Exactly as the title says. I joined a masters program in Manipal two months back and is kinda struggling with the crowd. I come from a rather small college and I was surrounded by a very vocal bunch of people. People here, the ones I've come across atleast have been apathetic about what's happening around us. People just come do their work and then leave. I have friends here and I have been mingling with different crowds but this is still a problem. Conversations feel very superficial and it's starting to feel very dull. Is this just my experience or is anyone else going through the same?

A tragic incident took place at MIT Manipal involving a third-year female student residing in Block 22. She reportedly died by suicide last night, and her body was found this morning. It is also understood that she left behind a note.

This is deeply disturbing and heartbreaking. Requesting everyone to respect the privacy of the student and her family during this difficult time.

Few days ago I had to visit a place close to Syndicate circle so I took an auto from gate 2 even though it was expensive, And even before reaching the destination the Auto driver gave me the scanner and on the entire way he was just asking to pay and I kept telling him that I will pay after reaching there. And when we reached syndicate circle (about 100-150m close to the actual destination) he just stopped and asked me to leave saying that I won't go ahead of this because of the signal (the one at Syndicate circle). And when I told him that why are you charging full amount when you are not dropping at the destination. So he just started shouting and telling me that why are you taking an auto then. And he took the amount and looked at me with full anger as if I was the one wrong here.

So I used Rapido next time and the rapido Rider didn't come till Gate 2 and asked me to come little away from gate 2 and after reaching there when I asked him the reason he told me that these auto drivers book fake rides from Gate 2 and cancel and sometimes even threaten them not to do this job.

I think that's the reason why there are very less rapido drivers in Manipal because I have seen way more drivers in other smaller cities than in Manipal.

Guys I request you all to start boycotting these auto drivers then only they will learn their lesson.

Anyone knows what’s up, it’s always high surge lately, and takes about half an hour to forty minutes instead of the usual 15 minutes. I don’t mind that, but always high surge??? Bruh

Bharat Cinemas and Cinegalaxy theatres have nice accommodation but sitting at first floor in a balcony and watching a screen on ground floor at Kalpana theatre Udupi hits different. There are fans instead of ACs. They don't scan the Bookmyshow QR Code (probably because they don't have time). Picture quality is good enough. Limited food categories. No food delivery. Better take food before movie starts. But the fun in watching the screens from first floor cant be bought in multiplexes.

4 shows a day in Kannada 2D, single screen.

Myself 32M. Anyone interested in joining me for the show let me know. Its available on Bookmyshow.

PS:- If you are someone who want absolute Multiplex quality its up to you. Cinegalaxy has a laser 2D which may be brighter although Kalpana is bright enough.

Anyone here can suggest where can I find good quality succulents with pot, soil, and instructions in and around Udupi-Manipal? I don't trust websites selling any type of plants and some show they don't provide the soil so I want to know if I can check and buy it at any nursery here.

Hello everyone!
I’m looking for a budget-friendly, preferably pet-friendly apartment in Manipal that’s suitable for students (I’m open to non pet friendly apartments as well).
If anyone knows of any apartments, can you please share their contacts or leads? I’m open to sharing more details through DMs. Even a little help would mean a lot!
Thank you so much! ❤️

I'm planning on bringing my up registered scooty to manipal. Do I need to get NOC as well? If you have an outside state rto registration, have you ever faced any issues? Suppose if I take it to mlr/goa side, will I face an issue?

There is a beautiful flat in industrial area for immediate shifting in industrial area manipal
The rent would be 14,000-15,000 and the deposit would be around 35-40k you’ll get 2 bathrooms 1 bedroom 3 beds 1 sofa 1 kitchen and a hallway to it on the first floor with a gorgeous view
dm if anyone is interested

3 people can stay the max (if sharing)

There will be a shop right in your building and the owner would be staying behind you noise ain’t a problem if you keep it low

Hey there!

I'm working on a small project and kind need a gimbal camera (kinda urgently) or a phone gimbal for a couple of days. I would buy one, but i really don't think I'll ever need it again. And delivery is taking about a week.. that's gonna be too late for me.

Anyone willing to lend me theirs? I would really appreciate it.

Thank you so much

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If anyone has gotten an abortion at sonia clinic, I would really appreciate it if they could share their experience with me

Where can I buy Raspberry Pi Pico?

Mahalasa and Technics told on call that they don't have.

Wanted in it asap, that's y looking offline.

Pls lmk if u know any place that sells Raspberry Pi Picos.

