whats up bangalore by What's Brand New

vol 1 issue 9

september 2010

Sky’s the Limit Explore the city’s rooftop bars

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World Heart Day

Guide In Fine Spirits

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Food Special

Hit the Malt Train

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An Elephantine Feast

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Flower Power Ikebana Workshop

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INDIAN CARRIERS

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Indian Enquiries / Reservation / Tele Check-In: 1407 Toll-Free: 1800 1801407 IVRS: 1402

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Jet Airways Enquiry:+91 80 2522 6576 / 2522 6577 Reservation / Tele Check-In:+91 80 3989 3333

Columbia Asia: +91 80 4179 1000 Hosmat: +91 80 2559 3796 Manipal: +91 80 2526 6441 / 2502 3344 Mallige Medical Centre: +91 80 2203 3333 Mallya: +91 80 2227 7997 / 7979 Narayana Hrudayalaya: +91 80 2572 7331 / 7332 NIMHANS: +91 80 2699 5530 /5500 Wockhardt: +91 80 6621 4444 Lifeline Medical: +91 98800 80503 Makkala Sahayavani (Children’s Helpline):1098 Vanitha Sahayavani (Women’s Helpline): 1091 Anand Diagnostic Laboratory: +91 80 2559 9895 Sanjeevini: +91 80 2349 9809 Alfa Pharma: +91 98867 86101 Apollo Pharmacy: +91 80 4127 7467 Manipal Clinic: +91 80 4150 5500 / 5400

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Kingfisher Airlines Reservation:+91 80 4197 9797 Toll-Free:1800 1800 101 Air India Reservation:+91 80 2227 7747/50 City Office: +91 80 2227 7747 Arrival Enquiry: +91 80 2522 8601 Departre Enquiry: +91 80 2522 7747 Lost Baggage Services:+91 80 2523 9473 INTL. CARRIERS Air France: +91 80 6678 3110 Cathay Pacifc: +91 80 4008 8400 Delta Airlines: +91 80 2227 3439 / 2224 4625 Gulf Air: +91 80 4170 5176 Lufthansa: +91 80 2506 0800

Malaysia Airlines: +91 80 2212 2901 / 2212 2992 Qantas: +91 80 2226 4719 / 2225 6611 Royal Nepal Airlines: +91 80 2222 2927 Singapore Airlines: +91 80 2286 7869 / 2286 7999 SriLankan Airlines: +91 80 4112 5204 Thai Airways: +91 80 4112 4343 / 4112 4337 United Airlines: +91 80 2224 4620 / 21 Virgin Atlantic Airways: +91 80 2224 4624 British Airways: +91 80 6678 3150, 6678 3160, 6678 3161 Air Asia : +91 80 4740 6161, 4740 6162 Dragon Air : +91 80 4008 8400 Tiger Ariways : +91 92465 84437 Air Arabia: +91 80 6631 0090/91/92/93 Qatar Airways : +91 80 4000 5333 Air Mauritius : +91 80

2211 1346 Ethiopain Airlines: +91 80 2220 2408, 2226 9187 Kenya Airlines : +91 80 2227 5091, 2227 5416, 2229 4142 Oman Air : +91 80 4113 2900, 3053 6531 Emirates : +91 80 6629 4444, 6678 3227, 6678 3253 South African Airways : +91 80 2224 4623/24/25 United Airlines : +91 80 2224 4620, 2224 4621 Turkish Airlines: +91 80 2224 4624 Scandinavian Airlines : +91 80 2224 4624 Alliance Air: +91 80 2571 8005, 2522 6233

ANIMAL WELFARE NGOS Animals Rights Fund: +91 80 5773 3445 Compassion Unlimited plus Action: +91 80 2294 7300 / 2294 / 7301 Karuna Animal Welfare: +91 80 2341 1181 /

BIAL GUIDE The Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) is set in Devanahalli, 40 km north from the city center. On arrival, you can avail of the airport authorised taxi services, which include Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC from BIAL to the city centre. The 'Airport Taxi' signage installed at the baggage claim areas point you in the direction of the 'taxi boarding point', situated outside the Arrivals building. The taxi fare to

get to the heart of the city comes to about Rs 800, one-way. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get to the city from the airport is to use the BIAS buses. These airconditioned Volvo buses depart every 15 minutes to various locations around the city. The bus fare is about Rs 100-200, one-way.

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UTILITIES

Dial-a-Number Just Dial: +91 80 2333 3333 / 6999 9999 Phone Karo: +91 80 2222 2222

BBMP: +91 80 2222 1188 BWSSB: +91 80 2294 5114 BESCOM: +91 80 2222 9180 Streetlight Complaints: +91 80 2297 5714 Postal Enquiry(GPO): +91 80 2286 8772 Passport Offce: +91 80 2570 6101 Bangalore One:+91 80 2295 5455 / 2295 5483 KSRTC Booking Centers J.P. Nagar: +91 80 2658 6677 Rajajinagar: +91 80 2342 5782 Subhash Nagar: +91 80 2287 0099 / 2287 3377 BMTC Depots City Market: +91 80 2295 2331 / 2295 6233 Shivajinagar: +91 80 2295 2321 / 2295 2323 Indian Railways: Railways Call Center: 139 Railways Accident Enquiry:1072 Banashankari (Reservation): +91 80 2671 0050 Cantonment: +91 80 2226 8554 Cab Services: City Safari: +91 99722 29999 Meru: +91 80 44224422 EasyCabs:+91 80 4343 4343 Cel Cabs: +91 80 6060 9090 Silicon City Taxi: +91 99009 90052

CREMATORIA / UNDERTAKERS Mukthidhama: +91 80 6596 9041 Chirashanthi ohama: +91 80 2598 8128 Alectric Cramatorium: +91 80 2271 9208 / 2691 5420 Indian Christian Cemetary: +91 80 2229 2930 Khuddus Burial Ground: +91 80 2559 6099 / 99006 43832 Kumar & Co international: +91 80 2336 7925 / 98802 82446 AIRPORT PICKUPS/DROP Airlift : 107, Sherwood Suites, 17/2, Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli Phone : +91 80 4242 6100 KK Cabs : 84/d,4th main, 4th Cross, New Tippasandra, Hal 3rd Stage, Phone : +91 80 4151 9999 Zoom Airport Express: No. 602, A Wing, 6th Floor, Queen Apartments, Queens Road Phone : +91 80 6561 1999/421 96161 Easy Cabs : No. 602, A Wing, 6th Floor, Queen Apartments, Queens Road Mathikere. Phone : +91 80 4343 4343

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Meru Cabs : No. 90/4, 2nd Floor, Zonasha Alpha Bulding, Munikolalu Village, Varthur, Marathahalli. Phone : +91 80 4422 4422 TOUR OPERATORS Comfort Holidays Pvt Ltd 1647/1, Hal 3rd Stage, Indiranagar, Phone : +91 80 2529 5828/2528 6086

Thomas Cook India Pvt Ltd No.70 Vimal Chambers, MG Road. Phone : +91 80 4123 6767/2558 9844 Cox And Kings India Ltd No.22, BMH Complex, KH Road. Phone : +91 80 2207 1000 Sotc Tours & Travels No 6, Malliks Embassy, 1st Floor, Infantry Road Phone : +91 80 6628

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY

All you wanted to know about Bangalore, but never asked We feature ten intriguing facts about Bangalore that might just take you by surprise. Read on: 1. Bangalore is a truly cosmopolitan city with the local Kannadiga community estimated to make up anywhere between 38 and 50% of the city's six millionplus population. The rest comprises of Tamils, the secondlargest community, followed by a sizeable section of Teluguites, Keralites, settlers from north India and Bengalis. Migrants from the North East and expatriates also make the third most populous city in the country their home. 2. Bangalore was the first city in India to get electricity. In 1906, the city was electrified with the setting up of a hydroelectric plant in Shivanasamudra. 3. Bangalore has the highest number of engineering colleges in India â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the city boasts 21 specialist engineering colleges according to

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4444/6628 4462 KSTDC No.8, Pannappa Street, Tourism House, St Marks Road Phone: +91 80 413 9211 Conti Travels No.66, Gandhi Tower, Richmond Road Phone: +91 80 3292 9977/2221 1632 Shree Raj Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd Bangalore Central, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 6693

recent estimates. 4. Bangalore has shown maximum growth over the past two decades, thanks to the information technology boom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; having grown ten-fold it is one of India's fastest growing metros. 5. First a Cantonment town, then a Garden City, Bangalore has now transformed itself into the Silicon Valley of India. The hi-tech city purportedly has the highest number of software companies (212) in the country 6. The traffic density in Bangalore is one of the highest in the country. Traffic congestion is a big urban problem with road space in the city standing at an inadequate 11.9 percent of the total city area. 7. Bangalore has the largest number of pubs in India, from whence it got its legendary epithet of 'Pub City'. Incidentally, the prevalence of tobacco smokers in the city is also the highest in the country at 33.6%. 8. Bangalore's has the second-highest literacy rate for an Indian metropolis (after Mumbai), and is pegged at 83%. 9. There are over 15 lakh migrant workers in the city, who have come here in search of livelihood. 10. Bangalore is a prominent tourist destination. According to the Bengaluru International Airport, the city's passenger air traffic was 8.71 million for 2008-09. The airport has the capacity to handle 14 million passengers per year.

