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Tackling nonsensical neigbours
Separate ducts for utility cables
If you are a resident opposed to errant neighbours, there could be a few solutions for you."The person who lives next door never listens to anyone," complains Sector 1 resident Kavitha Reddy. "They give mixed waste, throw garbage at will. He never follows rules and creates nuisance in the locality. Since I told the BBMP guys not to collect mixed waste from them, they are now trying to provoke me by throwing garbage on the road and in my garden area too." Sector 4 resident Suresh Bhaskaran has a solution. "Once my friend had this issue with one neighbour in Jayanagar," he recalls. "Our friend did a good thing. Simply threw back the waste into his neighbour's house through the kitchen window. It landed in their food and created a mess, but they followed the rules after that. A similar issue happened in HSR. We picked the waste and gave it back to our neighbour in a sweet manner. They realised their folly. We did this only as a last resort when we became completely helpless. Sometimes it works."
With frequent road cutting issues ruining roads and leading to water logging and potholes, the residents want the authorities to have one separate duct that is used by all utility agencies. This way, there won't be separate ducts by every utility agency. Thereby, a common pole can be used for everything. Today, Airtel has erected over 185 poles in HSR Layout alone to keep their cable boxes. Imagine if every utility is permitted to erect poles. Then, our roads will be lined by poles and not trees. "There has to be a meeting called by elected representatives, including all the department officials and citizens," says Sector 1 resident Kavitha Reddy. "Only then can we have clarity on road digging. We can agree to road cuttings for BWSSB emergencies but not all of the digging is for that. The roads being cut for building houses need serious fines for violations. The building owner who does the road cutting has to re-install it properly if the civic agencies don't as it does not cost much. “All this can happen when we have a functioning ward committee as per the High Court order and regular coordination meetings between various civic agencies." BBMP Commissioner Manjunatha Prasad did obey the High Court dictat. But not one of the 500 people who applied to become a member of the ward committees across the city was inducted into them. Such is the state of affairs in Bangalore today. So what happened? The local politicians got their 'yes' men inducted into the ward committees, making the entire exercise, futile.
Tree trimming issues
When Bescom turns up to remove the branches, ensure it's only the branches that are impeding the road and the cables. Cutting overhanging branches that block the easy passage of school buses is fine, but simply chopping the tree branches for no apparent reason is practically killing the tree. Object and you will be heard. Be vigilant and be all eyes.
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HSR is 'Hub for Social Responsibility'
Practical ways to beat traffic
HSR boasts of some great eco champions, prompting one resident to rename it as 'Hub for Social Responsibility' instead of the original 'Hosur Sarjapur Road'. Apt, indeed. But much more needs to be done as civic apathy is rampant. However, such examples do give us hope that others will follow suit. According to resident Shanthi T, there is one house owner in HSR who is growing mangoes, guavas, jackfruits, bananas, custard apples, strawberries, radishes, tomatoes, beetroots, lettuces, palak methi, beans, double beans, brinjal and so on. "So much amazing work and so many green champions and activists in HSR layout," exclaims Sector 2 resident Shashidhara K. "We truly are a unique layout in all of Bangalore."
Sector 2 resident Lakshmi Srivatsan has practical tips that could help the management of traffic in HSR Layout. "The cops should work on traffic management rather than catch those riding without helmets. If people choose to put their lives at risk, it's a choice they have made. Why waste tax payers' money, especially deploying 3-4 cops to catch one guy while a traffic jam a few metres away is ignored. “Citizens need to be educated on parking rules and driving on the left side of the road. We have big cars parked right in the middle of the road. Double and triple parking is rampant all over HSR. Towing away such vehicles on a regular basis is required. Cars are also parked in the corner of road turnings that make it difficult for vehicle users to navigate. �We must educate citizens to make an imaginary circle while moving from one road to another and always stick to the left side of the road." For parking issues, Residents Watch urges its readers to use the Public Eye mobile app to penalise the offenders without getting into an argument with them. Residents like Sankar have reported several such issues and punished frequent offenders. Similarly, Kubera TVS and Solar Autos are using up the footpaths in front of their shops on 19th Main. Will the BBMP and the traffic police act on these frequent offenders, please?
The BBMP Grounds controversy Only sporting activities can be held at the BBMP Grounds opposite Gyan Srishti school. If anyone asks you to pay up to conduct a sporting event, they are doing it illegally. Similarly, no permanent concrete structures can come up either with the help of local politicians or government officials as Sector 2 Residents Welfare Association has given several formal letters on the matter. That's the only playing space available for HSR and it remains to be kept that way. No commercial ventures or concrete structures, please. When a proposal for a stadium was put forward by the BBMP to then BBMP administrator Vijay Bhaskar, he dismissed the idea and ordered for status quo to be maintained.
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Civic issues, anyone?
Pig problem? Big problem
Contact BBMP joint engineer Ramesh if your area contractor isn't doing his job despite repeated complaints. Call Ramesh at 99868-35425. For numbers of other civic utility providers and local politicians, refer to Page 32. For numbers of odd jobs providers like carpenters, plumbers, drivers, maids and so on, turn to Page 33. And if you would like to join a recreation club in HSR, even those are listed down on Page 33. Make the most of Residents Watch and fully live out your life.
Pigs are all over HSR Layout, and particularly in Sector 2 and 3. Early this year, the pig contract was finally awarded to a contractor by the BBMP. However, residents cannot call the contractor directly. They will have to complain to the BBMP. With adequate police protection to ward off the pig mafia, the BBMP will get the contractor to execute his job. It has been more than four months and nothing has been done on this front so far. The good news is that residents in Somasundrapalya did see BBMP officials catching pigs in their area. They might soon turn their eyes on HSR.
Footpath clearance: Top priority The residents are not able to use the footpaths because of some obstruction or the other. Sector 4 resident Vijaylakshmi says that the tree outgrowth forces walkers to use the road instead. RS Hiremath from Sector 2 says, "All the foot paths encroached by hawkers and shops need to be cleared. HSR does not even have 100 metres of footpath without some obstruction or encroachment." We urge the BBMP and MLA Satish Reddy to conduct an intensive drive to take back the footpaths for pedestrian usage. It's about time.
Daylight robberies in HSR In Sector 3, a thief entered a house at 1.30pm. "He threatened the lady in the house with knife and took away gold and cash," reports Dr Kittur. "I request the police to intensify their patrolling to prevent thefts." Residents want the police to strictly implement the beat system to ensure the cops visit every street without fail.
Install aerators for your house The Mahaveer Seasons apartment folks in Sector 2 have installed 375 aerators in all their utility and wash-basin taps across 120 flats. By this, they intend to save atleast 50% of water. Looking at their success story, many more apartment blocks in and around HSR Layout are interested. If you are, contact Sector 3 resident Karunaprasad Kanavi at 94495-44742.
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Cauvery water contamination in some parts of Sector 3 caught the residents offguard. Some complained of throat infections. The BWSSB took a few days to set right the anomaly.
Despite complaints from residents, BBMP officials helped a building owner to dig up 19th Main Road. This is illegal because it cannot be dug up within a year of having retarred the road. We hope the road will be properly asphalted in record time.
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NEWS & VIEWS
A voter registration counter was opened last month for a limited period by HSR Citizen Forum at the BBMP office on 5th main near Lawrence School. Various forms were distributed and completed forms were accepted here.
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A Santro car's passenger side of the window was shattered by a thief in the wee hours in Sector 3 outside a resident's house. He took off with the music deck. The moral of the story? If the deck is detachable, keep it away. Similarly, avoid keeping any valuables, keys or even empty laptop bags to attract thieves.
24th Main Road is being dug up at several places by the BWSSB. It's understandable if it's an emergency measure. But we pray that they fix the roads properly after the leak is fixed.
The sweepers who keep HSR Layout clean and green. Lets salute them for getting their hands dirty for us.
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PEOPLE
Preventing crime and saving people That's community policing. Meet its convenor for HSR, Vikas Gnanamurthy By ZAHID H JAVALI
[ [ FAST FACTS Vikas runs a web design and development company for over three years. Holds a diploma in computer science. Has a Master's in software and systems engineering.
