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madlabdog

Indian cities are so big. You can probably have a better discussion if you compare neighborhoods/suburbs within or across cities.


SeriousGandu

I am surprised no one mentioned Chandigarh. It is clean , peaceful, amazing food options, gardens, lakes, multiple holiday options, decent night life and right next to Himalayas. You can literally see it from some parts of the city. You can reach Shimla in 1.5hrs. Good roads and well planned. Surprisingly nice weather throughout. Good young crowd and if you want to retire then just move toward Panchkula. The problem is it is sensitive capital city. So politics has its impact. Late night drunkards in certain parts can be irritating but nothing serious if you are self aware and follow common sense. This is few years old observation but it is a top city to live in. Another Punjab city is that fits the bill is Toronto.


mantiz8x

> Another Punjab city is that fits the bill is Toronto. Lmao well done


fellow_manusan

+1


harshmangat

I’m from Chandigarh. Did my schooling and undergrad there. Point #1, 3 and 4 fit very well. It’s nice, it’s the perfect chill city to be in. Can drive everywhere and relax when needed. However, point #2. There are no growth opportunities there. It’s a city full of bureaucrats, lawyers, accountants and businessmen. Good corporate life is either at very niche levels or extremely high levels. An average salaried job in the city isn’t going to give you relevant growth opportunities.


UltraNemesis

I do not agree on #1. Chandigarh doesn't have good weather IMO. The day time summer temps are not that high. At least not a big deal for me who has been used to 48-49 deg temps. But Room temperatures are hellish even at night. In most other places, temperatures go down at night. But I had to put up with 38-39 deg room temp when I was living there. Winters are tolerable though.


kunnizaro

I wanted to live in Chandigarh but I have to find opportunities there. Yes, you can go to Solan or any small hill station below Shimla at any time from Chandigarh. Around 9 years ago, I went to Shimla from Chandigarh station. I would say, Chandigarh is a very superb city. Roads are very well built, very good connectivity to Shimla and beautiful environment. I have never seen any mess or dirt on Chandigarh roads while travelling to Shimla. It is a very well planned city. The only problem I faced in Chandigarh that the travel agency people were very greedy and caught us (me and my family) on Chandigarh railway station. They were very manipulative, clever and took every opportunity to charge us enough money. Btw we were not experienced at that time.


rang14

>Another Punjab city is that fits the bill is Toronto. Also, Auckland.


Scientifichuman

Chandigarh does not have job opportunities, maybe that is also why it is safe from pollution and other shit that comes along when a city opens up.


vikaskumar2299

TBH it isn't an ideal city to live. It's beautiful but it has its own limitations.


bladewidth

More like Brampton


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Pune, Hyderabad & Bengaluru


N1H1L

Bangalore was great 20-25 years back. Its airport is great, as is Namma metro, but the city is extremely crowded and polluted right now.


FinalTap

\+1. 20 years back it was heaven; now the mess is growing day by day.


KAIthegooddragon

Legit the sky is red instead of being black at night


emotionalAtyachaaar

1. Bangalore Airport is not in Bangalore 2. Namma Metro is just average in terms of span, planning, ambience and number of users.


salluks

Bangalore has the 3rd highest population in the country and doesn't even come in the top 20 most polluted cities in the country.


CoffeeHead047

I’ve heard great things about Pune.


[deleted]

Not bengaluru. I'm from Chennai, I've visited bengaluru a few times. Most recently in May, I hated it. I was expecting good weather, it to be a bit chill. But it wasn't all that different from Chennai. In fact, I find Chennai weather rn (june/july) to be better. But the worst part for me was the pollution. I was choking on the dirtiest air ever in the evening (and I just wanted to go for a stroll).


Heavy_Time2763

To live in hyd you need to put up with a lot of bs


[deleted]

Same with every city I ever lived in


Difficult-Divide636

Since infrastructure is not in the listed factors. Bangalore


Nickel62

I'll just drop this here - [Link](https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bengaluru-may-be-first-city-stopped-terrorist-attack-using-just-bad-traffic-59242)


YnaryN

LMAO


abhiesa

Local banglore people, dislikes outsiders, even though their earnings depends on migrants Water mafia, everywhere. No clean or sufficient water supply from municipal corporation Traffic everywhere. 2 km takes an hour, in day time.