0277/6693 0278 Travel Corporation India Ltd No.9, Dhondusa Complex, Residency Road, Phone: +91 80 2210 5826 Hammock Leisure Holidays Pvt Ltd 87/1, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Phone: 08042023333/25219000 International Travel House Ltd 85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road, Phone: +91 80 4147 7788 Sita World Travels India Ltd 1, Sita House, St Mark's Road Phone: +91 80 4112 1861 Stic Travels Pvt Ltd G-5, Imperial Court, Cunningham Road, Phone: +91 80 2226 7613 Marcopolo Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd 2. Janardhan Towers, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 4122 1222 Ballal Tourist Corporation 74/4, 3rd Cross, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 2559 7275 Clipper Holidays Suite 406, Regency Enclave, 4, Magrath Road, Phone: +91 80 4112 3480 Alpine Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd 101-BMB Centre, Infantry Road, Phone: +91 80 2286 8077 Chartered Leisure Holidays 51/25, Sury, Rathna Complex, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2532 0606/2532 0707 Suhalaya Travels Pvt Ltd 16 B, 1st Floor, 1st Street, Ulsoor Phone: +91 80 4132 0084 Southern Travels Pvt Ltd Hotel Rajkamal Complex,

Near Sivananda Stores Kumara Park East Phone: +91 80 2226 2633, 2237 5536 Pavit Tours & Travels No.g16, Brigade Plaza, Behind Rado Watch Showroom, Anandrao Circle, Gandhinagar Phone: +91 80 4113 8465, 4122 4446 Hkb Tours & Travels No.4-n, Unity Building, Opp To Jet Airways, J C Road Phone: +91 80 2212 7101 Jagadish Tours Mantri Square, LG 40 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-+91 9008099999 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS K. Ravi & Associates M-12, Unity Building, J. C. Road, Bangalore - 560 002 Phone: +91 80 2224 0289 K. Raghu & Co. M-11, Unity Building, J. C. Road, Bangalore - 560 002 Phone: +91 80 2224 0020 Kothari & Kothari 41/42, 2nd Floor, Pamadi Mansion, Avenue Road Phone: +91 80 2221 6515 Rishi R Jain 9/1, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 1st Floor, M G Road Phone: +91 80 4126 6917 R Singhvi & Associates F-113, Central Chambers, 2nd Main, Gandhinagar Phone: +91 80 2228 1573 Miranda & Co 44/45, 2nd Floor, Vinayaka Complex, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 2559 4652 Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd 12, 13th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road

Phone: +91 80 4027 5000/4118 6181 Deloitte Haskins & Sells 100/2, Anchorage, 2 Deloitte Centre, Richmond Road Phone: +91 80 6627 6000 JM Morgan Stanley Ltd 97/4, Aga Abdullah Street, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 2299 8264 GV Sunder & Co 3/5, 4th Unity Building, J C Road Phone: +91 80 2227 5160 RSS & Co 102, Chicago Avenue, Cunningham Road Phone: +91 80 3058 0291/3058 0292 KP Rao & Co 25, Poornima Building, St. Mark's Road Phone: +91 80 2558 7385 AJS & Associates 312/314, 3rd Floor, Vinayala Complex, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 2221 9261/62 Fraser & Ross 100/2, Anchorage 2, Deloite Centre, Richmond Road Phone: +91 80 6627 6331 ASA Associates 1/17, Hanumantappa Layout, Ulsoor Road Phone: +91 80 4151 0751 RS Agarwal & Co 48, Neetha Nanda Building, Lavelle Road Phone: +91 80 2212 7995 AF Ferguson & Co 11, Ashley Park Road, Phone: +91 80 2558 1894 BC Anand & Co 256, 3 Floor, K S Complex, Chickpet Circle Phone: +91 80 2287 3112 Devraj Kothari & Co 413/414, 2nd Floor, Alankar Plaza, K. G. Road Phone: +91 80 2287 5392 SVR & Associates

S-3, Mangalam Chambers, 25, K H Road Phone: +91 80 2224 0210 SSP Khurana & Co 403, 4 Floor Janak Residncy, 2, Kumarakripa Road Phone: +91 80 2220 5829 LAWYERS Praveen Prabhakar India Law Practice-ILP 7/5, 1st Floor, 2nd Main, Palace Cross Road Phone: +91 80 2356 1220/3201 9490 Vivek Anand Anthony Britto 633, 5th Main, Indiranagar, 1st Stage Phone: +91 80 2525 0646 Lawyers Inc 15/2, 12th Block, Kumar Park West Phone: +91 80 4155 3014 Conscientia 76/1, 1st Floor, 7th Cross, Wilson Garden Phone: +91 80 4131 1607 Fox Mandal & Associates 6/12, Fm House, Primrose Road Phone: +91 80 2559 5911 Legal Solutions 911, 9th Floor, Brigade Towers, 135, Brigade Road Phone: +91 80 4111 7141 KR Chawla & Sons 302-a, Cears Plaza, No.136, Residency Road Phone: +91 80 4112 8561 MV Kini & Co 4, 2nd Floor, Alexander Street, Richmond Town Phone: +91 80 4114 4702/2221 1434 Singhania & Co 204 A, Mittal Towers, 6, M G Road Phone: +91 80 6636 7249 Premier Law Associates 907 B, Mittal Towers, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2558 5700

King & Partridge Associates 48, Hitananda, Lavelle Road Phone: +91 80 2221 2341 Indus Law Associates 301, 2nd Floor, Infantry Road Phone: +91 80 2532 5821 Kocchar & Co 202, Prestige Meridien, 30, M G Road Phone: +91 80 4112 4994 Dacosta & Dacosta 403, 4th Floor, Prestige Meridien, No.11, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2558 4060 Uday Shanker Associates Fortune Chambers, 1st Floor, No. 8, Lalbagh Road, Richmond Circle, Phone: +91 80 4141 0006/ 4141 0007 Vijaya Shanker Associates 23, Sankey Road Phone: +91 80 2226 8276, 2225 0930 FOREIGN EXCHANGE Reliance Money Exchange Ltd 9, Malliks Embassy, Union Street, Infantry Road Phone: +91 80 6628 4463/6628 4464 Pheroze Framroze & Co Richmond Plaza, Raja Ram Mogan Roay Road, Phone: +91 80 2222 7194/2221 1025 Euro Change India Pvt Ltd 514/515, Oxford Towers, 139, Airport Road Phone: +91 80 4152 9421/4152 9422 Forex Point 18, Commercial Street Phone: +91 80 2559 4180 Zion Money Changes Pvt Ltd 105/1, Shakti Bazaar,

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Commercial Street Phone: +91 80 2559 2079 Wall Street Finance Ltd 3, House Of Loords, 13/14, St Mark's Road Phone: +91 80 3296 2679 TT Forex Ltd 33/1 Imperial Court, 180, Cunningham Road Phone: +91 80 2225 1201/2225 4337 Thomas Cook India Ltd 55, Pavilion Building, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2558 1338 Sln Forex Service Pvt Ltd 28/3, 5th Main Road, Gandhinagar Phone: +91 80 2235 3388 Zain Foriegn Money Exchange D4, 1/a, Tnr Chamber, Church Street Phone: +91 99455 82119 Temptations Foreign Exchange 2nd Floor, Dubai Plaza, Rest House Road, Brigade Road Phone: +91 80 6568 6896 AA Foreign Money Exchange No.917, 26-27, 9th Floor, Raheja Tower, M G Road Phone: 96633 11214, 97394 83462 Multi Foreign Money Exhange No.f-130, Brigade Garden, 1st Floor, Church Street Phone: +91 80 6649 5108 Poundwise Forex Pvt Ltd Atm-1, Rmz Infinity, Concourse Area, Old Madras Road Phone: +91 80 6681 5023 UAE Exchange & Financial Services Ltd Ng 12 & 13, Ground Floor, North Block, Dickenson Road, Manipal Center, M G Road Phone: +91 80 6649 8180 Choice Link Foreign

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Exchange No.96, Singapore Plaza, Next To Koutons, Commercial Street Phone: +91 80 6649 5940 Vision Forex Pvt Ltd No. B-8, Opp Jayadeva

Hospital, Next To Airtel Mobility Centre, 1st Main, Keb Hbcs Layout, Btm 1st Stage, Bannerghatta Road Phone: +91 80 6649 0550

PACKERS & MOVERS Four Winds 4th B, Ngef Industrial Estate, Mahadevapura Phone: +91 80 4116 3226 Agarwal Packers &

DIY BANGALORE While Bangalore is a safe and friendly city to negotiate, we list some must-dos and just-don'ts to make your stay more rewarding · Opt for the day-long sightseeing tour, 'Bangalore Rounds' offered by the BMTC. This trip, in an air-conditioned Volvo bus, covers the city's prominent tourist sights. The tour kicks off at 8am daily from the Kempegowda Bus Stand in Majestic. Call 080-12667 to reserve a seat.

