Just as biryani is more than a dish — a blend of spices, rice, meat, and love simmered into perfection — this book is more than a set of stories. Each tale is layered with nostalgia, humour, and poignancy, offering readers a feast of emotions.

In the book, this humour peeks through dialogues, interactions, and little cultural quirks. But humour is never used just for laughs. Often, it masks deeper emotions—longing, regret, affection, or nostalgia. For that is how Pune speaks: with wit on its lips and warmth in its heart.

If you enjoyed Maximum City, Minimum Time—my Mumbai tales—you’ll feel right at home here. And if you’ve never been to Bengaluru, this book might just make you want to pack a bag and catch the next flight (or at least the next overnight train).