A City in Rapture as It Rings in New Year

Lakhs of Bengalureans gathered on Brigade Road, Church Street and MG Road on Tuesday night to welcome 2025 with cheers, music and lights, bidding farewell to 2024.

- Rakshith Gowda, Ritika Mitra and Bavana Thalathot Vinod @ Bengaluru

Celebrations reached their peak as the clock struck midnight, with colourful fireworks lighting up the sky and revellers whooping in joy.

The streets of Central Bengaluru were alive with enthusiastic youngsters dancing and singing to music. Pubs and restaurants in Koramangala, Indiranagar, JP Nagar, Whitefield, HRBR Layout, Kammanahalli and other hotspots saw packed crowds enjoying New Year's Eve.

While youngsters headed to pubs or ganged up at their friends' houses, many seniors confined themselves to their homes. A good number of Bengalureans travelled to various destinations to escape the hustle and bustle.