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Pragati Jha Marks a Year in Bengaluru, Says the City Feels Like a ‘Warm Hug’

Major outlets are reporting the viral Instagram reflection based solely on her post.

Overview

  • Jha says she arrived in Bengaluru on January 5, 2025 after college placements despite praying to avoid the city because of its size, traffic and crowds.
  • She credits her year there with strengthening her confidence, self-love and discipline, framing the experience as trusting “God’s plan.”
  • In her video, she recalls visiting college for final exams and realizing she wanted to return to Bengaluru even with its costs and congestion.
  • The Instagram clip drew warm reactions from viewers, including comments praising the city and joking about her picking up a local accent.
  • Hindustan Times, News18 and India Today covered the video on January 12, 2026, with Hindustan Times noting the report is based on user-generated content and not independently verified.