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A 75-year-old man with a memory problem went missing on Bannerghatta Road. All he said to the police constable was that his house is under the flyover. But every flyover that the auto driver took him to was incorrect. So the auto driver dropped him off at HSR police station. For four days, the cops kept him at an NGO hostel and took him to the very same flyovers he had visited before. When Kasavanahalli resident Vikas Gnanamurthy who has his office in HSR Layout was asked by the cops to help out, the issue was resolved. "Since he was speaking Bhojpuri, I called one tile guy I knew who spoke Bhojpuri. During their conversation, the old man mentioned Meenakshi. I took that to mean, near Meenakshi Temple on Bannerghatta Road. So I called the neighbouring Hulimavu police station if they had any 'missing persons' complaint. My hunch was right and the man was reunited with his family on the 11th day (see his photo on Page 15)." Vikas was one of the first persons to join the community policing wing of HSR Layout police station when it was set up one-and-a-half years ago. The 29-year-old graphic designer is a convenor for all the 34 Area Suraksha Mitras (ASM). From going along with the cops on day and night patrolling to organising awareness campaigns and helping
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people who come to the police station, Vikas boards an auto and lands up at Kaikondrahalli loves his unsalaried job. "I spend about 2-4 as he didn't know the name of his mother's hours per week, sometimes a lot more, when I village." am counselling people," he says. In another case, Vikas rescued three school Vikas came across community policing boys who had fled a rehabilitation centre three years ago when he read media reports because they preferred going back to selling about such programmes being conducted at balloons on the streets. "Under the Bellandur police stations across Bangalore. "When flyover, dressed in school uniform, they were community policing began in HSR, the beat just crying all day. When the traffic cop asked constable called me to enrol because I used them the reason, they kept saying that their to keep calling to ask if it has begun yet," says mom hadn't come to pick them up. It took a Vikas. He was inducted after a three-hour lot of counselling in the police station before preparatory session by Janaagraha's staffers. we figured out the real reason. It's amazing Janaagraha is an NGO that has partnered how children who are just in their 1st and 3rd with Bangalore Police to make community standard can lie so well. We spoke to each kid policing a reality in several parts of separately... they still told us the same story." Bangalore. Another senior citizen went missing in "We usually blame the Whitefield after he had system. So I thought why come from Gujarat to can't we change the attend his son's system by being part of housewarming it?" reasons Vikas. ceremony. Except the "Earlier, the HSR police name of an apartment station area was huge they could not find and and they lacked people a phone number that who could do a comprewas not reachable, the hensive day and night cops had to temporaripatrolling. But now with ly put him up at a the area reorganisation, welfare home. "Next The 75-year-old was reunited with his grandson it's more manageable, day, his son's neigh(extreme left) on the 11th day. Also seen are HSR sub with the same police bour shared his missing inspector Priya Paul Kumar (3rd from right) and strength of about 75-80 Janaagraha’s Kiran (2nd from right). details on Facebook people." and the traffic police The biggest learning from his stint. "Much got wind of it," says Vikas. "I request everyone of the crime that happens is because of our to always carry laminated ID cards with them negligence," he says. Leaving your valuables to avoid these situations." inside the car or outside your house is the One case exemplified the welfare side of simplest example of that. Here is where Vikas. "There was a labour camp near the awareness campaigns by volunteers help. BMTC depot in Sector 4 where about 12-15 When demonetisation happened, there were kids were playing on the road every day. Kiran serpentine queues across the country and (the Janaagraha representative of Community pickpocketing was rampant. "For over 25 policing in HSR) and I noticed them every day days, with a mike in hand, we visited 50 and worried about them being kidnapped, and banks in HSR Layout and educated the people why they were not being sent to the free to be careful with their money; that senior Anganvadi school they were entitled to. We citizens should always come with an assistant asked two such centres in Agara to admit and so on. No case of pickpocketing was them but they refused saying there was no registered in HSR during that period." space. Speaking to the Child Development Vikas counts several success stories in his programme officers didn't help as they 18-month stint. He reunited a 5th standard promised help that never arrived even after boy who fled from his hostel to stay with his two days. Finally, the HSR inspector accommom in Mandya, but didn't know how to get panied us and got them admitted to one there. "He was studying at a Christian centre. We also got the 108 ambulance staff missionary hostel. He took money from the to give first aid treatment to the kids and warden on the pretext of fetching milk, tested their parents for BP and sugar." RESIDENTSWATCH.IN
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100 CCTV cameras The Residents Watch readership survey Wefor are listening, are you? HSRwhere residents By SINDHU PR Residents Watch made its first appearance in the winter of 2012. It will turn five this October. Much has changed By OUR FEATURE WRITER in HSR Layout ever since for better and worse. The neighbourhood has become a magnet for rapid commercialisation, something that Indiranagar and Koramangala experienced earlier. With wide roads planned for a model neighbourhood by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), HSR Layout is the neighbouring residents' envy. But that distinction is soon fading away with illegal buildings galore, rampant encroachment of footpaths by shops and eateries, contamination of storm water drains with sewage and kitchen discharges from eateries and homes, and ofcourse our inept and corrupt civic agencies. Residents Watch has been recording all of this and more for the last five years. We have not wavered in our mission to give you the best, without favouring any particular caste, creed, political party or business interest. We have pioneered neighbourhood magazines in the country - there are tourist magazines dedicated to cities, but there aren't any residential magazines in the country that are meant only for a certain neighbourhood. Now, we want you, dear reader, to be part of it. Tell us what you love about Residents Watch. Get as specific as you can get. Also give us a laundry list of complaints, if you have any. Importantly, give us constructive suggestions on how we can better our product. If you want to start a franchise in your neighbourhood, we are ready to help you with editorial support too. The marketing and distribution will be your responsibility. Similarly, if you would like to help us better our product, online or offline, you are welcome to collaborate with us. 16 August 2017 RESIDENTSWATCH.IN
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THE LAWS
New zoning rules silent on violations 100 CCTV cameras for HSR residents By NITIN SESHADRI / Pic: Shree DN
Residents fear more commercialisation due to lack of clarity again, that there is no will or mechanism to enforce any Zoning laws, any The Urban Development Department (UDD) in Karnataka new laws without clarity on how rules published a draft notification of Common Zoning will actually be implemented is Regulations last month. Once implemented, it will meaningless. This principle has been overrule the Bengaluru Development Authority's (BDA) upheld by the Supreme Court which just By OUR FEATURE WRITER master planning rules. The rule reduces the road width in recently stayed the Akrama Sakrama residential areas of Bengaluru from 45 to 30 feet, to scheme of the government. accommodate the daily use category of commercial As usual, the new rules are silent on establishments like milk booths, newspaper stalls what action will be taken against and so on. violations of the proposed new zoning The notification has not gone down well with the rules. Needless to say, the status of the citizen groups fighting commercialisation of residential violators of the earlier zoning regulaareas. The people have voiced several objections to the tions is unclear. Would they all stand proposed regulations, especially to the part that links regularised? Would that not be a direct road width and commercialisation, and allows commerviolation of the interim orders of the cialisation of smaller roads. Supreme Court in the Akrama Sakrama The commercialisation/Zoning rules contradict the matter? objects of Zoning stated in the rules itself. If the objective of zoning is the orderly development of the city, then © Oorvani Foundation/Open Media that objective has been given the go-by with this new Initiative. Also available online at proposal. citizenmatters.in The gazette notification appears to be a way to circumvent well-established verdicts in courts to protect residential neighbourhoods. And it is therefore pandering to a builder /trader lobby. For instance, the present avatar of Revised Master Plan-2015 is a result of the petitions by citizens in WP 3676/2008 which resulted in a judgment ‘NO’ TO COMMERCIALISATION directing Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) to See the full version of the revised amend the zoning regulations. draft of the new zoning law here: For such drastic change of rules, there has to be a https://tinyurl.com/zoningrules. justification /study done. UDD appears to have no basis Objections can be emailed to: for these new rules. No attempt has been sought to be dtpkar@hotmail.com. made to even explain the rationale behind the exercise. When it has already been demonstrated time and time
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ARCHITECTURE
BHOOMI Mr & Mrs Krishnamurthy's eco-friendly house in Sector 6 deserves to be emulated across HSR By ZAHID H JAVALI
[ [ ECO-FRIENDLY “Consumption of one full LPG cylinder now takes 6-7 months. The roof of the courtyard is 75% filler slab and 25% glass roof. 15,000 bricks were sun dried for 22 days.”