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· If street shopping is your thing, then do walk the bylanes of Commercial Street, Brigade Road and Shivajinagar. You can expect to find interesting bric-a-brac, and unusual clothes and jewellery at bargain prices. · Stop by at MTR on Lalbagh Road and Vidyarthi Bhavan in Gandhi Bazaar to sample a crisp, buttery masala dosa and a cup of super-strong filter coffee. These eateries tend to be rather crowded, but the wait is definitely worthwhile. · If you are heading to Mysore, make a stop en route at Janapada Loka, a folk art museum on Mysore Road. Round off the tour with a delicious traditional North Karnataka meal at Kamat Lokaruchi, set next to the museum. · Cubbon Park, Lalbagh and the Bannerghatta National Park are the green lungs of Bangalore. These massive parks are part of the city's heritage and a mustvisit on any tourist itinerary. · Afternoons are well-spent sampling the city's numerous cafes. Koshy's, India Coffee House and Airlines Hotel are some old favourites, while the new breed includes Café Noir, Café Fresco's, Rogue Elephant, Raintree Cafe, Java City, Mocha

and Café Cofee Day and Barista outlets. · Catch a play or a dance/music performance at Rangashankara, Chowdaiah Memorial hall or Ravindra Kalakshetra. Local theatre groups as well as those from out-of-town perform at these venues on a regular basis. · Mall rats can spend an entire day shopping and eating at Bangalore's numerous malls – Garuda, Forum, Mantri Square and Sigma are some of the popular ones. · Do allot ample time to explore the hundreds of restaurants dotting the city, offering a smorgasbord of global cuisines. From gourmet restaurants to small eateries, there's something to suit different budgets and food proclivities. Just follow your nose! · A pub-hop is must-do when in Bangalore. Enjoy beers or cocktails at any of the city's pubs and lounge bars. Or just follow the pub trail along the Church Street-Residency Road axis. · Bangalore is a big wellness destination. So do take time out to indulge in holistic therapies at its numerous luxury spas and Ayurvedic centres. Flip to our 'What's the Secret' section for recommendations. · To explore the innards of the city, we suggest you try the 'Bangalore Walks'. These guided walking tours are a refreshing way to discover the history and landscape of specific areas. Trails include the Traditional Bangalore walk, the Victorian Bangalore walk, the Lalbagh walk etc. Log onto bangalorewalks.com for details.

Movers No.166, 4th Cross, K S Garden, Lalbagh Road Phone: +91 80 2222 9045, 2224 4171 Leo Packers & Movers No.48, Opp High Gate Hotel, Church Street Phone: +91 80 2532 0053 Bangalore Packers & Movers No.2, Rameshwaram Temple Building, 1st Cross, 3rd Main, Chamarajpet Phone: +91 80 4155 2777, 4130 4888 Presitige Packers & Movers No.7, 4th Shope Lane, Tata Silk Farm, Basavanagudi Phone: +91 80 6649 7097 Duke Pacekrs Movers No.126, Aslam Arcade, Opp Richies Hotel, Frazer Town Phone: +91 80 6649 5542 World Packers&movers No.130, 2nd Main, 1st Cross, 2nd Sector, Hsr Layout Phone: +91 80 6649 6001 Neo Packers & Movers No.3/1, 1st Main Raod, Shampura, R T Nagar Phone: +91 80 6649 3220 Nova Pavkers & Movers No.1050, Sai Dry Cleaners, Hsr Lyt, 7th Sector, 8th B Main Road, Koramangala, Phone: +91 80 6598 5991, 2572 5715 Vishal Packers & Movers Opp Kanteerava Studio, Yeshwanthpur Phone: 98456 58547, 93798 29547 VISA ASSISTANCE UK Visa Facilitation Services 304, Prestige Centre Point, Cunningham Road Phone: +91 80 3292 9264 Edwise International

305, Manipal Centre, 3rd Floor, 47, Dickenson Road Phone: +91 80 2559 0355 Consolidated Support Services 26/27, 6th Floor, East Wing Raheja Towers, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2559 6806/8962 Worldwide Immigration Consultancy Services 21st Floor, Krishvi, Airport Road, Domlur Phone: +91 80 6559 3357 World Visa Consultants S-211, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road Phone: +91 80 4110 1201/02 Global Gateways 59, Money Point, K H Road Phone: +91 80 4114 2233 Visa Master No.103, Raheja Arcade, Near Forum, Koramangala Phone: +91 99725 34460, 98861 98278 Script Legal Service India Pvt Ltd No.303, Villa Maria Apt, No.24, Near Banaswadi Railway Station, 6th

Cross, Hutchins Road Phone: +91 80 6681 5081 Sigma Visa Consultation & Documentary Services No 20-9a, Near Wilson Garden, 7th Cross, Someshwara Nagar Phone: +91 80 6681 6804 Page Overseas No.77-1, Rajasa Apartment, Near Himanshu School, 4th Main, Malleswaram Phone: +91 80 6649 6633 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Indo-american Chamber Of Commerce 205, 2nd Floor, Hvs Court, 21, Cunningham Road Phone: +91 80 2220 3366/4114 8325 www.iaccindia.org Indo-German Chamber of Commerce 4th Floor, 403, Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road Phone: +91 80 2226 5650 www.indo-german.com Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce 503, Prestige Centre

· Bangalore's pubs, clubs and restaurants shut at 11.30pm, Cinderellastyle. So don't start your evening too late in order to get sufficient time for merriment. · Don't fall for demands by auto drivers for excess fare. Pay by the meter, which starts at a minimum fare of Rs 17. After 9pm, however, auto fares go up by 150%, i.e. one and a half times the meter fare. · Avoid travelling during peak hours as traffic clogs up along arterial roads, ring roads and the main roads leading to the various IT parks. · Don't shy away from seeking the help of locals if you are in need of help or directions. Bangaloreans are known to be a warm and friendly race, so do make contact. · Women travelling alone after 10pm

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Point, 7, Edward Road Phone: +91 80 2226 4130 www.indiaitaly.com Indo-Japanese Chamber of Commerce &industry 63-b, 13th Cross, J P Nagar, Phase III Phone: +91 80 2658 0466/3522 www.ijcci.com British Trade Office Prestige Takt, 23, Kasturba Cross Road Phone: +91 80 2210 0200/300/691 The Canadian Trade Office 103, Prestige Meridien, 1, 29, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2559 9418/2558/1116 www.infoexport.gc.ca/in French Trade Commission C/o Alliance Franchise De Bangalore, Millers Tank Road, Vasantnagar Phone: +91 80 2220 0767/2238 1247 Japan External Trade Organization 407-408, Prestige Meridien Ii, 30, M G Road

should avoid public transport. Opt for cabs instead – Meru Cabs and Easy Cabs operate across the city. Also, avoid walking alone on lonely stretches or dark streets late at night. · Do not leave your bags unattended. Pick-pockets and bag snatchers are known to operate in crowded places like bus stands and on buses too. · Do not head to restaurants without making dinner reservations, especially on weekends. Most lounge bars and restaurants take table bookings. · Do not use unauthorised cabs to ride into the city from the Bengaluru International Airport, even if taxi touts try to court you at the airport. Use only 'airport authorised' taxi services, which include Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC. The 'Airport Taxi' signage installed at the baggage claim areas will point you in the direction.

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BANGALORE AT A GLANCE Bangalore is a multifaceted city that has worn multiple identities. In its past lives, the city has been a Cantonment town and a quiet pensioners' retreat with a surfeit of gardens and lakes, best-known for its pitch-perfect weather. In its present incarnation, the city is a humming and buzzing technopolis choc a bloc with software campuses, IT parks and a teeming community of techies. Gone is the sleepy Bangalore of yesterday – today's Bengaluru is a city with a galloping growth rate, bustling traffic, booming realty, a cosmopolitan migrant population and the tag of a

Phone: +91 80 4113 8168/2559 3133 British Council Prestige Takt, 23, Kasturba Cross Road Phone: +91 80 2248 9220 Britishcouncil.org/india.h tm Queensland Govt Trade & Investment No 106, Embassy Square, 148, Infantry Road Phone: +91 80 4153 1401/02 www.export.qld.gov.au The Trade Representation Of The Russian Federation State Enterprises Central Research Radio Technical Institute Unit 1007, 10th Floor, 29, Prestige Institute, 1, M G Road Phone: +91 80 2509 5248 US Commercial Service 52, 2nd Floor, Esteem

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global city. Riding on the back of the IT boom over the last two decades, hip-new Bangalore is a feelgood place with glitzy malls, posh night spots, trendy restaurants and a gushy pace of life. But if you think it's all just nouveau razzle-dazzle, you're pretty far off the mark. This city of contradictions has not lost its abiding connection to the past. The mamis (traditional south Indian women) of Malleswaram, the Benne dosas (buttered rice and lentil crepe) in Basavanagudi and the Carnatic music kacheris (concerts of classical south Indian music) at Chamrajpet

are also very much part of the Bangalore rubric. Alongside the sprawling apartment complexes and new satellite suburbs are 19th century British churches and streets with quaint colonial names. Bangalore is ultimately a melting pot of people, cultures and ways of life, where new flavours are constantly intermingling with the old in interesting ways. This pot has its dents for sure – creaking infrastructure, pot-holed roads and inadequate public transport. But shrugging these off and trundling along cheerfully through the zillionth Metro-construction-related

HOW THE CITY GOT IT’S NAME Legend has it that king Veera Ballala, an 11th Century Hoysala ruler, lost his way around the jungle while on a hunting expedition. Tired and hungry from his wanderings, he came across a poor and old woman who offered him a delicious meal of boiled beans. Touched by her kindness, the ruler christened the town – 'Benda Kaal

Oracle, Red Cross Bhavan, Race Course Road, Phone: +91 80 222 06401 www.buyusa.gov/india/e n Alliance Francaise De Bangalore 108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasantnagar Phone: +91 80 4123

Ooru' or the City of Boiled Beans. This boiled bean town may have a long way since Veera Ballala's times. But the DNA of the city has remained intact with the same streak hospitality coursing through it even today. A fact made evident by the scores of diverse people from around India who live in Bangalore, and feel at home in it.

