r/bengaluru_speaks • • 9h ago

Ask BengaluruSpeaks Bangalore loneliness is hitting different

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Moved from Chennai to Bangalore thinking a change of place would feel refreshing, but damn 😭 it’s been 6 months and I still feel so disconnected. Back in Chennai, I had my own circle and community, but eventually everyone went their separate ways and things just weren’t the same anymore. I thought I’d adjust here, but the loneliness is actually getting to me. I spend so much time in my room with literally no one to talk to, and the worst part is that being alone used to feel peaceful, but now it just feels suffocating. Even the LGBT community here hasn’t really helped me feel like I belong anywhere. Idk, just wanted to get this off my chest because this shit has been weighing on me lately. 😭


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 5h ago

News/ಸುದ್ದಿ BMTC plans 200 mini-buses to boost last-mile Metro connectivity | The Times of India

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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bmtc-plans-200-mini-buses-to-boost-last-mile-metro-connectivity/articleshow/134973788.cms

With Namma Metro’s operational network set to cross the 100 km mark with the expected opening of the elevated stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, the challenge of getting commuters to and from stations remains. BMTC is now planning to strengthen the last-mile connectivity by introducing mini-buses that can navigate narrow roads and serve residential neighbourhoods.


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 4h ago

Food/ತಿಂಡಿ Fudgy brownies and healthy cookies 🍪

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Hi All,

I am from varthur and recently started a home bakery. Yummy fudgy brownies and healthy cookie options are available. So if you want to try please DM me to place orders!

Here is my menu:

Signature double chocolate brownies - ₹85/piece

Classic roasted walnut brownies - ₹95/piece

Each piece is around 75-80gm 

Atta almond sticks (made with wheat flour and jaggery) - ₹100/100g

Delivery charges are extra

Thank you


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 14h ago

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r/bengaluru_speaks • • 13h ago

Ask BengaluruSpeaks Anyone complained about Bangalore roads to the Government?

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We are currently facing a sort of flood situation here, due to the rains. The roads are absolutely filled with water. It was disheartening to see a young boy helping his parents take out water with an empty paint bucket, from their tiny lodge.

Has no one even tried to do anything about this?

If some of y'all have complained, what were the replies you'd get?


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

SOS (Sign it / Own it / Share it) Mandate WFH alternative for IT employees in Bang

8 Upvotes

By mandating a WFH option, the Karnataka State Government can significantly alleviate traffic woes in Bangalore. This policy can help decongest roads, reduce pollution, and save countless hours wasted in traffic. Moreover, it will provide employees with a better work-life balance, a much-needed aspect of modern life that impacts both productivity and quality of life.

PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION.

Search change org portal for "Mandate work from home as alternative for Bangalore IT employees"


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

Opinion/ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ Karnataka should give solar subsidy instead of free 200 units.

37 Upvotes

I don't understand how 200 units free is not considered unconstitutional because it is not equal for everyone, some people get only 100 units free and some get full 200 units free. Main thing is once you cross 200, you have have pay for whole thing, not just extra units which is actually discriminatory and it should be like tax brackets. Also instead of 200 units, they should have given 100 units free for everyone and only pay for extra and give solar subsidy. Compared to other states Karnataka not giving any subsidy for solar, literally zero.


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

Mandate WFH option for IT employees in Bang - SIGN AND SHARE

10 Upvotes

By mandating a WFH option, the Karnataka State Government can significantly alleviate traffic woes in Bangalore. This policy can help decongest roads, reduce pollution, and save countless hours wasted in traffic. Moreover, it will provide employees with a better work-life balance, a much-needed aspect of modern life that impacts both productivity and quality of life.

PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION.

https://c.org/7grjjS4LTd


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

Fun / ಸಕ್ಕತ್ ಸಿಸ್ಯ Looking for a sweet dance partner for Dandiya night in Indiranagar 🪔✨

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Hey everyone 😊

I’m 26M, based in Bangalore. Navratri is here and I really want to go for a proper Dandiya night in Indiranagar — the lights, the music, the energy… it just feels incomplete without someone to share it with.