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Imagine a mud house in HSR Layout that is self-sustaining all the way. Take that to mean, no wet waste being given to the BBMP. The biogas that is generated goes into cooking, effectively replacing Liquified Petroleum Gas, atleast 90% of it. The waste water from bathrooms, washing vessels and clothes is recycled for toilet flush and maintaining their all-organic terrace garden where they grow atleast ten vegetables and ten species of flowers at any given time. Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks are used to keep the house cool during the summer and warm during the winter. Complementing them are earthen pots, earthen cups and Mangalore tiles that are used as slab fillers to minimise the use of concrete. That’s not all. Terracotta conical pots in the roof area serve as natural exhaust fans, thereby reducing the use of cement, while terracotta tiles inside the house minimise the use of cement and keeps the house cool. The glass roofing works as a natural source of lighting while the high ceiling, tall doors and large windows ensure natural ventilation. The entire house is lit by LED lamps, effectively reducing electricity bills by 30-50% depending on the season. Stone benches, wooden pillars (reclaimed timber) and steel columns reduce the use of concrete and add to the aesthetics of the house. Hot water is used to mop the floors instead of chemicals. "Sustainable living is
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easy and economical," says IT consultant Pradeep Krishnamurthy (34) who has built such a house in Sector 6. "If I had to buy a flat, it would have cost me more than double of what I have spent on this first floor house." Initially, Pradeep's parents and wife Ashwini had second thoughts on the entire mud house concept. But as the building gradually took shape, they bought into the idea. "My parents built a conventional home on the ground floor in 1998," says Pradeep. "When my son was born and we felt a shortage of space, we eventually decided to build a house on the first floor." The idea for the earth-friendly home came to him through an office colleague in 2009. "It took me 2-3 years to convince my wife and my parents. Even after they gave me the go-ahead, they were fully convinced after 25% of the building came up. We have to thank our architect Sanjay Jain from Tropic Responses for turning our dreams into reality.� The savings from building such a house are phenomenal. "There is zero wet waste going out of my house. And the byproduct of our biogas plant is manure that helps my terrace garden. We recycle about 500 litres of water everyday and reuse it in the house through natural organic water filtration techniques." Adds Ashwini: "We have no guilt at all when our maid liberally uses the water because it's all going to come back to us." "I don't understand the concept of plastering your house with sand and cement," says Pradeep. "We have used less than 50% of such materials in our home. Only labour is expensive and time consuming. The compressed brick isn't easy to cut; it requires machines. But once you get through that, the rest is smooth sailing." Sums up Pradeep: "Through this house, I want to show people that sustainable living is not a myth but actually practical and easy. Our neigbours are inspired. The other day, they saw us using coconut shells as pots. Now, they are doing the same."
The project has ensured minimal usage of concrete wherever possible. One of the main areas is in the roof slabs. The staircase is a blend of concrete and natural stones. Recently, the house played host to over 160 students who wanted to understand the practicality of sustainable living. The topmost picture on the left shows a unique way to use earthen pots for the skylight and natural exhaust for hot and cold air ventilation.
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GARDENING
Poisonous plants in gardens and homes Plants purify our air, but be careful with some of them By DEEPA MOHAN
Clockwise (bottom to top): Mother-in-law’s tongue, Dumb Cane, Corn Plant, Oleander, Asparagus fern & Bleeding heart 20
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Toxic plants can be a hazard to children and pets, as well as elderly persons with dementia. Though it would be better to keep all plants out of the reach of those who might crush, eat, or taste them, it is not always possible to prevent accidental encounters. If you’re worried your loved ones may ingest your houseplants, you may want to keep the plants in this article out of your house. Poisoning can occur from eating or touching leaves, ingesting berries, blossoms, or roots, skin contact with sap or juices, eating soil and drinking water from plant tray. Most nurseries don’t provide warning labels on their potted plants that indicate possible toxicity. Before you purchase that house or garden plant, learn which common plants can pose the biggest threat to the more vulnerable members of your home. Here are a few plants that can cause major problems, and in severe cases, death, if ingested. Dieffenbachia or 'Dumb Cane' This is the common houseplant with an uncommon name. Chewing on the leaves of this low maintenance plant can
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(Left to right) Money plant, Peace Lily, Philodendron & ZZ Plant lead to severe swelling and burning of the mouth and tongue, which can in turn lead to difficulty in breathing. And in severe cases, death.
considered to be only mildly harmful in small quantities, but can produce uncomfortable and sometimes serious side effects in animals and people. It can cause burning of the mouth, skin irritation, swelling of lips, Spathipyllyum or 'Peace Lily' tongue, and throat, vomiting, and diarrhoea. These plants are excellent air purifiers. Like The other plants with varying levels of philodendrons and pothos. However, they can toxicity include Zamioculas or 'ZZ' plant, cause painful symptoms and sometimes Caladium or 'Bleeding Heart', Dracaena death, if ingested by humans or animals. fragrans or 'Corn Plant', Asparagus aethiopiThey can cause burning and swelling of lips, cus or 'Asparagus fern'. mouth, and tongue, difficulty speaking or swallowing, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. © Oorvani Foundation/Open Media Initiative. Also available online at Nerium or 'Oleander' (pink & yellow ) citizenmatters.in This plant looks delicate and innocent, but is so toxic that even ingesting honey made from its nectar can produce symptoms. Deaths in PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE adult humans have been reported with as * Keep plants out of reach or in rooms little as one leaf eaten, but the majority of where children and pets are not deaths occur when very large amounts are allowed. ingested. Children are more susceptible. * Maintain plants regularly and keep debris cleaned up. Sansevieria or 'Mother-in-law’s Tongue' * Label pots with the plant name and This plant is not as toxic as the others, but whether or not it is toxic. produces short-term symptoms such as * Wear gloves while handling or wash mouth pain, salivation, and some nausea. In hands immediately after handling rare instances, it can produce a dermatologiplants that could irritate skin or eyes. cal reaction, but it is toxic only when * Don’t discard plant clippings where ingested. they can be easily accessed. * Teach children not to touch plants. Philodendron * Trim plants to prevent children and In humans, even small children, ingesting pets from accessing vines. The plants philodendron usually has only mild side will still reward you with fullness and effects, including a dermatitis reaction and foliage that purifies the air. the swelling of the mouth and digestive tract. * Don’t forget that plants outside can be In rare cases or after ingesting large amounts, dangerous to outdoor pets. Hang them there have been fatalities in children. high on porches or plant-stands. * Always keep fresh water for pets so Pothos or 'Money Plant' that they aren’t tempted to drink from Pothos is one of the best houseplants for plant trays. Toxins can leach into the removing pollutants from the air. It is also water. easy to propagate from cuttings. Pothos is RESIDENTSWATCH.IN
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FOOD
HSR is a melting pot of world cuisines. Make the most of its eclectic facade. Dig into the best that casual, formal and street food has to offer. Here are select listings from the many eateries around. Indulge!