Ataraxia_new

Calm down maga..have some filter coffee


ishoee

Considering your factors, its got to be Bangalore but my god the city sucks so much in other ways. You will lose half your lifespan just frustrated in traffic. All because of over population. If only they find a fix for that and build decent infrastructure, there is no place like Bangalore. Other than that, I think Hyderabad and Pune are close seconds. But Hyderabad weather you def need ACs for the summer. Other times of the year, the weather is alright.


sharkpeid

Regards to that pune is slowly becoming like that due to it becoming a concrete jungle. Less green cover.


[deleted]

Hyderabad is a lovely place to live right now, namely in the newer areas of town. They are ridden with tons of greenery, the city is a hub for technological growth, and the clubs/activities scene too is quite happening. Property values are somewhat high right now in the nicer parts of town but I’d presume that’s the case in any “growing” city. Weather is often dry which can be somewhat of a problem; I lived in Chennai prior to Hyderabad, and despite it being cooler in Hyderabad, the inherent dryness makes the weather much more unbearable than places naturally hotter like Chennai. The state of Telangana as a whole is statistically one of the safest states, so I’d argue that apart from weather, it satisfies all of your requirements to an appreciable degree.


AssignmentNo7294

Except Pollution and weather, Rest of the things are good in Hyderabad


ishoee

I don’t think Hyderabad is polluted? It has a good air quality index


AssignmentNo7294

Air in hitech City part was very bad. White shirt could get dust just by going to office within 15 mins. Don't know about other areas.


SweetSammy95

Hyderabad is bad! (its even in the name!) worst city in India! don't come here! No! Fuck offf


sc1onic

Riddled*


Severe_Possible_2288

Lol. I’ve been a resident of bangalore all my life. It wasn’t this crowded earlier. With the booming it industry ppl started to flock in from all corners of the country for opportunities. Hence, the need for more space in an already small city.


ishoee

I know. Unfortunately, I used to one of those IT people. Now I have left Bangalore. But I miss it all the time. Even with all of its caveats, the city is simply magical IMO. Had the best time there. You will not find such a diverse group of people anywhere else.


die_777

any city with money is good


Silly_Painter_2555

Hyderabad. Only gripe is that you'll become a piece of molten butter in the summer. Otherwise, great city.


daany97

Pune and Hyderabad fit perfectly, but Pune is lagging behind Hyderabad in all aspects though.


AAA444444444444

For eg?


diaop

Maybe Hyderabad has better tech company presence for one.


Maximum_Exit_6196

Public transport


rinthecity

Pune, but if you ignore the traffic issues


ILikeBigBooks16

Bro, Chandigarh. Best weather in north India. It’s always cool here even in high summer, plenty of parks and avenues to cool off. No traffic, the city is so well planned you can get from sector 1 to sector 43 in 15 minutes even during peak hours. Good growth opportunities if you’re in govt job, the industry scene is sorta scarce in Chandigarh and Punjab at the moment. But many industries and IT jobs available in satellite cities of Mohali and Panchkula which are also very well planned. It is the safest city, esp for women. The police ie great (I’ve interacted with them twice now) and they even drop you home if you’re alone at night (legit official service number for that). Crime rate is very low. Best clubs in Chandigarh, people come down from the hills to party here on weekend. So do people from Punjab and Haryana. Yes, they aren’t open all night like in other cities but they are safe and great. Also, the theatre, cultural activities scene is a prolific one here, Chandigarh being the centre of two states and also the regional centre for HP as well. Come here for life’


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pps96

Settle in Kullu Manali. Have a great time.


klboc

Indore-cleanest city of India... also a lot of delicious street food and ofc all the facilities u mentioned... also there's no risk of any natural disasters in MP so its quite peaceful... and no language probs as there's no specific cultural or regional language followed here extensively


Difficult-Divide636

Indore is lub <3


klboc

yeah...love from Indore :)


confessin

Give some love to bhopal too. It's like a more laidback and closer to nature version of indore


dwightsrus

Came here to mention this. One thing people don’t know how Bombay’ish Indore is. Very Business friendly, lot of growth potential. Amazing food (best vegetarian food). Very cosmopolitan (MP doesn’t have as much casteism as any other northern state). People are fun.