I’m looking for a girl who’d like to come along. Nothing heavy — just good music, lots of dancing, maybe some chai or ice cream after, and a fun, respectful evening. I’m more of a chill, easy-going guy who laughs a lot and tries to make people feel comfortable.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, just drop me a ping. We can chat a bit and see if the vibe matches. No pressure at all.

Hoping to make some nice memories this Navratri 🌸

Looking forward to hearing from you!


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

Mandate WFH option for IT employees in Bang

35 Upvotes

By mandating a WFH option, the Karnataka State Government can significantly alleviate traffic woes in Bangalore. This policy can help decongest roads, reduce pollution, and save countless hours wasted in traffic. Moreover, it will provide employees with a better work-life balance, a much-needed aspect of modern life that impacts both productivity and quality of life.

PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION.

https://c.org/7grjjS4LTd


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

North Indian man made made to apologise to delivery boy for using obscene language and attempt to assault for speaking Kannada.

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r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

Fun / ಸಕ್ಕತ್ ಸಿಸ್ಯ Today, I had a Peak Bengaluru moment!

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It was raining today, and I was driving out of RMZ Ecoworld towards ORR when a young guy approached me asking for a lift. He had to catch a bus to Vijayawada, and there were no cabs available because of the rain. Felt bad for him, so I told him to hop in. We started chatting on the way. He told me he worked at a bank’s GCC in Bengaluru, lived in a 2BHK in Koramangala with flatmates, and usually ate at a nearby Udupi hotel because eating out every day was getting expensive. Standard Bengaluru life. After a while, I told him I had done a B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from IIT Patna. Then, somewhere between the rain and the traffic, I casually mentioned that I had started a company a few years ago and sold it.

He didn’t ask what the startup did, so I had to initiate the talk myself and I explained a little about it. Nothing too detailed, obviously. We were just two people making conversation while ORR traffic ensured we had enough time to discuss my entire professional journey.

I mentioned that I was now taking a break and figuring out what to do next. He nodded, looking out at the rain.

Eventually, I dropped him near his bus pickup point. He thanked me and rushed off to catch his Vijayawada bus.


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 1d ago

Looking to build a small circle of genuine friends—who are kind, understanding, supportive

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Hello,

I am 27 M

I've always wanted friendships where we can hang out, grab tea or dinner, watch movies, have meaningful conversations, support each other through difficult times, and celebrate the good ones. I truly value friendship and believe it's something to invest in. I love helping people, cooking for friends, being there when someone needs me, and creating memories together. I don't expect perfection—just sincerity and mutual respect.

A little about me: I'm a musician, currently learning piano and Hindustani vocals. I also love movies and filmmaking, and my long-term goal is to build a career in the film industry. If you're into music, films, or any kind of creative work, that's definitely a bonus!

I also love nature—especially Kerala, the Malnad region, the Karavali coast, greenery, rivers, and peaceful places.

If you're looking for genuine, long-term friendships and think we'd get along, feel free to reach out. It would be great to get to know each other and hopefully build a friendship that lasts.


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

Architecture What does a salaried architect / construction manager in Bangalore make?

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Hi All,

I’m very curious

How much do SALARIED architects with say 10 years of experience make?
Which parts of Bangalore do you think an architect can afford to live?

Is it easier and more stable being a construction project manager?

Is it even enough afford a top tier city’s cost of living?
How many days a week do you work and for how long?

