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Ex-NRI shares why she takes auto for 1 km ride to gym after moving to India
Ex-NRI shares why she takes auto for 1 km ride to gym after moving to India: 'Life here is a compromise'
Ex-NRI shares why she takes auto for 1 km ride to gym after moving to India: 'Life here is a compromise'
The woman shared that she has to walk through an area where "everybody stares", while the pathway is "ubad-khabad", dirty and encroached.
Updated on: Aug 23, 2026, 14:26:32 IST By Bhavya Sukheja Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link An ex-NRI living in Bengaluru recently shared why she chooses to take an auto-rickshaw for a 1 km ride to her gym, saying that the short walk involves navigating speeding vehicles, encroached footpaths and unwanted stares. Nupur Dave, who is currently based in Bengaluru, shared her experience in an Instagram video. (Instagram/@nupur.nri) Nupur Dave, who is currently based in Bengaluru, shared her experience in an Instagram video. She said her gym is around 1.3 km from her home, a distance she would otherwise prefer to walk. "Now I started normalising taking a rickshaw for 1 km every day," Dave said, explaining that the route involves several hurdles. Dave shared that she has to walk through an area where "everybody stares", while the pathway is "ubad-khabad", dirty and encroached. She also described having to navigate scooters parked along the main road and cross a busy signal filled with speeding vehicles. "I have to run to cross so that no vehicle comes and runs me over," she said, adding that the experience does not feel "dignified". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nupur Dave | NRI Counsellor, Author (@nupur.nri) (Also Read: NRI forced to leave US after his entire project gets moved to India team: ‘The irony!’) In the clip, Dave further questioned how many of the difficulties she faces are linked to being a woman. "A lot of it," she said, while acknowledging that not every part of India has the same problems. She shared that she had previously lived in apartments where she could walk through "a tree-lined, beautiful area", but said her current location does not offer the same experience. She said that this has become part of the compromise of living in India after being an NRI. "India then becomes a compromise, but it's a happy one," she said, adding that she tries to find ways to mitigate the inconveniences. In the caption accompanying the video, Dave said that she spends around ₹100 on the ride to "buy myself a little peace". "I'm not trying to eliminate every inconvenience. I'm choosing which ones I'm willing to pay to avoid," she wrote. "Sometimes you don't need to be tougher. You just need to mitigate the risk and protect your peace," she added. (Also Read: NRI shares how Germany changed his entire life: ‘I have become a better version of myself’)How did social media react?
The post sparked discussion among social media users, with several people sharing similar experiences of avoiding short walks because of unsafe roads, encroached footpaths and staring. One user wrote, "When we visit India, I take a rickshaw just to go to the other side of the road !..better safe than sorry, and yes the rickshawalas have a great laugh." "I take an auto to my gym which is 1.3 km away, just because 200-300m stretch is unwalkable. Eyes at you with every step. Footpath encroached with shops, and the road close to the footpath is covered with cars of the shop owners. So I am walking in the middle of the road, going back and forth on the footpath wherever available. At this point I just started taking Riksha. Uber auto zindabad," commented another. "Agree, the civic sense in india and safety for woman has a long way to go!!" wrote a third user. "I agree with you, all the staring, encroachment, no rule following, no one stops at red light. When you wear gym wear, they do stare and you cannot walk past them where they spit, drink tea, wash hands, mouth, plates after eating snacks from that shop. Everything happens on the road in India except driving," said another. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bhavya Sukheja Bhavya Sukheja is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 6 years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in covering stories that reflect everyday human experiences, with a focus on viral videos, social media trends, and human-interest features that inform readers while sparking meaningful conversations. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings. Known for her strong news sense, Bhavya has a keen ability to spot emerging trends and craft angles that transform viral moments into impactful narratives. Her coverage spans pop culture, entertainment, global affairs, and the internet’s most talked-about topics, helping readers better understand the context behind what is trending online. Before joining Hindustan Times, Bhavya worked with Republic World and NDTV, where she developed her skills in real-time reporting and digital storytelling. Working in fast-paced newsrooms helped her build an editorial approach that prioritises accuracy, clarity, and audience engagement. Bhavya is driven by a curiosity about how people communicate and connect in the digital age. She is particularly interested in stories that highlight cultural shifts, shared emotions, and the evolving nature of online conversations. When she is not tracking trends or producing stories, Bhavya enjoys unplugging and spending time with her cat.Read More Auto-rickshaw Bengaluru Women's Safety Nri India Discover the latest Trending News, viral videos, social media stories and unusual events from India and around the world. Stay updated with the topics everyone is talking about. Home/Trending/Ex-NRI Shares Why She Takes Auto For 1 Km Ride To Gym After Moving To India: 'Life Here Is A Compromise' See LessAn ex-NRI living in Bengaluru recently shared why she chooses to take an auto-rickshaw for a 1 km ride to her gym, saying that the short walk involves navigating speeding vehicles, encroached footpaths and unwanted stares.
Nupur Dave, who is currently based in Bengaluru, shared her experience in an Instagram video. She said her gym is around 1.3 km from her home, a distance she would otherwise prefer to walk. "Now I started normalising taking a rickshaw for 1 km every day," Dave said, explaining that the route involves several hurdles.
Dave shared that she has to walk through an area where "everybody stares", while the pathway is "ubad-khabad", dirty and encroached. She also described having to navigate scooters parked along the main road and cross a busy signal filled with speeding vehicles. "I have to run to cross so that no vehicle comes and runs me over," she said, adding that the experience does not feel "dignified".
(Also Read: NRI forced to leave US after his entire project gets moved to India team: ‘The irony!’)
In the clip, Dave further questioned how many of the difficulties she faces are linked to being a woman. "A lot of it," she said, while acknowledging that not every part of India has the same problems.
She shared that she had previously lived in apartments where she could walk through "a tree-lined, beautiful area", but said her current location does not offer the same experience.
She said that this has become part of the compromise of living in India after being an NRI. "India then becomes a compromise, but it's a happy one," she said, adding that she tries to find ways to mitigate the inconveniences.
In the caption accompanying the video, Dave said that she spends around ₹100 on the ride to "buy myself a little peace". "I'm not trying to eliminate every inconvenience. I'm choosing which ones I'm willing to pay to avoid," she wrote.
"Sometimes you don't need to be tougher. You just need to mitigate the risk and protect your peace," she added.
(Also Read: NRI shares how Germany changed his entire life: ‘I have become a better version of myself’)
One user wrote, "When we visit India, I take a rickshaw just to go to the other side of the road !..better safe than sorry, and yes the rickshawalas have a great laugh."
"I take an auto to my gym which is 1.3 km away, just because 200-300m stretch is unwalkable. Eyes at you with every step. Footpath encroached with shops, and the road close to the footpath is covered with cars of the shop owners. So I am walking in the middle of the road, going back and forth on the footpath wherever available. At this point I just started taking Riksha. Uber auto zindabad," commented another.
"Agree, the civic sense in india and safety for woman has a long way to go!!" wrote a third user.
"I agree with you, all the staring, encroachment, no rule following, no one stops at red light. When you wear gym wear, they do stare and you cannot walk past them where they spit, drink tea, wash hands, mouth, plates after eating snacks from that shop. Everything happens on the road in India except driving," said another.
Source: HindustanTimes
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