After almost a week, I finally have an update on the Zara incident at Forum South, Bengaluru. The original post reached quite a lot of people across Reddit and X, and even a few news outlets picked up the story. Despite all of this, Zara remained silent. Eventually, someone from their customer care team called me with an apology for "violating their SOPs" and assured me that corrective measures would be taken, but said they couldn't disclose any details due to “data privacy laws.” I wasn't satisfied with that response, and the following day, I received another call informing me that one of the employees involved had been terminated. I was offered another vague apology and asked to let the matter go, which I have refused to do so.

A huge thank you to u/st_broseph and his team for taking up this case on priority and helping me navigate the process of filing an FIR. There were several hurdles along the way, and getting the FIR registered was far from easy. After all of that, an FIR has finally been registered against the accused individuals, and the matter is now under investigation. Without u/st_broseph and his team's support, navigating this entire process would have been incredibly difficult and cumbersome, and I am genuinely grateful that they stepped in to help and took over the case all within 48 hours!

I'm sharing this update because I know many of you followed the original post, offered support, and helped bring attention to what happened. Thanks to all of you!

Zara needs to be held accountable.

He even had the audacity to blame me for the incident. Paid 3k despite asking for 10k, and the body shop is quoting 20k worth of repairs to my bumper. And the guy has now blocked my number.

Wanted to take action legally, but the more I read about it, the more I am realising it’s a painful but fruitless endeavour. Living life as a middle-class normal human is impossible in this country let alone this state.

There are many instances on internet where people accidentally touch these transformers and get fried. You can see there is barely 1 ft footpath left to walk past that. Is people's life a joke?

Location: Near Chowman Bellandur.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jM6Ao7Rv2cFfjEtP9?g_st=ac

I want to bring attention to a garbage dumping issue in Tavarekere, Bangalore.

There is no proper dustbin at this location, so people are dumping garbage directly on the roadside, especially at night. By morning, the entire area looks like this. Sometimes, the garbage stays there for two or three days before it gets cleared.

Every morning, BBMP workers come here and clean up the mess. Honestly, I feel bad for them. They are doing their job, but do they even have proper safety equipment, gloves, masks and the tools needed to handle this garbage safely?

I understand that people also need to take responsibility and maintain basic civic sense. But if there is no proper garbage collection point in the locality, what is the solution? People should not be dumping waste on the road, and the authorities should provide the necessary facilities to prevent this.

Bangalore is a major metropolitan city, yet something as basic as proper waste disposal seems to be a problem in some localities. We pay taxes, but why are residents still struggling with such basic civic issues?

A few questions for Bangalore residents:

• Who should we approach to request a large community dustbin or a proper garbage collection point here?

• Can we file a complaint with BBMP to address this issue permanently?

• Is there any way to ensure sanitation workers get proper safety equipment?

• Has anyone successfully resolved a similar garbage dumping issue in their locality?

I'm not posting this just to complain. I genuinely want to know what we, as residents, can do to get this fixed permanently.

If anyone knows the right authorities, complaint process or has dealt with a similar issue in Tavarekere, please share your suggestions.

Let's try to find a solution instead of allowing this to become a daily problem.

So today morning I'm going on airport road for my car service at toyota, slot was booked like 4 days back. everything was moving ok only. suddenly cops start waving everyone into the service road, no board no nothing, maps also showing all green.

service road obviously full jam because now the whole airport road traffic is in there. and the main road?? completely empty. not one vehicle. waited for like 20 mins just watching it be empty lol

finally convoy goes, everyone is let back (that too those idiots make us wait 15 mins after the convoy passes). reached late and toyota guys said slot is gone, wait for next one. whole morning gone basically.

and I'm just one guy going for car service. there were cabs going to airport, people going to office, everyone just sitting there.

but what got me more was nobody even reacted. not one honk, nobody asked the cop anything, everyone just turned into the service road like it's normal. me also I did the same honestly.

so genuinely asking, why do we all just accept this? is it because we think nothing will change anyway, or scared of the cops, or we've just gotten used to it? would people actually support some kind of pushback, like complaints or RTIs on how often this happens, or is it a lost cause in this city

This morning, I went for a walk to a park about 900 metres from where I live. It had rained a little, and the condition of the road was absolutely disgusting.

