We need a night life

We need a night life
Should Bangalore extend eatery timings beyond 11 pm? YES: 56 % NO: 44 %

While security remains a concern, many feel that extending eatery timings will make Bangalore a vibrant metro
It’s good for business
Yes. There is no harm in extending the timings of eateries as it provides income to a small percentage of people in the city and will definitely keep the city lively at night. More importantly, Bangalore being a multicultural city which has a young population from all over India working here it will give them some respite after a hectic working day. But security measures should be beefed up. | RAJI VENKATESH
Yes. If miscreants want to create any nuisance, they’ll do so anyway. During such late hours, eateries should be allowed to charge extra over their normal rates, just as discounts are offered during happy hours early in the evening. The additional financial benefits should be passed on to the police department for their extra efforts to maintain law & order. Ultimately, the increased business generated by extending eatery timings will help our growing economy. | ANIL NAYAK
Professionals need a break
Yes. The present curfew has killed off what was once a vibrant and youthful nightlife. This is particularly a concern given the increasing number of skilled foreign workers that Indian companies are trying to lure into settling in Bangalore. If security is a concern, I think it is highly unfair to punish the entire public with such a curfew simply because the responsible authorities are either understaffed or not properly trained to deal with such situations. As for some ultra-conservative opinions expressed relating extended curfew times to the increasing influence of western culture on our youth, I have this to say — if you do not like it, then stay at home, eat early and go to bed. Democracy is about choice, deal with it. |
THOMAS
Yes. The city should cater to the varied work timings of its people. Hence, eateries should be open late into the night. |VANDANA
Yes. Not just eateries, even pub timings should be extended. We all work hard during the day and don’t get much time at night. | TRF
Yes. Fast-growing Bangalore with a night-work culture deserves change. Simultaneously, the law and order machinery should be equally effective and appropriate. | MANJUNATH
It will affect law & order
No. Delhi is not a very nice place for good people. All shops should close at 9 pm so that the people can be at home and no looting can take place. I do not think Bangalore should follow Delhi’s example of emulating Western culture. |RENUKA DEVI
No. Robbery, crimes and immoral activities will increase if the deadline is extended. Restrict timings even of ATMs and other business activities in order to facilitate a peaceful life in Bangalore.
Let it be a model city for other metros in India. | M N KESARI
Early to bed,
early to rise...
No. 11 pm itself is changing heaven-like Bangalore into hell. Official extension up to 1 am will unofficially see the dawn of day. Along with eateries, other nefarious elements get into the fray and will increase the crime rate. Let us adhere to the ancient adage — early to bed, early to rise, makes you healthy and wise. | P A SUKUMARAN
No. From the health, discipline and safety point of view, it is better to retain the same timings. | VIMALA KESARI
No. Devanahalli airport will have a seven-star hotel to cater to passengers of latenight flights. BPOs and IT companies should have twoor three-star hotels near IT hubs like Electronic City to quench their thirst and appetite.
The entire population of that category is roughly around 1 lakh. Hence, there is no necessity to extend the existing timings. | R GURU RAO