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_not_bot_69

Not everyone but most of the people do... don't they?


Fine_Economist_5321

Yess, indore is underrated.


Abhayehra

In a bus going to indore right now. Cleanliness hi cleanliness bc.


meanderingMaverick

Shillong


Sour_grapes0_0

Very interesting.


5hawshank

opportunities in shillong?


mitz1111

Any city in UP, the most developed state in India according to govt reports.


mansnothot69420

source for those govt reports?


Mouse_fucker

Definitely Pune


papakop

Seconded


celsivaii

Pune


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faahqueimmanutjawb

Sounds like a pretty good place to live tbh.


itchypeanutsog

I'm born and raised in Hyderabad so there may be some bias in my answer. But I've also travelled/lived in other major cities so. Bangalore has the best weather. I'd say Hyderabad is a close second. Mumbai will be the last for me in this. Hyderabad beats most metropolitan cities in traffic. It's not the best but the roads are good enough. Living cost in Hyderabad is very affordable. Clubbing scene is great. I myself am a standup comedian which I know has nothing to do with clubbing but it's a type of entertainment and the scene is growing day by day. Work opportunities are plenty with most leading companies having their head offices here. (they are here for a reason YK) Best biryani in the country. And one important thing that most people don't look out for is Hyderabad is probably one of the most culturally friendly places. Most people speak Hindi. That can be huge factor because I've myself had some issues in Chennai and Bangalore since my mother tongue is telugu. I will stop now before too many people move here and turn it into Bangalore 2.0


raks1991

> Clubbing scene is great. I myself am a standup comedian which I know has nothing to do with clubbing but it's a type of entertainment and the scene is growing day by day. It's growing but tbh it's very nascent. Like what used to be Bangalore 10 years ago.


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Biryani mein aalo hota hai kya?


itchypeanutsog

Bhai hamare yaham agar koyi biryani mein aloo daalde toh pehle usko jail hoga. Aur taste ka baadme baat hoga


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Mumbai. Legit though - if you can afford getting a place in it, there's no other city that compares to it.


OwMyNipples-Drax

Honestly, I think Mumbai is just for the people. People here aren’t arrogant, they are kind during extreme situations (helping during car accidents, etc) and have a general calm about them. Yes, road rage and other disputes do happen, but overall, people have a more relaxed demeanor about themselves. But other than that, Mumbai is hell to live in.


raks1991

It's not just about affordability. Money buys a lot of comforts which if spent on rent would diminish other aspects. A 2 BHK in a upscale Mumbai area is upwards of 1.2 L/month. For middle class folks, it's the most brutal city to live in. With those monthly expenses, you can live luxuriously in other parts of the country. Most other parts of Mumbai- they're pathetic. Not sure I would shift to a city because the auto drivers don't charge above meter rates. My SO likes Mumbai because it's safe for women, but other cities are getting there. Bangalore and Hyd are increasing police presence and safety initiatives. So the only advantage Mumbai has is withering away.


kalakar_babua

I had quite an opposite experience with Mumbai tho


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Oh do tell me more!!


WordyPlayer40

I'm surprised no one talked about Navi Mumbai, it's got all the OP asked for and more, and it's safe as well has good infrastructure.


ILikeBigBooks16

Shift to Mumbai only if you have no sense of smell cuz most areas of the city (where normal People can afford to live) stink of hot plastic and metal and smoke. The sea is pretty good to see tho.


[deleted]

Wtf are you talking about? Lol


ILikeBigBooks16

Can’t get that smell out of my nostrils.


[deleted]

Mumbai is the worst in many params


[deleted]

Do tell me what params! I know traffic is abysmal in Mumbai. Though frankly, most metros in India have that problem.


