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New Year resolutions for 2015!
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s we step into the New Year, I have a wishlist for all our readers. If you like something, just do it.
1. Play a proactive role in the neighbourhood welfare association.
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Lend your expertise to charitable causes.
3. Spend time with the lesser privileged, even if they are strangers to you. 4. Give away a portion of your income towards tangible causes you believe in.
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Help your neighbours when they need it. Keep your surroundings clean, even if it means spending from your own pocket. After all, it’s always cheaper to clean a vacant site for Rs 500 than calling a snake catcher who will charge you Rs 2000. Always be on the alert for suspicious activity around your house. When in doubt, always take pictures of the people and vehicles parked nearby. Alert the police if an unknown vehicle was parked all night long – could be a stolen vehicle.
8. Vote for the corporator elections this year. If you want to see ‘change’, be the ‘change agent’ by voting.
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Don’t step out of home without a pepper spray.
10. Resolve to do atleast one of the things mentioned above. Wish you a fruitful 2015. May all your dreams and aspirations come true. Amen. Zahid H Javali
Traffic sense
Manyata, Sony World & Silk Board junctions are the worst CMH Road junction is the best, says survey By our correspondent
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Now that the survey has said it, it’s about time the authorities looked into decongesting these junctions to make way for smoother traffic.
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he Bangalore Traffic Police has come up with quite an innovative method to gather public opinion on traffic management. Along with Traffic Police Care (TPC), a citizen’s initiative, they have launched a pilot project by selecting five junctions across the city and asking the commuters to vote them as ‘happy’ or ‘sad’ based on their experiences in the coming months. The five junctions selected recently were Jayanagar South End circle junction, CMH Road-BM Sri Junction, Koramangala Sony World junction, Manyata-Lumbini park junction and Silk Board junction. Junctions were ranked purely based on an online voting system which was open to the public. CMH Road-BM Sri Junction in Indiranagar emerged as the winner with 3,631 happy votes followed by Jayanagar South End circle junction with 2,379 happy votes. The Koramangala Sony World junction and Silk Board junction hardly had any votes in their accounts with 2 and 27 happy votes respectively. The Manyata-Lumbini park junction was placed the last earning 19 unhappy votes, making it the least preferred junction of the batch. The participation of voters from Koramangala Sony World junction, Manyata-Lumbini park junction, and Silk Board junction was very poor, which could probably be due to the lack of awareness, said Santosh Kumar GS, the founder of TPC. The two policemen who rotated between the morning and afternoon shifts, designated at the CMH Road-BM Sri junction for October were rewarded with certificates of appreciation and attractive prizes by the Additional Commissioner of Police B Dayanand at a recent ceremony. He stated that the initiative was received positively on the whole, and he would analyse why three among the selected junctions received poor feedback. He would also look into why there weren’t any votes from some of the junctions. ResidentsWATCH
Wassup HSR?
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS CHOOSE YOUR CORPORATOR RESPONSIBLY
Take part in this online survey and set the agenda for the new folks Do you care for the city? Do you want to space a few minutes and you’re your manifesto to the civic administrators? Here is a quick survey that you can fill up online. It’s a quick survey for ‘Namma Bengaluru Agenda’. Since local governance and civic administration plays a crucial role in shaping the future of a city. Sadly, surveys point out that citizen participation and engaging with the local authorities is negligible. Agreed, the voting percentage has gone up substantially in the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, but the local civic elections are yet to see that same level of enthusiasm and participation. If you want better roads, drainage, streetlights, and crime prevention, you have to elect the right corporator for your ward. Through this survey, you can put forth
your demands and get your voice heard at this year’s Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) City Council Elections. Copy and paste this into your browser to fill up the survey: http://tinyurl.com/ltubwkn
SALARPURIA SERENITY CELEBRATES ITS ANNUAL DAY The inhabitants of Salarpuria Serenity in Sector 7 celebrated their Annual Day in a grand manner. A mix of annual celebrations, children’s day activities and Swach Bharat campaign made it all the more memorable. Over 90 kids took part in several activities to drive home the point of laughter and etiquette. Named as Sere-Phoria, there was a session on waste management. The Salarpuria residents welfare association informed the residents about their ongoing efforts in segregating dry and wet garbage and requested them to cooperate with them wholeheartedly in this initiative and make it grander success. Cultural programmes stole the show. From kids fashion show to solo and group singing and dance performances to prizes being given away for the best dressed man and woman, it was entertaining and informative to boot.
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THREE SKYWALKS TO BE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE SHORTLY
Three skywalks in the city are ready and will soon be open to public use. The skywalks at Christ College, Marathahalli Ring Road and Bellary Road will be inaugurated within 15 days, according to city Mayor N Shanthakumari. On a recent inspection of the skywalks, she directed the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials to complete the skywalk on Koramangala Inner Ring Road by February 1, 2015. The BBMP has floated tenders for the construction of 31 skywalks across the city. While the construction of three has been completed, four are under progress, and the remaining are in the tendering stage. The skywalks are being constructed on public-private partnership model. The mayor also directed the officials to also submit proposals to incorporate lift in the skywalk at KR Puram and shift the skywalk near High Grounds to KR Puram Santhe grounds. ResidentsWATCH
DESILT DRAINS & RAJA KALUVES, SCREAMS 3RD SECTOR WELFARE SOCIETY
After much pressure from the 3rd Sector Welfare Society, BBMP led by commissioner Muniraju promised to desilt the drains and the Raja Kaluves in 3rd Sector. But nothing has been done so far. Therefore, the association has written to Joint Commissioner, BBMP, Bommanahalli Zone to take immediate action in public interest. “The burning issue of non-asphalting of roads in 3rd Sector came up for serious discussion with the corporator on 27th September at her ward office,” says HM Javali, general secretary, 3rd Sector Welfare Society. “She confirmed on phone that the General Cleaning will commence in 3rd Sector on October 10th followed by the asphalting work.” But the truth? Much of her promises are still on paper. “Barring the pot-holes and road cuttings of 18th Cross and 22nd Cross, no other asphalting has happened,” confirms Javali. “The drains in 3rd Sector are in the most pitiable conditions and the dengue may raise its head at any moment. Therefore, the drains around NH Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, right from 18th A Main to 17th A Main and the drains surrounding the Twin Park on 24th Cross need immediate desilting and cleaning.”
SWATCHATHA AANDOLAN GATHERS MOMENTUM
Recently, Ilma International School in Mangammanapalya near HSR Layout, took part in the Swach Bharat andolan by taking out a march to create awareness about cleanliness. The elders swept the streets alongwith the corporation workers while students took out an awareness march and were part of cultural programmes to drive home the point of health and hygiene. The local corporator was also present to lend credence to the occasion.
A HOME TURNS POWER-GENERATING STATION IN HSR LAYOUT
A house in HSR Layout has become the first and smallest solar power-generating station in the country after the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the house owner last month. The residence
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of Lalitha Shankaranarayana now generates about eight units of solar power per day and can export up to five units per day to the grid, on a sunny day. After years of delay and debate, Bescom has now taken a big leap in encouraging micro-power producers by signing an agreement with Lalitha on November 17. With this, Bescom, too, has become the first electricity supply company in the country to encourage green energy production in households by entering into a full-fledged PPA. According to the agreement, the household will supply power at a cost of Rs 9.56 per unit as fixed by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission. Bescom has agreed to procure power from the house for 25 years. The agreement can be terminated at the will of the seller. To encourage more people, Bescom has said it will pay interest to the sellers, if it fails to credit the money for power supplied within 30 days of pumping energy into the grid. House owners can also lease out their rooftops for generation of solar energy. The house has solar power plant with a generating capacity of two kilowatts. It was taken up as a pilot project by Bescom in 2011. The power supplied free of cost to the grid was produced using nano rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. After the first PPA, last month Bescom signed four more PPAs with homeowners in Bengaluru, where pilot projects were taken up in 2013. Bescom hopes to add at least five megawatt of power by the end of this financial year. It has received 120 applications so far. With the city receiving 300 days of sunshine, there is potential to generate solar power through rooftop plants. ResidentsWATCH
FoodiesDelight HSR Layout is a foodie’s haven. From North and South Indian food to Continental, European and Chinese, HSR Layout is a melting pot of some of the world’s cuisines. The thrill is to also go and find small joints that serve great food.