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PLACES TO SEE Vikasa Soudha

Ambedkar Veedhi, Next to Vidhana Soudha The Vidhana Soudha has recently cloned itself and its more modernist version sits to the south of the original. The

'Vikasa Soudha' was added as an extension as recently as 2005. This southern block houses more offices of the secretariat and is fitted with the latest amenities, while the structure of the building stays true to the original. The Vikasa Soudha is built in the same Neo-Dravidian style as its predecessor. Although it is not quite in the same majestic league as the Vidhana Soudha, this twin-building does add double the drama to the landscape.

Vidhana Soudha Ambedkar Veedhi The Vidhana Soudha's onionshaped dome rises majestically over the rest of Bangalore's skyline. Housing the offices of the State Legislature and the Government Secretariat, the Vidhana Soudha is also something of an architectural landmark. This neo-Dravidian edifice, built in 1956, is a fusion of four distinctive architectural prototypes – Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Indo-Saracenic. The gleaming structure created with locallyquarried granite was built during the regime of Kengal Hanumanthaiah, chief minister of the former Mysore State. As you wander around the imposing Vidhana Soudha and take in its larger than life dimensions – the towering domes, massive pillars, Rajasthanistyle 'jharokhas' or balconies, archways and the grand stairway – do pay attention to the minutiae as well. The ornately carved frieze panels, pillars and doors are peppered with geometrical designs and floral motifs, reminiscent of the Hoysala sculptures in Halebid and Belur. As you take your gaze right to the top, you can also spy the national emblem of the Sarnath lion crowning the dome. While the Vidhana Soudha's exteriors are open to the public, access to the inside of the building is restricted. Go here on Sunday evenings when a lit-up Vidhana Soudha makes for an elegant visual spectacle.

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Attara Kacheri

Vidhana Veedhi, Cubbon Park Just across the road from the Vidhana Soudha, sits a dramatic, bright red structure which houses Karnataka's State High Court. This 19th century brick and stone building originally housed the public offices of the British colonial government in Bangalore. In fact, 'Attara Kacheri' literally translates to 'eighteen offices', the number of departments that worked out of here. Built in the GraecoRoman style with graceful Corinthian columns and dark-green wrought iron grillwork, the construction of this twostoried, terracotta-hued building was supervised by Commissioner Lewing Bowring, and was completed in 1868. An annexe was added on in 1995, which faithfully followed the original style of architecture. Watch out for the statue of Lord Cubbon astride his horse at the front of the Kacheri. Do stop by at the Sheshadri Memorial Hall in the vicinity. Housing the City Central Library, this flame-red heritage building is similar to the Attara Kacheri in its architectural sensibilities. Bangalore Palace Palace Road, Tel: 2331 5789 This Tudor-style castle sprawls across 400 acres

of the Palace Grounds and offers an interesting peek into the life of royal Wodeyars, the dynasty that ruled Mysore from 1399 to 1947. The Bangalore Palace draws inspiration from the Windsor Castle in England and lavishly replicates it, from looming fortified towers and turreted parapets to Gothic windows and sweeping arches. The embellishments in the form of floral motifs, fluorescent ceramic tiles, wooden carvings and painted ceilings are highly ornate. The palace is steeped in luxury as seen in the elaborately done-up Durbar Hall, the lacquered furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl and the rare Greek and Dutch paintings that hang on the walls. The origins of the palace go back to 1884 when it was bought by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. Today, the palace is owned by the current descendant of the royal Wodeyar clan, Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, who is also credited with renovating it. Don't skip the palace's public gallery which displays royal family portraits and historic photographs. The picturesque palace grounds are also a popular venue for cultural shows and private parties.

Tipu's Palace

palace in its former glory. Cubbon Park

Albert Victor Road, City Market In the midst of the chaos and din of City Market stands an 18th century monument – Tipu Sultan's Palace – a looming Indo-Islamic structure. Little-known and little-visited, this palace served as the administrative seat of Tipu Sultan's kingdom, where the 'Tiger of Mysore' (as he was titled) retreated for the summer. It was Nawab Hyder Ali who started building the palace in 1781 and Tipu Sultan completed its construction in 1791. Like all the other Tipu Sultan palaces, this one is simple and elegant, and made of wood and stone. What is interesting about this monument is that it gives the illusion of being single-storeyed, while actually spreading across two floors. The façade of the palace is replete with pillars — 160 fluted, wooden pillars to be precise, with some of them reaching all the way up to the upper storey. Cusped arches and brackets spring off these columns. The ground floor houses a museum of sorts, featuring interesting trivia about the statesman-king, Tipu Sultan. Paintings of the palace by British artist Robert Holmes are on display. The palace is poorly maintained, so you will have to use your imagination to view the

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Accessible from MG Road, Kastruba Road and Hudson Circle, Tel: 2286 7440, Open all day Bangalore's legendary Cubbon Park can be described as three hundred acres of bewitching greenery in the middle of the trafficridden city. The park's eco-system consists of jade lawns, indigenous flora and fauna, blossoming trees and thick bamboo groves. Responsible for giving Bangalore its famed sobriquet of 'Garden City', Cubbon Park was laid out in 1864 by Sir Richard Sankey (the chief engineer of the Mysore state) and was named after British Commissioner Lord Mark Cubbon. Over 6,000 plant species flourish in the Cubbon Park habitat, which also happens to be dotted by a multitude of flowering trees, including flaming Gulhomars, blush-pink Cassias and bright yellow Tabebuia. With its nippy air and wide expanses, the park is popular with nature lovers and morning joggers. But it is also a historical hotbed. Find quaint remnants of Bangalore's colonial past as you walk through its many tree avenues and shaded groves – like the statue of Queen Victoria statue or the one of King

Lalbagh Lalbagh Main Gate, Mari Gowda Road, Tel: 2657 3667, Open all day This 240-acre garden in the heart of the city was laid out as far back as 1760 during the regime of military-statesman Nawab Hyder Ali. Lalbagh is something of a botanical wonderland, covered with swathes of indigenous and international flora – Hyder Ali imported plants from Afghanistan, England, Mauritius, Turkey, Africa and Persia to create the look and feel of a Mughal Garden. Rare tropical and sub-tropical plants, exotic flowers and ancient trees figure among Lalbagh's wealth of natural vegetation. The garden's attractions include the rose garden, a lotus pond, a floral clock, a bandstand and a mango grove. A glass hothouse modelled along the lines of the Crystal Palace in London, a lake and a quaint wooden bandstand are other Lalbagh landmarks. While the sights of Lalbagh are obviously stimulating, do pay attention to its sounds too. The garden is home to a flurry of birds, so take your binoculars along for an ornithological expedition. Round off the trip with piping hot south Indian coffee and delicious masala dosas at nearby Mavalli Tiffin Room, a historic eatery in the city.

Edward II. A walk through the park will also take you to past heritage buildings like the Attara Kacheri and the Sir Seshadri Memorial Hall. The bandstand, Bal Bhavan and the government aquarium are also set in the park. Visveswaraya Industrial and Technology Museum 52 Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4009, Open from 10am to 6pm Located on the edge of Cubbon Park, this museum gives visitors an insightful tour through

the world of all things science and tech. Set up in 1962 to showcase the history of technological development in the country, the museum criss-crosses through wide-ranging topics like astronomy, popular science, automobile engines and aircrafts. A bevy of galleries explore the intricacies of biotechnology, dinosaurs, electronics, rocket science and fun science. The USP of this science centre is interactive exhibits that show and tell. Named after the city's most famous scientist and engineer-statesman, Sir M Visveswaraya, the museum is stimulating to kids as well as adults. Go here to engage with science in a light-hearted vein.

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Raj Bhavan Road, Tel: 2226 6084, Web: taralaya.org The planetarium came up in 1992, and is a major draw for kids and space buffs. On display are permanent galleries on outer space – exhibit halls display photographs of stars, galaxies and astronomical phenomena. However, it is the sky theatre that is the piece de resistance – a host of shows explaining the mysteries of the universe are screened here. A state of the art projector beams a life-like view of the entire night sky across the planetarium's 15-metre dome. The theatre can seat 225 people at one go and there are two daily shows to choose from. Stargazing sessions for amateur astronomers and educational lectures for students are also organised. Check the daily schedule of programmes before you head here – there are no shows on Mondays and second Tuesdays. Government Museum Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4483, Open from 10am to 5pm, Closed on Mondays and public holidays Right next door to the science museum is the bright red edifice of the Government Museum. Built in 1876 by Colonel Sankey, this relatively unknown museum features an assorted clutch of archaeological finds, some even dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Spread over two exhibition floors and eighteen galleries, the museum covers the domains of geology, numismatics, sculpture and art. Motley exhibits from various periods in history are on display, from Hoysala sculptures, Chola bronzes and Rajasthani miniature paintings to ivory carvings, Vijayanagara relics to prehistoric artefacts from the Neolithic period. The

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museum showcases south Indian heritage prominently with ancient jewellery and textile exhibits. The upper galleries of the museum are art-heavy. The collection of rare paintings in the Mysore and Tanjore traditions deserve special mention. Venkatappa Art Gallery

Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4483, Closed on Mondays and public holidays Art lovers must add this on their itineraries. This government-owned gallery boasts an eclectic blend of old and new art. Venkatappa, after whom the gallery takes its name,

was the court painter of the Wodeyars – the ground floor of the gallery is dedicated to this 19th century painter's works, which are lyrical and trippy. But things get modernist as we move to other rooms. Here we encounter the art of 20th century masters like MF Hussain, SG Vasudev, Yusuf Arakkal and KK Hebbar. While these form the permanent displays at the gallery, there are also a host of contemporary art shows that go up on view regularly at Venkatappa. HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum HAL, Airport-Varthur Road, Tel: 2522 8341, Open from 9m to 5pm, Closed on Monday This unusual museum showcases Indian aviation history. Set up by the city-based Hindustan Aeronautics, this sole aero museum in the country offers a glimpse into the history of flight. A variety of aviationthemed displays come together, from aircraft/fighter plane models and a mock control room to old photographs and trivia. The aircraft simulators are a must-try for flying enthusiasts. There is a store attached to the museum which offers interesting airplanerelated merchandise. Do take a walk around the museum's lawns where life-sized airplane and helicopter models are displayed. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, Vasanthanagar, Tel:

