Bhubaneswar, Feb. 24 -- In an age where social media amplifies everyday experiences into national conversations, a simple plate of Idlis has triggered a larger debate on airport food pricing. A Reddit post highlighting a Rs 315 bill for a single serving of Ghee Podi Idli at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has gone viral, leaving many travellers stunned and divided.

The Viral Bill That Started It All

The customer who shared the receipt questioned whether airport authorities regulate food prices or if restaurants are free to charge as they wish. "Rs 315 for Ghee Podi Idli at Rameshwaram Cafe, Bangalore Airport," the user wrote, pointing out that the same dish typically costs around Rs 90 at outlets out...