GROCERIES }} AJFAN DATES ‘N’ NUTS
No 191, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 70220-22107
}} MEAT JOINT
No 53/3, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99642-99933
}} CEREAL FRESH
No 1190, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99727-56401
}} SAFA SUPER MARKET
Shop No 1, BDA Complex % 6561-4275, 96864-47864
}} MK RETAIL
No 485, NIFT, 27th Main, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 4213-4646
}} M K AHMED SUPER MARKET
• No 58/59, Behind BDA Complex, 17th Cross, 12th Main Road, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-7822 • 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2572-9924
}} SOBHA SUPER MARKET
No 190, 9th Main Road, 14th Cross, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-1026
}} GRAND SUPER MARKET
1695, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-7373, 99000-27373
}} MULTIPLEX HYPER BAZAAR
No 2624, CPWD Quarters, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0277
}} FOOD PALACE SUPERMARKET
1322, Venkatesh Mansion, 24th Main Road, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-7999
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}} NILGIRIS SUPERMARKET
176/243, 9th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 6536-6536
}} EZZEE BUY SUPERMARKET
No 15/2, Yellukunte Village, HSR Layout % 4212-8047
}} FIVE STAR CHICKEN
37/38, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 97390-09388
}} PIZZA HUT EXPRESS
2633, 27th Main Road,13th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 3377-3300
}} MORE
}} US PIZZA
}} AISHWARYA SUPERMARKET
}} KFC
FAST FOOD
}} MCDONALDS
2336, 17th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 97439-91530 801, 19th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-2099/199
}} CHICK BLAST
No 1249, Vittal Square, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 70223-76131
}} FAASO’S
No 2318, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90193-43939
}} NORTHAM’S PIZZA.PITA
22nd Main, 22nd Cross, HSR Layout % 88671-64415
}} SUBWAY
Near BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-5009
}} GOLI
484, 17th Cross, 27th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99720-50039
}} PIZZA HUT
14th Main Road, 17th Cross, next to McDonald’s, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0305
}} DOMINO’S PIZZA
1573, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6870-3740, 68886888, 4444-8888
4, 64/65, GF, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6000-0600 30, Opp BDA Shopping Complex, 14th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-2530 No 1, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-4353
BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS }} CALVINS
3, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 4965-2625
}} DOUGHRIGAMI
1197/3, 22nd Cross, 25th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout Tel: 96111-62447
}} CARNIVAL CAKES
1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99167-54689
}} JUST BAKE
27th Main, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050
}} SWENSENS
28, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 3221-0218
}} THE FRENCH LOAF
2317, Opp NIFT, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4934-1742 January 2015|9
FoodiesDelight }} CORNER HOUSE
No 1666, TKC Enclave, 27th Main Road, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 9449417141, 72592-41707
}} PUROHIT BIKANER SWEETS
1735, Shop No 3, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 92412-69252
}} KANTI SWEETS
No 801, Family Super Market, 19th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-6125
}} K C DAS
No 1174/2, 17th Cross, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9028
}} DAILY BREAD
}} SHREE MITHAI
}} MARINE FISH
}} SWEET CHARIOT
}} PURNABRAMHA MAHARASHTRIAN RESTAURANT
590, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-7337 1174, 5th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5998
}} SHUBH SWEETS & CHATS
2623, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6583-0980
INDIAN
No 1215, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 90351-99634 19th Main Road, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6888-8911
}} WAZWAN
4, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96118-59851
}} HELLOO DELHI
17, 18th Main, Sector 3, HSR layout % 6535-1717/1818
}} BIRYANI ON DEMAND
}} TANDOOR SHACK
}} EMPIRE RESTAURANT
}} BEEGARAOOTA
Home deliveries only % 97396-46293/194
154, Bluemoon Log Inn, 9th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 6450-0247
169/A/170, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0878, 4041-4141
No 1098, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 3232-5031 519, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-0009, 99168-74081
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}} GHALIB
No 1694, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4095-0092/97
}} CHAYAKKADA
No 450, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 25720441, 81979-39437
}} VASUDEV ADIGA’S
1177, Sai Optimus Gold, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2272-4457/58
}} SRI KRISHNA SAGAR
No 809/A, Sector 1, 27th Cross, HSR Layout % 2258-1133
}} ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN
No 27, Ground Floor, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-5399/6399
}} BANGALORE AGARWAL BHAVAN
Next to Lawrence School, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 93799-12345, 97437-32517
}} PUNJABI TADKA
2733, 27th Main, 16th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96117-65699
}} MADHURAM
L 149/A, Above Food Days, 5th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-3543
}} THE MOGHUL’S
447, 17th Cross, 17th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 88926-91164
}} PUNJABI RASOI
1082, 18th Cross, 3rd Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-3043
}} KABAB MASTI
1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector, Service Road, HSR Layout % 77605-38668
}} MAST KALANDAR
3, 1st Floor, Sector4, HSR Layout % 3192-5500, 6569-5279
}} BANGALIANA
2633, 27th Main,13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98453-66458
}} IT’S MY MEAL
526/A, Ganesh Complex, 19th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 96321-00235
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}} AMMIS BIRYANI
}} SWATHI SPICE N ICE
MULTI CUISINE
}} KUMARAKOM
1st Floor, Royal Arcade, next to MK Ahmed, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2571-7777
}} STOP & EAT
No 1197/1, 22nd A Cross, Sector 3, HSR Club Road, HSR Layout % 96116-37724
}} NOODLE DOODLE
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96862-23357
}} NOSTALGIA
No 433, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98803-18181
}} GRILL N HOG
64/65, Husna Sahar Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4212-2048
}} MISHMASH
2321, 17th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0091, mishmash.co.in
}} MUSTARD FOOD COURT
46, 18th Main, Sector-3, HSR Layout % 6575-4854
}} KUTTANADU
90, 27th Main, Opp HSR Layout Police Station, HSR Layout % 4212-0507, 80959-83146
}} THE LITTLE CHEF
2733, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6435-0423
145, 1st Floor, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2550-7575, 9900013406/07, swathigroup.co.in No 23, Opp BDA Complex, 14th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 6500-0118, 92437-38111
}} NANDA’S
1558, 19th Main, Outer Ring Rd, HSR Layout % 4209-0505
}} KOHINOOR
No 426, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4213-4863
}} TOMATINA
2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606
}} MUGHAL GARDEN
944, 5th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9482
}} KABAB MASTI
1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector, Service Road, HSR Layout % 77605-38668
}} TANDOORI CHOPSUEY
435, 27th Main, 1st Floor, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98866-98866
}} AMBUR STAR BIRYANI
Behind BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0796
}} TASTE OF SOUTH
37/38, 7th Sector, 14th Main, HSR Layout % 4915-6350
}} RAYAAN’S
}} SWATHI SIGNATURE
}} NIZAMS PARADISE
}} SOUTH INN
}} SHER KHAN
CHINESE
329, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-0454 1085, 18th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 3, Opp. McDonald’s, HSR Layout % 6723-2400 No 150/2, 24th Main Road, 8th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 2258-9000/3000
}} EARTH PLATE
No 1, Above McDonalds, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-4114
145, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 99000-13444, 99000-31444 1158, 5th Main, 20th Cross, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-0213
}} LUO HAN (VEG)
No 666, 27th Main, 13th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6450-5304, 99861-92288
}} WANGS KITCHEN
2137, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3925-3925 January 2015|11
FoodiesDelight }} SICHUAN
1552, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3232-0077/88
}} DRAGON’S KITCHEN
No 764/1, Vishal Towers, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6444-8888
EUROPEAN
CONTINENTAL }} FISH & FRIES
27th Mn, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050
}} GRIGLIATO RESTAURANT
1562, Mantri Sarovar, Sector 1, Outer Ring Road, Agara, HSR Layout % 2572-6660
}} NAPOLI ITALIAN BISTRO
646, 12th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0999
27th Main, Sector 1
% 3202-4284 l
1677, 27th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98801-16229
3, Sector 4
}} GOLD BEAN
No 457, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-9596
}} ART BLEND CAFE
AMERICAN }} GREASY SPOON
}} THE EURO KITCHEN
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No 815, 2nd Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90080-07155
COFFEE SHOPS
No 659, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81051-00311
}} THE 19TH MAIN CAFE
1702, 80 Feet Road, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4146-6800
}} LATTE
}} CAFE MONDO
}} CAFE COFFEE DAY
}} GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES
No 111, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99455-03908 Outer Ring Road % 6455-4146 l
2617, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-4335 MCH Society, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-0338
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Retail district
Advantage, 27th Main
Declared the most promising retail destination: Survey By our correspondent Thanks to rapid urbanisation, easy transport and accessibility, much more organised retailing and higher footfalls, HSR Layout’s 27th Main has emerged as one of the front-running ‘emerging Main Streets’ in Bangalore. This is the result of a seven-city report titled: ‘New Emerging frontiers: Emerging main streets in India’ by research firm Cushman & Wakefield. The study has picked out HSR Layout and Sahakar Nagar as the only neighbourhoods in this burgeoning metro. Looking at the overall percentage spread of various retail categories in Bangalore, apparel and footwear takes the lion’s share followed by electronics, food & beverage, spas and salons, clinics and pharmacies. Why HSR Layout? It has the locational advantage. Sandwiched between Electronic City on one end and International Tech Park on the other, HSR Layout is a nice go-between neighbourhood for the techies. With many of them living around Hosur Road, Jakkasandra, Bellandur and Sarjapur Road, HSR Layout is the place they rely on for everything they cannot get in their immediate vicinity. Helping the growth of High Street retailing is also the lack of malls and large commercial complexes. Helping the mix is the presence of several apartment complexes, schools, colleges and the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The fact that the third phase of Metro rail will connect Bommanahalli, its immediate neighbour, will make HSR Layout the most sought-out-for even in the distant future. And the one street that is truly the neighbourhood’s MG Road is 27th Main. With the corporator, MLA and the resident welfare associations planning to make it the best road in Bangalore, will only go a long way in cementing its reputation. When it’s win-win all the way, everyone gets to benefit.
