India, July 8 -- A Reddit post by a Maharashtrian professional who moved from Mumbai to Bengaluru five years ago has struck a chord online, challenging several long-held notions about the city's attitude towards outsiders.

In a heartfelt note titled "As a Maharashtrian from Mumbai, 5 Years in Bengaluru Have Been Nothing Like the Warnings", the user described how they braced for the worst before relocating, expecting everything from impossible traffic to linguistic bias and social hostility.

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"I came in with a lot of caution," the post read. "I kept hearing: 'Bengaluru traffic will drive you mad,' 'Autos and cab guys are a nigh...