2226 1816 The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, a.k.a. CKP, is one of the city's oldest and best-known art complexes. This premier institute of art and design is also a vibrant gallery space hosting art shows and craft fairs, while also housing a permanent gallery. Established up in 1960, the institute has over the years built an eclectic collection of contemporary and traditional art that is displayed across five permanent galleries. The Svetoslav Roerich gallery is the most prominent of these. The Bangalorebased Russian painter donated many of his own art works and some others from his collection to CKP. Works of other prominent Indian artists are also on display. Performance art shows as well as street and puppet theatre are staples at the open-air theatre oncampus. Travelling handicraft fairs stop by on a regular basis at the Parishath. Bull Temple Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Open from 7am to 1pm and 4pm to 9pm

This age-old temple was built by the founder of Bangalore, Kempegowda I, around the year 1537. In fact, this 16th centurytemple gives one of Bangalore's oldest suburbs its name – Basavana Gudi (Bull temple). What is unusual about the Bull Temple is the massive monolith of Nandi (bull) that it ensconces, which teeters at 15 feet, and stretches across 20 feet. This sacred bull is carved out of a single stone of grey granite, which is then polished with groundnut oil and charcoal to give it a black sheen. Built in the Dravidian style, the Bull Temple is still a bustling and energetic place of worship, especially during puja times. The tradition of venerating the Nandi still holds, and an annual groundnut fair is held every November. Called the 'Kadalekai Parishe', the event is a colourful one that spills onto the streets. Worshippers are known to propitiate the Nandi with groundnut garlands during this time. Near the Bull Temple is the Dodda Ganesha Temple, another ancient city landmark. Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Raj Bhavan Road, Closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays Bang in the middle of Raj Bhavan Road is an unusual attraction – a multimedia show featuring lights, music

Shiva Temple Kemp Fort, Airport Road A 65-foot marble statue of Shiva holds centrestage at this recently built temple on Old Airport Road. The ginormous Shiva idol is seen seated in meditation, with Goddess Ganga flowing out of his matted locks – an artificial waterfall depicts her descent. A manmade replica of the Manasarovar lake with artificial caves and 'Jyothrilingas' make this temple a popular attraction among the religiously-inclined. and dancing fountains. With the backdrop of a park, these gushing fountains powered by a thousand nozzles move to the riffs of Western and Indian music, making fifteen formations in all. Two shows are put up everyday, from 7pm to 7.30pm, and from 8pm to 8.30pm. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple Gavipuram Guttahalli This over-five-hundredyear-old Shiva temple was built in Kempegowda's time. Today, it is a protected monument and an active temple still in worship. The remarkable thing about this ancient temple is that the Shiva linga that is worshipped here is set in the heart of a natural cave, or 'gavi' as it is called in Kannada. Other sculptural highlights are granite monoliths carved with discs of the sun and moon, a stone umbrella, Shiva's trident and an idol of Agni, the Vedic god of fire. Every year, a rare spectacle can be witnessed at this cavetemple – on the day of Makara Sankaranthi (a harvest festival in January), the sun's rays passes through the horns

of the stone bull seated in front of the linga and spotlights the inner sanctum for an hour or so. A must-see for temple architecture buffs, it is also believed that sage Gautama, one of the 'Saptharishis' or 'seven great sages' in Indian lore, meditated here. ISKCON

featuring a medley of deities from Balarama to Prahlada Naramsimha. An open theatre, a bakery and a Vedic Museum are also part of the temple's offerings. Someshwara Temple Ulsoor This ancient temple in Ulsoor has a history of over five hundred years. Built by the chieftain of Bangalore, Kempegowda, the Someshwara Temple is a wonderful instance of Chola architecture. Dedicated to the deity Someshawara and his consort Kamakshi, this temple like so many Bangalore temples, has an icon of the sacred bull Nandi flanking the sanctum sanctorum. There are also visible influences of Vijayanagara architecture, as seen in a hall with 48 carved pillars and the massive 'gopuram' or pyramidal tower at the entrance. Jamia Masjid

Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Open from 7am to 1pm and 4pm to 8.30pm Built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, this temple dedicated to Krishna and Radha, fuses modern architecture with traditional elements. Perched on the top of the 'Hare Krishna Hill', the temple complex soars over the surrounding landscape with trademark towering 'gopurams'. One of the biggest Iskcon temples globally, the campus is large and airy with the main hall

KR Market This beautiful mosque looks almost otherworldly in the midst of crowded jumble of KR Market. The all-white, five-storied Jamia Masjid has striking architectural features including carved latticed windows, floral motifs, and capacious interiors replete with Rajasthani white marble. Jamia Masjid was built in 1940

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and is still a prominent mosque in the city, sometimes holding up to 10,000 worshippers at a time. St Mark's Cathedral 1 MG Road, Tel: 2221 3633 A prime historical address from Bangalore's Cant era, St. Mark's Cathedral stands regally at 1, MG Road. Its 200year-old life is rife with historical gems. The cathedral was built exclusively for the British Army posted in Bangalore as far back as 1808. Built in the style of 17th century English churches, and modelled after St Paul's Cathedral, this creamcoloured cathedral's dome infuses the city's skyline with a touch of old-world drama. High Roman arches, exquisite stained glasswork, and intricately carved woodwork make the church among Bangalore's best-kept heritage buildings. There's more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the cathedral houses one of the biggest church bells down south and a mustsee German pipe organ. Go to St. Mark's to witness a chapter of the British Empire's rule in Bangalore. For instance, the brass tablets on the wall offer touching tributes from the city's colonial days, including one of an English officer who was drowned in the Cauvery after saving an Indian workman's life. St. Patrick's Church 15-K, Brigade Road, Tel: 2559 9863 There is more than a sprinkling of 19th century British churches in and around the erstwhile

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South Parade (present MG Road). The rose-pink St. Patrick's Church, with its tall twin belfries beckon from a distance as you make your way through Residency Road. This church was not built for the British, but the Irish soldiers posted in Cantonment Bangalore. Built by a military chaplain in 1844, its best features include a sloping Mangalore-tile roof, fluted pedestals and circular ventilators with floral grazing. The church is a prominent centre of worship in the city. St Mary's Basilica Shivajinagar, Opp Russel Market, Tel: 2286 5434 One of the oldest churches in Bangalore, the legendary St. Mary's Basilica is a spot of calm in the otherwise chaotic Shivajinagar. Located across Russell Market Square, the basilica had humble beginnings as a small chapel set up by a travelling Frenchman Abbe Dubois. The chapel was transformed into an ornate Gothic church by Rev LF Kleiner in 1874. The baroque structure displays vaulting arches, stained glass windows from Paris and Corinithian capitals with a profusion of bunched grapes. However, more than its architectural razzle-dazzle, it's the powerful faith that this church invokes, which gives the basilica its special reputation.

Shrouded in mysterious lore, it is believed that the St. Mary here possesses miraculous powers of healing. The story goes that prayers to at the basilica once quelled a plague epidemic that struck the city. Even today, belief in the powers of the St. Mary of Shivajinagar is overwhelming. Come September, thousands of believers flock to the basilica for an annual feast, dressed in customary orange. Ulsoor Lake

Ulsoor Once upon a time, Bangalore was a city of lakes. Although most of these have been lost in the quest for urban development, the Ulsoor Lake still stands as testament to the city's lake legacy. Spread over a three-kilometre radius, the origins of the Ulsoor Lake (or Halasur Lake as it was formerly known) go back to the reign of Kempegowda II, a 16th century chieftain of Bangalore. But the lake in its current form was built by British Commissioner, Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring. Speckled with tiny islands, the picturesque Ulsoor Lake has been cleaned up from time to time. Boat rides are offered here. There's a walkway around the lake, which is a favourite with walkers and joggers. The lake is best-visited in the

wee hours of the morning. Just across from Ulsoor Lake is the Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha. Sankey Boat Club

Sankey Tank Another major lake in Bangalore from the late 19th century, the Sankey Tank was constructed by Col Richard Hieram Sankey to provide water to Malleswaram, a suburb in west Bangalore. While the 500-year-old manmade water body has been intrinsic to the ecology of Bangalore, it is also a tourist spot where you pedal and motor boat rides can be had across its greenish-blue expanse. There's a park built around the lake, making this space green and welloxygenated. STREETS AND MARKETS Brigade Road If you are in Bangalore, a visit to Brigade Road is a must in your itinerary. It is one of the biggest commercial centres in Bangalore. This busy shopping street is one of the favourite hang outs among Bangaloreans. The street is lined up with shops, restaurants and