27th Main Road is showcased as an emerging Main Street by Cushman & Wakefield. However, organised parking, tree islands and proper traffic policing needs to be done now to avoid extreme congestion in the future. ResidentsWATCH
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TotalWellness Sole to soul. That’s what wellness is all about. And thankfully, the neighbourhood in and around HSR Layout, offers these and more. From allopathy to homeopathy; ayurveda to naturopathy, there is a suite of services available for the discerning resident.
BEAUTY PARLOURS }} THE MIRRORS
16, 7th Cr, 24th Mn, Sector 1 % 90191-33888
}} MAGIC HANDS
806, 19th Mn, Sector 2 % 99022-69871
}} THE SLIMMING CLUB
No 1114, 1st Floor, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 88677-77255
}} H9 NATURE CARE
}} NANDITA’S THE BEAUTY ZONE
}} SLEEK SALON
}} JAWED HABIB
}} SCARF UNISEX SALON
}} YLG
}} GOOD LOOK SALON
170, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-1170, 98453-38203
2633, Liss Arcade, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-5502, 74066-60462 434, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout % 4213-4462, 98864-63499
24th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 1, }} DIVINE GLOW 1713, 27th Cross, 19th Main, HSR Layout % 96110-23444 2nd Sector, HSR Layout }} TRIMME % 4208-3402, 94498-56163 90, 17th Cross, 14th Main, }} CLEOS Sector 4, HSR Layout 422, 27th Main Road, Sector % 94835-29388, 74116-56146 1, HSR Layout % 3240-7673, }} BELLEZA 4213-4147 No 112, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97427-47034, }} CLOUD 9 417, NIFT Road, HSR Layout 97419-11044 % 2572-2178, 4202-5326 }} LAKME SALON
l 484, 17th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6638-9590 l 40, 14th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 6066-4444
}} SCISSORS ENRICH
2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606
}} VISION HEALTH CARE
256, 17th Cross, 5th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99025-65657
}} 1ST GLANCE UNISEX
No 1181, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 96633-59191, 98809-48981
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}} LAVANYAS BEAUTY PARLOUR
35/A, Sector 3, HSR Layout, % 97314-00400
}} CHIK MIK BEAUTY PARLOUR
2623, NIFT, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3485
No 1181, 1st Floor, 24th Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6575-8555 No 1162, 23rd Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6579-0648 171, 18th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 88921-73164
}} AJ’S HAIR & SKIN CONCEPTS
No 1062, 1st Floor, 22nd Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6450-4802
}} PEARL’S BEAUTY CARE
347, 9th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 9740420142, 72049-51779
}} STYLE TIPS UNISEX SALOON
55/10, Shop No 7 & 8, Gurumurthury Complex, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4202-7524
}} JULIE’S BEAUTY PARLOUR
L 139, Near Bhagini Hospital, 15th Cross, 5th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-5544
}} GOLDIE LOCKS
}} D&M
}} NATURALS
}} GREEN TRENDS
112, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97427-47034
% 88613-11116/17 Home salon
17th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4, 3, 2nd Floor, Opp BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 6568-6686 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 88846-88846, 2572-7738 }} NETHRA’S BEAUTY SALON Liss Cottage, #1718 & 1719, }} CUBE SALON & SPA 19th Main, 27th Cross, 1322, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout Sector 2, HSR Layout % 77604-67772 % 99024-00772 ResidentsWATCH
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}} AHA UNISEX SALON
}} BOOT CAMP
}} VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL
}} SAARC FAMILY SALON
}} SNAP FITNESS
}} QUEEN’S HOSPITAL
}} SUGANS
}} SAMRIDHI
}} SAKRA WORLD HOSPITAL
}} KIMERA
}} MAGNUM FITNESS STUDIO
421, 27th Main, Sector 1 HSR Layout % 4215-6060 1127, 17th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-2476 59/101A, 2nd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0277 Bhagyalakshmi Square, 3rd Floor, 17/N, 18th Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-7444
}} JP PROFESSIONAL
3738, 1st Floor, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99028-07116
}} NATURAL TOUCH
No 53/A, Somasundarpalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99720-02319
FITNESS CENTRES }} CONTOURS
No 804, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-5105
19th Main, Sector 3 % 99000-69882/27827 17-T, 1, 17th Cross, 19th Main Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 99000-03242, 90081-10110 L 149/A, 5th Main, Sector 6, Above Fooddays, HSR Layout % 99010-77202
No 11/A, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Outer Ring Road % 2572-9988
}} MATTHEW HOSPITAL
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 89710-06784
}} GOLD’S GYM
No 2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606
DIAGNOSTIC LABS 1162, 24th Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99800-31003, 2572-0092
}} V CURE CLINIC & DIAGNOSTICS
}} NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL
No 1000, BDA Complex, 9th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5191, www.vcure.in
1, 18th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 7111-2223, narayanahealth.org
}} HSR NUTRITION CLUB
436, 6th Avenue, 4th Main, Teacher’s Colony, HSR Layout % 2290-3966
}} HEALTH NEST
HOSPITALS
}} GREENVIEW HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
No 239, 1st Floor, 6th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98862-62473
}} PRIMUS HOSPITAL
}} HSR FITNESS
}} DEVI EYE HOSPITAL
11/B, 19th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-6684, 88845-57171 52/2 & 52/3, Outer Ring Road, Opp Intel % 74068-00506
810, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99004-10035, 4204-2672/69
}} VIVA FIT
433, 3rd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 94800-10044
1127/A, Sector 7, HSR Layout, HSR Layout % 3920-7900
}} SPANDANA
No 816, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 2258-6725
157/A, HSR Outer Ring Road, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 4111-2604
CLINICS
20 & 21, Kalpa Vruksha, 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 6792-7777
}} NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY CLINIC
43/A, 1st Floor, 6th Phase, HSR Layout % 2572-7331/32/33
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TotalWellness }} ASPIRE FERTILITY CENTER
1192, 1st Floor, Sandeep Arcade, 5th Main, 7th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 78130-09090
}} NARAYANA DIABETIC CENTRE
24th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6791-9191
}} EXCELA MEDICARE
No 1320, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6555-5655, 97408-51726
}} NATIONWIDE
No 1172, 24th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6565-0030, 90350-77924
}} DR GOVIND’S MEDICAL & DIABETES CENTRE
541, 17th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5378/6450
}} SANKALP NETHRALAYA & POLYCLINIC
85/1, 19th Main, 15th C Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0466, 88840-87066
}} THE APOLLO CLINIC
54, 1st Floor, 12th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-4235/36
}} NH REVIVA
B #101, 102, 2nd Floor, BDA Complex, HSR Layout, 6th Sector % 6533-6533
}} EXPRESS CLINICS
244, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-7771 expressclinics.in
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}} RESTORE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER
}} WHITE DENTAL STUDIO
}} ENT & CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
}} WESTMEAD DENTAL CLINIC
}} AKSHAYA CLINIC
}} AESTHETE LIFESTYLE DENTISTRY
9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98808-22232 No 4, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Agara % 99804-78898
Mangammanapalya Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 94486-19404
DENTISTS }} SUNKRIS DENTAL HEALTH CARE
4, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Hanuman Statue Road, Agara, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98860-60757, 9945384748, 2258-4910
}} CONFIDENT DENTAL CARE
434, 2nd Floor, Opp Krishna Sagar, 27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6565-0016
}} VASAN DENTAL CARE
1127/A, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 3300-9000
}} SMILES N MORE
No 161, Behind HSR BDA Complex, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2929, 80500-08383
}} KOSMIX DENTAL CLINIC
No 971, Purva Fairmont, 25th A Cross, 22nd Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 98862-40419
No 51, Behind BDA Complex, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2355 6454-7070 141, 150Ft Ring Road, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2550-6882
No 117, Opp Devi Eye Hospital, 5th Sector, HSR Layout % 98450-85088
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE }} MANAS MARAL & SHALINI
F-703, Nagarjuna Greenridge Apts, 19th Main, 27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 94498-53702, 9342863255, 080-41609291 Advanced acupressure, yoga & healing meditation.
}} CHANDRASHEKAR
Nagarjuna Greenridge Apts, 19th Main, 27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98447-25365 Hatha, Power & Ashtanga yoga by certified yoga instructor and Thai massage therapist.
