I had overlooked what he considers to be a classic. Roy Get up, get up! I'm not kidding. Ronnie Is there an accident?

Rives: The Museum of...

 gonna fall in didi careful careful careful careful sit easy it's one way to do she's fine