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Bengaluru Woman’s Daily Chai and Snacks for Workers and Strays Wins Online Praise

A neighbour’s viral Instagram video has put years of quiet, routine care for municipal workers, vendors and animals into the spotlight and prompted widespread public appreciation.

Overview

  • A neighbour who has lived opposite her building for about ten years posted a short Instagram video on Saturday that showed the woman stepping out with tea and biscuits for municipal workers.
  • The post went viral and drew coverage from national outlets, bringing mainstream attention to acts the neighbour said she has carried out for years without seeking recognition.
  • According to the neighbour’s account, her routine includes offering coffee, bread, bananas and snacks to sanitation staff, treating local vegetable and flower sellers kindly, and leaving food and water for stray dogs, cats and birds.
  • The woman’s daughter publicly thanked the neighbour for noticing her mother’s long‑running care, and social media users praised the behaviour as an example of non‑performative, everyday generosity.
  • Reporters note that coverage relies mainly on the neighbour’s video and testimony, and there are no reports of official recognition or institutional involvement following the viral attention.