M G Road The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;South Paradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Bangalore became Mahatma Gandhi Road or M G Road after the independence. This is one of the busiest roads in Bangalore with its shopping centres, office buildings and theatres. M G Road lies between Trinity Circle and Anil Kumble Circle. The much-awaited Bangalore Metro rail will pass through M G Road. pubs. It also has many retail shops of international brands. Brigade Road connects M G Road with Residency Road and Hosur Road. Commercial Street Commercial Street is the busiest commercial area in Bangalore. The street is the most famous shopping destination among Bangaloreans. There are a lot of shops of different items lined up in the street which include garments, accessories, jewellery, shoes, slippers, etc. Commercial Street offers you both expensive and inexpensive goods according to your budget. 100 feet Road Indiranagar 100 Feet Road situated in Indiranagar, is in a suburban part of Bangalore. This is one of the happening places in Bangalore today. A number of shops, restaurants, offices buildings are present in 100 Feet Road. You can also find many IT companies that have also established themselves in 100 Feet Road. Though the place has been commercialized, this part of Bangalore is still a very good residential area. This road also boasts of some of the good schools

in the city. The road is also famous for the handicraft and furniture stores that line up on the street. Residency Road This place is famous among the young people in Bangalore because of all the pubs that are situated here. The famous Bangalore Club is one of the major attractions of this place. It is also popular for the Gateway Hotel located on this road. Apart from these, this place also has some prestigious educational institutes to its credit. Cunningham Road Cunningham Road is one of the happening places in Bangalore. It is a perfect place to hang out with a lot of eateries that adorn the street. It has outlets of almost all the famous eateries and coffee shops to its credit. The famous Sigma Mall is situated on this road which attracts a lot of crowd. 80 Feet Road, Koramangala 80 Feet Road in Koramanagala is one of the fastest developing places in Bangalore. It is near to Forum Mall. The place has a lot of shops, restaurants and offices

which makes it one of the happening places in Bangalore. MALLS Mantri Square

Mantri Square is the largest mall in India. It is spreadout across 1 million sq. ft. having 250+ stores. The mall has a huge food court and a 6 screen multiplex. No.1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram + 91 80 3016 0000

over 75,000 sq. meters and includes 26,000 sq. meters of shopping and entertainment space on five floors and 120 stores. The Mall gives you worldclass retailing experience, a wide assortment of your favorite products, guaranteed satisfaction and friendly service all 7 days of the week. Magrath Road, AshokNagar, +91 80 4112 6259, 4147 8800/01 Sigma Mall

The Forum

The Forum, developed and brought to Bangalore by Prestige Group could be called as a Retail Centre that Entertains. It houses almost everything you may want to buy. You can also entertain yourself with a choice of 11 screens showing the latest movies. Don't forget to satisfy your food cravings with its huge food court and eclectic cuisines. #21, Hosur Road, Koramangala +91 80 2206 7676/7664 Garuda Mall The Garuda Mall is one of the biggest malls in south India. It is spread out

Sigma Mall on Cunningham Road is a place sited as a young adult's entertainment zone. It houses all the most looked for brands in clothes, with Pantaloons being its flagship store. Jewellery showroom, electronics, music stores, photo shops, diamond boutiques, food outlets, fun cinema, it's all out there to give you a wholesome experience. No 15/16/17, Cunningham Road +91 80 4147 5913 The Collection The Collection is the country's largest retail outlet with 125,000 square feet for luxury retail environments. An idea jointly conceived by

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Dr. Vijay Mallya of the UB Group and Mr. Irfan Razack of the Prestige Group, it has all the biggest names in international fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and food. The Collection, Vittal Mallya Road Phone: +91 80 2271 1488 Eva Mall

Eva Mall by Prestige is the first exclusive women mall to have come up in Bangalore and still the only one. This flowerembossed building, stocks only women's stuff; Shoes, accessories, clothes, swimwear â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the entire range is available there. Ofcourse, it also has electronics, food courts and all general outlets. HM Towers, Brigade Road Phone: +91 80 2536 0393 Cosmos

Cosmos Mall, an idea of FUTURE GROUP, has become a prominent shopping hub of Bangalore. The Mall comprises an ideal mix of Lifestyle and value brands. Some major brands present are Pantaloons, Scullers, The Body Shop, EZone,

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Collection I, Sports Bar Xpress, Talwalkar's Fitness centre & Spa, Food Bazaar, Lilliput and Depot. ITPL Road, Next to HP Petrol Bunk, Brookfields, +91 80 6452 8945/46 Sri Garuda Swagath The Sri Garuda Swagath Mall is the second mall in the Garuda Group of Malls. Garuda's entertainment options include the INOX multiplex with more than one screen and around 1000 seats. The complex also offers shoppers a wide range of cuisines at a food court with many food counters. Sri Garuda Swagath Mall, Jaya Nagar 4th block, Jaya Nagar, +91 80 4130 9058 The Forum Value Mall

Esteem Mall

Esteem mall by the Esteem group is yet another addition to the list of wonderful Bangalore malls with a plethora of branded products to shop for. Some of the major brands it has are Wrangler, Lee, Pepe Jeans, Peter England, Koutons, Monte Carlo, Sam and Sally, Health and Glow, Ezone, Planet M and Fab India and in Restaurants, it offers numerous choices like Chung Wah, Biryani King, Mir Maya and more. Next to Hebbal Flyover, Bellary Road, Hebbal, +91 80 4169 9000

40,000 sq ft of space and has hypermarkets and individual stores. It offers the best variety and value across product segments & services like Apparel & footwear, Consumer electronics & IT products, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, FMCG, Furniture, Home furnishings and more. Hosur Road, Kaigondana Halli, Sarjapur +91 80 2574 0224 BMP Commercial Plaza, Opposite Madiwala Police Station, Madiwala, +91 80 41550 9299 Old Airport Road, Beside Shiva Temple +91 80 2522 2501 Oasis Mall

Lido Mall

The Forum Value Mall Whitefield is a one-stop shopping destination where you will find factory outlets, supermarket, cinema, entertainment and dining outlets under one roof. It hosts over 100 different brands at discount prices and three floors of undivided attention for you. The Forum Value Mall, No.62, Whitefield Main Road, Whitefield, +91 80 2504 3800/2504 3700 Email: infodesk.fvm@ crpmm.com

Lido is the latest mall to have caught the frenzy of shoppers in the city. It has everything from designer wear to dazzling accessories from all over the world. It also has a four screen multiplex which hosts about 900 seats. Swami Vivekanand Road, Ulsoor +91 80 4147 2625

Oasis Mall, located on Inner Ring Road, Sarjapur gives a good shopping experience with about 200,000 sq feet of shopping and office space. International brands such FCUK, Calvin Klein, Lifestyle, Spar Hypermarket, NDS office and a food court are all there. 30, Salarpuria Tech Point, 80 Feet Inner Ring Road, Koramangala. +91 80 4155 9377, 4166 6662

Total Mall TOTAL is a retail venture of the Jubilant Group. Located at Sarjapur Road, the Mall sprawls across 2,

Bangalore Central Bangalore Central, a part of the Central brand, is situated opposite to Mayo Hall, in the heart of the

City. The six-storey mall occupies over 120,000 sq feet and houses more than 300 brands across various categories like apparel, fashion accessories, electronics, consumer durables, cosmetics, books and music and more. 47/48, Victoria Embassy, Residency Road, +91 80 6693 0100, 6693 0000 Lifestyle Lifestyle International (P) Ltd is part of the Landmark Group, a Dubai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based retail chain. Lifestyle, positioned as a trendy, youthful and vibrant brand that offers customers a wide variety of merchandise at an exceptional value for money, began operations in India in 1999. You can find there apparel, babyshop, home Centre, shoe mart, lifestyle accessories and more. Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Adarsh Opus, W - 76, Door No. 1, Campbell Road, Austin Town, +91 80 2556 4555 Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Oasis Centre #30, Salarpuria Tech Point, Inner Ring Road, Koramangala +91 80 4027 6400 HyperCITY Hypercity mall is from the finest hypermarket chains in India. It offers a truly international

shopping experience with all those contemporary products from international markets. They have a wide range of products like Food, Homeware, Home Entertainment, Hi-Tech Appliances, Furniture, Sports, Toys & Fashion. Embassy Paragon, Ground Floor, Near. Kundalahalli Gate, ITPL Road, Near Brooke Field, +91 80 4364 3333 ART GALLERIES Earthen Symphony Earthen Symphony is a name well reckoned for designing and crafting unique and electrifying gamut of artifacts. They have an array of products in console table with shelves, wall mounted drawer table, decorative wall murals, handmade pottery, decorative mirror, lamps, mementos, console with mirror, tea table, center table and counter table. Earthen Symphony, 3169-B, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, +91 80 6570 0798, 6451 2778 Streisand Streisand International is known for its wonderful art selections of Indian, Western, Mid-Eastern, Oriental and African themes and more. It houses thousands of handmade oil paintings in all styles on canvas by over 500 artists, associated with their studios from all across the globe. South-East Asia Regional Office: 382, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.