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191, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 70220-22107
M K AHMED SUPER MARKET
• No 58/59, Behind BDA Complex, 17th Cross, 12th Main Road, Sector 6 % 2572-7822 • 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2572-9924
SOBHA SUPER MARKET
190, 9th Main Road, 14th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-1026
ORGANIC FOOD THE ECO STORE
1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0132
CELEBRATE WELLNESS
19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-0882
GRAND SUPER MARKET
24 MANTRA ORGANIC FARM SHOP
MULTIPLEX HYPER BAZAAR
ORGANIC MANDYA
1695, 19th Main, Sector 2, % 2572-7373, 99000-27373
2624, CPWD Quarters, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-0277
FOOD PALACE SUPERMARKET
1322, Venkatesh Mansion, 24th Main Road, 2nd Sector % 2572-7999
1379, 25th Main, Sector 2 % 70229-70935 No 41, 14th Mn, Sector 7 % 4851-0605
ORIGREEN
EZZEE BUY SUPERMARKET
5/2, Yellukunte Village % 4212-8047
STAR MARKET
VGR Essor Building, 6th Main, Sector 6
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22nd Mn, 22nd Cr % 88671-64415
SUBWAY
Near BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-9999
LEON GRILL
No 17, 18th Cross, Sector 3 % 2572-2900
FIVE STAR CHICKEN
37/38, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 95382-00612
PIZZA HUT
14th Main Road, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-0305
DOMINO’S PIZZA
1573, Sector 1 % 6870-3740
PIZZA HUT EXPRESS
2633, 27th Main Road,13th Cross, 1st Sector % 3377-3300
US PIZZA
4, 64/65, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3247-5722, 98450-81882
NAMDHARI’S FRESH
24th Mn, Sector 1 % 4955-5348 THE PIZZERIA 402, 1/1, HSR Club Road, Sector 2 % 87470-00082
FAST FOOD BBQ SQUARE
Vistar Arcade, 24th Cross, 18th Main, 14th Cross, Sector 3 % 80640-05777
FOOD BASKET
734, 15th A Main, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3 % 73377-33513
2318, Sector 1 % 90193-43939
NORTHAM’S PIZZA.PITA
1085, 23rd Cr, 24th Mn, Sector 2 KFC 30, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 99408-12726 % 93434-33330
NILGIRIS SUPERMARKET
176/243, 9th Main, 4th Sector % 6536-6536
FAASO’S
INDIAN PARATHA FACTORY
1780, 19th Main Sector 1 % 91085-29166
DAKSHIN COFFEE HOUSE
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Ground Floor, 5th Main Sector 6 % 87470-15906
MCDONALDS
1, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 7 % 6600-0666
BAKERS & ICE CREAM PARLOURS CORNER HOUSE *
1666, 27th Main, Sector 2
*
1001, 9th Main, Sector 7
% 72592-41707, 80225-85077
% 98805-94010
CHEF BAKER’S
FOOD
KANTI SWEETS l
806, 19th Main, Sector 2
% 2572-6125 14th Main l
Opp BDA Complex
KC DAS
1174/2, 17th Cross, 5th Mn, Sector 7 % 4155-9697
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PATVILLE PATISSERIE
697/795, 26th Main,11st Cross, Sector 1 % 4212-3000
PABRAI’S NATURELLE ICE CREAM
964, MR Complex, 27th Main Sector 1 % 95350-06187
JUST BAKE
l 445, 5th Main, 16th A Cross, 6th Sector % 6500-0106 l 27th Main, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050
SWENSENS
28, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 4 % 97382-63244
1131, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 97317-79985
HOTEL JUNIOR KAPPANNA
RASHTRAKUTAS
KABAB MASTI
85/6, 19th Main, 15th Cross, Sector 1 % 8884495599/59955
MOTI MAHAL DELUX
SHREE MITHAI
PURNABRAMHA
SWEET CHARIOT
WAZWAN
CREAM & FUDGE
MEERA’S BEEGARA OOTA
SHUBH SWEETS & CHATS
2733, 27th Main, 16th Cross, Sector 1 % 96117-65699
THE MOGHUL’S
171, 19th Main Road, Sector 4 % 90360-26099
POLAR BEAR
780, Ground Floor, 19th Main Sector 1 % 98456-95601
PUNJABI TADKA
SILBATTI
EMPIRE RESTAURANT
1174, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-5998
Sector 6 % 93799-12345, 97437-32517
9th Main, Sector 6 % 80416-33030
THE RIGHT MOO
590, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 2572-7337
BANGALORE AGARWAL BHAVAN
450, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-6616
HYDERABAD BIRYAANI HOME
647, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4219-7575
27, Ground Floor, BDA Complex % 2572-5399/6399
SAMAIKYA
AMMA’S PASTRIES
1664, 27th Main, near VLCC Sector 2 % 6595-0099
ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN
INDIAN
HOWRAH BRIDGE
218, Sector 6, Empire hotel Road % 95906-07750
15, 3rd Floor, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 91083-72053
89, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 80645-68822
CARNIVAL CAKES
1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 99167-54689
PINDI
CREAM STONE
CHINNASWAMY NAIDU BIRIYANI
2317, Opp NIFT, 27th Main % 3221-7208
1177, Sai Optimus Gold, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 84949-12611
FROZEN BITES
THE FRENCH LOAF
242, 9th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 95387-23326 No 78, 11th Main, Sector 6 % 98865-60881
2627, 1st Flr, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 90086-62266, 6599-5599 169/A/170, Sector 6 % 4041-4141
No 331, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 4091-4854
19th Main Road, Sector 4 % 6888-8911 4, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 4337-0000
519, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-0009, 99168-74081
2623, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6583-0980
HELLOO DELHI
154, 9th Main, Sector 6 % 98446-72400
ARASUVAI ARASU MADHURAM
FLAVOURS 24
VASUDEV ADIGA’S
69, 19th Main, near Rashtrakutas Sector 4 % 6573-6757
17, 18th Main, Sector 3 % 6535-1717/1818
1st Floor, 5th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-3543
447, 17th Cross, 17th Main, Sector 4 % 4965-3326 1565, Masti Square, Sector 1 Service Road % 77605-38668
BANGALIANA
2633, 27th Main,13th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-2839
MAST KALANDAR
3, 1st Floor, Sector4 % 3192-5500, 6569-5279
DA CITY CAFE
191, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 96200-54343
TAWA GHAR KA
355/2, 14 B Cross, 5th Main Sector 6 % 4965-3415
CRUNKZ
1190, 24th Main, 22nd Cross Sector 2 % 4965-2961
ZZUNGRY
1463, 5th Main, 17th Cross Sector 7 % 90660-22621
T&U
2610, 27th Main, Near NIFT % 6547-0565
ZERO MILE PUNJAB
5th Floor, L167, Outer Ring Road Sector 6 % 90364-27497
PETOO
177, 9th Main, near Corner House Sector 7 % 4965-2814
SUBBAMMA
492, Ground floor, 24th Main Sector 2 % 91485-33339
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BIRYANI ZONE
1548, 19th Main % 96864-09911
THE PUNJABI RASOI
1082, 18th Cross, 3rd Sector % 2572-3043
MULTI CUISINE
KOHINOOR
No 426, Sector 1, 27th Main % 4213-4863
SWATHI SPICE N ICE
145, 1st Floor, Sector 5 % 2550-7575, 99000-13406/07
KUMARAKOM
23, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 6500-0118
MISHMASH
NANDA’S
NIRVANA
KABAB MASTI
2321, 17th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0091
253, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212
FAMILIAR FOOD
27th Main, Sector 1 % 4952-4012
MUGHAL TREAT
1563, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 4210-7444, 96208-60013
KITCHEN ON TABLE
Biryani Zone building, 3rd Floor, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 94800-24750
SUNSET TERRACE LOUNGE
1558, 19th Main, Outer Ring Rd % 4209-0505
1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector % 77605-38668
HUNGREE BELLY
15th Cross Road, Sector 4 % 4965-3402
BROADWAY
GET LISTED
For just Rs 4000/year (info@residentswatch.in)
RAYAAN’S
329, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-0454
TOMATINA
2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606
MUGHAL GARDEN
944, 5th Main Road, Sector 7 % 2572-9482
AMBUR STAR BIRYANI
Behind BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-0796
SWATHI SIGNATURE
145, Sector 5 % 99000-31444
2802, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 OLIVE 14th Main, Sector 7, near BDA % 4512-8598 Complex T % 88920-29574
PARIKA
Twin Tulips, 1086/A, 18th Cross 14th Mn, Sector 3 % 4965-3159
CINNAMON
78, 11th Main, 14th Cross Sector 6 % 4120-1897
SOUTH INN
1158, 5th Main, 20th Cross, 7th Sector % 2572-0213
CHINESE
GONGURA’S
SICHUAN
KITCHEN AFFAIRS
