EVENTS

FOOD

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER

Dec 17-25, 1.30pm onwards Byg Brewski Brewing Company, Hennur Tel: 4716 6256 You won’t forget this December! We won’t let you. Check out the itinerary: A gingerbread workshop, a Christmas brunch, a turkey menu for the whole festive season, and a new year’s party to go crazy.What’s not to love? Byg Brewski Brewing Company has it all planned out. Follow our Christmas calendar, which is sure to bring you all the joy this festive season.

A WHISKEY PAIRING AFFAIR

Dec 17, 8pm-10pm Glass Kitchen & Bar, Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse Road, Tel: 76249 99190 From their renowned distilleries in Goa, they present a range of exquisite Paul John Indian Single Malt whiskies to pair with a curated meal by our chefs, for one-night-only exclusive experience.

3 EVENINGS, 5 MUSICIANS, 1 GREAT WEEKEND Dec 16–18, 6.30pm onwards Library Bar, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, HAL, Old Airport Road, Tel: 2521 1234 Catch Paddy’s Hot Five with their inimitable jazz and blues at the Library Bar. Jazz and soul music, the finest selection of spirits and wines, all in the nicest place in Garden City, what could be a better combination. THE PAN INDIAN DESTINATION

Tuesday to Sunday, Lunch & Dinner Baluchi, The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, Kumara Krupa, High Grounds Tel: 98805 77271 Take a food trip to the bygone eras of Baluchistan.

CHOOSE YOUR CAKE

All Day, 10am onwards JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Tel: 81306 72657 Choose your plum cake, lovingly crafted by our chefs, to get the festivities started with your loved ones. Plum Cake- 1 kg- Rs 2450, JW Plum Cake Tin- 900 gm- Rs 1499, Plum Yule Log Bar- Rs 1250. SEASON OF GIVING!

Dec 10–Jan 1, 11am-9pm The Oberoi Gift Shop, The Oberoi, MG Road Tel: 2558 5858 Ho! Ho! Ho! Our Christmas chalet is brimming with festive favourites, to have and to share. From yule logs and stolen to rich plum cakes, decadent gourmet cookies, delicious handmade pralines and fresh seasonal breads. CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH

Dec 24, 1pm onwards The Oberoi, MG Road , Tel: 2558 5858 Toast the coming of all things good. Enjoy the warm winter sun and a vibrant buffet of global favourites. From traditional roast turkey with bread stuffing and cranberry sauce, and lots more.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES

UNLOCK 2023 NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dec 31, 7.30pm The Park Bangalore, MG Road, Yellappa Garden, Ashok Nagar, Tel: 2559 4666 Bid a big goodbye to 2022 and do it with all the glamour we can gather - the Bollywood way, because as they say, “Picture abhi baki hai mere dost!” Entry: Rs 499 onwards. WHITEFIELD’S BIGGEST NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023

Dec 31, 8pm Aloft Hotel Whitefield, Sadaramangala Rd, Off Whitefield Road, Opp ITPL Tel: 80667 07777

Be a part of this massive night at Whitefield’s biggest new year’s eve 2023, at the finest 5 star hotel Aloft Bengaluru Whitefield.

Entry: Rs 1499 onwards.

LAS VEGAS 2023

Dec 31, 7.30pm Taj Yeshwathpur, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 80669 00111 Presenting the 11th edition of Bangalore’s most loved new year party – Las Vegas 2023 in its luxury edition, at the premium 5 star hotel of Bangalore. Entry: Rs 1999 onwards.

AURA 2023

Dec 31, 7.30pm Courtyard by Marriott, Outer Ring Road, Tel: 80712 03040 Experience the best NYE with celebrity artists, DJs and elaborate buffet with premium drinks, at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels. Entry: Rs 2499 onwards. MUSIC

SONU NIGAM LIVE

Dec 16, 7pm Phoenix Market City, Whitefield Tel: 80672 66111

Sonu Nigam Live in concert promises to be unique in its presentation and feel. Entry: Rs 999 onwards.

