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The only reason this post came up so high is because many HNer’s are based in Pune, including myself. Nothing much to read here.
2001 I lived half a year in Pune as a software engineer intern. I remember an auto rickshaw strike. I was buying books for myself and when I wanted to return I was stranded. I managed with a shared taxi and walking.
Perhaps because many employees of the company came from Mumbai I didn't experience Pune's typical standoffishness. I once was invited to a Pune home and the people were very welcoming and warm.
I was in Pune 2 weeks ago with my (non-Indian) gf. She quickly found out a practical way of getting rid of the constant requests for selfies with her: just ask them for 50 rupees per photo. Works great!
Unfortunately, that happens with almost every foreigner girl in India.
I was in Pune with colleagues for a business trip. This is what a walk on the street normally end up with:
https://avaika.me/media/cache/05/2d/052d0e5ede3d3a2de448ad65...
https://avaika.me/media/cache/2b/fc/2bfc29c5af39d91c3ab87c0e...
:)