}} VEDICA AYURVEDIC
No 16, 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2563-6644, 88845-67838
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}} DR BATRA’S
No 419, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3860/61
}} EARTH AYURVEDA
No 143, Sector 5, HSR Ring Road % 6570-0609
}} SHATHAYU AYURVEDA
PET CLINICS
1017, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1171, 99000-55100
}} PRINCE OF TAILS
}} NATURE’SMART SKIN & HAIR CLINIC
}} SAMATVAM HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER
No 440, 28th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99000-95973
No 61, 11th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-1500
}} ASADAL HEALTH CARE
}} VAIDYARATNAM
No 2335, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0020, 81051-64638
535, 23rd Main, 22nd Cross, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 99807-57756. A special neuropsychiatric unit.
}} KEVA AYURVEDA HEALTH CARE
}} ARISE HOMEO CLINIC
}} TRINITY HOMEOPATHY CLINIC
}} AYUR SHOP
}} ENERGY NESTS
}} FREE HOMEO CLINIC
}} DR SILPA HOMEOPATHY CLINIC
}} SAYURI HOMEO CLINIC
}} CENTER FOR CARE AND COUNSELLING
}} MASHPIA (OXYGEN THERAPY)
No 600, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 65470744, 80500-56033
195/1, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2658-3635
No 727, 11th B Cross, 25th Main Road, HSR Layout % 4213-4070
No 666, 13th Cross, 27th Main, HSR Layout, Sector 1, % 94835-05515
}} MY PETS CHOICE
No 541, 3rd A Main, 16th A Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-6989
}} HERRIOT’S CLINIC & PET SHOP
1, 19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-4449, 98452-99502
FACTOIDS
No 666, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81975-05434
13A, 4th Floor, 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2563-6666 216, near NIFT, 20th Cross, 27th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 93430-14711
819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-6240
1252/C, 11th Cross, 22nd Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81056-82009
583, Sparrows playschool, 23rd A Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 88677-55469 # 1005, 22nd Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98866-87571
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Know your neighbour
‘The water tanker business is a big nuisance’ Ajitha GS on being a resident of Bellandur and her job as the senior commissioning editor of HarperCollins India
By Zahid H Javali
The illegal water tanker business is a big nuisance for us. It must be worse for the people in the village behind our apartments. They honk their horns as late as 2 or 3am.
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jitha GS is surrounded by greatness. Just the perfect company to have for the 40-year-old Senior Commissioning Editor of HarperCollins India. First off the bat, she’s married to Shamya, a journalist. Her father was a mediaperson and her mother was a broadcaster. Her sister’s a communications specialist and her brother-in-law is a press person, too. A resident of Bellandur, for the last three years, she stays in the same apartment complex where her married sister and parents live. And yes, she visits HSR Layout for her tailoring and medical needs. And no, she doesn’t plan on writing a book – she is too occupied helping others to write one. ResidentsWATCH
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Are most of your shopping needs met by HSR Layout? Not really. Sarjapur-Bellandur are selfsufficient. But we do have a tailor we go to there and the Vaidyaratnam shop for medicines and hair oil. I really cannot do without their Elaneerkuzhambu eye drops. Any advice you would like to give the corporator/MLA who manages both Bellandur and HSR Layout? The illegal water tanker business is a big nuisance for us. It must be worse for the people in the village behind our apartments. They honk their horns as late as 2 or 3am. It’s a bit surreal. There are strange businesses that I am sure have no clearances. The drainage work could be better. Cleanliness is an issue, but isn’t that true of all of Bangalore? What’s your job like? My work involves reading scripts, coordinating the books I’ve commissioned, editing them and working on every aspect of them with my colleagues in different departments. I don’t do anything other than the work at HarperCollins. There’s no time! What advice would you give to wannabe writers? Write! There’s scope for different kinds of literature, because there are different kinds of readers. Has readership (proportionate to population) gone up or come down? Publishing houses are publishing books, and we are all publishing several good books. I am not aware of any study here that maps readership by population. But it feels like people are reading more and on different platforms. Certainly, there are many more books being published. How many newbie authors have you helped get published during the course of your publishing career? I assess books and manuscripts based on whether they are good and work for the intended readership. I don’t evaluate the books based on a desire to assist a debut author. I’d love to see more disruptive works, more works that genuinely challenge the status quo. ResidentsWATCH
What kind of books work for the electronic version and what kind of books work for the traditional printed books? All our books are published as ebooks as well. We are experimenting with the HarperXXI series, which is a collection of ebook-only works. Right now, we are focusing on e-singles and short works. We hope to have longer ebook-only works as part of it soon. What are your pastimes? Reading. Watching movies. Talking to my niece. Playing with my dog. What do you think will be future of publishing in India and the world? Who knows! Hopefully, it will be robust and will grow in new ways as new mediums emerge.
CAREER GRAPH (In descending order) • HarperCollins Publishers, India Senior Commissioning Editor • Outlook Traveller Deputy Editor & Film Editor • Time Out Delhi Editor • Women’s Feature Service Copy editor • The Little Magazine Section editor, features • Down To Earth magazine Copy editor • Tehelka.com Senior copy editor • Assistant Commissioning Editor Oxford University Press India • LexisNexis Butterworths Legal Editor and Commissioning Editor January 2015|19
Back2School
Finding the right school is as important as finding the right job. Education is the gateway to the world. And knowing English is as important as learning your national and regional language. It’s a balancing act and you have to carefully choose your child’s system of education. We make your choosing easier, by listing every good institute in the neighbourhood.
SCHOOLS }} SILVER OAKS
Sy No 188/3 & 188/4, Dommasandra % 097394-74900
}} FUTURE NEST
% 96115-69253/54 }} ILMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
No 112-113, 8th Cross, Mangammanapalya Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 4218-3430, 97401-88900
}} STEPPING STONES
No 17/A, 26th Cross, 26th Main, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L-84/A, 14th B Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout 4th Main, HSR Layout % 99455-18541 Sector 6 % 96221-51234
}} CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
58/1, 17th Cross, 19th Main, HSR Layout-1st Sector % 2572-3839, 2572-7335
}} CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CA 28, 11th Cross, 22nd Main, Near BMTC Depot, HSR Layout1st Sector % 2572-9281, 2572-9282
}} LAWRENCE SCHOOL
9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2777, 98457-60764
}} BETHANY JUNIOR SCHOOL
2337, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3198
}} GNAN SRISHTI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
}} BANGALORE SCHOOL OF SPEECH & DRAMA
}} NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
}} RAVINDRA BHARATHI GLOBAL SCHOOL
19th Main Road, 17th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98453-19944, 2572-2002,
32/P2, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 25729406/08/10
}} FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CA # 33, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-9825, 2572-9826, 3200-2581
}} JSS PUBLIC SCHOOL
No 4/A, 14th main, HSR Layout 6th Sector % 2297-0133
}} VIBGYOR HIGH
Royal Placid Layout, Harlur Road, HSR Layout Extension
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529, 16th A Cross, 3rd Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-0735 29/1, Somasunderpalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 73537-77383
}} SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL
27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 88610-04640
COLLEGES }} OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
No 32, 19th Main, 17th B Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout
% 3026-6301/16/35/51/91 }} SHAKUNTALA DEVI INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
32/P3, 17th Main Road, 11th Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 98447-90111/ 90333, 2572-4791/92
}} GREATER BANGALORE EDUCATION OF MANAGEMENT
No 90/85/2/2, Sector 1, 21st A Main, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 2258-0477
}} NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (NIFT)
CA Site No 21, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 94489-93608, 22552550/51
}} JSS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
