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I walk by footpaths everyday and I get anxiety attacks everytime I step on it. Also, if you step down you might get run over by the vehicles passing.

Analyst

Software Engineer

Footpaths are joke in India. Have a look at other countries even South Asian countries like Thailand or Indonesia. Even they have good footpaths than us.

Tech lead

Kannada is more important, people can live with poor infrastructure.

Product Manager

They are literally the real life version of minesweeper. You could step on a broken one at any times

Something needs to be done about Bangalore footpaths.

Something needs to be done about Bangalore footpaths.- Grapevine

New to the city and it makes no sense to me whatsoever. Having lived through all major metros in the country, Bangalore feels like a Tier-2 town covered with Tier-1 wrapping paper.

Why does this city instantly become water logged in 30 seconds of rain?

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Hey folks, 

Hope it's going well.
BLR folks who faced the ruthless traffic yesterday, hope you're in a better place now :p 


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I have lives in a lot of cities, both tier 1 and tier 2. But nowhere have i seen road quality as pathetic as in Bangalore. Even remote villages in UP have better paved roads. And living in Delhi, I had almost forgotten that potholes still exist. I really want to understand how the silicon valley of India has completely failed at building even an average level road infrastructure? Is it due to corruption or something else that we don’t know of?

Why does Bangalore have such pathetic roads?

Visual designer

Living in Bangalore is like participating in a daily obstacle course of stupidity these days. It's like the city is hosting the World Championships of Not Using Common Sense. Day by day, it’s getting crazy in here. People are literally just straight-away stupid.

Picture this: I'm in the metro, following the line like some good boii. But no, here come the backline breakers, sprinting ahead like they just got the memo that the free WiFi is about to expire. They won’t even have the patience to let others deboard from the station (bs ghusna hai sbko).

On the road: Small Aile is there, and these morons either walk in the middle of the road or walk slowly like they are going to maaiyat. There is no way to even overtake them.

One day a couple was literally just standing in the middle of the fucking metro entry gate, and all other people were going from sides. I was literally at my fucking limits; I controlled the urge to ask them that whatever shit they're discussing, if that is a national concern, then it’s okay; otherwise, please fuck around on the side.

And what’s up with this throwing garbage on the road thing, literally every morning on the road, tons of food, spillage, and disposals of whatnot can be seen. God, please throw it in the trash.

Rant! (Bangalore)

Security Analyst

There’s live wire on every corner in this city

A 23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old daughter lost their lives due to electrocution near the Hope Farm Junction in Bengaluru. The family accidentally stepped on a live wire left abandoned on the pavement. The incident has sparked an inquiry, and the energy minister has announced the suspension of the negligent Bescom officials.

Bengaluru: Woman, 9-month-old daughter die after stepping on live wire lying of footpath in Bengaluru's IT hub Whitefield - The Economic Times

Saavdhan rahe, Satark rahe

Honestly it amazes me everyday I step out into traffic in this city. 

1. Tempos, autos, two wheelers just parked where ever tf they want, talking to their long lost cousin by the looks of it. 

2.The random “hero” scooter dude who HAS to run the red light and almost take me out with him. 

3. Jaywalking, lol. What’s that here? As long as you can cross the road with your life be thankful. 

4. Lanes are merely a suggestion unless there’s actually a fucking physical barrier that prevents people cutting lanes. 

It’s pretty much tarmac chaotic dashing cars let loose. Idk how this city will ever handle the progress it’s supposedly destined to have.

(Lack of) Civic Sense in Bangalore

People have this weird notion that Delhi/Gurgaon isn't safe and that the folks here are as warm as an ice cube in Antarctica. Can you believe that? This narrative has been doing the rounds for so long that it's starting to affect the migration of people to this part of the world. But let me set the record straight.

Gurgaon is the real deal. It's the city with good infrastructure and a welcoming vibe for migrants. It's like the cool kid at the party, while Bangalore has a little something called the Bangalore police. Now, these folks, they've got a unique way of welcoming North Indians – by demanding money when they hear you speaking Hindi. Yes, you heard that right.

I've had not one but two laughable encounters with them. Picture this: I'm just out for a casual late-night walk at 11 PM (because who needs sleep, right?), and out pops Mr. Constable, asking for his "fee" and insisting it's against the law to stroll around at that hour. And guess what? I'm not the only one in this comedy club. Hundreds of people have taken to Twitter to share their own hilarious stories.