MUSTARD FOOD COURT
LUO HAN
ATITHI
EARTH PLATE
NEW DELICACY
253, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212 251/A, 19th Main, 17th Cross, 4th Sector % 4965-3074 219/2, 1st Floor, 9th Main, 15th A Cross, Sector 6 % 4965-2709
ANJAPPAR
25/26, Sector 6, BDA Complex % 2572-2207
7/38, 14th Main, Near BDA Cmpx Sector 7 % 89041-33998 46, 18th Main, Sector-3 % 6575-4854 1, Above McDonalds, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-4114
PEPPER
Sector 4 % 6400-5777
STOP & EAT
DEVIL GOES VEG
NOODLE DOODLE
KEETOS
NOSTALGIA
KUTTANADU
GRILL N HOG
THE LITTLE CHEF
1197/1, 22nd A Cross, Sector 3, HSR Club Road % 96116-37724 27th Main, Sector 1 % 96862-23357
433, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 98803-18181 64/65, Husna Sahar Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4212-2048
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No 89, 17th Cross Road, Sector 4 % 6500-0368 819, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-5528
90, 27th Main % 4212-0507, 80959-83146 2733, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6435-0423
1552, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 3232-0077/88 666, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1 % 6450-5304
735, 15th Main, HSR Club Road, Sector 3 % 88610-73260
WANGS KITCHEN
2137, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3925-3925
DRAGON’S KITCHEN
764/1, Vishal Towers, 19th Main, Sector 2 % 6444-8888
CONTINENTAL FISH & FRIES
1677, 27th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 98801-16229
EUROPEAN THE EURO KITCHEN
27th Mn, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050
FOOD
CAFE TROUVAILLE
CHAI POINT
BAITHAK
ART BLEND CAFE
KRISPY KREME
CAFE MONDO
2606, 27th Main, 16th Cross Sector 1 % 4512-8759
GRIGLIATO
1562, Mantri Sarovar, Sector 1, Agara % 2572-6660
NAPOLI
646, 12th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0999
COFFEE SHOPS/CAFES LATTE
No 111, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 99455-03908
659, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 81051-00311
1659, 27th Main Road Sector 2 % 4965-2668 MCH Society, Opp BDA Complex Sector 4 % 2572-0338
28, Opp BDA Complex, 14th Main Sector 4 % 99169-33000
MYLAPORE CAFE
13, AB Square,14th Main, Sector 5 % 4217-2421
GRAPEVINE
1216, Ground Floor, 14th Main Sector 3 % 99403-40396
* Outer Ring Road * 27th Mn * 17th Cross * 14th Main
CHAAI RESTO
24th Main, Opp Ganapati temple Sector 1 % 92062-41905
No 457, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-9596
HEADQUARTERS
1085, 14th Main, 18th Cross Sector 3 % 4512-8707 No 253, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212
SWEEGAN’S CAFE
THE DECK
2801, 27th main, Sector 1 % 98452-07846
1085, 18th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 3 % 6723-2402
CAFE TROUVAILLE
2606, 27th Main, 16th Cross Sector 1 % 4512-8759
CAFE PASCUCCI
DONT TELL MAMA
No 14, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 4337-0000
SAFE HOUSE
145, Below Swathi Spice n Ice 1197, 25th B Main, 22nd Cross Sector 5 HOUSE OF COMMONS Sector 2 % 6535-6599 1085, 14th Main, 18th Cross CANOPY FLAVOURS Sector 3 % 4512-8819 241, 17th Cross, 9th Main LIQUID PEARL Sector 6 % 98453-93655 145, Outer Ring Road TEA TRAILS BISTRO Sector 5 % 2550-7575/6676 114/115, 27th Main, Opp VLCC Sector 2 % 4965-2591 CAFE BY THE CORNER
PAPPU CHAIWALLA
251,19th Main Rd,, Sector 4
% 99457-02486 HWEALTH CAFE
837, 27th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1 % 4210-5050
ESPRESSO CAFE
PUBS & BARS
RE-PUBLIQUE
403, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 6999-0013
17/J, 18th Cross, Sector 3
GOLD BEAN
2617, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4953-4335
CAFE COFFEE DAY
WHAT’S IN THE NAME
HERE & NOW
27th Main, Sector 1 % 88801-41000
1172, 24th Mn, 25th Cr, Sector 2 % 95386-15678
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355, 14th B Cross, 5th Main Sector 6 % 98863-35005
For just Rs 4000/year Call 98805-85748
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HEALTH
If you are not well, the world isn’t well. But if you are, the world will be such a happy place. Here is a select list of places where you can pamper yourself and get treated when the need arises. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of others.
HEALTH
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SALONS/SPAS VLCC
1660-1661, 27th Main, Sector 2
NB NATURALS BEAUTY
241, 17th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 6 % 6999-3334
TONI & GUY
2607, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-4884
NATURALS
l 3, 2nd Floor, Opp BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 88846-88846 l 331, 1st Floor, Sector 2 % 88846-11122
CHIK MIK BEAUTY PARLOUR
2623, NIFT, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3485
JAWED HABIB
2633, Liss Arcade, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 49535502, 74066-60462
YLG
434, 27th Main % 4213-4462
LAKME SALON
484, 17th Cross, 27th Main,
Sector 2 % 6638-9590 40, 14th Main, 7th Sector % 6066-4444 KIMERA
Bhagyalakshmi Square, 3rd Floor, 17/N, 18th Cross, Sector 3 % 2572-7444
NATURAL TOUCH
No 53/A, Somasundarpalya, Sector 2 % 99720-02319
VISION HEALTH CARE
256, 17th Cross, 5th Main Road, Sector 7 % 99025-65657
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PLUM & SUGAR
2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606
FITNESS CENTRES BOOT CAMP
19th Main, Sector 3 % 99000-69882/27827
SNAP FITNESS
17-T, 1, 17th Cross, 19th Main Road, Sector 3 % 9900003242, 90081-10110
VIVA FIT
433, 3rd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 94800-10044
GOLD’S GYM
No 2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606
DENTISTS SUNKRIS DENTAL HEALTH CARE
4, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Agara, Sector 1 % 98860-60757, 9945384748, 2258-4910
CONFIDENT DENTAL CARE
2630, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6565-0016
RAGHAV’S
No 1194/2, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3 % 6577-6644
VASAN DENTAL CARE
1127/A, Sector 7 % 3300-9000
WHITE DENTAL STUDIO
No 51, Behind BDA Complex, 6th Sector % 2572-2355 6454-7070
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HOSPITALS NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL
Opp. HSR Club, Sector 3 % 7111-2300, 7111-2244 (emergency)
VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL
1127/A, Sector 7 % 3920-7900
DEVI EYE HOSPITAL
157/A, HSR Outer Ring Road, Sector 5 % 4111-2604
GREENVIEW HOSPITAL
20&21, Kalpa Vruksha, 14th Main, Sector 5 % 6792-7777
SAKRA WORLD HOSPITAL
52/2 & 52/3, Outer Ring Road, Opp Intel % 4969-4969
QUEEN’S HOSPITAL
11/B, 19th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2 % 2572-6684, 88845-57171 RAINBOW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
8/5, Marathahalli-KR Puram Outer Ring Road % 4241-2345
LOTUS HOSPITAL
24th Mn, Sector 1 % 4957-2020
CLINICS MATOSHREE KIDNEY STONE CENTRE
281, 5th Main, 15th A Cross Sector 6 % 96202-23336
8AM TO 8PM WOMEN & CHILD CENTER
2nd Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 7111-2300
QI BACK & SPINE CLINIC
14th Mn, Sector 7 % 4851-9081
HEALTH
PET CLINICS
DR GOVIND’S MEDICAL & DIABETES CENTRE
MY PETS CHOICE
AMEYA HEALTHCARE
HERRIOT’S CLINIC & PET SHOP
541, 17th Main, 4th Sector % 2572-5378/6450
41/A, 12th Main, 14th Cross Road, Sector 6 % 98451-18585, 2572-2999
NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY CLINIC
1st Floor, HSR BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 7111-2300
EXCELA MEDICARE
No 1320, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 6555-5655, 97408-51726
ENERGY NESTS
13A, 4th Floor, 14th Main, Sector 5 % 98455-33655
DR SILPA HOMEOPATHY CLINIC
216, near NIFT, 20th Cross, 27th Main Road, Sector 2 % 93430-14711
PYRAMID MEDITATION
No 536, 23rd Main, Sector 2 % 90356-31723
DR LALITA’S HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC
1694, 1st Floor, 19th Main, Sector 2 % 77607-57025
No 440, 28th Main, Sector 1 % 99000-95973
DIAGNOSTIC LABS BHOOMI DIAGNOSTICS & PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE CENTRE