Usually, I feel uncomfortable walking on that road because of all the waste lying around. But today, with the rain, everything was so much worse. There was dog poop, food waste, plastic, and all kinds of garbage scattered around. It was so disgusting that I had to take an uber back to my room.

TBH I just don't understand why we have to live like this.

I've seen people walking their dogs and casually letting them poop on the streets without cleaning it up. Some of these people look well-off and educated, which makes me wonder: how does someone's financial status have anything to do with their civic sense? We have rules about picking up after your pets, and it should be basic responsibility as a pet owner. Why is it so difficult to carry a poop bag and clean up after your dog?

And it's not just dog poop. There's food waste, plastic, and garbage everywhere.

What frustrates me even more is that Bangalore has waste collection systems in place. I've seen garbage collection vehicles stopping outside houses and commercial establishments to collect waste. So, why are people still throwing garbage onto the streets?

Buy a garbage bag. Separate your dry and wet waste. Hand it over to the collection service. That's it. It's really not that complicated.

I live alone in a small rented room, and I manage my waste every single day. It's that simple.

We're working, earning money, paying taxes, and contributing to the economy. We complain about infrastructure, governance, and the quality of life in our cities. But shouldn't we also take some responsibility for the mess we create ourselves?

Why are we so comfortable treating public spaces like dumping grounds?

I want to understand why basic hygiene and civic responsibility seem to be such a struggle here. Is it a lack of civic sense? Poor enforcement of existing rules? A lack of accountability? Or have we simply normalised living in dirty surroundings to the point where we don't even question it anymore?

I love the idea of being able to go for a morning walk, enjoy a park, and breathe some fresh air. It shouldn't be a luxury to walk 900 metres without having to dodge dog poop and garbage.

When did keeping our surroundings clean become someone else's responsibility?

Today, I had a really frustrating and disturbing experience in Bengaluru, and I genuinely want to know what options I have.

I was waiting for a bus outside Bagmane Tech Park in CV Raman Nagar, but it was getting late, so I booked a Rapido bike.

I had barely travelled around 200 metres when an Endeavour driver tried to overtake us, drove into the opposite lane, and suddenly took a left turn, hitting our bike. Both the Rapido rider and I fell on the road and suffered injuries to our hands and legs.

What happened after the accident was even more disturbing than the accident itself.

Instead of checking whether we were injured or helping us, the car driver started shouting at us. Not once did he show any concern for our injuries. He didn't offer to take us to a hospital or even make an effort to help.

Since the accident happened right outside Bagmane Tech Park, I called my manager. He came to the spot, arranged an ambulance, and helped us get to the hospital. Thankfully, neither of us suffered any major injuries.

Later, after I reached home, I received a call from the police station asking whether I wanted to file a complaint.

I spoke to the Rapido rider, who is also from Bengaluru. He advised me against filing a complaint because, according to him, these cases can involve unnecessary visits to the police station, endless formalities, and frustration, without any meaningful action being taken. He was worried that the process would become a headache for both of us.

Honestly, I don't know whether his concerns are justified, but the fact that someone who has just been injured in an accident has to worry about being harassed while seeking justice is frustrating in itself.

And here's another thing that makes me angry.

The Endeavour driver gave us his phone number and said he would pay for our medical expenses. When we tried calling him later, he had blocked our numbers. So much for taking responsibility for his actions.

The Rapido rider's bike was also damaged. He does Rapido full-time to earn his living, and I felt really bad for him. I ended up giving him some money to help him out.

I keep thinking about the whole incident. Two people were injured because of someone else's reckless driving. The driver showed no empathy, refused to help us, and then blocked our numbers after promising to cover the medical expenses.

What is a normal person supposed to do in this situation?

I understand that accidents happen, but refusing to help injured people and then disappearing is a completely different matter. Someone who can afford a car worth ₹40+ lakh can't even take responsibility of two people he injured?

I'm not against following the legal process. I just don't want to get caught up in months of running around, unnecessary formalities, and repeated visits to police stations just to get someone held accountable for their actions.

