I second this. With or without Auroville, Pondicherry is awesome. Have decent internet connectivity, living cost is low and peaceful with all big city facilitie

I second this. With or without Auroville, Pondicherry is awesome. Have decent internet connectivity, living cost is low and peaceful with all big city facilities in a small town. Edit:- But no start up culture or any events worth participating. You can visit Auroville, of course.