1017, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-1171, 99000-55100
358, 25th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 4228-6600, 98868-22115
495, 24th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 2 % 2258-5550/51, 73377-22229
DR BATRA’S
V CURE
No 419, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3860/61
NATIONWIDE
EARTH AYURVEDA
THE APOLLO CLINIC
PIONEER PHYSIOTHERAPY & PAIN RELIEF CLINIC
54, 1st Floor, 12th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-4235/36
No 600, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 6547-0744, 80500-56033
No 24, 14th Main, Sector 4, Opp BDA Complex % 4114-5125
SHATHAYU AYURVEDA
1172, 24th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2 % 6565-0030, 90350-77924
KEVA AYURVEDA HEALTH CARE
INSTITUTE OF CLINICALLY APPLIED HIJAMA THERAPY
AANVII HEARING SOLUTIONS
244, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-7771
No 61, 11th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-1500
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
NATURE’SMART SKIN & HAIR CLINIC
EXPRESS CLINICS
SAMATVAM HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER
1, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 2572-4449, 98452-99502
KITES
2345, 17th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-6700, 99800-67000
No 2335, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0020, 81051-64638
No 541, 3rd A Main, 16th A Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-6989
HSR DIABETIC CENTRE
1197, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 % 6050-6688
VAIDYARATNAM
1000, BDA Complex, 9th Main, 7th Sector % 2572-5191
SPANDANA
No 143, Sector 5, HSR Ring Road % 6570-0609
No 816, 27th Main % 6599-1476
No 776, 19th Main, 23rd Cross, Sector 2 % 98449-55866
EBISU DIAGNOSTICS
17th Cross, 24th Main % 2258-5555, 2258-7777
Organic & Eco-Friendly Products Serving HSR Layout Residents since 2012
A one-stop shop for fresh organic vegetables and fruits, desi cow milk, organic groceries, chemical-free cosmetics, gardening supplies, and gift items
Shop online at www.theecostore.in
# 1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, HSR Layout, Sector 1, Bangalore 560 102. (Landmark: Next to Shathayu Clinic) Phone: 080–2258-0132, 98456-89551
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SHOP
You don’t have to step out of HSR Layout for shopping. Everything is right here. This comprehensive list will guide you on what is available where. Happy shopping! If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: info@residentswatch.in
APPAREL PLANET FASHION
No 1/A, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0557
LEE/WRANGLER/VANS
No 1514, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2160
MONTE CARLO
No 2616, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main, Opp CPWD Quarters % 4207-9711, 99803-80040
JP COLLECTIONS
No 429, 27th Main, Sector 1, % 4208-3366
SOCH
SRIRANGAM TEXTILES
PEOPLE
SARIKA SILKS & GARMENTS
SIYARAM’S SHOP
STHREE
No 805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-1920 No 417, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4124-1622 G3, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 93434-72677
KIDZON
433, 17th Cross, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 95357-00571
ADAM’S AVENUE
No 85/1, 19th Main, Sector 1
CELIO
90, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4202-5266
UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON
423, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4210-9810
LEVI’S
No 419, Ground floor, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4209-7964
PEPE
423, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4725
NEEMAKUMAR DESIGN STUDIO
59/101A, 1st Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6547-0520
MOCK ORANGE
2580, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1 % 99167-27806
SWADESHI
2629, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6583-1758, 2258-0280, 2258-7502
COOL CLUB
No 2580, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1% 4953-8922
SHOP No 18/4, 9th Main, 17th Cross, 7th Sector % 94488-04632
44, 24th Main Road, Agara, Sector 1 % 2258-7786 5, Ground Floor, 14th main, BDA Complex, Sector 6, % 2597-9593
FAB INDIA
Shop No 8, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 98802-96383, 98867-89178
MILOU
2614, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6888-8919
VIVIDITY
No 2801, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3406
JOCKEY
2607, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-6886
JEWELLERY KUSHALS
2611, SRS Complex, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4958-7930
RAYMOND
MAHARAJ PARADISE FACTORY OUTLET
SWARAN SANKALP JEWELS
LINEN COLLECTION
SAI HARI’S DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
M P JEWELLERS
FAVOURITE SHOP
THE LABEL
RAJESH JEWELLERS
MOD FASHIONS
UNNATHI
No 1665, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2976-5999/5620 No 964/965, 27th Main, Below Pai Intl, Sector 1 % 4213-3122 No 804, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-1919
No 4, BDA Complex % 2572-1558
No 804/805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0474 3, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 78293-11369
116, 10th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-6663
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35, BDA Complex % 2572-6700
1031, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 4200-5287
249, Shiva Arcade, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 89515-16161
L377, 5th Main, Sector 6 % 2258-3155
ANAND JEWELS
981, 24th Main, 7th Cr Sector 1 % 4204-8727
SHOP
BABY PRODUCTS FIRST CRY
17th Cr, Sector 4 % 2572-4939
BABY OUTLET
1322, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 6537-5557
BORN BABIES
FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR GLASS WORLD
No 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3 % 6572-2401
BEST LOOKING FURNITURE
1/151, 24th Main % 2258-2025
SRI SAI FURNISHING
No 1069, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0599
1366/552, HSR Club Road, 14th MILAN FURNITURE & Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 FURNISHING % 89043-77517 No 12, 27th Main, Sector 1 KIDS GIGGLE % 2258-3999 27th Main Road, Sector 1 SAFA FURNITURES % 99802-64544 28, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, BABIES IN ARMS Sector 6 677, 13th Cross, 27th Main, OPULENCE Sector 1 % 2258-1784 1542, Salasar House, 19th HONEY BUNNY Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1 433, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-1595 % 4213-4071 MY BABY STORE
141, Sector 5, Outer Ring Road % 3353-0534
LITTLE MISS
No 163, 9th Main, Sector 6
LITTLE BOSS
437, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4701/02/03
KIDS CITY
819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4213-4213
TOTS N TEENS
421, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-0061
SPORTS APPAREL & EQUIPMENT SPORTZ ARENA
7, BDA Complex % 2572-9929
SOFAS & MORE
2802, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4203-5334
M0HSIN FURNITURE
No 1500, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 6453-0011
KIDS FURNITURE WORLD
17th Cross, Sector 4 % 97420-83169
THE INDOOR COLLECTION
27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0228
DÉCOR INDIA
1566, Sector 1 % 4131-3300
EKBOTE FURNITURE
7, First Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-0935
AVIN SPORTS
27th Main, 1st Sector % 4213-4376
BAGS & MORE DARSHAN BAGZONE
819, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 90351-22005
MARK
28/32, Sector 4 % 99160-93401
NIKE
427, Sai Ram Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2886, 99161-94134
STEPZ
804-805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0436
BATA SHOE STORE
2799/2800, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 3256-9268, 98809-86637
REEBOK
423, 27th Main, Sector 1, % 4213-4725
HUSH PUPPIES
2608, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3256-9265
FRANCO LEONE
345/414, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4217-4446