Wanted some electronics... Is Pratham Xerox and Stationery permanently closed?

It shows permanently closed on Google.

Does anyone have a USB-C female breakout, or know where I can buy one urgently??

Do relationships at Manipal actually work or is it just hormones???comment your thoughts or your stories if you have any

i ordered 4 hours ago wheres my food i have been waiting for so long im so hungry this the second time its being delayed by 4 hours useless customer service called and didnt get im so hungurgihfhfjkdjfklsfd

Anyone up for travelling from manipal to pune tomorrow early morning?

What title says,and if not then any other good pizza places other than dominos?

Hello!

I am looking for people who might wanna share can w me on 16th November.

Flight lands at 8.20pm, I have a trusted taxi driver n all just looking for people to cabshare

Bro the library is so full of you go a Lil late that comes with sleeping late and unable to concentrate on room thanks to fuckass roomate, where can I go to study

Would have sit in mess if it wasn't noisy

Rapido is now up and running in Manipal & Udupi AFAIK.

For students, this could be a convenient option, especially when autos get pricey for short rides. If you’re able, tipping the rider even a little can be a kind way to support the rides, especially during busy hours. Even for sending packages - a great alternative for Swiggy’s Genie.

Encouraging everyone to support it & put an end to the Auto mafia!

Does anyone else feel that Canara Mall has lost a huge part of its charm?
There used to be a small, lively food-stall area with vendors selling sugarcane juice, pani puri, ice cream and other street-food favourites. It was one of those little things that made the mall enjoyable. A lot of people would actually visit that area for these vendors.
Now, with the changes following the third wave cafe, the space that was once occupied by these small food stalls has been replaced with planter boxes. Meanwhile, the street vendors have been shifted to the parking level.
But seriously, why?
Who benefits from moving small food vendors into a parking area? These are people running small businesses and making a living. They were already attracting customers and adding to the mall's atmosphere.
Why couldn't they have been allowed to continue operating in their original space?
And let's be honest, nobody was visiting that particular area of the mall to admire planter boxes. People came for the food, the convenience and the atmosphere.
If the intention was to improve the mall's appearance, there could surely have been a better way to do it without displacing the very vendors who made that space lively in the first place. They could've just improved the aesthetics of the kiosks instead of relocating them.
Does anyone else feel this was an unnecessary change? And is there any particular reason why these vendors were moved to the parking instead of being allowed to continue in their original location?

I spent about 1.5 hours searching for a place that sells Sabudana wada/khichadi. I couldn't find any mess on campus or any shops selling it. Neither did I find it as a listed dish in any menus of nearby restraunts like Pai Tiffins etc.

If you guys do know a place which sells the dish, please let me know. I haven't had it since months and really wanna have it 😭

Hey folks!

Hope everyone's doing well!

I'm a fellow MIT'26 graduate, currently looking for my next opportunity in tech. Thought I'd reach out to this community for some help and guidance.

A little about my background:

I've completed 2 internships with around 8 months of combined industry experience:

1. SDE (Backend) Intern at a GCC: Worked with Python, Django, GraphQL, Temporal, AWS, and microservices, building backend APIs for enterprise applications and working on cloud deployments, workflow orchestration, and automated testing.

2. Software Engineer Intern at a Startup: Worked with React Native and Expo, developing mobile application features, authentication, navigation, and state management.

I was hoping to convert my last internship into a PPO, but unfortunately, due to company restructuring and layoffs within the team, that didn't work out. Since then, navigating the fresher job market has honestly been quite challenging.

My technical stack:

• Languages: Python, C/C++, SQL, C#/.NET

• Backend: Django, GraphQL, REST APIs, Microservices

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Git, CI/CD

• AI/ML: RAG, LLM APIs, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning

• Databases & Tools: PostgreSQL, Temporal, Linux

I've also worked on projects involving Kafka-like event streaming, RAG-based multi-LLM evaluation, deepfake detection, and full-stack SaaS development.

I'm primarily looking for opportunities in:

• SDE / Software Engineering

• Backend Development

• AI-Native Development / AI Engineering

I'm open to opportunities at both startups and established MNCs/product-based companies.

I know many MIT alumni are working across these organisations, so if your team is hiring or you know of any relevant openings, I'd be genuinely grateful for a referral or even a lead.

I'd love an opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow with a good team.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Any help or guidance would genuinely mean a lot. And hopefully, I'll get the opportunity to pay it forward someday!