Cow strolls past Range Rover, Audi in upscale Bengaluru street. What internet said

In a whimsical scene in the heart of Bengaluru's upscale Indiranagar neighbourhood, a moment that encapsulates the unique blend of tradition and modernity in India was captured on camera. Debarghya Das, a former Google employee and a founding engineer at Glean, a generative AI startup, shared a picture on X featuring a cow leisurely strolling alongside a Range Rover.

Das humorously captioned the photo, "India, where a cow casually takes a morning stroll beside a Range Rover in Indiranagar, one of the nicest parts of Bangalore. No beef, it's just a-moosing," sparking a flurry of reactions and comments on the social media platform.
However, not everyone found the scene amusing. One Twitter user pointed out the often Western-centric perspective in media representation, saying, "Western media like WSJ, NYT, BBC regularly shares this kind of photos and paints a picture that India is in some medieval time. I would suggest showcasing a progressive picture of India."

To this, Das responded, defending his choice of subject matter, "I like to showcase what I see, I have no incentive to paint a narrative one way or the other." This exchange highlights the age old debate about the portrayal of India in global media and the balance between tradition and progress.

City residents also chimed in, expressing their surprise at the unusual sight in the city. One user humorously remarked, "I’ve heard of waiting until the cows come home but this is ridiculous," adding a touch of wit to the discussion.