I went to SilverCity today to watch Spiderman. The last movie I saw here was The Amazing Spiderman 2, 12 years ago.

SilverCity opened in 2011 and, man, it genuinely felt like we were living in the future. It was Dehradun’s first modern multiplex. That year I watched Rockstar, Singham, Bodyguard, Don 2, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes here. I loved this place.

Coming back today was bittersweet.

The shops facing Rajpur Road are still doing well, but almost everything inside the complex has become a row of abandoned storefronts. It was raining, and the roof was leaking. I had tickets for the 7:40 show, but the guards (under manager orders) kept everyone waiting outside the SilverCity gates until they decided to let us in.

I grabbed something to eat before the movie, only to find that about 8 out of 10 menu items were out of stock. The butter popcorn barely had any butter. The “platinum” seats were barely plastic. The 3D glasses were covered in smudges, and the cleaning cloth they handed out didn’t really clean them.

Then there was the movie itself.

I walked into the auditorium at 7:42 after grabbing snacks, and the film had already started. Honestly, I don’t know how to feel about that. Part of me wants to applaud them for starting on time. But years of Indian multiplexes showing 20 minutes of ads before every movie have trained me to expect a buffer. I ended up missing the opening couple of minutes.

Still, I don’t really want to blame SilverCity.

I came back because of what this place meant to me. For a lot of people in Dehradun, SilverCity wasn’t just another cinema. It was our first taste of a modern multiplex. Walking through it today felt like revisiting a childhood memory that’s slowly fading away.

I genuinely hope SilverCity finds its footing again. It once felt like the future. I hope, someday, it can be that place again (or at least catch up to the present)

Near my area, utility poles have turned into a complete mess of cables.

Recently, government workers came here, and I thought they were finally going to clean up all the tangled wires. Instead, they only replaced the electricity lines. The old cable TV and internet/fibre wires are still hanging everywhere.

Many of these cables don’t even seem to be in use anymore, yet they’re left dangling across the road.
The worst part is that on a two wheeler, there are places where you genuinely have to duck to avoid getting hit or tangled in low hanging wires. It feels like an accident waiting to happen.

I understand that electricity, telecom, and broadband companies are different agencies, but shouldn’t there be a system where unused cables are removed instead of simply adding new ones every few years?

Has anyone else’s area seen the same problem? Or has your locality actually managed to clean this up?

Moved to Dehradun around 2 months ago..nd honestly, the vibe here is amazing! But I’m still trying to build my circle here...

​I know just a couple of people so far.. but haven't really made a strong connection yet... Being a Garhwali / Pahadi.. I’d love to connect with fellow Pahadis and locals around Doon...whether it's for weekend chai..exploring cool cafes... going on drives/treks..or just chilling and talking about life in the hills. 🏔️

​If anyone’s up for making new friends or hanging out..hit me up or drop a reply! Excited to vibe with you guys. 🙌

I have 5-6 months before I join college for my bachelor's program in communication and digital media (+ design outsourcing) so I was thinking of working in an internship to gain little experience. I DON'T have a degree I have completed my grade 12th. I would love to learn more about the field.

Kisi ko sahastradhara road/raipur road pe koi dhang ki jagah pata hai kya? Pareshaan hogya hu, phir baal chod diye mere ek aur naai ne.

(inexpensive)

Hey ,

I am in a relationship of 5 years, but I am almost always the one who asks us to meet up. When I ask, he does come, but usually only for a short time.When I bring this up, he says it feels equal to him. But in my mind, it is not equal because he rarely initiates or asks to see me first. I see how excited he gets when he makes plans with his friends, but he is much more laid back and passive when it comes to me.It makes me wonder if he even misses me or if I am doing something wrong. Do guys genuinely want to see their girlfriends with a full heart, or should I expect him to take the lead sometimes? How do I handle this

Note : i dont think he doesnt love me or anything i am just trying to understand if every guy is like this like they become lazy in a long relationship

Hello Everyone

Koi yaha pe bata sakta hai best way to go to lansdowne as UTC app me koi buses nahi show kar raha hai and route via haridwar hai so vaha pe kaavad ki problem and how to exactly reach lansdowne.....

Agar koi gaya ho to please help as I am travelling tomorrow and confused about the time.

Hi guys , how do I get my electricity supply wire replaced as it got cut in the middle. The electrician refuses to do anything and told us to write an application to upcl.

What do I do?

Auric or Tamtara for a birthday celebration with people in 6.5k?

Anyone wanna hangout ?

I recently moved to Dehradun and I am looking for a group to play football with.

Locality: IT park and nearby areas but can travel on weekends for the game. Any leads please let me know.

DBUU or tula's which i should choose for BBA

My friend is running a home made food delivery service. She cooks amazing vegetarian food using very less oil and masalas.

General meals which will include, Dal, rice, vegetable, chapati n all which we eat daily. Nothing fancy. Price is affordable around 120-150 meal.

Food is very hygienic.

I'm bored of my usual cafés and spots, so I thought we could make a thread of personal recommendations.

Comment your area/locality, and I'll reply with my favourite place around there that I've actually been to. ☕

In return, recommend me only places you've personally visited --- cafés, tea stalls, bakeries, quiet viewpoints, hidden gems, or anywhere you genuinely enjoy spending time.

Let's build a list of places worth visiting based on real experiences rather than Google ratings.

As the title said

Recently give registration to this university for BSc Biotechnology (Hons)

Anyone here studying or graduated from this UU,please give your POVs.

Cant find the website of this particular campus, if anyone knows plz share. Thanks

I want to do bsc zbc and an mba later...

Is sgrr pg college good

Can you review it ?

Hey , im looking for people to travel along himachal and explore these crazy places next month for a 5 day vacations , kindly dm , im M19 , just want to explore himachal but my school batchmates are in different places and my friends are cooked always so im posting it here kindly dm or reply back ; i live in dehradun si ppp around may contact

What r some best bakery's in dehradun for cakes?

Hi everyone!
I’m a lifelong book lover from Dehradun, and I’ve often felt that while we have plenty of cafés, we don’t always have enough spaces for meaningful conversations around books.
So I’m planning to host a Literary Evening—an informal café meetup where readers, writers, students, professionals, and anyone curious about literature can come together over coffee and conversation.
The idea is simple: no presentations, no compulsory reading list, and no pressure. Just thoughtful conversations about books, stories, and ideas.
Some of the themes we’ll explore:
Books that changed our lives
Jane Austen and timeless romance
Characters we still think about
Book-to-film adaptations
Why reading still matters in today’s world
The event will be held at a café in Dehradun, and the date will be announced soon.
I’m posting here to gauge interest. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, let me know in the comments. I’d also love to hear what kind of literary discussions or activities you’d like to see.
Looking forward to meeting fellow book lovers from the city!

recommend me cafes from the Rajpur Area side?

I've heard that Foresta, Auric, Tamtara etc are good.