Diljit Dosanjh gifts shoes to Pakistani fan: ‘India, Pak are same for me, Punjabis love everyone’
Manchester: In a heartwarming gesture, Diljit Dosanjh gifted a pair of shoes to a Pakistani fan during his concert in Manchester, UK, on Saturday, and emphasised that political boundaries cannot diminish the shared love between the two countries.
In a video that has gone viral, the renowned actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh can be seen presenting a pair of shoes to a female fan on stage during his concert. When she shared her roots, he responded in Punjabi, saying, “Be it Hindustan or Pakistan, for me, they are both the same. Punjabis love everyone.”
Diljit remarked that borders are created by politicians, but for him, everyone is the same. “These borders are made by politicians, but people who know Punjabi, be it from any corner of the world, are all the same,” he expressed.
The artist shared that anyone attending his show, whether from India or Pakistan, is welcomed with open arms.
Netizens are praising Diljit Dosanjh for his gesture, with one social media user commenting, “Politicians divide hearts. Music connects hearts.” Another user wrote, “Winning hearts as always.”
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Bengaluru GCC employees face long commutes, Wednesdays busiest for office travel: Report
Bengaluru: Employees working in Bengaluru’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are spending close to an hour commuting one way, according to MoveInSync’s quarterly report for 2025. The report, released on Tuesday, highlights the increasing commuting challenges faced by professionals in the city, especially along high-density office corridors like Outer Ring Road (ORR), Whitefield, and Electronics City.
On average, GCC employees in Bengaluru commute 15 kilometres in about 50 minutes. While the city accounts for nearly 30 percent of all GCCs in India, it has seen a 41 percent increase in the number of centres between 2019 and 2024. This growth, combined with inadequate infrastructure and congested roads, has worsened the daily travel experience for employees.
The report, based on commute data from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and the National Capital Region, revealed that hybrid work models are now common across most GCCs, with employees typically reporting to office two to three times a week. Of these, Wednesday has emerged as the busiest day, with cab bookings peaking at around 82,000, compared to 61,000 on Fridays.
Commute patterns also vary by industry. Employees in the industrial and energy sectors travel the farthest—16 km in about 53 minutes. Those in entertainment and gaming have shorter commutes, averaging 11 km in 31 minutes. The pharma and healthcare sector recorded the shortest commute time at 47 minutes over 12 km.
The report noted an encouraging shift towards green mobility, with Bengaluru employees completing approximately 45,000 electric vehicle (EV) trips every month.
MoveInSync CEO and co-founder Deepesh Agarwal emphasized the need for better commute planning. “Providing commute as a service can help companies attract and retain talent. Efficient and sustainable commuting solutions must balance cost, safety, and environmental concerns,” he said.
However, employees working in and around the Outer Ring Road said poor traffic management continues to be a major problem. A senior executive at a GCC remarked that poorly managed metro construction sites, road encroachments, and lack of accessible public transport were making daily commutes unmanageable. “Some people spend over 90 minutes just to reach the ORR stretch. That’s a lot of wasted time,” the executive noted.
Rama NS, advisor to the Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA), said the completion of the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro could significantly improve commute experience in the coming years. “Beyond reducing travel time, this metro line will help reduce pollution and discomfort caused by long journeys. Improving first-mile connectivity to metro stations will also make a big difference,” she said.
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