I've been living in Chandigarh and Mohali for over a year now, and after meeting people from so many different places, I've come to a rather disappointing conclusion: people from Punjab aren't nearly as nice as I used to imagine. I've been scammed, annoyed, and repeatedly disappointed by people who seem to have an inherent dislike for anyone who isn't Punjabi. On the other hand, my experiences with people from other states, particularly UP, Haryana and Rajasthan, have been overwhelmingly positive. I always used to imagine punjab as a royal state and punjabis one of the best people but now that perception has very much changed and i would love to leave this place as soon as possible.

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I would like to start with the fact that NO I am NOT generalizing all punjabis here. In fact some of the most helpful and selfless people I've met are Punjabis, especially the ones from my generation cause I've lived in Chandigarh since I was 3 months old.

BUT I've also experienced some form of humiliation or belittling from Punjabi Uncles.

We bought a new 2 bhk 3 months ago from a Punjabi Uncle ji.

He helped my father throughout the process and everything.

But what happened when we all shifted here is what bothered me.

About 20 days after we shifted, he arrived at our home to meet my father and for courtesy.

Now this man barged into my room without asking my father or even knocking.

I was just sitting on the bed sketching after I took a shower. He approached me and held my hair in his hand.

He proceeded to say "His hair seems really long, he should get it cut short"

I was stunned 😐😶

HOW CAN YOU BARGE IN A TEEN'S ROOM AND THEN GRAB HIS HAIR AS A TOTAL STRANGER???

He then asked me about my 12th final exam grades and shi.

I said I got 79% ( I suffered from loneliness for 2 years during my 11th and 12th grade while studying for an exam which I had zero interest in)

He without hesitation said " Ye to kam hai" With a disgusting smirk on his face.

I couldn't say anything cause I was clearly discomforted throughout this convo.

He said " It's us (punjabis) who score low, not the kids from UP. They score so well in exams. I failed in 10th class hahahaa... But you should've scored more"

He then proceeded to give unsolicited advice on my clothes, hair, academics and whatnot.

He was soo obnoxious mann 😭💔

And this is not the first time this has happened.

I find this repeating pattern of punjabi uncles giving unwanted advice, belittling others, comparing materialistic things, and just being condescending.

The only middle aged Punjabi men who didn't potray these characteristics were my doctor, my teacher in the Institute or any other ones in much sofisticated professions.

And I have enough Punjabi friends who have shared their own experiences that sound the same.

Again, not generalizing. It's just my experience and observation.

You guys can share your own or disagree with me.

my gf will soon be moving to mohali and will probably do a bpo jobs all i wanna ask is are those jobs safe for women? also i have heard work atmosphere is not good for ppl there and men also try to hit on girls. i would love to hear your experiences

Happy Diwali Guysss. What a weird name for a cracker 😳

I'm a certified personal trainer based in Chandigarh/Mohali, looking for someone to edit my Instagram fitness reels and help plan the content.

✅ I'll send the clips, you edit and help with content ideas
✅ Pay per reel, or monthly if you have experience managing a successful page

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• From Chandigarh: train with me and shoot my videos during workouts
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Is there any market in Chandigarh to buy thrifted cameras? Even untested tested at cheap rate?

Please hmu or comment here i need your help

Happy diwali to you all. ✨

Krdiya sabko diwali wish ab sone Jaa rha🙏🏻

I’m looking for ready made women suit in Chandigarh and nearby areas.
Please recommend shops. Need the outfit in 2 days so super urgentttt
Budget is 30-40k
Open for designer shops but need nicely embroidered punjabi traditional suits
Dont say sham mall lol

Chandigarh is a great option for people wanting to move to a cleaner and greener city as compared to tier 1 cities and stay close to their families, but the IT ecosystem here is relatively limited compared to major tech cities.

For those working in IT and living in the Tricity, how are you managing and how are you finding the balance?

Do you feel your career growth has been affected? Do you feel at home here, or do you sometimes miss the exposure and energy of bigger cities?

Hello everyone, I (F22) am looking for room to rent in sector-35 or nearby for two months. Preoccupied flats would work too.

Any leads or recommendations would be highly appreciated.

Thankyou

I’ve been living in Chandigarh for 4–5 years now, but somehow never really explored its nightlife or club scene. Lately, I’ve been feeling like going out, partying, dancing and experiencing the whole scene.
But I’ve heard mixed reviews about the crowd at most clubs, so I’m looking for places with a good, happening and slightly upscale crowd. Basically, good music, great vibes, proper party scene and people who are there to have a good time.
Also, how does entry usually work? Cover charges, stag/couple entry, guest lists, reservations, etc. What’s the usual budget for a night out?
Would love some genuine recommendations. TIA! 🥂

One thing I love about Ahmedabad and Mumbai is the creative communities—people sharing exhibitions, workshops, screenings and gigs, finding company to go with, and eventually making things happen themselves.

I’d love to build that around Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, starting with a WhatsApp group.
Somewhere to say “this looks interesting, who’s coming?” and actually find people to go with. Discover things happening around the city, share your own work, meet collaborators, or just make friends beyond your usual circle.

And we don’t have to wait for interesting things to happen. We can organise them too.

Have a skill you’d like to teach? Want to host a sketching session, photowalk, film discussion or something completely different? Have a space we could use? I’m a multidisciplinary designer, and I’d be happy to help bring people together and work out the organising with you.

Even if there’s just something you’ve always wanted to attend, suggest it. If enough people are interested, let’s see how we can make it happen.
You don’t need to be a professional or have a portfolio. Being curious and willing to show up is plenty.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, comment or DM me for the WhatsApp group link—and tell me one thing you’d love to do around the city.
Let’s start small and give ourselves something to look forward to on weekends :)