PRATEEK KUHAD - THE WAY LOVERS DO

Dec 17, 8pm onwards Bhartiya Mall, Thanisandra Main Road, Kannuru, Tel: 97998 97994 Touching hearts and spreading love wherever he goes, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is finally set to land in India after his global tour across the USA and Europe. Entry: Rs 2499 onwards.

CHITRAHAR 5-REGAL REHMAN

Dec 17, 6pm Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Malleshwaram Tel: 2344 5810

The show will feature some of the best and most remembered songs, both solos and duets, of AR Rehman the legendary composer. Entry: Rs 300.

COMEDY

JO BOLTA HAI WOHI BOLTA HAI

Dec 24, 7.30 pm Nexus Shantiniketan Mall, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 96060 08104 Harsh Deep Gujral, a Punjabi Munda from Kanpur, a renowned standup comedian. He is your dose of laughter, and is here to tickle your funny bones! Entry: Rs 999. CIRCUS

RAMBO CIRCUS

Dec 24- Jan 1, Show time: 1.30pm, 7.30 pm & 9.30pm St. John’s Auditorium, Koramangala Tel: 080 4058 0444

Truly a first of its kind with spellbinding feats performed by traditional Indian artists. New acts like roller skating, and ladder balance. Contortion, German wheel, Cycle tricks, Rolla Bolla, aerial act and the clowns. great masters once again. Entry: Rs 350. CONCERT

SHANTI PEOPLE

Dec 24, 7pm onwards The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa, High Grounds, Tel: 80681 77777 Bangalore get ready for Shanti People this one will be bigger than all the previous Gigs. Entry : 999 onwards

THEATRE

DANCE LIKE A MAN

Dec 18, 7.30pm Ranga Shankara, 2nd Phase JP Nagar Tel: 2659 2777 Dance Like A Man with its 660 shows and performed across 5 continents, tells the fascinating story of Jairaj and Ratna, two Bharat Natyam dancers past their prime whose story is contrasted with that of their daughter Lata. Entry: Rs 500.

GENTLEMEN

Dec 17, 7pm Allaince Francaise, Vasanthnagar

Gentlemen is a sketch comedy,which addresses the issues of men that they dont normally talk about. Five characters interact in a monologue format. Entry : Rs. 400. WORKSHOP

CHRISTMAS CANVAS PAINTING WORKSHOP

Dec 17, 4pm Open House Café, 80 Ft Main Road, 3rd Block, HBR Layout, Tel: 70224 91461 Christmas is around the corner, let’s brighten up your Christmas with a gorgeous canvas painting that you created. Entry: Rs 1700.

GETTING AROUND TOWN

Tour operators, forex, visa assistance, helplines...

Bengaluru is a traveller’s delight. It starts with the air conditioned Volvo buses and the pre-paid taxi counter at the airport. Not to mention, the pre-paid auto counters at the city’s railway stations. But the finest example is the ease with which you can navigate the central business district of MG Road and around with the

Big 10 buses. You can hop on and hop off at any point after your shopping expedition. But the finest experience will be the first reach of the Namma Metro train running from Old Madras Road to MG Road. Happy travels.

GETS ITS OWN LOGO

Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to have its own logo, joining the club of global metros like New York, Paris and Berlin. The logo was unveiled recently, with letters BE and U highlighted, reflecting the city’s ethos where everyone gets a chance to be oneself. The new Bengaluru logo will establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourism map.

CAR HIRE

YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE

2A Main Road, 458, Kasturi Nagar Off Outer Ring Road; Tel: 81234-12344

SUHALAYA TRAVELS

16B, 1st Street, Ulsoor Tel: 99014-44499 open 24 hours.

SANKY TRAVELS

34, 3rd Main, 3rd Cross, RMV 2nd Stage, Dollar Colony; Tel: 2351-5900. 10am-6.30pm

FORTUNE TRAVELS

17, 7th Main, CMH Road, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 99000-45245, 9am-10pm

CLASSIC CABS

2, Soundarya Excellence, 3rd Main, Old Binny Mill Road, Ganganagar; Tel: 98443-55128. 7am-10pm

BANGALORE CABS

646, 2nd Cross, 1st Block, Rajajinagar,Tel:99163-52007 open 24 hours For airport service only.