4/A, 14th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2297-0130, 9886643893, 99645-89956
PRESCHOOLS }} ROOTS MONTESSORI
1136, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 96636-58888
}} YOUR KIDS ‘R’ OUR KIDS
39 MCHS, Sector 4, Opp BDA Complex HSR Layout % 1800-1022-033
}} OI PLAYSCHOOL
1496, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98866-89000
}} CUDDLES
No 79 & 84, 16th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 99801-99028 ResidentsWATCH
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}} ACE MONTESSORI
Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96633-73111
}} CAMBRIDGE CHAMPS
1, MCHS Colony, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6561-5666
}} BLOOMING BUDS
1699, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 96110-45196
}} KIDS PARADISE
938, 24th A Cross, 16th A Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-7874, 98800-41148
}} APPY KIDZ CARE
}} TIME KIDS
}} JOY OF LEARNING
}} BACHPAN...A PLAY SCHOOL
}} GOLDEN ARCH
}} BRIGHT KID
}} CHERUBS MONTESSORI
}} SERRA INTERNATIONAL
}} KIDS VILLE ACADEMY
1385, 25th Main, 26th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98807-54481, 6570-2145 1495/A, 20th Main, 8th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6531-4177, 99000-94177 2578, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-5512 #83, 16th cross, 14th main, HSR Layout-4th Sector % 6570-1770, 96207-89992
753, 22nd Cross, 19th A Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout }} NAKSHATRA 821, 8th B Main Road, 21st % 88802-93997, 96861-83087 Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout }} KIDZEE % 93791-57547 l 2316, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout, % 6546- }} BUBBLY BUNNIES 1960, 93791-91437 l 493, 1090, 8th Main, 19th Cross, 16th B cross, 4th Main, Sector Sector 7, HSR Layout 6, HSR Layout % 99009-57367 % 3241-7727/7728 }} RISE AND SHINE
}} I-PLAY I-LEARN
}} SHISHUKUL INDO KIDS
}} GYAN
267, 13th Main, 21st Cross, Behind McDonald, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 77605-04167
1009, 8th Main, HSR Layout 7th Sector % 6536-0614, 93421-27782
}} KARA 4 KIDS
64, IAS Officer’s Colony, 15th Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-6344
93, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 90082-29306 266-67, 15th Cross, 18th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 98805-48393, 89714-91568
}} SRI SRI RAVISHANKAR BAL MANDIR
45, 12th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0770
31, 12th Main, 18th Cross, Behind Mac Donald, HSR Layout, Sector 7 % 98456-18181 363, 23rd Cross, 13th Main, HSR Layout 7th Sector, % 2572-2077
173, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98450-34342, 98459-14110 No 527, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98451-88088
}} BUDDING KIDZ
No 9, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 90666-47247
}} PRATHAMA MONTESSORI
1504, 19th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98860-92800, 6571-8399
}} EUROKIDS
Cherry Tree, 1484, 20th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93421-67266
}} KIDDY BLOOM
1154, 6th Main, 19th A Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99004-22324
}} PODAR JUMBO KIDS
No 667, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 84949-42779
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Back2School }} GIGGLE WIGGLE
Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98866-87571
}} SESAME STREET
Plot No 5A, Block 5, MCHS Colony, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96321-05522
LIBRARIES }} DISCOVER KIDS
No 27, 18th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 7, behind McDonald’s, HSR Layout % 98806-50266
}} JUST BOOKS
2628, 1st Floor, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout, Sector I, HSR Layout % 2258-7430, 72599-74251
DRIVING SCHOOLS }} MARUTI DRIVING SCHOOL
21st Cr, 8th Mn, Sector 1 % 88840-17222
}} MILLENIUM MOTOR SCHOOL
No 29/1, 24th Main, Agara, HSR Layout % 98865-68138
}} GANESH DRIVING SCHOOL
No 58, 1st Floor, MG Palya, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-0055
}} MINI DRIVING SCHOOL
No 18/1, 1st Floor, Opp Devi Temple, 24th Main Road, 25th A Cross, HSR Layout % 6567-8811
TUTORIALS }} CHEFS@WORK CULINARY SCHOOL
No 251, 19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-3488, 83500-79824
}} APTECH
No 88, Ground Floor, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 6012-7000
}} CHANGE INSTITUTE
No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97391-83608
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}} KIDS CONCEPTS
2081, Sobha Daffodil, Somasunderpalya % 98868-93791
}} POORVI TUTORING CENTER
No 72, 16th Cross, 14th A Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 96202-02528
}} VIVRITHI
1877, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99866-10750
}} WISE VISION ACADEMY
1032, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6569-0105
}} FOREIGN LANGUAGES INSTITUTE
Sierrra Cartel, 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 4953-7981, 98863-73048
}} EDGE TUTORIALS
No 876, 6th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout %76769-56051
}} THE IMPACT IAS ACADEMY
No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 90350-74443, 97420-67910
}} INTELLI SOURCE
No 76, 12th Main, 18th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98867-90852, 2572-3244
}} RATI TUITIONS
No 83, Somasundarpalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 97398-05980
}} SAMARTH ADVANCE COACHING
L-31, Fernhill Garden Apt, 2nd A Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 98861-63793, 2574-0065
}} ANSHU AGARWAL
No 71/8, 10th Cross, 9th Main, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 93433-19441
}} PEARSON LEARNING CENTRE
150, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 3221-1912
}} NIIT TRAINING CENTER
395, 2nd Floor, Ganapa Arcade, 27th Cross Road, 9th main Rd,
Mangammanpalya main Road, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 4090-8536 }} MAAC STUDY CENTRE
37/38, 14th main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98860-79222, 90369-50782
}} FASTMATH
Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99862-83569
}} FIITJEE
No 19, SS Plaza, 13th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 089047-95799
}} CAREER FORUM
No 57, 2nd Floor, 5th Block, Koramangala % 6681-5614
}} PARADYGM COACHING CENTER
No 322/2, 2nd Floor, Hosur Main Road, Madivala % 6653-4254
}} SRI SANJEEVNI IIT & AIEEE ACADEMY
No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 90350-74443
}} BIOTECNIKA INFO LABS
No 427, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3249-4384
}} SIP ACADEMY
Global art, Opp. Akme Harmony Apts back gate, Bellandur Gate Main Road % 98801-67268
}} ABACUS LEARNING CENTER
403, 15th Cross, 5th Main, HSR Layout, 6th Sector % 2572-5555, 98863-37904, 98867-47450
}} SRI SRI SPORTS ACADEMY
Mangammanapalya-Hosa Palya Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99866-96983, 78999-68234
}} ADVAITAM
867, 25th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98807-70411
}} PREKSHA TUTORIALS
1213, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 98442-42182
ResidentsWATCH
Crime
Muggers’ paradise
Streetlights don’t work along some stretches of Outer Ring Road By our correspondent
T
ravelling by night, particularly on Outer Ring Road between Silk Board junction and Iblur, can be dangerous if you get down to investigate something. Even if it appears like a vehicle breakdown case, it’s best to move on without trying to lend a hand on these unlit stretches, thanks to dysfunctional streetlights. Pray why? For all you know, they could be muggers waiting to rob you. Business analyst Bhushan Kumar learnt this lesson the hard way. He was not only robbed of his cellphone but also Rs 1,600 in cash at knife-point by two muggers who also took away his bike key and sped away lest he called the police. He had to push his two-wheeler for about two kilometres before he could reach BTM Layout and get his friend’s cellphone to call his brother to deliver the duplicate vehicle keys. This happened at around 12.45am when Bhushan was getting back home from his office at the Information technology Park Bangalore (ITPB). Enroute, he spotted a fallen vehicle and two people standing by it. His mistake was to stop his vehicle to enquire. The moment he asked them what was happening, they asked him if there was a garage nearby. When he expressed hopelessness, one of the guys snatched his bike keys, and robbed him of his cellphone and cash. However, they gave back the SIM card but sped away with his bike keys, because he could alert the police. The other danger is the complete lack of lighting on some stretches. In the darkness, it would be hard to see if someone is involved in an accident. The pitch black darkness will only make things worse for those travelling without headlights.
The HSR police need to strengthen the check posts between Iblur and Bommanahalli and intensify night patrolling from 11pm-6am to prevent techies being targetted after their late night shifts. ResidentsWATCH
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RetailTherapy
Here is an ever-evolving list of shops and establishments around the neighbourhood that offer a complete shopping experience. From shops selling apparel to boutiques offering designer wear, HSR Layout offers a complete shopping experience. Shop till you drop!!!