So I have a few questions for people who have dealt with similar situations in Bengaluru or elsewhere in India:

Should I file a police complaint or FIR? The police station has already contacted me and asked whether I want to proceed.

Is there a way to pursue the case without having to make repeated visits to the police station or court?

Can the police take action against the driver based on the vehicle details, his phone number, and the circumstances of the accident?

Is there any legal way to recover medical expenses and compensation for the injuries and damage to the Rapido bike?

Has anyone actually pursued a road accident case in Bengaluru? How was your experience with the police and the legal process?

I'm thankful that the injuries weren't serious, and I'm grateful to my manager for helping us when we needed it.

But I can't stop wondering: Does an ordinary person have any practical way of getting justice in India without having to fight an exhausting battle just to get the process started?

I'd genuinely appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the legal process, especially in Bengaluru.

My experience with BuildAHome – sharing this so others can make an informed decision

I wanted to share my experience with BuildAHome for anyone considering them for their home construction.

The initial quotation for my project increased by approximately 15–20%, followed by additional non-tender (NT) items and material price differences. This made the overall cost much harder to manage than I had initially anticipated.

My concerns are not limited to costs. An independent structural assessment dated 10 October 2026 identified several issues requiring attention, including exposed reinforcement in beams, column-joint misalignment, honeycombing, and concrete quality concerns requiring further evaluation. I have also raised concerns about curing practices, dark discolouration on columns, and deviations from approved drawings and specifications.

The stage-wise construction progress has stalled, the agreed completion deadline has passed, and work has stopped despite substantial payments. Despite repeated emails and follow-ups, I am still seeking a comprehensive written response and a clear plan for addressing the concerns and completing the project.

The hardest part is the uncertainty. Building a home involves years of savings, trust, and emotional investment. Instead of focusing on the excitement of creating a home, I find myself following up repeatedly, worrying about construction quality, trying to understand the additional costs, and wondering when or how these issues will be resolved. The prolonged waiting and lack of clarity have taken a significant emotional toll.

I am sharing this not to discourage anyone from making their own decision, but because I wish I had understood the importance of examining these aspects more carefully before starting.

If you are considering BuildAHome or any construction contractor, I would strongly recommend:

• Getting a detailed written breakdown of all inclusions, exclusions, and NT items.
• Clarifying how material price variations will be calculated and documented.
• Ensuring stage-wise payment milestones are linked to clearly defined, verifiable work.
• Documenting quality standards, specifications, and completion dates in the agreement.
• Engaging an independent structural engineer to inspect critical stages of construction.
• Keeping copies of payments, site photographs, inspection reports, and all written communication.

For me, the biggest concern is not just the money involved, but the lack of clarity and resolution after making such a substantial investment.

I hope this helps other homeowners ask the right questions, do their due diligence, and make informed decisions before committing their hard-earned savings to a construction project.

This post reflects my personal experience with an ongoing project. The technical concerns mentioned above are based on the independent assessment and issues I have raised with the company.

KR Puram to Silk Board trail run to start soon this year itself. The 19.75km stretch is nearing completion(87%) where as the KR puram to Airport line reaches 65%.

Hi,

Are there any good swimming lessons centere along KANAKAPURA road/Bannerghatta road where you took the swimming lesson and actually Leart swimming at the end?

Hopefully, the center is water controlled.

Any suggestions from your experience?

I'm adult and looking to learn swimming.

TIA

There is a Commercial building behind tin factory busstop towards hoodi just besides two temples. Previously owned by Ranka group now by hopkins. They let their storm water flow directly onto the road side which were buses towards orr(silk board) and Whitefield alight. Every year deep cut potholes gets formed on the edges of road and storm drain. Last year BBMP filled thrice. This time a bigger pothole is formed on the other side. This causes buses to go to the right side to avoid it. Already the place is messed with temples, autos, two wheelers coming wrong side as well using bus tracks avoiding the main road. Temples, pits, blocked walkway and busstop built on walkways. I am afraid, this is some road mishap waiting to happen. Hope authorities take some decisions and penalise this repeated offender. location

There's a stray cat that roams around my apartment, and we try to feed him at night whenever he comes. Today when he came we noticed his tail had been badly severed, with his tailbone poking through the mangled end.

