Redditor: Delhi-NCR 'Cooked' on Pollution, Food, Jobs, Safety

• A Reddit user declared Delhi-NCR "cooked," citing issues with food, jobs, safety, real estate, and severe pollution compared to other Indian cities like Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
• The user criticized Delhi-NCR's food as overpriced and less appealing than South Indian cuisine, especially for non-vegetarians.
• Job opportunities, particularly in IT, and safety/nightlife were deemed superior in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.
• Real estate in Gurugram was found to be significantly more expensive than comparable properties in Pune or Bengaluru.
• Delhi-NCR's air quality was highlighted as severely polluted, with AQI readings often exceeding 700, a problem the user claims has been normalized.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR's worsening conditions spark debate on urban livability and resident welfare.