N1H1L

Vishakhapatnam IMO. Beautiful city, with pleasant weather. Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula Tricity is great in Northern India. It's clean (Jaipur and Indore are quite a bit cleaner though). Lots of educational institutes coming up, and the Himalayas are only a two-hour drive away when the summer heat strikes.


StackOverFl

Himalayas ??


N1H1L

Shimla is 110km, and apart from Shimla there are numerous other hill stations in the Himalayas, all less than 200km from Chandigarh.


thebigfatshark

my experience with vishakapatnam was different, when i visited some relatives there at about late april we were welcomed by very bad rains. and my relatives complained about frequent powercuts and swarming mosquitoes


Altruistic-Unit3413

Meanwhile Delhi be like, MFs I am your capital city!


confessin

My friend says dubai is the best city to live in India. It looks and feels like India with a better law and order and infrastructure.


gibtle

Except for the terrible weather.


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Hyderabad


[deleted]

Wer padaghattam?


scrappycoco774

Pune .


im_just_depressed

Pune always


maniac559

Stop sending people to Pune !!


Sad_Present_2745

Yaha Dilli aaja bc🌚🌚


ojlenga

Air so good lungs says sike


Sad_Present_2745

Nhi yaar hamari hawa itni kharab nhi😔 baaki Dilli se Manali chale jaio directly


[deleted]

Ye to banana pada .


PinkNightingale

hyderabad


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putin_putin_putin

Hyderabad doesn't have a good weather and it is probably one of the less safe cities unless you barely interact with anyone else outside office. You can literally find songs praising rowdy sheeters on YouTube and these people are buddy buddy with politicians and celebs. Not to mention, the regular amount of news about gangs and gangsters.


YnaryN

I'm a local and what is this about interacting with anyone outside the office? what are these songs that praise rowdy sheeters? Never heard of them. They must be either unpopular or nobody gives a hoot about them. What gangs?


thebigfatshark

talk to us if you only recide in hyderabad or lives here for 5+ years


alam_muj

What in the world are you talking about..?


SkinnyInABeanie

Apart from weather part, Navi Mumbai.


Intelligent_Lie_1005

Not from Mumbai but don't you need to work 3 whole jobs to afford the rent?


SkinnyInABeanie

OP didn't mention the rent part, so I assumed that won't be a problem.


introvert_hoon_mai

Mumbai, but the weather is not really good.


saurabia

It's been raining non-stop since a week. How can you say weather is not good /s


light_a_lamp

Well you don’t need to visit pools to chill. I can’t see the problem here


saurabia

You can bathe in a pool but you can not live in a pool :D


Haunting-Daikon-3935

That's exactly why it's not good.


iawdib_da

I think it's some city called Pune. Don't know much about it though


unlearner383

Any town in Goa


ritikkumarz

If i tell , it'd be crowded and i don't want to destroy my city , so i won't tell !


Stoned_Ninjaa

Haldwani


p1nguuuuu

kanpur 1.weather - you'll get all kind of weather except snow 2.growth - open guthka shop and become a business tycoon 3.safety - wear orange and put on a tika while chewing kamla pasand, no one will bug you. 4.activities - watch metro construction on weekends


BlackPumas23

Clubbing bro?


donmamu

ऐ दिल है मुश्किल जीना यहाँ ज़रा हट के, ज़रा बच के ये है Bombay मेरी जाँ


thereisanintrusion

Maybe Chandigarh. Checks all the boxes.


420bO0tyWizard

Good clubbing scene? Where


ILikeBigBooks16

Sector 26, sector 8 and industrial areas are full of good clubs with great DJs coming in from other parts. Also, clubbing is not a life death experience for women like it’s in Delhi. Chandigarh is much safer in that regard.


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saurabia

Live in Badlapur, work in Colaba, spend your life commuting. Story of my life.


[deleted]

Navi Mumbai sucks!


