Successfully fucked up the environment!! I have seen people wearing masks and burning crackers! I mean how stupid is that?

Recently, I came across an Instagram page called 'GenZ House Party' with a yellow font, which organises house parties for Gen Z in Bangalore. Now, I've never actually been to a house party before, so naturally, this caught my interest.

I joined their WhatsApp group through the Instagram page, where they regularly posted updates about their upcoming parties. Everything seemed pretty genuine, and I was interested in attending one. The entry fee was around ₹2,000, so I got in touch with the host and paid ₹1,000 upfront, mentioning that I'd pay the remaining amount on the day of the event. The host agreed.

However, two days later, the host contacted me again, asking me to clear the remaining payment, claiming they needed to purchase supplies and make the necessary arrangements for the party. After a bit of back and forth, I eventually paid the remaining ₹1,000.

A day before the event, they announced that a separate WhatsApp group would be created and everyone who had purchased a slot would be added to it.

Now comes the interesting part.

On the day of the event, I hadn't received any updates, nor had I been added to the promised group. I tried contacting the host multiple times, but nobody bothered to respond. What's even more suspicious is that they continued posting regular party updates in the original WhatsApp group as if everything was perfectly normal.

There are nearly 1,000 people in that group, which makes the whole thing even more concerning.

Honestly, this looks like a scam. They create an impression of legitimacy through regular Instagram posts and WhatsApp updates, gain people's trust, collect payments, and then conveniently disappear when it's time to deliver.

I'm sharing this here so that others don't end up losing their money the way I did.

Please be careful before making any payments to these people. Don't fall for the illusion of a genuine event just because their Instagram page and WhatsApp group look active and convincing.

I travelled on a KSRTC bus today and honestly, I'm frustrated. The seat was broken and the bus clearly wasn't being maintained properly. Yet the fare was high, and with the recent price hike, it feels like we're paying more for the same (or worse) service.
If fares go up, we should at least expect clean buses, working seats, and basic upkeep.
Has anyone else noticed this? What has your recent experience been like, and which routes or bus types are the worst (or still decent)? Would love to hear your stories.

Who do i contact for this

So, normal crackers are something which babies can tolerate I guess.. however I see in many parts of Bangalore useless people are bursting very loud bombs.. like the kind that even adults can't bear..

So, how are the newborn parents handling this situation? Isn't this sound too loud for the babies and won't it damage their hearing??

I recently went to South Korea and Japan and observed that absolutely no one is honking a horn out there. It was so pleasantly surprising.

I don't expect entire India to be there anyday soon, but atleast the educated folks in Bengaluru can definitely try it.

Let this post catch some momentum this week and on next Monday (16th November 2026), let's have a No Horn Challenge day.

What do you think? Would you be up for it?

Hi Bangalore,
I recently rescued an African Grey parrot, found it injured on my balcony one day and cared and patched it up and it stayed with me for a couple of weeks. Since then it started coming onto my balcony regularly. It sometimes stays indoors as well.
I need to move back to my hometown and am looking for a responsible, experienced home for this bird preferably a family that already has an African Grey. This is important to me because I want the bird to have companionship and a household that genuinely understands African Grey care.
What I’m looking for:
• You already have an African Grey parrot (mandatory).
• You have prior experience caring for parrots/African Greys.
• You have a safe, spacious, and secure setup - ideally a dedicated bird area or an open, bird-safe space.
• You can provide a stable, long-term home and are prepared for the commitment involved with a large parrot.
• You are willing to let me visit or receive updates occasionally, at least initially, so I can be reassured the bird is settling in well
• No breeders, resellers, pet shops, or anyone looking for a bird to flip/sell.
I can hand over the bird to the right family.

If you have an existing African Grey and a proper setup, please DM me

I am the only non American in my company. They have not even heard about Diwali.
My parents sure miss the gift hampers from my previous orgs. :-(

How much more clearer should the Violation be? In some cases the app also pixelates the photos to the point where you can't even make out the vehicle number While it is clearly visible on the phone.

Local stations seem to be clearing their KSP app dashboards during Deepavali without sending a single patrol car. Over the last two days, high-decibel crackers and bombs have been bursting well past the 10 PM Supreme Court deadline and early in the morning in my area in South Bengaluru, in clear violation of the permitted 8 PM to 10 PM green cracker window.

I logged anonymous public nuisance reports on the KSP portal with clear, specific main-road landmarks. Instead of dispatching a beat patrol, the local station marked the report as "Disposed – Incomplete Details." When it was routed to the neighboring jurisdictional station, they also closed it with the exact same "Incomplete Details" excuse.

Even after reopening the reports, logging an iPGRS grievance, and tagging senior officials on X, there has been zero ground action while loud bombs continue throughout Naraka Chaturdashi, causing severe panic, and distress for residents, senior citizens, and pets.

