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Doctor Compares Life In Tier-3 City With Bengaluru, Says Time Moves Slowly

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News18•05-10-2026, 14:45
Doctor Compares Life In Tier-3 City With Bengaluru, Says Time Moves Slowly
- •A Bengaluru-based doctor compared his fast-paced life in the tech hub with his experience visiting Bidar, Karnataka.
- •He noted that in Bengaluru, days feel too short and a day off is never enough to get things done.
- •In contrast, after completing numerous personal tasks in Bidar, he found it was still only 2 PM with plenty of time for more activities.
- •Social media users agreed with his observation, pointing out that Bengaluru's traffic, crowds, and chaos consume a significant portion of the day.
- •Many commenters shared similar experiences of a slower, more manageable pace of life in tier-2 and tier-3 cities or smaller towns.
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A Bengaluru-based doctor posted on X that time feels like it moves much slower in Bidar, Karnataka, noting that he could complete multiple personal tasks, go for a run, eat, and take a nap, and it would still only be 2 PM.
Several social media users and commentators noted that Bengaluru's heavy traffic, crowded roads, and general chaos consume a significant portion of the day, leaving people feeling like they never have enough time.
Yes, Dr. Garima Chauhan shared that leaving Mumbai for a small town was one of her hardest decisions, but it ultimately provided her with more peace, time, and work-life balance.