APPAREL }} MARC N’ PARK
No 410, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-5111
}} JP COLLECTIONS
27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4205-7354
}} ADAM’S AVENUE
No 85/1, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout
}} FAVOURITE SHOP
}} CELIO
}} SOCH
}} LEVI’S
No 804, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1919 No 805, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1920
}} PEOPLE
No 417, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4124-1622
}} THE ARVIND STORE
G4, JK Landmark, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93424-72677
}} SIYARAM’S SHOP
G3, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93434-72677
}} AURELIA
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96866-98986
}} SRIMAYI
No 1153, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99722-39969
}} KIDZON
433, 17th Cross, 19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 95357-00571
}} PLANET FASHION
No 1/A, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0557
}} TAKILA SHOP
1677, III Floor, 27 Main, 22 Cross, Sector-2, HSR Layout % 90350-51947
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No 90, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4202-5266 No 419, Ground floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4209-7964
}} PASSWORD
1192, Shop No 2, Ground Floor, 24th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-0545
}} NEEMAKUMAR DESIGN STUDIO
59/101A, 1st Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 6547-0520
}} SWADESHI
2629, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6583-1758, 22580280, 2258-7502
}} SHOWBIZ
2630, Basement, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-6596, 98808-47528
}} TURTLE
428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96322-20581
}} M K RETAIL
485, NIFT, 27th Main, 17th Crs, HSR Layout % 4213-4646
}} THE LABEL
3, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4057
}} INDIAN FASHIONS
2615, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98444-16315
}} MOD FASHIONS
116, 10th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-6663
}} MAHARAJ PARADISE FACTORY OUTLET
No 4, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-1558
}} SRIRANGAM TEXTILES
No 18/4, 9th Main, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2226
}} SARIKA SILKS & GARMENTS
44, 24th Main Road, Agara, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-7786
}} STHREE
5, Ground Floor, 14th main, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2597-9593
}} EMBRAZEN LIFESTYLE
Shop No 5, 53/C, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81233-44445, 2257-8100
}} KINAARI DESIGN STUDIO
1157, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 20th Cross, Sector 7, HSR layout % 97397-37033
}} SHAPES
20, Ground Floor, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-9997, 94488-64446
}} MAHARAJA GARMENTS
53/1, Sector 2, 24th Main, Parangipalya, HSR Layout % 2572-7646, 99161-99420
}} AARZOO
No 251/A, 19th Main, 19th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97390-86924
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TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748
}} PSME DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
20, 7th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98455-88955 99005-05669
}} MILOU
2614, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6888-8919
}} VIVIDITY
No 2801, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4804, 98454-98535
}} UNNATHI
35, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-6700
}} POSHAK
No 1/51, 7th Cross, 22nd Main, HSR Layout % 6531-3368
}} SAMRA BOUTIQUE
No 6/6/1, 24th Main, 25th A Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 72595-34130
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}} KAPAS
2331/A, 17th Cross, 24th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3155, 99020-67701
}} SIRIS DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
54/1, 1st Floor, Parangipalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 96323-18819
SPORTS APPAREL & EQUIPMENT }} THE SPORT MALL
No 36, 1st Floor, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 96864-54056
}} SPORTZ ARENA
No 7, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-9929
}} HERCULES SPORT
Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4218-1695
}} AVIN SPORTS
27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 4213-4376
}} NEXTGEN FITNESS
41, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-9511/12
BABY PRODUCTS }} BORN BABIES
1366/552, HSR Club Road, 14th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 95350-88844
}} KIDS GIGGLE.COM
27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99802-64544
}} KIDZ PARADISE
Shop No 5, JK Landmark, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98864-58579
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RetailTherapy }} LILLIPUT KIDS WEAR
}} WONDER YEARZ
FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR
}} BABIES IN ARMS
}} KIDS CITY
}} GLASS WORLD
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1841, lilliputkids.com 677, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1784
}} HONEY BUNNY
No 433, Opp Krishna Sagar, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 94483-21987
2630, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99005-12814 819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4213
}} TOTS N TEENS
451, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-0061
HANDICRAFTS & }} MY BABY STORE 141, Sector 5, Outer Ring Road, ANTIQUES HSR Layout % 84530-03939 }} LITTLE MISS
No 163, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-3746
}} LITTLE BOSS
437, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4701/02/03
}} CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM
No 44, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-5660
No 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 6572-2401
}} BEST LOOKING FURNITURE
1/151, 24th Main, HSR Layout % 2258-2025
}} SRI SAI FURNISHING
No 1069, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0599
}} MILAN FURNITURE & FURNISHING
No 12, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3999
}} VISHAL FURNITURE
164, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 90362-34833, 97312-14004
Visit HSR’s largest exclusive store for innerwear
JP Collections 88, 27th Main, Opp. HSR Police Station, Sector 1, HSR Layout Call 080-42190980 26| January 2015
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TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748
}} SAFA FURNITURES
Shop No 28, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96864-47868
}} SRI GURU FURNTECH
}} FOOT LOCKER
}} THE INDOOR COLLECTION
}} STEPZ
No 61/A, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 93425-93069 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 92421-11111, 2258-0228
}} HI-TECH FURNITURE
46, 2nd Cross, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99160- 06600 }} DÉCOR INDIA }} AMBER HOME INTERIOR 1566, Sector 1, HSR Layout No 993, 9th Main, 7th Sector, % 3232-3300 HSR Layout % 98451-50176 }} WELLBORN FLOORINGS }} OPULENCE No 1572, Service Road, Sector 1542, Salasar House, 19th 1, HSR Layout % 6569-4461 Main, 7th Cross, 1st Sector, }} IDEAL MATTRESS HSR Layout % 2258-1595 35-A, 1st Floor, BDA Commercial }} MACRUSS Complex % 2572-1548 No 25/26, Somasandra Palya, FOOTWEAR Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98862-22290 }} M0HSIN FURNITURE
}} MARK
No 1500, 19th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6453-0011
28/32, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 99160-93401
36, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99018-49777 804-805, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0436. Shoes and bags.
}} BATA SHOE STORE
2799/2800, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3256-9268, 98809-86637
}} REEBOK
423, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4725
}} NIKE
427, Sai Ram Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2886, 99161-94134
}} BLAK THE SHOE STORE
428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4224-7461
CHANDELIERS l LED LIGHTING l CROCKERY l VASES l GIFT ARTICLES BANGLES l JEWELERY l GOLD PLATED GLASSES PLATINUM PLATED GLASSES l 22CT GOLD PLATED PHOTO FRAMES # 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout, Near BDA Complex, Bangalore 560 102.
Tel: 93412 20729, 99165 04788
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RetailTherapy }} PUMA STORE
807, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-4047
}} SHOE BAZAAR
29, 1st Floor, BDA Complex % 2597-9555, 98807-86766
}} FEET FASHION
No 2627, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3088
LEATHER ACCESSORIES
HSR Layout % 2258-0319 }} VISION EXPRESS
No 810, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4213-4925
}} MILLENNIUM OPTIKS
811, 27th Main, HSR Layout, next to Adishwar % 4223-0520
}} EYE WORLD
419, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2119
}} REINE ANGELO
No 1705, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4112-2111
AQUARIUMS }} HEAVY PETTING
HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 99000-27683
}} EDEN AQUATICS
1707, 1st Floor, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4093-9839
}} NEMO AQUA PETS
254, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout T% 98450-61951
OPTICIANS }} LAWRENCE & MAYO
191, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-3599/3621
}} EYE CARE
No 1, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 97380-55424
}} PRATHAM VISION CARE
87, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90367-02442
}} BRIGADE OPTICS
3&4, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81238-06667, 2852-8247
}} TITAN EYE PLUS
2795, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3062
}} SHIVA VISION CARE
No 60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 4147-7113
}} IGATE OPTICS
413, 27th Main Road, Sector 1,
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}} PAI INTERNATIONAL
No 964, 27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 2258-1213
}} NEXT
2625, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 3247-9266
}} ACER MALL
174, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9222/23/24
}} BLUEMOON ELECTRONICX
No 389, 9th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2449
ELECTRONICS & HOME APPLIANCES
}} A S ELECTRONICS
}} ICENTRE
}} GIRIAS
}} UNILET
}} UNIVER CELL
}} ITOUCH SMARTPHONES RESTORE
}} VENKATESHWARA ENTERPRISES
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96866-85406 2318, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99000-46919 410, 24th Mn, Sector 2 % 6012-2260
}} IFB POINT
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 80880-99511
}} RELIANCE DIGITAL
42, 24th Main, Sector 1, Agara, HSR Layout % 98459-17124 No 227, Hosur Road, Bommanahalli % 2572-4947 No 647, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0219 No 410, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4167-8088
}} A-Z ELECTRONICS (SAMSUNG)
No 428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4207-0240
WATCHES
17T, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-0652
}} FASTRACK
No 2799, 17th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4184
}} WORLD OF TITAN
SONY CENTER
}} PRESTIGE SMART KITCHEN
15, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-6991, 6590-2721
}} GLEN ALDA
No 330, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 92437-00660, 92437-02026
}} SAMSUNG
60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-7256
}} ADISHWAR ELECTROWORLD
No 812, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4000
}} SANGEETHA MOBILES
No 422, Vibhu Complex, Sector 1, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout % 95389-61888, 89712-02025
429, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4208-8780 7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2112, 4204-2467
}} NOVA TIMES
No 2, BDA Shopping Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-5153
}} NEW CITY TIMES
No 156/6A, 24th Main, Agara, HSR Layout % 99722-80330
}} THE TIME FACTORY
2799/2780, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4179
COMPUTER CARE }} PUROHIT COMPUTERS
Shop No 15, BDA Shopping Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-1166 ResidentsWATCH
TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748
}} TECHSUPPORT INC
526, Ganesh Complex, 3rd Floor, 19th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 99162-11057
}} ORCHIDS NETWORK
No 174, 1st Floor, 9th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-7272
}} TECH SYNC SOLUTIONS INC.
1071, 24th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6597-7941
}} CARTRIDGE CRAFT
398, 27th Main Road, 10th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-5545
}} CLEMTEL TECHNOLOGIES
526/A, 19th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 97388-12609, 99162-11057.
