Rant: NYE party spoiled by Gatsby, Bannerghatta Horrible event organised by Gatsby, ppl had to stand in long queues and kinda beg to get food/drinks. Paid 7500₹ for the worst experience. When called upon, management says it was written in terms & conditions that there won’t be refund and that’s what we can expect from New year event. Avoid Gatsby, Bannerghatta at all costs. 4 10 replies
Paying customs from the post office So my relative has sent a gift from UK. It consists of few baby clothes, toys and some colour pens. I recieved a call from the Indian post office saying that I have to pay customs of approx 6k. They shared a reciept of the same too, it had signatures of few people. Is it really genuine?? The gifts are worth 2k. And I'm not willing to pay 6k. Is it an offense. Or is it a scam. Please help. 4 10 replies
Is it just me or have most people gone quiet after New Year's I swear to god, i dont understand whats happening, my biker group gc is dead, the college network gc is dead, my school friend group is dead, the art server is dead, THE STREETS ARE QUIETER, EVEN THE NEIGHBORHOOD is quieter, and it seems like, everyone has just gone silent. Even yesterday, for the NYE parties, it seemed pretty mellow, i'm not sure if that was the case everywhere but atleast in North it seemed like it. compared to 2024 nye celebrations, 2025 celebrations seemed a little less vibrant,... 3 10 replies
Kannada news channels continue voyeuristic coverage during NY celebrations, film couples These so called journalist folks have no work, Why do they have to go and harass people who are attending NY events. This happened last year as well and the comments on these posts by news channels were awful. 2 10 replies
Bangaloreans, what do you do for work? I've been living in Bangalore for 10 years and I'm still fascinated by the diversity of people and professions here. I'd love to hear about what you do for work and how you ended up doing it." Day 1 of 2025 ❤️ 2 10 replies
Metalheads of Bengaluru, Unite! Hey fellow metalheads, I'm tired of the constant Bollywood noise wherever i go. I'm looking for places in Bengaluru where I can listen to some good, heavy metal. Any recommendations for metal bars, clubs, or venues in Bengaluru other than HRC? I'm looking for places that regularly play metal or host metal nights. Let's connect with other metalheads and find some great places to headbang! 1 5 replies
Is it normal to feel left behind and lonely? Hey guys. I recently shifted to Bengaluru from delhi due to job offer. But now I'm feeling completely alone. I don't have anybody to talk neither I know any place here even if i would know it's weird (for me) to go alone🥲. How do you guys cope with this situation? Idk what I'm gonna do on weekends.and yes I'm single so no gf also. Btw HNY 2025!! 4 10 replies
Baby Changing Rooms Only in Women’s Washrooms? A Wake-Up Call for Inclusivity! I have recently come to India for a short visit and am shocked to see that baby changing rooms are almost always located inside women’s washrooms. My first experience was at Bangalore International Airport, and I’ve since seen this setup in malls in Bangalore and today at Amanora Mall in Pune. What kind of message are we passing to the next generation? Are we suggesting that raising and caring for a child is solely a mother’s responsibility? At the Bangalore airport, I needed to change my daughter, and the... 2 5 replies
Office space lease Hi guys! Has anyone worked at a smartworks office before? Do they provide flex services to startups or is it just focussed upon big enterprises? Also, how is the environment in there? 3 1 replies
Donation Does anyone know where i can donate flothes in Bangalore and they a give certificate As that would help in my college application 3 1 replies
How do I mount a canvas painting on to my wall I recently purchased a canvas painting that I liked. However it needs a frame to mount it on to the wall. Is there a specialised frame for this? Where can I get this type of frame? Canvas painting dimensions: 32×48 inches This is the item I bought. https://amzn.in/d/ixfl7mE 5 5 replies
Twin Tunnel project: BBMP to focus only on North-South Corridor for now Twin Tunnel project: BBMP to focus only on North-South Corridor for now https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/twin-tunnel-project-bbmp-to-focus-only-on-north-south-corridor-for-now/articleshow/116838587.cms 3 1 replies
Feeling guilty for my fellow passenger So I was going back home after completing my work in college. It's been a month since I went to home. My hometown is in karnataka 4 hours away from Bengaluru. I initially took a bmtc from college to majestic which took nearly more than an hour. Then took a ksrtc bus to my hometown. I sat in the window seat as I always did but the time was around 12.40 pm. As we left bengaluru the sun came right against my window. Along with the hot weather now... 1 7 replies
Tripod repair shop in Koramangala/ HSR I need to fix my tripod. It's a minor fix and wanted to know any tripod/ camera repair shop nearby in these areas? Nothing fancy. Any basic shop probably would do. 4 0 replies
Is Nandhini Batter available in your area ? I read in the news about this protein infused batter, but was not available in any of the nearby Nandhini booths. I wonder which areas they're releasing it first 3 3 replies
Wifi Dabba in Bangalore review and feedback. Hello, I found this DEPIN crypto project it seems to be interesting, but I found reddit post from five years ago comment said to stay away from them since they piggyback off some other ISP and charge more, since I do not live in India but want to invest in buying one of their devices and let them set it up. so, i figure I should ask people who lives there about how does it perform do you guy know, use like or hate it, is it a scam? 4 2 replies
Ideal gifts for a Kannada Hindu wedding - Muhurtham Hi, what are some common gifts that is given to the couple at the Muhurtham ceremony? Is it cash or other items? Also is the gift meant for the bride or the groom? 4 6 replies
Real estate Project Price Hi Guys, I have been getting exorbitant quotes for real estate projects across Bangalore. However, I have noticed an interesting scenario - when I look at last transaction prices through 99acres, housing.com or zapkey then I notice that the actual purchase value is significantly lesser than quoted price. Has anyone else noticed it and can we believe the past transaction numbers quoted in these sites. For eg. Projects having quote of around 1.25 cr for 2 bhk have previous transaction prices less than 1 cr. Can anyone confirm the... 5 3 replies