+91 80 6537 3100 Thar Art Gallery Thar Art Gallery is known for mastering the subtle nuances of culture in a modern age marketplace and manufacturing the top quality products. It has the exquisite collection of silver furniture, articles, animals and silver jewelry, silver frames, doors, sofa and more. Shop # 1, 3rd Floor, Total Mall, Sarjapur, +91 80 4173 0895 #534, Intermediate Ring Road, Amar Jyothi Layout, Indiaranagar, +91 80 2527 4868, 4204 2475 Natesan's Antiqarts Natesan's famous as a family of art lovers who has kept Indian tradition alive in the finest pieces of art. It is a beautiful treasure house of artifacts and antiques, where you will find exquisite objects d'art in bronze, silver, teak, sandal and stone. 64, M.G Road, +91 80 2558 8344, 2558 7427 Email ID: natesanblr@gmail.com Venkatappa Art Gallery Venkatappa Art Gallery is among the oldest galleries of Bangalore that houses about 600 paintings. Other than display of paintings by family of court painters it has stone

sculptures from the Mathura and Khajurao schools of art and pottery and clay articles belonging to the Indus Valley civilizations. Kasturba Road, +91 80 2286 4483 Renaissance Gallerie Renaissance Gallerie, an Indian Art Gallery, promoted by Shreen Malani, has built its foundations on the promotion of artists and the inculcation of art-appreciation among its populous. It exhibits paintings and sculptures of artists both famous and promotional. Renaissance Gallerie, # 104, Westminster, 13 Cunningham Road. +91 80 2220 2232 E-mail renaissancegallerie@gm ail.com Heady Dawn Heady dawn, an art gallery located in Jayanagar, offers an exclusive art for its continually interested customers. Its collection includes exotic Persian hand knotted pictorial carpets, sublime art pieces created by the truly gifted and more of such genius work of art. # 1A/39, Shop No. 3, Parmar House, 27th Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar +91 80 4219 8201, 98441 45461 Magnitude Gallery Magnitude Gallery is the pioneer in customized art and is the premier source for original masterpieces. Apart from the abstract paintings that enriches most of the galleries; here you can get an original masterpiece created

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according to your choice. Magnitude Gallery, No 140/13, 13th Main, 27th Cross, 3rd Block, Jayanagar. Abstract Art Gallery Abstract Art Gallery offers a wide range of beautiful paintings and frames. It is also home to fine art prints, original paintings, historical images and sculptures & art objects. #8, Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar. +91 80 4123 5444, 4123 5440

CULTURAL CENTRES Gandhi Bhavan It was started by Dr. Rajendra Prasad under the name of Gandhi Smarak Nidhi. It aimed at promoting the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. It houses a picture gallery which displays a rare collection of photographs and letters of Gandhi. The place also conducts seminars, sessions and meetings based on his life and values. Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road. Max Muller Bhavan Max Muller Bhavan, a cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, provides complete information about Germany's cultural, social and political life. The place is famous for the German classes and the cultural events that they organise. 716 CMH Road , Indiranagar 1st Stage +91 80 2520 5305/06/07/08

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Alliance Francaise De Bangalore Alliance Francaise is an Indo-French cultural centre started in 1956. Apart from French language classes and dance classes, it acquaintances its visitors about the life in France. The well-stocked library gives great insights on French art and culture. 108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthanagar, +91 80 4123 1340/44/45 Bangalore School of Music The music institute established in 1987 teaches all kinds of music forms, instruments and other art forms like dance, theatre etc. It inculcates discipline, confidence and sense of commitment in people and aims at cultural unity through music. No 8, CBI Main Road, HMT-HBCS Layout, RT Nagar (Next to St. Jude's Church), +91 80 2353 6090, 2354 6090 Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography is an attempt by dancer and choreographer Dr. Maya Rao to nurture talented dancers and performers. It provides courses in different dance forms and shows up high calibre performers and choreographers. Bhoomika, 37, 17th Cross, Malleswaram, +91 80 2334 8645 Indian Institute of World Culture The centre works towards uniting the world through

Ranga Shankara Ranga Shankara is a world-class theatre facility that is committed towards the art of theatre. It has constantly introduced theatrical performances from India as well as abroad. With more than 300 plays a year, it facilitates outreach programmes for the audiences and tries to impart theatre skills to the enthusiasts. Ranga Shankara, 36/2 8th Cross II Phase J P Nagar, +91 80 2659 2777, 2649 3982

literature, art forms, science and history. Various programmes like public lectures, art exhibitions, film shows and concerts are conducted for different causes. Chitrakala Parishath (College of Fine Arts) B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore 080-26678581 B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, +91 80 2667 8581 Art Complex The college of fine arts under Chitrakala Parishath is one of the best institutions of art education in India. The parishath conducts some of the best art exhibitions both at national and international levels. Kumara Krupa Road. +91 80 2226 1816, 2226 3424,

films from different languages across the world. They have also expanded to theatres, dance and music. #36,9th main,(B V Karanth Road), Banshankiri 2 nd Stage, +91 80 2671 1785 Attakalari Centre for Movement Arts Attakalari Centre is a charitable organization which concentrates on contemporary dance, Kalarippayattu, yoga, ballet and other dance forms. The institute organises and produces different events related to the contemporary dance. It also plays a key role in bringing out digital arts. 24-04, BTS Bus Depot Road, Wilson Garden, Behind Mandovi Motors. +91 80 2212 3684 / 4148 3534 / 4146 7690 DAY JAUNTS

Suchitra Film Society The film society which is a part of Cinema and Cultural Academy screens some of the world-class

Bannerghatta National Park Set twenty kilometres out of the city, Bannerghatta National Park is a popular day excursion with both tourists and Bangalore city folks. This 25,000-acre zoological park is home to diverse species of fauna,

including tigers, lions, panthers, bears, and deer. The best way to explore the expansive park is to take the 20-minute safari that takes you through the reserves, where you can catch a glimpse of the animals. The tiger isn't all that elusive here – you can see them roving about within a large enclosure. Bannerghatta Park's reptilian inhabitants consist of alligators, crocodiles and snakes, which are enclosed in the 'reptile park'. There is also a zoo, a big-ticket item with children, where there a whole range of birds from peacocks to owls and other animals like hippopotamuses and foxes. Elephant rides are also offered here. An unusual and recent addition to the Bannerghatta reserve is the 'Butterfly Park'. This eight-acre park features a museum with a range of lepidopteral exhibits as well as a greenhouse where 20 species of colourful butterflies make their home in a carefully preserved habitat. The area around the park is a scenic one – it's a biological reserve with the Elephant Corridor passing through. There are several restaurants that have set up shop nearabouts – but don't expect anything fancy. Alternately, you could pack your own picnic lunch. To get here, you could either hop onto a

Big Banyan Tree An ancient tree that spreads across four startling acres is just a 40-minute ride from the city! Ramohalli, on the outskirts of Bangalore (25km), is an unusual site where the country's fourth largest banyan tree has put down its roots. Called 'Dodda Alladamara' or 'Big Banyan Tree', this botanical marvel is over 400 years old and its allencompassing canopy is a great place for a day getaway. Thousands of aerial roots and branches sprawl far and wide, creating a labyrinthine setting where you walk about, play and commune with nature. One of the city's most interesting picnic spots, take a turn at the 20th-kilometre sign on Mysore Road to get here. An eight-kilometre drive after the turn will get you to the Big Banyan Tree. The tree itself is fenced off to protect it from rogue engravers who have etched its surface in the past. There is a Shiva Temple near the tree, as well as a KSTDC Hotel nearby. Expect crowds on the weekends though, as this is a popular jaunt as well as a favourite site for Sandalwood film shootings. Drive yourself up, or hire a cab for the day, as bus connectivity is limited. Distance: 25km Off Mysore Road, Ramohalli bus – these ply from the city's main bus stand at Majestic. There are KSTDC buses which will also get you to the park. Else, organising your own private transport is a better option. Jungle Lodges & Resorts have set up the 'Bannerghatta Nature Camp' here, in case you would to stay a weekend. Distance: 25 km Anekal Taluk, Bangalore South The park is closed on Tuesday Mekedatu Mekedatu, a boulderstrewn ravine two hours away from the city, is a dramatic sight. This is the spot where the river Cauvery passes through a chiselled gorge, which is narrow enough for a goat to leap over – and hence the name 'Mekedatu' or

'goat's leap'. The surreal rock formations and the tumbling river, make this a beautiful riverside spot to spend your day. You can lounge around on the rocky outcrops or spend a peaceful day staring at the water and the surroundings. Or you can sign up for some adventure by walking up to the 'Sangama' where the rivers Cauvery and Arkavathy merge. There is temple to venerate this confluence at this spot. Mekedatu is best visited when it isn't raining. Getting here by your own private car or taxi is recommended.

Restaurants are scarce, so pack a picnic basket. Distance: 98 km Past Kanakpura Road, Near Sangama Nandi Hills A popular place to wile the day in the lap of nature, Nandi Hills, is a green getaway sixty kilometres from the city. Sitting at a lofty 1,455 metres above sea level, this hilly destination also has a history to it – its sylvan landscape was the summer getaway and hill fortress of the 18thcentury ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. (His holiday home can still be seen here.) Nandi Hills is a riotous maze of trees, bushes and thick vegetation. Evergreen forests, eucalyptus trees, thick shrubbery, gnarly trees and a rich avian and simian life are part of its attractions. You can either pick your own way through the many pathways or explore the various Nandi Hills landmarks. The Magazine is a rock where Tipu Sultan's arms and ammunition were stored. There are two temples set here; one is an ancient Shiva Temple. Right at the top of the hill is a colonial bungalow constructed by British officer Sir Mark Cubbon, where a number of illustrious guests stayed, including Mahatma Gandhi. However, the most popular spot is Tipu's Drop, a 600-metre cliff from where convicts were pushed off during the Sultan's reign. Be wary of this spot if you are travelling with kids. The best way to get to Nandi Hills is by car, although buses from the

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Majestic Bus Stand do come out here. The winding roads, steep inclines and the grape vineyards and hills that dot the way, make the drive a picturesque one. A KSTDC hotel provides refreshments at Nandi Hills. Head back before it gets dark, for a safe drive through the hairpin bends. Distance: 60km Kolar District, Bangalore North Open: 8.30 to 5pm Nrityagram