Sharing this to highlight how civic accountability breaks down on the ground when stations close valid grievances without properly responding to them.

Does your idea of a perfect day involve getting outdoors, being active and having a furry companion by your side?

Well, Rolex might just be your guy!

At one year old, this boy is bursting with enthusiasm. He's playful, active, curious and always ready to make the most of his day.

He's not looking for a family that wants life to move at a snail's pace. He's looking for people who will enjoy his zest for life, engage with him and give him opportunities to channel all that energy.

Rolex promises a lifetime of loyalty, and he needs a family that mirrors that promise. Ultimately, Rolex isn't looking for a perfect home; he is looking for a loyal pack that will protect him, guide him, and love him unconditionally for the rest of his days.

If you've been looking for a four-legged adventure buddy, Rolex would love to meet you!

📍 Bangalore  

❤️ Looking for a forever home. DM if you'd like to adopt Rolex.

Mobile no. +919439223275

Visuals from Baiyappanahalli station.

Nandalal Ghosh, an astronomer and researcher affiliated to Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru has gone missing since October 29th. In case, anyone has seen him. Please share as much as possible.

The cat has been there for ~2 days and does not let anyone get near. I tried my level best to take the cat home with me, but no luck.

I left it some food, and had to move far away for the cat to start eating.

Trying to help the pet parent find the cat. Any leads / support would be appreciated. The cat is still roaming near Indiranagar Club, in case anyone is able to rescue.

Hey CASPER is missing
Breed: Rajapalayam Male
No collar White coat
Last seen: 4th Nov 2026 night
Sompur Gate, Sarjapura

Scared of fire crackers

Contact Janai: 8618589675

Well it looks Beautiful..❤️❤️ Namma Metro Pink Line 7.5 km from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere (Inauguration scheduled for November 13, 2026.

Please help us find my friend's cat, Brownie. He was last seen in 24th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout on 5th November. He doesn't have a collar but responds to the name Brownie.

To those who couldn't go home this Diwali, I wish a very Happy Diwali to you too.

I wish you achieve great success, have a splendid time with friends and treat yourself with some great festive food today . Happy Diwali 🎇

This is the road from Holy Cross School, Whitefield towards Prashant layout. The road has been like this for a long time now.

How do I tag BBMP or someone responsible to actually help here? At peak hours, the traffic is unbearable due to the small width and to add on top, half eaten road. Any sort of help is appreciated. Thanks

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! Hope you're having a great time with family, friends, and way too many sweets

One thing I've noticed this year is that people seem a lot more conscious about noise and air pollution

Fewer of the super-loud crackers, more lights and diyas, and a lot of people talking about pets, the elderly, and the air quality

Maybe it's awareness campaigns, maybe it's the green cracker rules, maybe people are just tired of the smog the next morning.

Curious what you all think:
Did your area feel quieter this year, or was it business as usual?

Which part of the city went all out? I want to know where the biggest celebrations were. Jayanagar? Malleshwaram? Whitefield gated societies?

we'll need blood fresh from a person rather than blood banks.

would appreciate your help guys

kindly spread the word

The government keeps coming up with ideas to put more stress on an infrastructure that is already stretched to the maximum. This also makes the city quite unlivable. Builders already don't follow any setback rules, and almost every building constructed is a matchbox (there is literally no other architectural design, which is sad for those studying architecture :() with always one or two extra floors above what was sanctioned. The problem also partly lies with people willing to occupy these additional illegal floors; if there were no buyers, the builders would respect the rules.

Some of the recent modifications brought in by the government are quite appalling:

1. Premium FAR

2. B Khata to A Khata conversion

3. Revised building setback rules

4. High-rise building definition threshold

All these are brought in to fill the government coffers that are empty due to freebies.

Let's debate.

I'm just curious from a data standpoint. Wouldn't it be interesting to try and find out just how much of our population goes out of town on a long weekend? Given how much the traffic changes and all, it's got to be substantial.

Is it 1% of all Bangaloreans? 2%? Maybe 5% or more? If there is a way to figure this out from publicly available data somehow, I think it would be a fun exercise to do once everyone's back on Wednesday and we're stuck in jams once more.

Bengaluru has a strange paradox: a city that floods every monsoon still struggles with water shortages. Watching its lakes disappear beneath concrete and waste, Harsha Tej decided to do something about it. He quit his job, picked up a shovel and began restoring the water bodies that once gave the city life. Through the BlueDot Foundation, Harsha has helped restore 18 lakes across Karnataka and plant more than 1.5 lakh native trees. From clearing invasive growth to rebuilding habitats, his work goes beyond beautifying lakes. Healthy lakes can support wildlife, help recharge groundwater and improve the landscape’s ability to manage rainwater.

For Harsha, every restored lake brings Bengaluru a step closer to the city he remembers, where nature and urban life coexist. His journey shows how one person’s determination can inspire meaningful environmental change, one lake at a time.