PUMA STORE
807, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-4047
WATCHES FASTRACK
7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1 % 2258-2112
WORLD OF TITAN
7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1 % 4204-2467
HELIOS
27th Main, Sector 1 % 4208-8780
WELLBORN FLOORINGS
1572, Service Road, Sector 1 % 4112-6451
OPTICIANS LAWRENCE & MAYO
HERCULES SPORT
Sector 1, 27th Mn % 4218-1695
FOOTWEAR
191, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-3599/3621
HANDICRAFTS & ANTIQUES
VISION SAVERS OPTICS
CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM
VISION EXPRESS
MULGUND
BRIGADE OPTICS
44, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-5660 1667, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 96639-60187
87, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4926
810, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main % 4213-4926 3&4, Sector 2 % 8123806667, 2852-8247
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SHOP
TITAN EYE PLUS
2795, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-3062
SANGEETHA MOBILES
422, Vibhu Complex, Sector 1, 27th Main Road % 4213-4989, 74118-52250
SHIVA VISION CARE
60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 4147-7113
ICENTRE
419, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-2119
COMPUTER CARE
A-Z ELECTRONICS (SAMSUNG)
428, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4207-0240
ACER MALL
174, 9th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-9222/23/24
PUROHIT COMPUTERS
Shop No 15, BDA Shopping Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-1166
ORCHIDS NETWORK
No 174, 1st Floor, 9th Main Road, Sector 7 % 2572-7272
CARTRIDGE CRAFT
398, 27th Main Road, 10th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-5545
CAR CARE
A S ELECTRONICS
42, 24th Main, Sector 1, Agara % 6991-7060
UNIVER CELL
No 647, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0219
ADISHWAR ELECTROWORLD
No 812, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4213-4000
PAI INTERNATIONAL
NEXT
2625, Sector 1, 27th Main % 3247-9266
AUTOMOBILES PRATHAM MOTORS
90/85/2, 21st Cross, 8th Main, Sector 1 % 88840-15222
NINE STAR SUZUKI
Hosur Road % 99725-13333
SOLAR AUTOS
19th Main, Sector 4
VENKATESHWARA ENTERPRISES
KUBERA TVS
IFB POINT
ANANDA HONDA
No 410, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 4167-8088
RELIANCE DIGITAL
18th Cross, Sector 3 % 2572-0652
AUTO SPA
Opp. CPWD Complex, Sector 1 % 81471-71831
No 2318, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 97380-44550
27th Main, Sector 1 % 80880-99511
TYRE KINGDOM
No 1463, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-2229, 4915-6042
15, BDA Complex % 2572-6991, 6590-2721
964, 27th Main, 1st Sector % 2258-1213
27th Main, Sector 1 1800-3000-0330
EYE WORLD
PRESTIGE SMART KITCHEN
GIFTS & STATIONERY
17th Cross, 27th Main, Opp BDA SONY CENTER Complex, Sector 6 No 2799, 17th Main, Sector 1 % 6900-0222 % 4213-4184
PENFOLDS VENTURES
174/A, 9th Main Road, 4th Sector % 2572-4864
UNILET
FANCY CHILLI
PRONTO
ITOUCH SMARTPHONES RESTORE
PARTY PLANET
TYRE EMPIRE
SAMSUNG
3M CAR CARE
Racerz Inc, 991/992, 5th Cross, Sector 7 % 99805-29298, 92436-05444 436, 17th Cross, Sector 4, % 6999-9124, 4114-5125 27th Main, Sector 1 % 98451-18844
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552, 2nd floor, 14th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 % 96110-33334 55/2, Opp Nagarjuna Apts., Sector 2 % 77956-20275
60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-7256
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GREENERY
Tree plantation drive in HSR
100 CCTV cameras Boulevards are better than random planting, say residents for HSR residents
By SAFIYA SAYEED
Volunteers of HSR Citizen Forum are going around the layout to increase the tree cover of HSR. With the blessings of MLA Satish Reddy and the assistance of BBMP, they went about planting trees in front of residential and commercial areas. "The forest department agreed to sponsor 600 trees, electric drill and labour to plant the trees, provided the volunteers from the Forum identified the locations," says Dr Shanthi Tummala, a dentist turned environment activist and member of Solid Waste Management Round Table. BBMP agreed to provide electricity and the corporator provided the moral backing to deal with the owners’ objections. Work began in July and so far, over 300 saplings have been planted in places identified by the volunteers. However, some residents, well-versed with the topography and rules of town planning, are crying foul. "Some residents thought the tree would grow up and block the ‘beauty’ of their house," says Smita. "A few commercial places objected because it ate into their parking space. Between the corporator Gurumurthy Reddy, BBMP AEE Venkatesh and resident activists, the arguments were resolved." Says volunteer Chitra, “We ensured the planting was between two compound walls so that it didn’t obstruct any gate. Only if the owner consented, we planted in between.” Most of the saplings provided are low-maintenance trees like honge, neem, sampige, tabubia rosea, mahogany, kaadu badami and nerale. AEE Venkatesh (94806-85445) can be contacted if any footpath is not beautified after the tree planting. The shopkeepers say that commercial areas should be free from tree planting
because it blocks the facade and limits parking spaces. Importantly, they say that they should be consulted. "Every area in HSR is a commercial area," says Smita. "Where people strongly objected or the concrete was more than eight inches thick, it was left alone. Communication has never been BBMP's strong point. If we say they should not do things if they can’t plan it properly, nothing will get done." Volunteers claim that a distance of 10 feet is maintained between saplings, but Residents Watch has noticed that this really isn’t the case on some occasions. Looking at all the concerns of residents, Sector 6 resident Pradeep Krishnamurthy has suggested a better way of greening neighbourhoods. "After the tree is planted, and when it grows, it could damage all the underground utilities, particularly Gail gas pipelines which could lead to fire hazards. “Instead, boulevards can be created based on the infrastructure mapping. For example, a main street with only Ashoka trees because there might be high tension wires and underground cables, a street with dwarf local trees, a street with only flowering plants, a street with fruiting plants. This idea will ensure planned planting and no future hassles rather than random planting based on what's available from the forest department." RESIDENTSWATCH.IN
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HELP
When you feel helpless and need a helping hand, this is the section you cannot do without. From numbers of civic agencies to conceirge and odd job services, it’s a bit of everything in two pages. Make the most of it. If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: info@residentswatch.in
BBMP (Roads): 94806-85445 (Venkatesh) Police Whatsapp No: BBMP (Garbage): 98456-00457 +919480801000 (Roopesh), 90086-92345 (Anil) Police control room: 100 BBMP (Advertisements): 99456Fire service station: 101 68835 BBMP (work inspector): Traffic control room: 103 99021-66884 Sanjeevini (accidents): 102, 1062 BBMP (snake catchers): Health helpline: 104 98801-08801, 99169-68959 BBMP Joint Commissioner Private snake catchers: (Bommanahalli): 94806-83433 99803-39880 (Veerabhadraswamy, (Kishen), 99808-55720 (Devaraj jcbhalli@bbmp.gov.in) Shivappa) Hearse van: 94806BBMP Chief Engineer: 9480683495 83438 (Bettegowda) Electrical Division: 94806-85413 HSR Ward corporator: 99458(assistant executive engineer), 90672 (Gurumurthy Reddy), 94806-85340 (executive MG Palya/Somasundrapalya engineer) Street Light BBMP corporator: 94483-88585 91640-09891 (Abhishek), (Shobha Jagadish) 99868-35425 (JE, Ramesh) BBMP Joint Engineer: 99868Park Development Division: 35425 (Ramesh) 94806-83436 (superintendent) HSR Police Station: 2574-7752 Forest Department 58888, 1912, Hoysala Police Patrol: 2294-3000 94806-85038 (supervisor) HSR Police inspector: 94808BESCOM complaints 58888, 1912, 01626 2258-5287, 94498-44831, Police Commissioner’s office: 94498-40477 (JE), 94498-40476 2294-2222/3322 BWSSB: 2294-5154, 98454KSRTC control room: 2225-5720 44154, 98454-44039 (AE), Passport office: 2570-6101 98452-28559 (inspector), BBMP control room: 2222-1188 98454-44037 (AEE) BBMP Grievance Cell: 94806-85700 BMTC: 2295-2253 Railway enquiry: 131, 132 BDA Office (HSR Layout): BangaloreOne: 2295-5517 2572-0264, 2572-5932 BBMP: 99001-34955 (executive Post Office (HSR Layout): engineer), 94806-85280 2572-0744 District registrar: (assistant executive engineer) 2525-3505 Registrar of BBMP (Horticulture): Companies: 2553-7449 94806-83594 BBMP (Health): Registrar (marriage): 2559-5977 98446-29911 (Vinod), 94806Sub Registrar office: 2535-2907 85280 BBMP (PRO): 2212Ananth Kumar, MP: 2656-8483, 8409/2297-5523 98443-08554