TELECOM }} AIRTEL
No 410, Ground Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 97312-61435
}} PRONTO
436, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6999-9124, 4114-5125
}} TYRE PLUS
}} MANDOVI MOTORS
Harlur Road %2574-7762/63/64
}} ORION MOTORS
65/7, SM Industrial Estate, Sarjapur Road, beside Agara flyover % 2258-2244/3366
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98451-18844, 99860-40627 }} XTORQUE }} RELIANCE AUTOZONE No 1670/A, 27th Main, Sector No 144, Service Rd, Sector 5, 2, HSR Layout % 98452-22214 HSR Layout % 95919-88139 }} ANANDA HONDA No 2318, 27th Main, Sector 1, BIKING HSR Layout % 97380-44550 }} PROCYCLE
}} PRATHAM MOTORS
AUTOMOBILES
GIFTS & STATIONERY
}} NINE STAR SUZUKI
}} PENFOLDS VENTURES
Service Road, Sector 5, HSR Layout, Jakkasandra extension % 2550-1967
Hosur Road % 99725-13333
}} KUBERA TVS
Opp. CPWD Complex, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81471-71831
}} SOLAR AUTOS
90/85/2, 21st Cross, 8th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 88840-15222
174/A, 9th Main Road,4th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-4864
}} KIRAN ENTERPRISES
No 1153, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 90081-83530
19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout }} FANCY CHILLI % 98452-35174 552, 2nd floor, 14th Main, 22nd No 806, 27th Main Road, Sector }} MALNAD CAR CLUB Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout 1, HSR Layout % 98860-98860 437, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 96110-33334 90360-22922 % CAR CARE }} VODAFONE
}} TYRE KINGDOM
No 1463, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-2229, 4915-6042
}} 3M CAR CARE
Racerz Inc, 991/992, 5th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 9980529298, 92436-05444
}} WINDSHIELD WORLD
82/1, Hosur Road, Kudlu Gate % 6558-2255
}} TEAM TRACK
7th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 77600-46777
}} AUTO SPA
17th Cross, 27th Main, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 6900-0222
}} CASTROL PITSTOP
27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98855-60743
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AreaEssentials
AreaEssentials
Small things can make a big impact in life. Just when you need the name of a helpline for children, women or senior citizens, you need to have a book like Residents Watch at hand. This section strives to equip you with everything you would need to make your life easier to live. This list will forever be finetuned to suit the growing needs of residents.
USEFUL NUMBERS Dial A Rickshaw: 80506-61111, 92434-04800 Police control room: 100 Fire service station: 101 Traffic control room: 103 Sanjeevini (accidents): 102, 1062 Madiwala traffic: 94808-01824 (inspector), 98860-56307 (sub-inspector) HSR Police Station: 2574-7752 Hoysala Police Patrol: 2294-3000 Police Commissioner’s office: 2226-0707 KSRTC control room: 2225-5720 Passport office: 2570-6101 BBMP control room: 2222-1188 Railway enquiry: 131, 132 EasyAuto: 98441-12233 BangaloreOne: 2295-5517 BBMP: 96201-39928 (assistant engineer), 94806-85238 (assistant executive engineer) BBMP (Garbage): 99801 -39898 BBMP (Health): 94487-08061 Dog Squad: 2297-5585, 94806-83069 Cattle/monkey catching: 9880108801 Snake Catchers: 99803-39880 (Kishen), 99808-55720 (Devaraj Shivappa) Hearse van: 94806-83495 Electrical Division: 94806-85413 (assistant executive engineer), 94806-85340 (executive engineer) Street Light BBMP contractors: 82771-79637, 95352-71566 Park Development Division: 94806-83436 (superintendent) Forest Department: 94806-
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85038 (supervisor) BESCOM complaints: 2258-5287, 94498-44831, 94498-40477 (JE), 94498-40476 (AE) BWSSB: 2294-5154. 9845444121 (executive engineer), 98454-44039 (assistant executive engineer) BMTC: 2295-2253 BDA Office (HSR Layout): 2572-0264, 2572-5932 Post Office (HSR Layout): 2572-0744 District registrar: 2525-3505 Registrar of Companies: 2553-7449 Registrar (marriage): 2559-5977 Sub Registrar office: 2535-2907, 2561-4548 Ananth Kumar, MP: 2656-8483, 98443-08554 Lok Ayukta: 98450-00022 M Satish Reddy, MLA: 94480-51616 Latha N Murthy, corporator: 94817-79235 HSR Club: 2572-3928 HSR Layout Youth Association: 89515-75805
HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous: 98455-87507 Helping Hand: 2353-5787 Children’s helpline: 1098 Women’s helpline: 1091 Elders helpline: 1090 Trees for free: 98454-49703 Asha Foundation:2354-3333 Dream A Dream: 6534-9980 Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: 2572-1444
Mitra Jyothi (for the blind): 2258-7623/25 Petcare: 2294-7300 (CUPA), 2860-3986 (PFA), 90366-70771 (Vets Society for Animal Welfare and Rural Development) Swakruta Charitable Trust (for women entrepreneurs): 9886046987, 2255-5227
RESIDENT WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS SECTOR 1: 98453-94608 (Ravindran), 98456-35648 (Muniswamireddy) SECTOR 2: 98459-56053 (Brig RS Murthy), 98809-87339 (Chandrashekar) SECTOR 3: 98440-23561 (Prof Sadashiva), HM Javali (98802-82477) SECTOR 4: 99807-13619 (Vijayalakshmi), 99800-08418 (Chandrashekar) SECTOR 5: 98454-83979 (HN Subbuswamy), 99804-93844 (MT Ramaiah) SECTOR 6: 94483-88912 (Raje Urs), 91418-52084 (Deshmukh) SECTOR 7: 98800-91609 (Munivenkatappa), 99001-24477 (Prem Kumar)
ODD JOBS Mosquito mesh: 94482-64511, 99166-68957 Painting: 99001-99081, 9880325969, 87928-23079 Plumbing: 98800-04624, 97380-08158 Repair works: 1800-42-525252 ResidentsWATCH
AreaEssentials Borewell service: 98450-14845, 96632-07070 Electrical works: 98803-25969, 87928-23079, 2572-0758, 81971-47041, 94800-81117 Rainwater harvesting: 2572-3911, 98457-88308 Solar systems: 2572-1355 Key makers: 99722-30096 Water treatment: 99455-95251 Water testing lab: 2573-1142/81 Pan card: 6653-4014 Mineral water suppliers: 9686613943, 6547-1197, 9980421388, 99861-08869, Pest control: 99027-39891, 4131-5656 Water tank cleaners: 96861-49322, 98802-16085, 94485-13352 Security services: 3329-8000, 3329-8001 Matrimonial services: 3255-7963, 2255-5227, 98860-46987 Legal services: 99456-88974 Forex services: 96205-42691 Financial services: 4208-3339, 2572-3911 Private gas agencies: 4917-6006, 99165-12242, 97416-37096, 6683-0900, 4917-7144, 49608777, 2573-5807, 4915-3659 Packers & movers: 98440-57216, 93421-55380 Water suppliers: 96114-37370, 98809-60881, 98454-20534, 99016-66688, 2691-2004, 98456-66895, 2553-1668
DRIVERS ON HIRE }} DRIVERSININDIA.COM
% 8046-8686
}} DZIRE DRIVE
% 92417-74565, 90360-
04565, 94499-87140, 98867-07140, 6534-3434 }} EZI DRIVE
% 4240-0000, 3291-9714,
98865-18108
}} BANGALORE DRIVERS
% 98458-55386, 74119-78123, 74113-36800
}} DAY & NIGHT DRIVERS SERVICE
% 80888-08876,
6547-4747
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HOBBY CLUBS }} GUBACHEEZ
1491, 20th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-4693 Play zone for parents & kids.
}} SHREE COMFORTS
62, 13th Main, 18th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9798
}} BLUEMOON LOG INN
154, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5999/6999
}} KARNATAKA YOUTH CRICKET ACADEMY
}} LAVENS
}} GEETANJALI HARMONICA INST OF MUSIC
SERVICE
58/4, Harlur Road, Zee School campus % 73533-08833
145, 4th Floor, 5th Sector, HSR Layout % 6400-0180
20, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Sector APARTMENTS 2, HSR Layout % 81972-91483
}} SUTRA HUB
% 6533-3399, 99455-18534
}} NATYAKALA DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY
}} PIONEER HOSPITALITY SERVICES
115, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-3524
}} IRIS SERVICE APARTMENTS
1554, 19th Main, Sector 1, 2339, 17th Cross, 24th Main, HSR Layout % 6637-9524 Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81974}} 4 IN FOUR BOUTIQUE SUITES 91548, 98860-38515 280, 8th Cross, 28th Main }} GYAN SRISHTI MUSIC ACADEMY Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout 19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector % 94484-75088, 95357-91999 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2002, } } FORT GRAND 97385-79940 479, 18th Cross, Sector 2, }} ARCHERY HSR Layout % 2258-2222/33 Bangalore Central mall, 6th Floor, Bellandur LAUNDRY SERVICES }} STRYKES - BOWLING
Bangalore Central mall, 6th Floor, Bellandur % 99005-43068
}} HOLYSTOKED SKATEBOARD
}} SANCY’S LAUNDRETTE
679, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4110-2277, 2550-4477
27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout }} STAR SHINE DRY CLEANERS 1720, 27th Cross, 19th Main % 98809-68321 Road, 80 Feet Road, 2nd Sector, }} INNOVATORS CHESS ACADEMY HSR Layout % 99164-31004 No 31, 12th Main, 18th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99804- }} SSK WHITE COLLAR 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout 09870, 97400-91742 % 6579-1787 }} BASECAMP ADVENTURES
227, 31st Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 9342016482, 2258-6912
}} THRILLOPHILIA
4th Floor, 2628, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 42134915, 96860-20000
HOTELS }} THE ELITE ROYALE
14, 13th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 4337-0000
}} BANDBOX CLEANERS & DYERS
60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0780
}} MR.CLEAN
6, 19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 99459-77920
}} SNOWAYS LAUNDERERS & DRY CLEANERS
177, Omkar Plaza, 9th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 3221-7818 January 2015|31
Neighbourhood Happenings
Sights & Sounds
It’s time to make the most of our weekends. Don’t just sit at home. Take yourself out and your family. Indulge in the many flavours of culture, tradition and lifestyle. Get entertained the way you want. Sign up for a workshop. Fly a kite. Do the rhumba. Chill out. And if you have an event next month, let us know by the 30th of this month (info@residentswatch.in). Happy event-hopping!
