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Economic Times
5 days ago
- Economic Times
'She reached Dubai, I am still in traffic': Bengaluru woman's viral post on city's commute woes sparks online frenzy
Synopsis A relatable Instagram post by a Bengaluru resident revealed how city traffic outlasted an international flight. While her friend reached Dubai, she hadn't yet made it back home. The post triggered a flood of similar experiences, sparking memes, outrage, and satire across social media, once again putting the city's growing traffic problem under the spotlight. iStock A Bengaluru woman's viral Instagram post sparked online uproar after she claimed she was still stuck in traffic while her friend, whom she had dropped at the airport, had already landed in Dubai. (Representational Image: iStock) For most people, dropping a friend at the airport is a quick errand. But for a Bengaluru resident, it turned into a journey so frustrating that the internet couldn't help but relate. In an incident that's equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, a woman recently took to Instagram to share that by the time she made it home from Kempegowda International Airport, her friend had already landed in Dubai. Yes, Dubai. Content creators Priyanka and Indrayani posted the now-viral story on Instagram: 'Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic.' The post, stamped with the wry line 'based on true incidents,' instantly resonated with a traffic-weary city and has since garnered over 19 million views and more than a million likes. Known for its booming tech culture and enviable weather, Bengaluru has long battled its other reality—one of roads choked with cars, impatient honks, and hours lost to gridlock. For residents, it's no longer just a minor inconvenience. It's a lifestyle. Netizens poured into the comment section to share stories that sounded less like exaggerations and more like collective trauma therapy. One user quipped, 'In Bangalore, 1km by car = 3 hours and 1km by walk = 10 minutes.' Another chimed in with lived experience, 'My sister boarded a last-minute flight to Mangalore, and she reached before I got home from the airport. Not even kidding.' For some, the ordeal goes beyond inconvenience. 'I took a 2-hour flight from another state and spent FIVE hours just to get home from the Bangalore airport. It's not travel anymore, it's trauma,' one frustrated commenter wrote. And then came the sarcasm. 'But the weather and salary is good,' said one, accompanied by a pair of smug-face emojis. Others questioned the irony of complaining about traffic while contributing to it. 'You are the traffic,' a user pointed out, sharply. While the post may have been intended as a light-hearted take, the overwhelming response speaks to a deeper exhaustion. Bengaluru's infrastructure hasn't been able to keep pace with its population growth and IT boom. The city's airport is located over 40 km from the city centre, and during peak hours, the journey back home can be longer than most domestic or even short international flights. 'Just leave Bengaluru, problem solved,' one user remarked. But most Bengalureans know it's not that simple. Many find themselves in a love-hate relationship with the city—loathed for its traffic, yet loved for its opportunities.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
'She reached Dubai, I am still in traffic': Bengaluru woman's viral post on city's commute woes sparks online frenzy
For most people, dropping a friend at the airport is a quick errand. But for a Bengaluru resident, it turned into a journey so frustrating that the internet couldn't help but relate. In an incident that's equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, a woman recently took to Instagram to share that by the time she made it home from Kempegowda International Airport , her friend had already landed in Dubai. Yes, Dubai. Content creators Priyanka and Indrayani posted the now-viral story on Instagram: 'Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic.' The post, stamped with the wry line 'based on true incidents,' instantly resonated with a traffic-weary city and has since garnered over 19 million views and more than a million likes. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking Data Science Data Analytics Leadership Data Science Cybersecurity Public Policy Project Management Degree Others MCA MBA Artificial Intelligence Technology healthcare Healthcare Finance Management CXO Operations Management Digital Marketing Product Management others PGDM Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRAVEL_FOODIE_GALS | Priyanka & Indrayani ❤️ (@travel_foodie_gals) From Tarmac to Trauma: The Bengaluru Traffic Saga Known for its booming tech culture and enviable weather, Bengaluru has long battled its other reality—one of roads choked with cars, impatient honks, and hours lost to gridlock. For residents, it's no longer just a minor inconvenience. It's a lifestyle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now The Latest Article Undo Netizens poured into the comment section to share stories that sounded less like exaggerations and more like collective trauma therapy. One user quipped, 'In Bangalore, 1km by car = 3 hours and 1km by walk = 10 minutes.' Another chimed in with lived experience, 'My sister boarded a last-minute flight to Mangalore, and she reached before I got home from the airport. Not even kidding.' You Might Also Like: Bengaluru start-up founder explains how some middle-class people are silently building big wealth, without you even noticing For some, the ordeal goes beyond inconvenience. 'I took a 2-hour flight from another state and spent FIVE hours just to get home from the Bangalore airport. It's not travel anymore, it's trauma,' one frustrated commenter wrote. And then came the sarcasm. 'But the weather and salary is good,' said one, accompanied by a pair of smug-face emojis. Others questioned the irony of complaining about traffic while contributing to it. 'You are the traffic,' a user pointed out, sharply. More Than Memes While the post may have been intended as a light-hearted take, the overwhelming response speaks to a deeper exhaustion. Bengaluru's infrastructure hasn't been able to keep pace with its population growth and IT boom. The city's airport is located over 40 km from the city centre, and during peak hours, the journey back home can be longer than most domestic or even short international flights. 'Just leave Bengaluru, problem solved,' one user remarked. But most Bengalureans know it's not that simple. Many find themselves in a love-hate relationship with the city—loathed for its traffic, yet loved for its opportunities. You Might Also Like: Frustrated with Bengaluru traffic 'pandemic', entrepreneur proposes a solution many netizens agree with
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bengaluru woman says friend reached Dubai before she got out of city traffic
