Woman’s video of crossing busy Bengaluru road goes viral, calls it "negotiating with destiny"
Bengaluru: A short Instagram video showing a foreign woman attempting to cross a busy road in Bengaluru has gone viral, drawing humour, relatability and renewed discussion on pedestrian safety in Indian cities.
According to NDTV, the video, shared by Instagram user Ines Faria, shows her and a foreign friend cautiously trying to cross a congested street as vehicles continue to move around them.
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The text on the video reads, “Trying to cross a road in India be like,” which resonated with viewers who have faced similar situations.
In her post, Faria summed up the experience with a humorous line: “In India you don't cross the road. You negotiate with destiny.”
The video has been widely shared on social media, with users relating to the challenges of navigating busy city streets.
Comments on the post included remarks such as “So much traffic, no walkways” and “This is so relatable.”
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K'taka remains central to Aequs' strategy, says min Patil amid row over firm's investment in TN
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Commerce and Industries Minister M B Patil on Monday asserted that Aequs continues to expand in the state and that its proposed investment in neighbouring Tamil Nadu was a business decision aimed at diversification, not a shift away from Karnataka.
Reacting to criticism on social media over reports that the Karnataka-based firm had signed a major investment deal in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for setting up a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, he said the state government was fully aware of the company's plans and remained confident about its long-term commitment to Karnataka.
"While we welcome every major investment in India, would like to clarify a few points," Patil said in a post on 'X'.
Aequs was significantly expanding its footprint within Karnataka, including a Rs 3,000 crore investment in Kolar for electronics manufacturing.
"Its recently approved Rs 1,500 crore ECMS project will also be grounded in the state. Karnataka remains central to its long-term strategy," he said.
Patil added that the government had prior knowledge of the TN proposal.
The government was already informed and aware that the TN investment is a business decision aimed at geographic diversification and de-risking operations, not a shift away from Karnataka.
"Healthy competition between states strengthens India's manufacturing ecosystem," he said.
Emphasising the state's focus on high-technology sectors, Patil said, "We remain committed to deepening Karnataka's leadership in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and our engagement with industry partners is strong and ongoing."
The Aequs Group has pledged Rs 4,000 crore to bolster Tamil Nadu's aerospace manufacturing capabilities at the SIPCOT-Shoolagiri Industrial Park in Krishnagiri district.
The group proposes to establish a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster for the production of aircraft engines, gearbox components, and precision engineering parts. This initiative is expected to provide employment to 7,000 individuals.
