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Best of Bangalore

 

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"Bangalore is India's fututre city."   -Jawaharlal Nehru, (1899-1964), India's first Prime Minister

 

From a bowl of boiled beans to the giant city that has come from it, Bangalore has streched far beyond the four towers that Kempegowda II built to denote the boundaries. Pioneering in every field from Defense to Healthcare, it has created its own identity as one of the fastest growing cities of India. Attracting talent from across the world and with over 200,000 IT professionals working round the clock, Bangalore has become the destination for the who's who of the software industry.

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  • जीना Forever Weekend जीना Forever Weekend, an extended weekend of music and entertainment is being held at Opus, Palace Road, Bangalore, to celebrate the life and achievements of the late Gina Braganza, co-founder, co-promoter and the driving force behind many of Opus’ activities. The three day event from August 21st to August 23rd will witness participation from several of Bangalore’s [...]
  • Wildlife Calling: Where are you? Weekend coming up. Usual plan: movies, shopping, relaxation! Unusual plan: 2 whole days capturing “wild” moments at the Bannerghatta National Park. Sounds interesting? Read on. iReboot is back with its wildlife photography workshop, the only one in the city to combine a truly outdoor experience with the chance to learn from the best in town. [...]
  • “Photography Excursion” with Weekend Nuts WEEKEND NUTS welcomes all the Passionate Photographers... Amateurs & Hobbyists... for a fun day of PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION, around Bangalore on 19th September 2010!
  • Nisha Millet Swim Camps Catholic Club (Museum Road) Adult Weekday Morning Batch (Beginner & Intermediate) – Monday to Friday for 16 classes, Aug 23rd to Sep 13th. 7.15 – 8.15AM Adult Weekday Evening Batch (Beginner & Intermediate) – Monday to Friday for 16 classes, Aug 23rd to Sep 13th. 8-9 PM *course fees in catholic club are Rs 3800 [...]
  • ‘The Buddhist Way of Living’ by Venerable Khangser Rinpoche On Independence Day CKSL is organizing a special introductory teaching on the basics of Buddhism: Venerable Khangser Rinpoche will explain why Buddhism is considered to be a Way of Living rather than a religious dogma. This will be followed by initiation into meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. Venerable Khangser Rinpoche is one [...]
  • Pencil Jam: Figure Drawing Workshop Workshops Pencil Jam regularly conducts workshops on a fantastic range of subjects. The following are a list of the upcoming workshops. Pencil Jam will be conducting a one day workshop on Figure Drawing from Life. The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Prosenjit Roy, a prolific painter of the human form.Click for more details. A [...]

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Testimonials

“Bangalore is about human capital. This book focuses attention on this very special city.”

 

Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Chairperson & MD, Biocon.

 

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"Best of Bangalore is an excellent book and captures very accurately what makes Bangalore unique - young, aspirational meritocratic and truly the Intellectual Capital of India.  This is an outstanding book."  

 

Mr. Nandan Nilekani

Chairperson, Unique Identification Authority India, Government of India.  

 

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“Best of Bangalore captures very interesting aspects of the city and the people who have put Bangalore on the global map of achievements.”  

 

Mr. I.M.Vittalamurthy

Secretary, Youth Services,  Government of Karnataka (former Tourism Secretary).

 

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“Best of Bangalore captures the spirit of Bangalore, the intangible something that makes Bangalore tick.”

 

Capt. G.R. Gopinath

Indian Aviation Entrepreneur.

 

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“This book epitomises the best in Bangalore because it’s very well produced, and all the companies and products are displayed in this book are world class.”

 

Mr. Vijay Rekhi

President & MD, USL (UB Group).

 

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“I think it’ll make very interesting coffee table reading; it’s something which is not seen so far, so it’s a new idea and a brilliant one.”

 

Ms. Mahpara Ali

Chief General Manager, State Bank of India.

 

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“Best of Bangalore defines Bangalore.”

 

Mr. Harish Bijoor

Brand Consultant.

 

 

History of Bangalore

 

Based on stone implements found at Jalahalli, Siddapura and Jadigenahalli, Bangalore's origins go back to 4000 BC or the Old Stone Age. Kempe Gowda I designed the city in 1537. It was captured by the Maratha chief Shahaji Bhonsle in 1638. It passed to the Mughals in 1686 who in turn sold it to Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar for Rs 300000 in 1689. In 1759, Hyder Ali, the commander-in-chief of Krishna Raja Wodeyar II made himself the de facto ruler of the Mysore kingdom which included Bangalore. After Haider Ali’s death, his son Tipu Sultan declared himself the ruler. When Tipu died in 1799 in the Fourth Mysore War, the British gave the kingdom back to Krishna Raja Wodeyar III. The British took over its administration in 1831 until India achieved Independence on August 15, 1947.

 

 

Fast Facts

Geographic coordinates
Latitudinal parallels: 12 degree 8' N Longitudinal meridians: 77 degree 37' E

Population
Around 7.2 million which is about 10710 people per sq km, making it the third most populous city in India and the 27th in the world.

Linguistic groups
42 per cent of Bangalore's population comprises of Kannadigas; 20 per cent are Tamilians, 13 per cent Telugus, 10 per cent Malayalees, 8 per cent are of European origin and 7 per cent are from other parts of India.

Religions
Hindu 80 per cent, Muslim 15 per cent, Christian 5 per cent (approximate figures)

Languages
The regional language is Kannada; English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil are also widely spoken.

Governing body
The City is administered by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), a democratically elected municipal corporation. It is in charge of the civic and infrastructural assets of the city.

Major political parties
Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (secular).

Eminent industrialists
N. R. Narayan Murthy (Infosys), Azim Premji (Wipro), Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (Biocon), Vijay Mallya (UB Group), and Captain Gopinath (Deccan Aviation)

Environmental issues
Bangalore is the fastest growing city in Asia in the past decade. Trees and some lakes have yielded to buildings and roads. The water table has dried up in many parts of the city. Pollution levels are on the rise especially from the couple of million automobiles and two wheelers that choke the roads.

Climate
Bangalore has a temperate climate, which makes it one of the best cities to live in.
March to May (warmest months); December to January (coldest months)
June to September (Monsoon); November to December (intermittent rains)
Temperatures: 20°C-35°C(Summers), 14°C - 28°C (Winters)

Clothing
Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city and fashion ranges from ethnic to Western to fusion - jeans, formal trousers and shirts, skirts, saris and salwar kameez.

Business days
All private and public sectors are closed on Sunday. State Government and some private companies work half day on Saturdays while Central Government and most corporates are closed. Nationalised banks have different weekly off and half days. Shops and supermarkets are open seven days a week. ATMs are open 24x7.

Local time
IST. Bangalore is five and a half hours ahead of GMT.

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