A video showcasing a glimpse of Bengaluru's notorious traffic went viral after a woman joked that her friend had already landed in Dubai while she was still stuck on the city's choked on Instagram by content creators Priyanka & Indrayani, the clip showed a stretch of bumper-to-bumper traffic and has already clocked over 19 million views. The post read, 'Dropped my friend at Bangalore airport as she was leaving to Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I am still stuck in Bangalore's traffic.'advertisement Known for their food and travel content, the duo's video post was deeply relatable for Bengaluru residents who have faced similar traffic the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRAVEL_FOODIE_GALS | Priyanka & Indrayani (@travel_foodie_gals)Social media users flooded the comments section with their own stories of road chaos. 'This actually happened to me. My parents dropped me at the airport, and they reached home at the same time I landed in Delhi,' a user said. Another user quipped, 'At this point, I would rather walk. In Bangalore, 1 km by car takes three hours, and 1 km by walk is 10 minutes.'Several users found the post too close to reality. 'Bro, I'm not even kidding, this happened to me. My sister was leaving for Mangalore. She boarded last minute, reached, and I was still on my way home,' said a of the users ranted, 'This guy is speaking the truth about Bangalore traffic. I took a two-hour flight from another state, and it still took me five hours to get home from the airport. How is that real? I'm spending more time stuck in traffic than in the air. It's not travel anymore; it's trauma.'Others shared a mix of disbelief and frustration. 'Honestly, Bangalore needs an elaborate public transport system or else this will keep increasing,' wrote a user. Another, sceptical of the video's authenticity, remarked, 'You can't get stuck where you are filming this while coming from the airport. You have direct access to the Hebbal flyover from the airport, but you're on the service road here.'Adding to the conversation, one user recalled, 'Once, while travelling from Mal, I called my friend Karthik after check-in. She started from her place around the same time. I landed in Bangalore, collected my bags, and stepped out only to find she was still stuck in traffic!'See the comments here: While Bengaluru's traffic woes continue to make headlines, this viral video reminded everyone that the city's gridlock has now become an everyday punchline, one that residents are tired of laughing at.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Still stuck in Bangalore traffic, friend reached Dubai: Netizens react to viral video, ‘Mocks entire city'
A 3-second video of Bengaluru traffic has gone viral on Instagram. The viral video clip has gained nearly 18 million views so far. It has also received 1 million likes. The virality is primarily because of a caption on the video. 'Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic,' says the caption of the video shared by food and travel vloggers Priyanka and Indrayani. 'Based on true incidents. Tag Bangalore people,' the captain adds. Social media users reacted to it. 'THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME. my parents dropped me at the airport and they reached home at the same time as I landed in Delhi,' wrote one user. 'In Bangalore, 1km by car = 3 hour's and 1km by walk = 10 minutes,' wrote another. Another user wrote, 'I'm not even kidding, this actually happened to me. My sister was leaving to mangalore she boarded last minute and she had already reached Mangalore and i was still onw home (not even exaggerating).' A screenshot of the post was shared on other social media platforms. Some users, however, disagreed. They thought it was exaggerated. 'Not true! You go 3 hrs prior to INT flight… and then the flight itself is 3.5 hrs. That's a total of 6.5 hrs. In 6.5hrs, you can pass Hebbal, Marathalli, HSR, Ecity, Silkboard, CBD & back to Hebbal and to this round again…! Traffic is there, but this post is overdone!,' wrote a user on Twitter (now X). 'You can't get stuck where you are filming this while you came from the airport. You have Direct access for the Hebbal flyover from the airport but you are on the service road here…' came from another. One user went ahead and commented, 'This post spreads hate against the entire city. It mocks the entire city…'
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Incessant rainfall hampers paddy cultivation in Pune district
Pune: Incessant rainfall has affected paddy cultivation in the district. This year, paddy was cultivated on approximately 5,000 acres of land, a significant decrease from over 10,000 acres last year, district agriculture officials said. Paddy is the primary monsoon crop in Bhor, Velhe, Maval, Mulshi, Ambegaon, and Junnar tehsils in the district. Farmers in these areas mainly grow Indrayani and Ambemohar varieties, along with several traditional paddy strains. "Due to continuous rainfall since May, paddy growers were unable to establish their sapling nurseries. They needed a two-week break from the rain, which they did not get. Consequently, the planting process was hindered. In some regions, activity increased over the last 10 days, but we expect more transplantations in the coming weeks in the paddy-producing areas of the district," district agriculture officer Sanjay Kachole told TOI. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune The average area under paddy in the district is 60,000 hectares. Pune is one of the leading rice producing regions in the state. "The Indrayani variety has become popular in the last five years in Pune and neighbouring districts. There is a significant demand in the market. Therefore, growers have been getting decent earnings from it," said an agriculture department official. As per the practice, farmers grow paddy saplings and then transplant them in the field. "This year, many farmers could not grow saplings because of heavy rainfall. Even many farmers could not prepare their fields. As a result, plantation was delayed by a few weeks," said Ashok Shengale, a tribal farmer from Ambegaon tehsil. These regions have been getting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the last few weeks. "The intensity of rainfall in Maval and Mulshi has been heavy to very heavy on several days. For instance, the rainfall in the villages in Tamhini ghat section was over 300 mm in 24 hours. How can farmers initiate any work in the field?" said Akash Dumbre, a farmer from Mulshi tehsil. The officials said a fortnight halt in rain will help pick up the pace of transplantation. "The positive aspect about these regions is the soil. It doesn't get affected even in heavy rainfall. Therefore, a short break from the rainfall will pave the way for transplantation," said Kachole. "However, we are confident about achieving the average plantation of paddy this. This year, our officials will also help farmers by giving information regarding rainfall during harvesting season," added Kachole.
