India, Aug. 2 -- A man's observation about life in India's major cities has prompted a wider conversation on urban planning, public spaces and culture. In a video shared on Instagram, he argued that cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune offer very few affordable activities beyond eating out or shopping.

The video was posted by Instagram user @the.headless. In it, he said, "Have you ever realised that even though cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru are so popular, there isn't much to do other than eat or drink somewhere? I recently went to Pune and wanted to explore the city, but there was nothing to do except visit cafes and restaurants, which is pretty much what I do in Mumbai."

He added that he had a similar experience ...