FOOD
}} SWEET, SMOKY AND HOT Till Jan 30, 12pm Chili’s Grill & Bar Phoenix Market City, 20, UG Floor, Outside Courtyard, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6406 A new limited time offer menu. With a range of new dishes: smoked salmon salad served in a martini glass, pulled chicken corn cakes, smoked quarter chicken, green chili chicken enchiladas, spicy smoked shrimp pasta, smoked garlic tenderloin, sweet mustard seed baby back ribs. Vegeratian options with paneer available. Also, a compilation of the best fruit cocktails and exotic desserts.
ART
}} RECOLLECTIONS RECONNECTIONS All month, 10.30am-6pm Gallery Sumukha, 24/10, BTS Depot Road, Wilson Garden Tel: 2229-2230 Solo exhibition of SG Vasudev. The celebrated artist has developed texture as a kind of third dimension in his work for this exhibition. }} GRAMEEN PAINTINGS Till Jan 15, 11am-7pm Magnitude Gallery, # 140/13, 27th Cross, 13th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 99001-17201 A series of original paintings, on the old-world charm and innocence of rural India. The exhibition cum sale is ideal for living places, homes and offices.
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BOOK READING
}} DAHL TADKA! Jan 10, 4pm Atta Galatta, #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4160-0677 An interactive event for Roald Dahl fans of all ages, based on the following books: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Danny the Champion of the World, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. Plenty of games, puzzles, speaking sessions, music, poetry, art and more. Participants can be individual or in groups. Register by emailing sonali.and.sharanya@ gmail.com.
}} ADITI SINGH SHARMA Jan 17, 6pm Phoenix Market City, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Road Tel: 4067-7300
Catch Aditi Singh Sharma live. Tickets: Rs 750, Rs 500, Rs 300. }} STEVE AOKI LIVE Jan 18, 6pm Venue To Be Announced
MUSIC
}} THE FLUTE ROCKZ LIVE Jan 9, 6.30pm Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Gayathri Devi Park Ext, 16th Cross, Malleswaram, Vyalikaval Tel: 98458-24725 National award winner Pravin Godkhindi, the first Indian flautist to perform on the 8 feet contrabass flute, and to represent Bansuri at the World Flute Festival held at Mendoza Argentina. Top ranking artiste in Hindustani Bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR). Has performed with eminent musicians like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Dr Balmurali Krishna, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr Kadri Gopinath, Sivamani and others. Ticket: Rs 250, 500, 1000.
Steven Hiroyuki ‘Steve’ Aoki is a Japanese-American electro house musician, record producer, club promoter, and the founder of Dim Mak Records. He is widely known for his acrobatic crowd-surfing stunts, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles and riding rafts on the dance floor. Tickets from Rs 1000. ResidentsWATCH
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SPORTS
}} KITE FLYING FESTIVAL Jan 10, 10am onwards Magnum Arena, 3/1, Sarjapur Main Road Carmelaram, Hadosiddapura, Chikkakannalli Tel: 097314-39771 }} USHA UTHUP Jan 24, 6pm Phoenix Market City, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Road Tel: 4067-7300 Usha Uthup live. Tickets: Rs 1000, Rs 500 & Rs 300. }} MD. IRFAN & PALAK MUCHHAL Jan 31, 6pm Phoenix Market City, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Road Tel: 4067-7300
Catch both the singers live. Tickets: Rs 750, Rs 500 & Rs 300. }} VISHAL & SHEKHAR LIVE Jan 31, 6.30pm
Football Ground, IIM Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2658-2450 Get ready to have a blast with the dynamic duo of the Indian Bollywood music industry - Vishal & Shekhar. Tickets: Rs 900, Rs 500.
NIGHTLIFE
}} KARAOKE & LADIES NIGHTS Wednesdays, 8pm Palazo Club & Lounge, Commercial Complex, National Games Village, Koramangala Tel: 90363-49858 Presented by Purple Cow Eventz, with KJ Naveen. Mid-week madness with a song to sing, drinks and free shooters for ladies. ResidentsWATCH
Watch the sky change colours like a rainbow in a glittering sun after the rain and bask in the glory of Makar Sankranti, when the skies of Bangalore give way to colorful kites. Fun activities for kids. Traditional kite flying entertainment. Full day music with Emcee and DJ. Rewards for the best tailor-made kites. Varieties of food and beverages. Free entry for kids below 12 years. Couples: Rs 799; Adults (above 12 years): Rs 499.
FILMS
}} THE VATICAN MUSEUMS 3D Jan 18 & Jan 24, all day PVR Cinemas, Forum mall, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7803 For the very first time in the world, ultra HD 4K/3D television cameras enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to show the masterpieces of faith. This major production required four months to film, employing technology of the very latest generation that saw the utilisation of an extraordinary dimensionalisation technique for the breaking up of planes, applied to over 40 frescoes and paintings. This decomposition of planes enhances the perspective, literally allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the works. An all-Italian production team formed by 40 professionals covered no less than 3,000 kilometers in the marvelous setting
of the corridors and rooms to capture the magnificence and the splendor of one of the world’s most visited museums. Tickets: Rs 240-320.
THEATRE
}} A MOMENT OF MEMORY Jan 9-11, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm Atta Galata, 134 KHB Colony, 5th Block Koramangala Tel: 4160-0677 An intimate experiential performance that takes you through real life events and incidents of four performers from experiencing crime to tough relationships, from individual hope to a sense of duty and from cherishing good times to fighting everyday troubles. Immerse yourselves into their worlds - a faded memory, a memory revisited, a memory erased, a memory lived. The performance will also seek to engage senses of smell, feel and taste. The performance is intimate, with only 10-12 audience members every performance.
ENTERTAINMENT
}} LA MEXICANA Jan 10, 6pm, IIM, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 99027-50555 Different elements of Mexican culture, expressed through dance, music and art. Designed for a family-friendly atmosphere to deliver positive entertainment. Awardwinning performance in festivals in Mexico, New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Spain, and the European Union. Ticket: Rs 699. January 2015 | 33
Opinion
Dirty Money can’t clean Bengaluru By Nitin Seshadri
T Nitin Seshadri is an active member of Koramangala Civic Society and is engaged in issues relating to civic infrastructure, sustainable development, and problems relating to quality of life of residents.
EDITOR’S VIEW This is quite an irony. Mantri Developers are violating several norms to build a commercial SEZ project in Bellandur area opposite Agara Lake. And they are the ones sponsoring the Clean Bangalore drive.
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he Koramangala, HSR and Bellandur community is rightly energised about the massive project sought to be illegally constructed by a private builder, Mantri Developers, opposite Agara Lake on the Bellandur floodplains. The builder in question has many similar issues with several other projects in Bangalore. Surely the organisers of the Swachha Bengaluru drive, in a hunt for a corporate sponsor, would not be so short sighted, so deluded, so tone deaf as to actually go to Mantri Developers to fund the drive? So now we know. The organisers of the Swachha Bengaluru drive are short sighted, deluded and tone deaf. The recent clean up drives on Bannerghatta Road were funded by our bête noire Mantri. “At Mantri, we believe in being the change”, they claim. Right! What kind of change is the question. I think the communities in the area should now stand clear on one principle. Till Mr Sushil Mantri (who runs Mantri Developers) and his organisation continue to be the main pillars behind the Swachha Bengaluru program, we must collectively boycott every single event organised within this community. No truck with this company, no compromise at all. I also think it’s time we start a signature campaign addressed to the State BJP and the national level ministers, declaring our refusal to join any campaign on this issue with this particular gentleman in the driver’s seat. Are the organisers of this whole Swachha Bengaluru mission so desperate for money that they are ready to touch this tainted organisation? Well, that’s up to them. We, as citizens, must make clear that we will not have any truck with this particular guy. Shame. A crying pathetic shame. I read the online article about this sponsored drive and marvelled at the hypocrisy of this particular gentleman who sheds crocodile tears about cleanliness while ruthlessly despoiling the environment at every turn. And standing proudly beside him is the HSR Layout MLA (M Satish Reddy) in whose constituency the Mantri project stands. Old fashioned bribery -- its not gone out of fashion yet. ResidentsWATCH
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