MEGA CABS

67/A State Highway 104, Baglur Cross, Yelahanka; Tel: 4747-4747, 63669-22296

YES CABS

12/1, 7th Cross, Maruthi Nagar Main Road, Madiwala; Tel: 90364-21999. 24hr

AUTORIDERS

1,2 & 3, Survey No 218/2, HAL 3rd Stage, Airport Road; Tel: 4126-5010.

METRO TRAVEL GROUP

38/13, Lake Point, Meanee Avenue, Ulsoor; Tel: 2530-2222, 9am-9pm.

ARJUN TOURS & TRAVELS

8, 1st Floor, St Marks Road; Tel: 2221-7054, 9.30am-7pm.

CLIPPER HOLIDAYS

No 2/1, Wokerlane, Richmond Town Tel: 96322-04141, 4112-8684. 10am-6pm

SURABHI TOURS & TRAVEL

13th Main, Palace Road, Vasanthnagar; Tel: 2220-2911, 8am-7pm.

SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS

8, Tourism House, Papanna Street St Marks Road; Tel: 2211-1405, 10am-7pm.

MERU CABS

89/1, Raja Icon Bldg, Opp Park Plaza, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli; Tel: 4422-4422

MOVING AROUND IN BANGALORE APP-BASED CABS

This is a popular and convenient mode of transport for those on the move and an easy-to-book taxi service at your fingertips. Just download the app from Google Playstore on your Android and iOS smartphones. Bonuses: No need to look for parking in the city; comparable to autos in fare; some offer option to pay by card or paytm. l UBER: Cabs, autos & share-cabs l OLA: Cabs, autos & share-cabs

AUTOS

Auto-rickshaws are Bangalore’s ubiquitous mode of transport, easy to hail down, with the metre box that declares the fare fairly. Ideal to use for short distances, or even long ones for that matter, or as a transit transport to get to the metro station.

BUSES

Bangalore has a vast network of BMTC buses plying within the city. The best way is to check locally for routes and bus numbers to reach a particular destination. Be prepared for some wait time though.

METRO

The Bangalore metro rail system offers good connectivity and speed, and is especially useful for cross-city commute to avoid road traffic. Regulars can opt for a metro pass that can be loaded with currency and swiped at stations. (See detailed metro route map inside).

HOP-ON HOP-OFF

l Look out for BMTC is operating ‘Bangalore Darshini’ service to facilitate city sightseeing, with 2 AC buses. Bangalore Darshini-1: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Tippu Palace, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Lalbagh, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 8pm. Bangalore Darshini-2: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Lalbagh, Banashankari Temple, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Tippu Palace, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 7.50pm. Fare: Adult Rs 400, Child Rs 300.

For advance seat reservation, visit www.ksrtc.in or any KSRTC reservation counter. BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663

JANANI TOURS & RESORTS PVT. LTD.

L170/171, 6 Sector, Ring Road, HSR Layout; Tel: 4070-8090, open 24 hours.

TOUR OPERATORS

UTTARAKHAND TOURISM

29/2, 2nd Floor, Nanjappa Mansion K.H.Road, Shanthinagar; Tel: 2224-9378, 10.30am-6pm; Sat-10.30am-1pm

COMFORT HOLIDAYS

28A, Michael Palya, Indiranagar 1st Stage; Tel: 2529-5828, 2528-6086, 9.30am-8pm,

THOMAS COOK INDIA

70, Vimal Chambers, MG Road; Tel: 4566-9566, •720, 1st Floor, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road,Indiranagar, Tel:4092-7225 • 231, Sampige Road, 15th Cross Road, 2nd Main, Malleshwaram, Tel: 2346-1838 • 8, 1st Floor, 7th Phase, Kothnur Main Rd, J. P. Nagar,Tel:4151 6031 • 1197, GF, Falak Complex 17th & 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Tel:2572 0590 9.30am-6pm,

KSTDC

BMTC Bus Depot, Ground Floor, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 4334-4334. 9am-9pm.

HAMMOCK LEISURE HOLIDAYS

3291, 1st Floor, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4202-3333, 9.30am-6pm.