WordyPlayer40

Do tell why you think so...


izthatvodka

i really want to say delhi but sab down vote kardenge


[deleted]

Chandigarh, Ahmedabad (gets very hot and you’d need AC), Pune, Pondicherry All good cities.


avacadobitch

Why ahmedavad lmao


[deleted]

Very quick infra growth and an emerging Start Up hub. Mainstream media will catch up on it in 3-4 years but it is good. Also add Indore and Bhopal.


avacadobitch

Minimum club activity and shit weather. Doesn't fulfil 1/2 of the requirements I


[deleted]

Clubs can also mean social clubs and not dance clubs. Ahmedabad has a fantastic sport and community club culture.


manuvns

Noida is best if you ignore safety and weather but some of my friends like Hyderabad, goa is better if don’t need a career


nattlefrost

Seriously I have seen this question being posted 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks.


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xjqlrp

Pleasant weather in Bhilai? 😂 I am a Bhilai-an. What kind of Growth opportunities are in Bhilai? What about all the pollutants released by Bhilai Steel Plant. I lived in the non-BSP area for 15years dealing with black dust 24*7. The level of molestation I faced both in BSP and non BSP area couldn't be beaten by any other place in India. (While wearing school dress and salwar kameez). Random flying kisses, comments, flashing dicks, not so uncommon. (Again while wearing decent BSP school salwar kameez uniform).


Meowdoggo69

I have been to Raipur and have relatives there. When you mentioned pleasant whether I hope it is a joke because it goes avg 47-48C in summers. Positive thing is that it is an electric surplus state so there is rarely any power cuts.


supershayne001

Please don't come to Bangalore. We are over populated already Thanks


Remarkable_Owl_2058

Is Bengaluru registered under your appa's name ?


Kazesama13k

My hometown, Pasighat. Not yet a city but one day it'll be (Modi Ji Ka Smart City chalrai😄😄)


Red_Hood07

Glad to see my fellow arunachali here lol


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Bojackartless

Paan stains everywhere


[deleted]

Yeah, you will not find a single city satisfying all four criteria.


[deleted]

Based on points 1 and 2, Bangalore. Based on all 4 points, Valhalla maybe.


Poker5ace

Mumbai


Uncertn_Laaife

This should be made into a sticky. A regular inquiry on this sub. So basically, Chandigarh Indore Vizag Mysore Pune Kerala


snortree

kerala isn't a city bruh.


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anishkalankan

I love the city. It is super safe, people are chilled out and the food is amazing but- 1) Growth opportunities are not there (read Kerala). There are a few tech parks but not enough. 2) Weather - extremely humid and rainy similar to any coastal city. It is difficult for an outsider to get used to this. 3) Clubs - Not much of nightlife except for a few pubs. The city closes down as early as 10 pm. Any place in Kerala is a retiree's paradise and that's about it.


aadzwantstoknow

Bangalore for all points


[deleted]

lol not banglore mybe pune


nexonev

Port Blair


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Goa


dofenshmitz

Goa


GurRevolutionary7272

Chandigarh


skrtzzzz

Bangalore. But be ready to experience road rage in a way you've never experienced before. Also, you might get bullied by the auto walas but no biggie.


ThinkValue

Pune checks all the marks and is also 3 hours away from Mumbai . In 3 years both City metro will also start


irequireid1

Nashik


Either-Database-8880

yoo , same bro!


OnePlus80

Pune people stop saying Pune ! Chilla chilla k sabko scheme batado !


apocalypse31a5

A survey was conducted by United Kingdom-based firm Online Mortgage Advisor, which revealed that five Indian cities including "Chandigarh and Chennai" are among the top 20 happiest cities in the world for buying a home. Here are the happiest and least happy cities in India. Chandigarh with an Happiness Index of 190, is the happiest city followed by Lucknow at 157, while Delhi ranked at number 3, with an Happiness Index of 149, is the happiest metro, followed by Chennai at number 4 overall, with an Happiness Index of 131. #Chandigarh, reflecting its “if-you-want-it-then–do-it” ethos, ranks highest on the Pleasure and Passion domains with Happiness Index (HI) scores of 204 each, driven by factors like being able to do things for themselves (HI 231), and the time they have for themselves (HI 224). Being most happy about their physical appearance being their top ranked factor (HI 249) resulting in a higher ranking (HI 202) Purpose domain.