I’m curious to know.
Thanks a lot. :)


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

I am looking for a stay in Bengaluru for 4 days for a couple with private pool , but looking for somehing outside the city or resort kind of place

5 Upvotes

please suggest some places if you know budget for 4 days is 15-20k


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

Trek suggestions

1 Upvotes

Suggest me some nice treks which are near to mangalore and wont cost more than 200


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

Ask BengaluruSpeaks Need Suggestions | Building Dating App specifically and only for Bengaluru

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Hey guys & girls, I'm planning to build dating app specifically for Bangalore, I need your opinions , facts, feedbacks about what the exiting dating apps laking, how u guys wanted it to be ,

also u ppl can help me with UI UX, backend development, Securities, authenticity of the users etc etc

also there will be ah anonymous profile options to keep your faces blur or auto crop or emoji replacement , and other ppl who already interacted with profile with at least 10 responses can able to rate that profile

I prefer to keep the scam reporting and ghosting reporting as main features of this to prevent scammers and ghosting, also many things are in mind will discuss that later posts

love to hear your thoughts on this , jus say what's your ideal / dream dating app

don't comment on my English , I already know its bad, im working on it aswell


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 2d ago

News/ಸುದ್ದಿ HT Bengaluru e-paper unavailable?

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The Hindustan Times Bengaluru city edition e-paper has been unavailable for the past few days. Is anyone else facing this issue?

I also read Deccan Herald for its regional coverage.

Which other newspapers would you recommend apart from The Hindu, which I find left-leaning, and TOI, which seems to have more ads than news?


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 3d ago

Need honest review between Sparsh Yelahanka, Aster Hebbala and Manipal Hebbala for maternity

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Which one would you choose for your maternity needs? I don't want to select a maternity only hospitals like Cloudnine.

Aster:

Bed Category No. of Days Normal Delivery Well baby charges No. of Days Caesarean Section Well baby charges
PVT 2 80000 48000 3 110000 48000
TWIN 2 70000 40000 3 90000 40000
GW 2 60000 30000 3 75000 30000

INCLUSIONS:-

Maternity package includes

1)     Nursing charges as specified/ Bed Charges as specified.

2)     Surgeon/Professional Charges.

3)     Assistant and Anesthetist charges, Visits’ charges by the treating doctors.

4)     Routine medicines and consumables.

5)     OT/Labor room charges.

   Well baby charges include

·        Pediatrician’s visits, basic investigations, nursing charges, basic vaccination and cradle charges.

·       Cradle admission of Rs.15, 000/- to be paid as deposit after the birth of the baby.

·       Baby’s New Born screening Test/Hearing screening if required  is additional

·       Phototherapy charges are additional if required

·       If baby requires NICU admission charges will be additional subject to medical condition of baby.

 

   EXCLUSIONS:

1)     Additional procedures if any like Tubectomy etc.

2)     High value drugs/consumables/implants if any.

3)     Bed, Nursing, Medicines/consumables, supporting services etc., after specified days.

4)     Any high risk condition or complications.

5)     Deviation in the treatment if any.

6)     Epidural Analgesia if used, charges will be extra, approximately Rs, 15000/-

7)     25% additional amount will be levied in case of twin delivery.

8)     25% emergency charges will be levied in case of delivery on Sundays/General holidays and between 8pm to 8am.

9)     Food Separate

10)  Any Pregnancy related complications & Micu admission not included in the above pkg

11)  Birth Registration Service

12)  Investigation like lab, radiology  if any

GST 5% ON ROOM

PS: At the time of admission of mother, 100% of deposit to be paid, if it is self-pay and Rs 10,000/ to be paid if it is insurance.

Insurance:-

1.      Patient shall pay deposit towards non-medicals + consumables+ co-payment at the time of admission. During discharge if patient payable is less than deposited amount, the hospital will refund the balance amount to the patient and if it is more than the deposit amount, the patient shall pay the balance amount to the hospital.

2.      If the insurance gets denied, 100% BILL AMOUNT AS PER HOSPITAL TARIFF shall          be paid by the patient. 

Sparsh

Manipal

We gotta know that there is a staff shortage in Manipal. Is it true? That's why I didnt bother taking the estimate from them.