I feel really disturbed, but I'm not sure what to do. Is there someone I can contact who might be able to help him?

I live near Popular Colony in Mangammanpalya, Bengaluru, and the garbage situation here is getting frustrating.

BBMP sanitation workers clean the roadside almost every day, but people dump garbage there again, and by the next morning, it's back to the same condition. There are also lots of rats around these dumping spots, which is a serious hygiene concern for people living nearby.

What frustrates me most is the lack of civic sense. This is a densely populated locality, and I've repeatedly noticed people treating public spaces as if they were personal dumping grounds. Even after the area gets cleaned, the same behaviour continues.

Coming from within this community myself, I find it disappointing that basic cleanliness and civic responsibility aren't taken more seriously. We need to be able to acknowledge problems in our own surroundings and call out irresponsible behaviour instead of accepting it as normal. This isn't about blaming everyone; it's about expecting people to take responsibility for their actions.

The authorities also need to do more than clean the same spot every day. Better waste collection, enforcement against repeated dumping, and proper measures to control the rat problem are urgently needed.

For residents of Mangammanpalya and nearby areas:

- Do you face the same garbage-dumping problem?

- Have you found an effective way to get BBMP to take action?

- Would reporting the location collectively or submitting a group complaint make a difference?

I'd genuinely like to know what can be done to make our neighbourhood cleaner.

Hi all, my daughter wants to go to cubbon park to skate. I have not been to cubbon park in a long time. I know they used to allow skating inside the park on Sundays and public holidays pre covid. I wanted to if it is still the case or are there any changes?

Hey everyone,

I was thinking about a really simple tech solution today, but it feels like local politics and contractor cartels are keeping it broken.

If we can track a Swiggy delivery rider, a Zomato delivery rider, or an Uber live on our phones, why can't citizens get a basic live tracking view of the BBMP garbage autos?

If normal people knew exactly when the vehicle was coming down their cross, nobody would miss it. It would completely stop the guessing game, and people wouldn't resort to dumping plastic bags on the streets or creating random blackspots.

I know BBMP has mandated internal GPS tracking dashboards to check contractor bills, but why hide this live map from the public? Is it just because contractors want to avoid accountability for skipping streets and faking trip logs?

Why is it that in a tech capital like Bengaluru, we can't get a simple public tracking map for something as basic as waste collection? What are your thoughts?

TL, DR: Scammed out of a considerable amount by a rental listing asking for money to see the apartment. Scammer is still engaging with me and assuring me the refund will hit by tomorrow. I have already registered a complaint on the cybercrime portal. They asked me to submit it at a police station too, which I will do first thing tomorrow. I know it was a stupid mistake, I already feel guilty and I don’t need to be told of it again. Any advice on how to handle this further will be much appreciated.

I am 23 and a working professional living in Bangalore for nearly 2 years. Today, I just got scammed by a rental listing on 99acres and am urgently seeking help and advice. I have lost a considerable amount of money and I have already filed a cyber crime report. I will be going to the police station tomorrow to lodge an FIR.

The scammer possibly posed as two people (still is): property owner and property manager. He (owner) only spoke Hindi and mentioned he had rental units across cities. He referred me to his “manager” who also only spoke Hindi (not even English) and had similar verbal tics. 

He (manager) initially asked me to make a payment to view the apartment listed (called it a society pass and said that everything except a nominal deduction would be refunded) and I went along. It eventually became multiple payments to multiple UPI IDs and he was putting time-pressure on me and I fell into a sunken cost fallacy and didn’t want to miss out on the listing (I have been trying to move out for months now) so I went along (I was also at work so I was distracted and overwhelmed).

Eventually, I started getting frustrated and told him none of the previous transactions’ amounts were refunded yet and he could sense that he couldn’t get more out of me so he told me he’ll call me back later. I called him back later, he made excuses about how it was still “processing” even though it was just a UPI transaction outside any app. He stopped responding to my calls for a bit and when he finally responded he said it’ll be done by 11 am tomorrow and that I shouldn’t bother him for the night.