USEFUL NUMBERS
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Kupendra Reddy, MP: 99800-55599 Lok Ayukta: 98450-00022 M Satish Reddy, MLA: 94480-51616 Police officials Twitter IDs: @cpblr, @blrcitypolice, @dcpsebcp @ccbbangalore, @crimebangalore HSR Club: 2572-3928 BBMP Whatsapp No +9480685476 BBMP HSR Ward Whatsapp No: +917022372923 Traffic Whatsapp No: +919480801006, Public Eye (phone app) Traffic Control Room (East Bangalore): 080-22943131 HSR Traffic inspector: 99009-92998 (Rajshekar) BDA engineers: 94805-89835 (Satish), 94496-49915 (Krishna) Online BBMP Complaints: http://bbmp.sahaaya.in BBMP Chief Conservator of Forests: 94806-85414 (Brijesh Kumar), 2297-5707 CM’s Office: cm.kar@nic.in HSR Club: 99161-10458 (S Somashekar, president), 98451-62692 (Shankaranarayana Reddy, secretary)
HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous: 98455-87507 Helping Hand: 2353-5787 Children’s helpline: 1098 Women’s helpline: 1091 Elders helpline: 1090 Women’s & Kids Helpline: 91084-45555
Carpenters: 88847-28709, 81476-21037, 99458-47344 Painting: 99001-99081, 98803Trees for free: 98454-49703 25969, 87928-23079 Asha Foundation:2354-3333 Plumbing: 98800-04624, Dream A Dream: 6534-9980 97380-08158, 90191-36181 Samarthanam Trust for the Repair works: 1800-42-525252 Disabled: 2572-1444 Borewell service: 98450-14845, Mitra Jyothi (for the blind): 96632-07070 2258-7623/25 Electrical works: 98803-25969, Petcare: 2294-7300 (CUPA), 2860-3986 (PFA), 90366-70771 87928-23079, 2572-0758, 81971-47041, 94800-81117 (Vets Society for Animal Welfare Rainwater harvesting: 2572-3911, and Rural Development) 98457-88308 Swakruta Charitable Trust (for Solar systems: 2572-1355 women entrepreneurs): 98860Key makers: 99722-30096 46987, 2255-5227 Water treatment: 99455-95251 Water testing lab: 2573-1142/81 RESIDENT WELFARE Pan card: 6653-4014 ASSOCIATIONS Mineral water suppliers: 96866SECTOR 1: 98456-35648 13943, 6547-1197, 99804(Muniswamy Reddy, President), 21388, 99861-08869, 94480-67925 (Lakshmikanth, Pest control: 99027-39891, Secretary) 4131-5656, 92411-12071 SECTOR 2: 94495-71949 Water tank cleaners: 96861-49322, (N Gopalakrishna), 98809-87339 98802-16085, 94485-13352 (KE Chandrashekar) Security services: 3329-8000, SECTOR 3: 98440-23561 3329-8001 (Prof Sadashiva), 98440-89956 Matrimonial services: 3255-7963, (Chandrashekar Reddy) 2255-5227, 98860-46987 SECTOR 4: 99807-13619 Legal services: 99456-88974 (Vijayalakshmi), 99800-08418 Forex services: 96205-42691 (Chandrashekar) Financial services: 4208-3339, SECTOR 5: 88845-72033 (Riyaz 2572-3911 Ahmed), 95357-00255 (Jyothi Private gas agencies: 4917-6006, Prabhu) 99165-12242, 97416-37096, SECTOR 6: 94483-88912 (Raje 6683-0900, 4917-7144, 4960Urs), 91418- 52084 (Deshmukh) 8777, 2573-5807, 4915-3659 SECTOR 7: 98800-91609 Packers & movers: 98455-5000, (Munivenkatappa), 99001-24477 99807-03399, 98440-57216, (Prem Kumar) 93421-55380 FEDERATION OF HSR RWAS: Water suppliers: 96114-37370, 94483-88912 (Raje Urs, 98809-60881, 98454-20534, Chairman), 98453-94608 99016-66688, 2691-2004 (A Ravindran, Secretary) mrhomecare.in: Cleaning, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, electrician: 090220-70070 ODD JOBS Drivers on hire: 8046-8686, Dripler Automatic Watering Care: 92417-74565, 90360-04565, 73535-50077 94499-87140, 98867-07140, Odd jobs: satyaapan.com 6534-3434, 4240-0000, (90350-11316), aurospaces. 3291-9714, 98865-18108, com (Whatsapp 97425-57757): 98458-55386, 74119-78123, Housekeepers, cooks, office boys, 74113-36800 electricians, plumbers, painters, Day & Night Drivers Service: carpenters, pest control, appliance 80888-08876, 6547-4747 repairs and more. Mattress sanitising/upholstery, Mosquito mesh: 94482-64511, carpet cleaning: 87222-72777 99166-68957 HELP
Steel cutlery on rent: 99862-03156, 94480-63776 Areca leaf plates: 88843-93813, 99644-62561
RECREATION BASECAMP ADVENTURES
227, 31st Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1 % 93420-16482
GUBACHEEZ
1491, 20th Main, Sector 1 % 4953-4693
EARDRUMS MUSIC HUB
2628, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4212-1122
GYAN SRISHTI MUSIC ACADEMY
19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-2002, 97385-79940
SOULTRENDS PYRAMID MEDITATION CENTRE
No 551, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 99025-88500
KARNATAKA YOUTH CRICKET ACADEMY
58/4, Harlur Road, Zee School campus % 73533-08833
GEETANJALI HARMONICA INST OF MUSIC
20, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 81972-91483
SUTRA HUB
% 6533-3399, 99455-18534
NATYAKALA DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY
2339, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2888
INNOVATORS CHESS ACADEMY
579, 15th B Main, 14th Cross Sector 4 % 98863-58313
JK SNOOKER ZONE
No 65, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 9738550555
THRILLOPHILIA
4th Floor, 2628, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4915
JUST BOOKS
2628, 1st Floor, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4212-1122, 72599-74251
DISCOVER KIDS
27, 18th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 7, behind McDonald’s % 98806-50266
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100 CCTV It's timecameras to travel
Forfor dream vacations, head to Cafe Travel in HSR Layout HSR residents By OUR FEATURE WRITER HSR resident Sahadev Chincholikar (25) gave up his full-time job as a graphic designer to become a travel consultant. Today, he runs Cafe Travel that offers tailor-made holidays to suit every budget, individual, group and corporate. From domestic and international air ticketing to hotels and cruises, visas and travel insurance, Cafe Travel does everything that involves transit. And that includes the filling of visa forms, assisting with visa documentation and filing the application on your behalf. "We offer offbeat and niche customised tours that a majority of other travel firms don't," says Sahadev. They include Trans-Siberian Rail Journeys, Amazon River Cruises, Culinary Tour of Spain, Cycling Tour of Northern Thailand / Laos, Electric Bike Tour of Nice, Rail Journey on The Ghan in Australia and the luxurious Rovos Rail in South Africa, among others. "It is based on the customer’s interests and preferences, and we offer 24x7 customer support through WhatsApp and phone calls. We don't compromise on the service quality even if the pricing is slightly higher than other tour operators. Attention to detail is one of our USPs." Surprises are part of their package. For example, for a honeymoon couple, Cafe Travel arranged a complimentary cake in their room where they stayed for the first night along with a bouquet in their car for the transfer from airport to the hotel when they arrived. Sahadev's journey into travel is no less interesting. He began as a graphic designer in a design and advertising firm in Hyderabad. Later, he freelanced as a graphic designer. Soon, he realised that travel and food is where his passion lay. He was awarded two diplomas by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for 34
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