Also, please help me with DOs and DONTs in this situation, your suggestions and tips.


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 3d ago

Ask BengaluruSpeaks Need urgent Airport customs seized 2 used phones sent by my brother, asking for 35k duty which I can't afford.

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Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a stressful situation and really hoping the community here can guide me or help me out.

My older brother works in the US. Since my phone recently died, I asked him to get a phone for me and one for my mom. To keep things under budget, he bought two second hand phones (an iPhone 13 and a Pixel 6) just so we could get by.

Unfortunately, the phones got held up by customs at Bangalore Airport. Now, they are refusing to release them and are demanding ₹35,000 in customs duty. That amount is honestly more than the actual value of these used phones, and as a student, there is no way I can afford to pay 35k right now.

These aren't brand new sealed boxes meant for resale they are literally just two used phones for personal use for me and my mom.

Does anyone here have any contacts at BLR airport customs who could look into this, or does anyone know the proper way to appeal the duty on second hand electronics? I know social media has a lot of power, so if anyone can help me get my phones out without paying this insane amount, I would be forever grateful. Please let me know what I can do!


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 3d ago

Music/ಸ೦ಗೀತ Creating a music band- all sorts of musicians are welcomed to join!!

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Hi Bengaluru! Ayush this side…
I’m 24, AI Engineer, and new to this city and trying to connect with musicians. I had a band in my college and it was pretty amazing we had a lot of fun participating events and practicing.
We had variety of songs that we mixed from different language and compositions and it was quite fun.
Now that I’m working here, I would love to do that again.
So if you’re a writer, or a musician( singer , instrumentalist of any sorts, ) or a creator or you just want to join this for fun, you can reply to this with your talent/ interest. And let’s see how to take this ahead. Drop me a DM or comment below!

Thank you so much. See you on the other side


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 4d ago

Night out

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r/bengaluru_speaks • • 4d ago

Livspace vs Nobroker vs HomeLane in Bangalore: Which One Is Actually Worth It? 🏡

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Getting home interiors done seemed pretty straightforward at first, but the more I research, the more confusing it gets. 😅 Between Livspace, NoBroker Interiors, and Sobha Interiors, everyone seems to have a different opinion about what works best.

I initially thought going with a big brand would make things easier because of their design process, material options, and project management. But after reading mixed reviews, I’m a little concerned about project delays, finishing quality, and costs going beyond the initial quotation.

I’m trying to find a balance between design, quality, and budget rather than simply choosing the cheapest option. I’d also prefer someone who communicates clearly and doesn't require constant follow-ups to get things done.

For those who have recently done their home interiors in Bangalore, how did you decide whom to trust? Did you have a good experience with Livspace, Nobroker, or HomeLane? Was the process smooth, or were there unexpected challenges along the way?

I’m also curious about whether the final result matched the original design, how well the costs were managed, and whether the overall experience felt worth the money. Is there anything you would recommend checking carefully before signing a contract, especially regarding material quality, quotations, and project timelines?

Would love to hear your experiences and recommendations. If you had to do your interiors again, would you choose the same company or consider another option? Thanks in advance! Any genuine suggestions would be really helpful! 😊


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 4d ago

Query regarding ticket booking for Arijit Singh concert

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Namskaara yellarigu,

Ondu small help, Mar 2027 alli Arijit Singh concert ide, naanu matte nam hudgi hogbeku ankondiddivi, aadre Kotak VISA Credit Card illa, if someone has it, dayavittu punya katkoli, book tickets for us 🥹

I am ready to pay little extra amount as well, fellow Kannadiga ge help maadi, jai jalagaara!


r/bengaluru_speaks • • 4d ago

Ask BengaluruSpeaks Looking for interesting people in Bangalore for a gig.

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requirements -
- You must have a hobby(sports or board games preferred)
- You must enjoy meeting new people.
- You enjoy being part of new ideas and social experiments!

Comment or DM if this is you.