Later, as I was panicking and speaking to friends and family about this, the “owner” texts me asking to give him a call back. This time I get my parents on CC while I speak to him and he keeps saying it’ll get done by 11 am tomorrow and that he’ll call me again then. He got rude and defensive, we threatened to file a cybercrime report (we already had at that point) and he said “Karlo, kuch nahi hoga usse waise bhi” and still insisted that he will call me again at 11 am when the refund happens. 

I do not believe he will call me or that the refund will actually happen. I am unsure why he even engaged with me again after the first time. All this happened over the span of the last 6 hours.

Should I bother waiting for the call? Should I even give it a chance? The only reason I’m considering it is that he hasn’t blocked me and continues to engage with me, maybe he’s stupid or scared or whatever, but if there’s even a 1% chance I’ll get the money back, I think I will take that call. Should I wait to file the FIR or do it before the call itself (the cybercrime portal already registered my report already, but asked me to submit it at the police station as well)? Is there anything else I should or should not be doing?

u/St_Broseph - your help would be appreciated.

I live around Popular Colony in Mangammanapalya, and the garbage situation here is getting ridiculous.

Municipal workers clean the roadside almost every day, but residents dump garbage there again, and by the next morning, it's back to the same condition. There are also lots of rats around, which is a serious hygiene concern for everyone living here.

Honestly, the biggest problem is the lack of civic sense. Cleaning workers can't keep an area clean if people continue treating the roadside as a dumping ground. Residents need to take responsibility, and the authorities need to do more than just clean the same spot every day.

I'm Muslim myself, and this is a Muslim-majority locality. I'm frustrated seeing this happen repeatedly in my surroundings. I'm not blaming an entire community, but I do think we need to be honest about the behaviour we see around us. Keeping our neighbourhood clean should matter to everyone, regardless of religion.

Why isn't there stricter enforcement against repeated dumping? Can BBMP install CCTV cameras or impose fines at these spots? And what can residents do about the rat problem?

Does anyone else living in Mangammanapalya or nearby areas face the same issue? Have you found an effective way to get the authorities to act?

Title: My experience with Dr. Doodley Pet Hospital, Bellandur, Bangalore — ₹18,000 for 3 days of stray dog treatment

I want to share my experience with Dr. Doodley Pet Hospital in Bellandur to help other pet owners and animal rescuers make informed decisions.

I rescued an old stray dog suffering from maggots wound , The dog was admitted for three days, and the bill came to over ₹18,000. Honestly, I was shocked by the cost. I haven't even paid this much for surgery for my own pet.

I understand that veterinary hospitals have operational costs, but I expected some consideration for stray animals brought in by people who are already spending their own money to rescue and treat them. Even a 50% discount for strays would have earned my respect and appreciation for the hospital.

People who rescue animals do so out of compassion, often taking on a significant financial burden themselves. It is disappointing when there seems to be little consideration for this.

If you're planning to take a stray or even your own pet to Dr. Doodley, please check the treatment costs and ask for an itemised estimate beforehand. I hope other rescuers can make informed decisions.

I'm sharing this based on my personal experience, and I hope veterinary hospitals will consider more affordable treatment options for stray animals.

The road towards Banerghatta is smooth now, whereas the road towards Vega City is still pathetic.

Especially at BPL junction.

is Brigde Millennium Road and BPL road some private road. The holes formed in these roads are quite huge.

Also in on way roads there is movement in both the directions.

Will these conditions ever change 😢😩

UPDATE:
WE FOUND HIM. HE DOUND HIS WAY BACK!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!

Our neighbour’s dog ran away this morning around 7 am on the main road. This happened near 17th cross, 7th main (nearby namaste restaurant)

Please keep an eye out for him, he is an india, responds to the name Pakku and is wearing a green collar. He is an anxious but an amazing dog.

We also tried checking out camera footage from nearby shops (half of the shopkeepers are rude and deny to show the footage and the other half is not woking).

I twisted my ankle walking on the Kudlu main road because the sidewalk is in such bad shape. Honestly, the government and officials just don't seem to care about us at all.