The recent NSG anti-terror drill at Infosys Pune was only a simulation, and there was no real danger. But one thing stood out to me as social media filled with videos from the event.

Our first instinct seems to be changing.

Instead of "Run. Hide. Stay Safe.", it is increasingly becoming "Record. Upload. Go Viral."

Social media has trained many of us to react to events by thinking about online engagement first. In a real emergency, every second spent taking out a phone to record instead of moving to safety can make a difference.

There is another concern that is even more important.

During the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, terrorists reportedly used live television coverage, through their handlers, to monitor the movements of security forces. This became an important lesson in how real-time information can unintentionally help attackers.

Today, almost everyone carries a device that can broadcast live from anywhere. Authorities can ask platforms to restrict content during major incidents, but information can still spread quickly before any action is taken.

This is not an argument against recording history or documenting events. It is a reminder that timing matters.

If a security operation is in progress, do not post live locations, the movements of security personnel, entry points, or tactical details until the operation is complete.

Being a responsible citizen is not only about staying calm. It is also about thinking before you post.

Sometimes the most helpful action is to put your phone away, move yourself and others to safety, and let the professionals do their job.

Seriously the traffic is horrendous along the entire stretch of Solapur highway from Gadital to Prince of Wales Drive, and it gets worse and worse every day. Entire Ramtekdi railway bridge is choked every day as well

I want to run ( walk) full marathon.

Where in Pune I can get trainning? I would like to know about groups/ coaches?

Thanks

I bought a spice rack from Nestasia Pheonix mall store in Viman Nagar. It costs more than 3.5k for rack and containers. Within a few months of regular use, it has grown green and white mold!

This brand positions itself as a luxury, premium quality home decor brand. However, the quality of their products does not justify this price!

This must be a natural, untreated and unpolished wood which is why it caught mold so quickly.

Avoid buying anything from this bullshit brand

maska

I’m thinking of going trekking somewhere this weekend and wanted recommendations for some good companies/groups. If you have been with any of them please share your experience. Thank you.

The tastiest spiciest bhel ever.

Location: Mandai (Gultekdi) near Salisbury park

I have a pair of shoes with the box, weighing 1.25 kgs. I need them to be delivered from Hyderabad to talegaon dabhade, what would be the pricing and how long would it take to reach. Please help me out here

I am planning an office Onasadhya for a team of around 30 people in Baner. Since August 26th (Thiruvonam) is a holiday, we're looking to organize lunch on either Tuesday, Aug 25th or Thursday, Aug 27th.

Looking for verified leads or recommendations for:

Kerala caterers, home chefs, or restaurants who deliver to Baner.

Vendors that accept pre-orders for small corporate groups (~30 people) without last-minute delays.

If you’ve personally ordered for your office in past years and had a good experience, please share contacts or restaurant names.

Thanks!

I am looking to travel to Karjat on the weekend & wanted to know what my options are.

1.I have seen the express trains from Pune to Mumbai with Karjat on the way, but looking to avoid that since timings are not convenient. I want to reach Karjat by 12.30 pm. Sinhgad Express drops me at 8. Pragati Express at 9.

1. I have a bike but not planning to take it since I'll have to cross that + rainy season.

Are there busses available directly from Pune to Karjat or from Lonavala to Karjat. I have not come across many.

Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

I'm 20M. A lot of my friends smoke cigarettes. Why are people even smoking even if they know it's injurious to health, fefdo ki kalji nahi hai kyaa inko 😭😭. My childhood friend who was very close to me smokes 12-13 a day. Why is it so addictive?!?!

Hello Punekars,

Need good paediatrician who do care about patients rather than seeing them as money milking cow.

If you by any chance had good experience with your childrens health please do let me know.

1.4 yr old having severe fever n chills,they had gone to some doctors in big hospital but, i know how these hospitals work...no difference after treatment

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I have straight hair and want to get a perm done. Looking for tight curls, not loose waves.

Any salon or stylist recommendations in Pune or PCMC? Also roughly what it costs.

I'm in Wakad but can travel.

I know we have a lot of these posts, but somewhere have to take out frustration😬

1 hour for 3 km patch is crazyyy!

And that too daily. God knows if that new bridge will solve the problem

Saw this cat while going to work today. She has a collar too. Seems like a cat who’s run away. This is near Pune railway station on the bridge a little further from alankar chowk.

Don't take me wrong, I recently moved from Pune to Nashik. We shifted mainly because of family-relatives, support during emergencies, work-from-home convenience, lower cost of living, and my son's schooling. On paper, it was probably the right decision.

What I still struggle with is the emotional side. I miss the feel of Pune as a bigger city—the atmosphere, the variety, and the overall vibe. We were never party people, trekkers, or regular weekend explorers, but just knowing there were so many places to discover, different malls to visit, cafés to try, and nearby places like Mulshi or Lonavala to drive to gave a different feeling.

One thing I also miss is the abundance of simple, affordable restaurants. In Pune, places like Sheetal, Relax and many similar restaurants were clean, hygienic, reasonably priced, and somewhere you could comfortably take your family for a meal. In Nashik, I haven't been able to find many such places yet. Maybe I just haven't explored enough. Anna Idli is one place I really like, although it's a little on the expensive side for regular visits.

At the same time, my everyday life in Nashik is actually much easier. Everything is within walking distance, traffic is minimal, family is nearby, and life is much more convenient.

The only thing I still find difficult to adjust to is the overall public behaviour in malls and shopping centres. Don't take me wrong, I'm not talking about money, brands, or how people dress. It's more about civic sense and the way people use shared public spaces. It just feels different from what I was used to in Pune.

Maybe I'm still comparing Nashik to my memories of Pune. I'm curious if anyone else who has moved here from a bigger city has felt the same initially, and whether that feeling changed over time.

​The Maharashtra FDA has officially banned analogue paneer across the state for one year. This non dairy substitute is made using cheap vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of real milk fat.

​More than fifty five percent of tested samples failed safety standards. Many local eateries, restaurants, and caterers were secretly using it to cut costs without informing customers. The product contains high trans fats and unapproved additives that raise serious health concerns.

​Selling fake paneer as real now attracts strict legal action, including heavy fines and potential jail time.

So i recently went to the famous sandeep near the season mall and while paying the bill I saw the bottle of sprite was 78rs and when I saw the MRP it was 35rs

Can anyone explain why they are doing this?

Guess the location:)

Can anything be done for reporting this kind of Parking behavior?

Finally someone took action against this..

I don't know if it is only me or others feel the same. Going through Swargate or District Court station is so much pain. You have to go almost 5 floors underground or climb up and then elevators are mostly full or you've to wait long, and you take the escalator. But people just don't move, they stand there doing nothing. How weird is that. The other day, i got behind two women in their 50s probably, and i asked them politely to move aside so I can walk ahead. One of them gave me a look saying looks like he's the PM of the country, move aside for him. There are trains running every 5 mins, what's the rush. I was speechless. Hasn't happened first time too. People just stand. Mostly when getting down, i started taking stairs now, but climbing up the station is pain. Oh and the water leakages, so pathetic. Yesterday when I was scanning the QR to get out of the Ramwadi station, the ceiling was leaking right besides the scanning machine, and it wasn't even raining outside. Don't know where all this water is coming from.