NCR and Delhi pollution 😷

After living in Delhi NCR for 10y, I left for my hometown in covid and then switched to Bangalore. How is situation now? 400+ aqi is way too much. Like smoking 20 🚬 daily. Very deep consequences on health especially respiratory system.

Keeping my biases aside, I've seen 2 sides of the entire people's behaviour and culture: 1. Locals (folks from the city/state) are known to refer to the ones from other states as "outsiders" or "immigrants". We have seen some extreme cases where the people not from Karnataka are expected to understand Kannada. 2. People from outside, working in Bengaluru seem to complain about things beyond the point 1 instances and keep saying "It's just the weather that's good, everything else sucks". Note: 1. Having more people (especially working individuals) in the city has a direct impact on city/state revenues. These working individuals earn, and spend 2. Flexing "Kannada" by locals (especially service providers) is stupidity. They do realise that if the population drops they'll have lesser business (think, autos and cab drivers asking passengers to know Kannada) 3. People flocking in the city for their jobs, the traffic problems are obvious - if you opt for shared transport (metro, buses), we'll find a slightly relaxed traffic. You flex your two and three wheelers, what do you expect? 4. Outsiders or insiders, we have decided and chosen to stay here by trading off certain things to get benefits (mostly pay and growth opportunities), so it's our choice afterall Why do we still keep bashing and targeting each other 🫠 Love 💞 and Peace ✌🏻

Some DU kid was trying to act cool. Got his bag stuck between the doors of the Metro. Entire metro coach was laughing at the kid. 😂 Peak Delhi Behaviour.

Curious how you folks tackle it. I’m almost allergic to this, and makes my life miserable at this time of the year. Air purifiers? No stepping out? Windows shut? Would be helpful to know

Which cities in India have you lived in? Which one did you like the best? Where did you find the best people? Which city is best for hustle for 25-30 year olds? Any perspective on any city is welcome here. Curious to hear what people have to say. Thanks in advance.

if you are staying in delhi : a) are u facing power cuts ? b) do u think this highest power consumption is due to free bijli ?

Came to Bangalore to join an in-office role, the org and role is good. But coming from Gurgaon, I was not able to like the city. Some cons: - Extremely poor infrastructure like a tier 2 city - Every govt official is corrupt, police can harass you anywhere - You neither feel homely nor is there any vibe of a cosmopolitan city. Local politics will not let this city become a cosmopolitan startup hub. Gurgaon is so so much better. - Everyone just wants to loot money, everything is expensive. Rent is high, landlord deducting 1 month extra rent, unnecessarily high security amount, cook and maid everything is so effin’ expensive - Alcohol is expensive. - Good food is expensive The value of money is lesser here as compared to the rest of the country. I have a flight tonight and I am so happy that it’s a one way flight. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but bangalore can be very lonely and it has been so for many of my friends. Particularly ease of life is much higher in NCR and that’s why a lot of people move back. Those who feel otherwise haven’t lived in NCR so Bangalore is more of just a bubble for them. Adios!

Traffic, Pollution, People, Lifestyle, Rent, etc. I would highly appreciate your views on this.