Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- Bangalore, often hailed as India's tech capital, is facing a new kind of epidemic, one not caused by germs, but by the relentless pace of modern life. Residents of the city, particularly young professionals, seem trapped in a monotonous cycle that has been dubbed the 'Bangalore Virus'.

A typical day starts with waking up and immediately checking Teams, followed by stand-up meetings and back-to-back work until late evening. Dinner is often ordered via apps like Swiggy, with health-conscious choices like Cali Burrito competing with indulgent comfort foods. Even leisure time is dictated by screens, scrolling Instagram or X while Netflix plays in the background has become routine. Sleep comes, only for the cycle to re...