‘God I love Bangalore’: Bengaluru-born NRI leaves heartfelt note before returning to New York | Today’s news
A Bengaluru-born NRI leaving the city expressed his feelings about Bengaluru on Reddit. The user shared a heartfelt farewell message after a two-week stay in his hometown. The post titled “Today we leave Bangalore” is an ode to Silicon Valley in India.
The user was born and raised in Bangalore before moving to New York in 2014. Since moving, he has been visiting Bengaluru for about three weeks every year. But this particular visit, he wrote, felt distinctly different from any previous visit.
“I’m leaving today after a 2 week stay. Back to New York. Some context – I’m from Bangalore. Born, school and all. Moved to the US in 2014 and it’s been the US ever since. I used to come here every year for three odd weeks. But this time was different,” the user wrote.
“The city has a certain fresh air to it. There’s a lot going on and I’m really happy that people are starting to find their tribe. I’ve noticed a distinct exploratory tendency – a bit more than I usually saw growing up,” the user added.
The paper touched on the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping career thinking. “Perhaps for better or for worse, AI coming for your job may be a catalyst for thinking beyond the conventional school-college-9-to-5 system,” the user noted.
This shift in thinking, the user suggested, was visible on the streets and in conversations across the city.
User acknowledges that significant changes are still needed in several areas. “A lot needs to change. Including the education system. Financial literacy, civic sense, etc.,” he wrote.
Despite these caveats, the overall tone remained one of hope and genuine affection for the city.
The user captioned it with the statement, “Oh god I love Bangalore!”
The user confirmed plans to return to Bengaluru permanently within five years.
Reaction on social networks
The comments section reflected a similarly warm and proud sentiment among local readers. One user wrote: “OMG yes! There is something about this city. Unlike other cities.”
“But the whole city works with startup energy,” the user added.
One user offered more grounded support for the city. “BLR always got it!!…..at least for the most part,” the user commented.
Another user commented: “Home is home after all.”
Often called the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru is also known as the Startup Capital of India. It is known for its thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs and start-ups.
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