Now, let's switch gears and talk about Gurgaon. It's got the smooth roads, a fast track to the airport, and apartments where you don't need to sacrifice your life savings as a deposit. It's the practical choice for newcomers.

So, in a nutshell, let's keep challenging these stereotypes and celebrate the positives of each city. Gurgaon, you're the real MVP, and Bangalore, maybe it's time for you to rethink your police's comedy night. City rivalries – always good for a chuckle!

Great to see Delhi NCR people fighting the forced narratives of North vs South

Hi all,
Moving to Bangalore next month. Reaching out for residential apartment guidance.

What are some large apartment societies (1000+ flats with own amenities including clubhouse - gym, swimming pool, kids' play area etc.) in and around the Bellandur-Sarjapur area?

Thanks for the inputs.

Large apartment communities near Sarjapur

Investor

What do you think about infrastructure of Banglore with thoughts of yesterday's incident ?

Is it good or too bad 
Or just underpass should get closed ?

How many of you live in Bangalore?

Total failure and negligence of Bangalore police 👮‍♂️ 
I don't even know one person in my friend circle who feels opposite than all the things am sharing in this post.
You can't even commute in bangalore.
1. If you book auto: 🛺
There's high prob of getting in a fight with auto wala due to his rough tone and hatered among north indians.
These people have no fear and run gangs in bangalore
2. If you travel by car 🚘,bike 🏍️
Don't even get me started on road rages by locals.
Bangalore police is totally corrupt.

I don't even know what will happen if I hit someone badly in my self defence. Am 500% sure that police will charge me to fetch money.
I fu**ing hate this city.
After this post i know most kannadigas will say ... "Then leave our city."These people are just idiots and stupid.

Not safe in Bangalore

Software Developer

Cars are a terrible way of transporting people, they take up a lot of space and slow down traffic movement. SF has the best and widest freeways but has the worst traffic. Being a middle income nation about to invest in infra, we have to make a choice if we want to go the American way? Or can we come up with an Indian solution.

After a decade of flyover construction, it might be too late. We will end up with even larger city with 4X the road length and much worse traffic.

I believe in the European approach of paid entry for cars in Central Business District to discourage car ridership and funding Public Transport.

Infra isnt a problem, cars are...

Investment Manager

TL;DR

Silicon Valley is dry and dying in February.

Almost 2cr people live in Bengaluru and outskirts, dependent on kaveri, borewell and tanker water.

Kaveri water - Stalin and Sidda are busy in cage fight and at end they will abuse NaMo for this also.

Lakes are exploited by corrupt politicians alongwith bbmp, bda and corrupt beaureaucrats.

Borewell ain't working as climate change ruined water level due to shift in monsoon rain pattern.

Tanker mafia again ready to loot.

North India is lucky to have 3 all year river like ganges, indus and brahmaputra. Due to Himalayas glaciers they are all weather rivers

Sadly south India has 3 major river like godavari, narmada and kaveri but all are monsoon river.

Water was already having 1000 tds and now that water is also unavailable.

I will never buy those shitty 1cr houses at Bangalore or even land due to this water crisis.

What do u think Bengaluru lovers or haters?

Bengaluru: Bengaluru, often hailed as "India's Silicon Valley," is grappling with a severe water shortage this year, much earlier than usual, as weak southwest monsoon rains have led to depleted groundwater levels and reduced water levels in the Cauvery River basin reservoirs that supply the city, as per a Reuters report. With roughly 14 million residents and a bustling hub of IT companies and startups, the city is facing unprecedented challenges in meeting its daily water needs., Bengaluru News, Times Now

Bengaluru Running Dry: Water Woes Hit India's Silicon Valley Ahead of Summer Surge; Reports

Water Lays Off Bengaluru

Senior Consultant

You really think Bangalore traffic can’t get worse. Like no way right?! aaaand the city just shows you the finger. 

Main road what? Service road who?

Bangalore Traffic Mosh Pits >> Any Travis Scott concert

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You got an job offer letter in 2023 and was asked to choose between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Where do you go ?

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/mumbai-potholes-bombay-high-court-summons-municipal-commissioners-poor-roads

Can't this happen in Bangalore?

Recently have been getting caught up in heavy traffic from St John’s to Koramangala and not even getting rides from Ola , Rapido etc… Are companies asking more people to WFO or what’s actually happening?

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