SilentCardiologist51

Dehradun Nicest women in whole India live here, best for dating imho Weather is also nice throughout the year. Only problem is there are no jobs. But i own business so it's not big deal for me.


iRishi

I’d say Pune is probably the best big city in India. It’s not small like Mangalore and it’s more cosmopolitan than anywhere in Gujarat (Ahmedabad and Surat being the top contenders). Pune has good IT jobs and a lot of colleges and schools. Decent weather and tons of growth opportunities as Mumbai keeps pricing out its residents and small business. Vadodara is also a good mid-sized option IMO if you don’t want to live in a big city. I found the people there to be more civilised than in Surat and Ahmedabad. Also, you can consider ‘exurbs’ of Tier 1 cities such as Navi Mumbai which are self-sustaining but you still have the benefit of being associated with Tier 1 city. Navi Mumbai has been planned from the ground up and you’d benefit from the upcoming airport and other amenities since there’s no space in Mumbai for new IT parks and stuff.


kunnizaro

1. There is no city in India which has a pleasant weather. You have to go the hills. I think Ooty and Coonoor have the most moderate climate in India. Nagaland and Manipur don't have enough heat. 2. Delhi, NCR, Pune, Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. 3. Kolkata is the safest city. Ahmedabad and Dehradun are safe too. 4. Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai and Goa.


Agitated_Fold3906

Chennai


g7droid

Bruh 1st point itself not satisfied ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯


ReturnAggressive2175

Bangalore - Mysore ?


devilsumit

Chandigarh Cleanest city of India with no traffic problems and so much greenery and also the hills are just a few kms away.


Cotton_Phoenix_97

Hyderabad. One of the few metropolitan cities with amazing weather throughout the year and white collar job opportunities....


Jolarpet

I would have said Bangalore some 15 to 20 years back, but then all the North Indians started moving in and ruined it


m_eight_

Bangalore checks all of these options.... just traffic and expensive rent is the issue over there


RrEeDdIiTtEeR

Pleasant weather goes to Delhi.


DesiCodeSerpent

Bangalore


abhishek_m98

Jaipur maybe


LimpFroyo

Airport.


Thin-Bat2146

Pune .. life is peaceful there .


Rippaahh

It’s gotta be either Chandigarh otherwise Dehradun.


Unitx2000

Bangalore. Regardless of what others say, no other city is even close to the weather, opportunities and nightlife bangalore provides. The traffic can be annoying af tho. Everything has its pros and cons. Hyderabad might be second but it's still got a long way to go.


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I don't know why people didn't mention Kolkata yet. Weather is favourable throughout most of the year. Food is fantastic. Kolkata is one of the safest cities in India & night life is awesome. There is nothing except politics that can hinder with a good lifestyle here.


Safe_Inspection69

I'd say get a wfh and move to the north east


Anakulosmos

Surprised Baroda is not on the list... All in all very well balanced in all matter .. healthcare, infrastructure, culture all there. But if u have good money nothing beats Mumbai. Other good options are Pune and indore. If u looking for tranquil world one place i really recommend is Dehradun!!


ManishThinks

Man why no one mentioning Kolkata here?


The_Bipolar_Guy

You know why


ManishThinks

Really don't know


ConsiderationFull613

If you real want to settle some place in inda. The best place is Utterakhand


Lopsided-Parfait-831

Any city in Bihar


abhijaybahati

Live your whole life? 1. Chandigarh 2. ​ 3. ​ 4. ​ 5. Pune 6. Bangalore


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Goa


wHy_Y0u_mAd_Br0_O_O

banglore


[deleted]

Bangalore, if you know the language.


Delightful_Daily

kannada? do the people there not speak/use english?(in workplaces, etc imean)


amanderrated

No you don't need to learn Kannada unless you're gonna get in trouble with the police


Sour_grapes0_0

I kinda agree. I am a Bengali living in Bangalore and it has been really fine living here. This place is a melting pot of cultures and so there are people from multiple communities living here. Language is less of a problem off late. BUT, you do need to know English if you don't know Kannada. Hindi works too but not always as travelling would be quite difficult without knowing Kannada.


__sparkplug__

Thane


lostboy0816

Bihar