CONTI TRAVELS

66, Gandhi Tower, Richmond Road; Tel: 81979-72777, 9.30am-8pm.

MARCOPOLO TRAVELS & TOURS

2, Janardhan Towers, Residency Road; Tel: 4242-5858, 9.30am-7.30pm.

GLOBAL TRAVEL SERVICES

11, First Floor, Infantry Road; Tel: 2286-8077, 4113-0380, 9.30am-6pm.

SOUTHERN TRAVELS

l 113/3, JC Road, Opp Salman Hotel, Tel: 2237-5536, 93799-23236 9am-9pm.

AIRPORT LOUNGES

ABOVE GROUND LEVEL LOUNGE

GSE Bldg, 2, Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 80667-87670. Open 24 hrs. New VIP Lounge designed for passengers to relax and unwind in luxury. With gourmet food, alcoholic beverages, recharging stations, business centre and other thoughtful features.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTS

R SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES

No 28, RV Layout, Near BDA Head Office, Opp Corporation Bank, Kumara park Tel: 2346-3462, 2346-3465

GV SUNDER & CO

3/5, 4th Unity Building, JC Road; Tel: 2224-4189

ERNST & YOUNG

24, 6th, 12th & 13th Floor, Canbera Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4027-5000, 6727-5000

DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS

Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road, High Grounds; Tel: 6627-6387

HELPLINES

• Police 100 • Fire 101 • Ambulance 108

• BMTC: 1800-425-1663 • Traffic Helpline: 1095 • Harassed by Auto Drivers: 2558-8444/555 • HIV/AIDS: 2354-3333/2222 • Animal Welfare: 2341-1181 (SPCA), 2294-7300 (CUPA) • Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum: 2221-1137 • Suicide Prevention & Emotional

Distress: 2549-7777 (9am-5pm, Mon-Sat) • Helpline for women: 1091 • Helpline for children: 1098 • Blood Bank: 94800-44444

A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES

261, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, MS Palya, Vidyaranyapura,Tel:6570-2376

LAWYERS / ADVOCATES

KING & PARTRIDGE ADVOCATES

48, Hitananda, Lavelle Road; Tel: 2221-2341.

LAWYERS INC

15/2, 12th Block, Kumara Park West; Tel: 4155-3014.

CONSCIENTIA

286/48, 1st Floor, 11th Cross,Indira Towers, Wilson Garden; Tel: 4131-1607.

DUA ASSOCIATES

130/1, 2nd Floor, Matruashish Building, Ulsoor Road; Tel: 2558-8799

KUMAR ASSOCIATES

22, 4th ‘C’ Cross Industrial Layout, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2553-0200

TAXIS GO PINK

A fleet of 10 pink taxis have been deployed recently at KIA (Kempegowda International Airport), in a partnership between KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development) and BIAL (Bengaluru International Airport Limited). These exclusive cabs are driven only by women drivers, and cater only to women passengers, ferrying them to and from the airport. An applause-worthy example of woman empowerment with safety as its agenda.

TELECOM PROVIDERS

VODAFONE

540, 100 Feet Rd, Krishna Reddy Layout, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur,Tel:80717-13000

AIRTEL

Prestige Technology Park, Jupiter (2A) Block, Sarjapur-Marathhalli Ring Road, Kadabeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli; Tel: 98450-12345, 121 from Airtel mobile

BSNL

l 6th Floor, Telephone House, Raj Bhavan Road Tel: 2287-4419, 9.30am-6.30pm l 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2223-1503 l Sanchar Complex, WMS Compound,9th Main, 47th Cross, 5th Block, JayanagarTel: 2691-1773, 2663-9996 l 1760/E, 2nd Stage, Dr Rajkumar Road, D Block, Rajajinagar Tel: 2332-2925 l Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2648-6161,

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

CENTRUM DIRECT

194, Akruti Chambers, Binnamangala Stage II, Double Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4908-9000

THOMAS COOK INDIA

70, MG Road, 2nd & 3rd Floor; Tel: 6717-8800. 9.30am-6pm.

ZAIN FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE

1/A, High Profile Business Centre, Church Street; Tel: 99455-82119, 10am-9pm.