This dance village is Odissi danseuse Protima Gauri Bedi's labour of love, started in 1989, with the passionate intent to preserve and further Indian classical dance. Set within picturesque and rural Hesarghatta, this beautifully envisaged dance school takes in students who take up the long-term study of classical dance and runs on the age-old Gurukul philosophy. Go here to watch a successful cultural experiment at work – although Bedi passed away years ago, Nrityagram continues to thrive in the able hands of a group of committed dancers. Every year, the dance school's cultural festival 'Vasanthahabba', a night-long celebration of music and dance attracts people from Bangalore in droves. The dance village runs on the lines of holistic living and

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is set in an elegant ethnic space, which makes for an interesting tour. Just across the road is the lovely Taj Kuteeram, a resort run by the Taj Group. With Yoga sessions, an Ayurvedic centre, an eclectic menu and a rustic ambience, stopping at Kuteeram for the day, makes for an uplifting excursion. Also visit the Hesarghatta Lake, an artificial reservoir, in the vicinity. Distance: 30km Nrityagram: Hesarghatta, Tel: 2846 6313, Web: nrityagram.org Taj Kuteeram: Opposite Nrityagram, Hesarghatta, Tel: 28466326, Web: tajhotels.com Embassy International Riding School If you'd like an equine day out, head to the Embassy Riding School on the outskirts of the city. A 400-acre expanse, the best riding facilities, experienced instructors and well-cared-for horses make this an ideal place to try your hand at horseriding or horse-trotting. Adding to the charm is 'Ai Cavali' (Italian for 'By the horses'), the in-house restaurant, where you can hang out at and sample delicious Italian fare. All in all, you are guaranteed you a satisfying day outdoors in the company of horses – especially recommended for kids. Distance: 27km 149/2 and 223 Torhunse Village, Jalahobbli, Devanahalli Taluk Tel: 2846 8296 Open: 6.30am to 6.30pm, Closed on Monday Janapada Loka Just 50 kilometres out of the city, among the rocky

hills of the Ramanagara district, is an interesting folk museum called Janapada Loka. You can spend your morning ambling through the 15acre folk theme park which showcases Karnataka's indigenous arts and crafts. Masks, household implements, folk dance costumes and such are displayed in the museum. There is an amphitheatre where films are screened. The highlight of a trip to Janapada Loka is also the Kamat Lokaruchi restaurant, next door. Here you can sample a traditional North Karnataka meal on a plantain leaf, which includes Bajra rotis with brinjal curry in peanut gravy. Round off the trip at the tiny handicraft stores that are situated at the entrance. Distance: 50km Bangalore-Mysore Road, Ramanagara Tel: 727 1555 Open: 9am to 1pm, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Closed on Tuesday Shivanasamudra

Bangalore is a city of tranquil lakes. But if you'd like to spend a day around gushing water, head to the

Shivanasamudra Falls at a distance of 139 km from the city. A small town in Karnataka's sugarcane district Mandya, Shivanasamudra is set on the banks of river Cauvery. The river drops from a height of 320 feet here, creating the Shivanasamudra Falls. The waterfall is a segmented one, and creates two waterfalls which fall alongside each other – the Gaganachukki and the Barachukki Falls. Shivanasamudra is a picturesque place to spend your day; but stick to the known pathways to reach the Gaganachukki Falls and do not attempt to climb down the rocks – this could prove to be dangerous. Distance: 139km Mandya Savanadurga Savanadurga is a hill fortress which the founder of Bangalore Kempegowda used as a hideout. This was also the setting for 'The Passage to India', the film adaptation of EM Forester's novel. The ancient landscape, where Megalithic urns have been uncovered, consists of twin hills and a valley between – Karigudda or Black Hill is replete with green cover and Billigudda or White Hill is a barren one. This hilly getaway offers dramatic views and its other attractions include a lake, the ruins of a 16th century fort that Kempegowda built, temples of Veerabhadraswamy and Narasimha at the foothills and the Savanadurga State Forest, which lies nearby. Savanadurga is frequented by rock climbers and cave

Hogenakkal Waterfalls If you are looking to getaway from the city, and don't mind driving a bit further long, then take yourself to Hogenakkal, a threehour journey from the centre of town. This is a waterfall on the river Cauvery, situated at the edge of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in a district called Dharmapuri (in TN), 180 km from Bangalore. The pristine Hogenakkal Falls, which is set in the midst of thick greenery, has been nicknamed the 'Niagara of India'. When the water falls on the rocks it sprays into the air like white mist or smoke and thus the name, 'Hogenakkal' or smoking rocks! Hogenakkal Falls makes for a great tourist attraction, not just because of its natural beauty, but also because of the supposed curative powers that the waters hold. What makes Hogenakkal Falls an especially fun jaunt is the coracle boat rides. You can float and spin around in these circular bamboo boats as you make your way through the river and get wonderful views of the waterfalls around. But boating is only allowed in the dry season, when the waterfalls are flowing not at full-throttle. Dharmapuri town has some hotels where you can stop by for a meal. Visit hogenakkal.com for more information. Distance: Approx. 180 km Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu adventurers, and makes for an unusual day getaway. The two-hour journey can be covered by bus or car. Take a bus to Magadi Road from the Majestic Bus Stand. Take another bus from here, and 12 km after, you will arrive at Savanadurga. Distance: 33 km Magadi Devarayanadurga Located near Tumkur, Devarayanadurga is a favourite with trekkers and climbers. So if you want to flex those sedentary muscles after a long week of work, head to this hill, which stands at a height of 1188 metres. The hill is also speckled with temples (dedicated to deities

Yoganarasimha and Bhoganarasimha). When trek up to the summit, you are rewarded with some fabulous views, with the Tumkur district stretching below. City buses leave for Devarayanadurga from the City Bus Stand at Majestic in the morning. Otherwise, it is a one and half hour drive by car. Distance: 65km Tumkur Road WEEKEND ESCAPES Upto 150 km Bheemeshwari Fishing camp Bheemeshwari fishing and nature camp is an ideal place to get away from the busy schedules

and hassles of city life. Bheemeshwari, a nature camp on the banks of river Cauvery is around 100 km away from Bangalore city. This place is well known all over the world for its masheer, the largest river water sporting fish. Fishing here is great fun, and so it is also called 'angler's paradise'. The forest around Bheemeshwari is a fantastic place for camping and trekking. Another 'must do' on a visit to this place is the ride on the coracle in the river. Srirangappattana

Srirangappattana is situated in the Mandhya District of Karnataka. It is a place of historical, religious and cultural importance. It is a vaishnavite pilgrimage centre and is famous for

the Ranganathaswamy temple. The city surrounded by river Cauvery, was the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The celebrated Daria Daulat Bagh, the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan is situated in this place. Srirangappattana is also known for the mausoleum of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali, Gumbaz. The city is about 127 km away from Bangalore.

150 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 300 km Hassan Hassan is a place named after the goddess Hassanamba. It is known as the temple architectural town of Karnataka. The place is well known for its historical importance. Hassan has some of the famous temples in South India like Hasanamba temple, Siddesvara temple, and Chennahkeshava temple. These temples are examples of the fine architectural skills of Hoysala dynasty that ruled this place. This

Mysore The second largest city of Karnataka is a vibrant place which is thronged by tourists from all over the world throughout the year. The city which was the capital of Wodeyar dynasty has an old world charm that enthrals every soul who visits the city. Situated around 140 km away from Bangalore, the Mysore city with its rich heritage is one of the most famous tourist spots in South India. The famous Mysore Palace is the major attraction of the city. Chamundi hills, on the outskirts of the city where the Chamundeshwari temple is located is another famous destination. Other important tourist attractions of the city are Brindavan garden, Mysore Zoo, St. Philomina's Church, Rail Museum and Karanji Lake Nature Park.

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Shravanabelagola The city is located in Hassan district in Karnataka. It is around 158 km from Bangalore. It is a Jain pilgrim centre. Shravanabelagola is famous for its Gommata monolith, the statue of Bahubali. This is the tallest monolith statue in the world. The place has a lot of Jain temples. Other attractions are the Chandragupta Basadi and the Parashwanatha Basadi. There are about 800 inscriptions which belong to the 10th century are found here. Bhattaraka Math of the Desiya Gana Lineage is also found in this town. You can also explore the nearby areas of Halebid and Belur which treasures the glorious past of the Hoysala dynasty.

place is around 194 kms away from Bangalore. Bandipur

Located at a distance of 215 km from Bangalore, Bandipur is one of the most well managed national parks in India. The abundant wildlife in Bandipur makes it one of the best wildlife reserves to visit. It is well known for its tiger reserve. The other wildlife that consist a part of Bandipur are Asian Elephant, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Indian Palm squirrel, Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Leopard, Indian Elephant, Four-horned Antelope etc. To enjoy the wildlife of the reserve to its fullest Safari tours are made available. Coorg One of the best hill stations in south India,

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Coorg has the power to fascinate every single soul on the earth with its scenic beauty. The misty dense hills and forests, tea and coffee plantations and the orange orchards add to its timeless beauty. Some of the activities that Coorg offers are trekking, golf, angling, and river water rafting. Nagarhole Spread between Coorg and Mysore districts, this national park lies on the North of Bandipur National Park. The forest

was the hunting reserve of the rulers of Mysore. Rosewood, Sandalwood, Silver Oak and Teak are some of the main trees found in this region. This national park is home to some of the endangered species on the earth. Animals that are commonly found here are Asian elephant, tiger, nilgiri tahr, nilgiri langur, bison, leopard, panther, sloth bear, gaur, sambhar, spotted deer, muntjac, the tiny mouse deer, giant squirrel, slender loris, langurs, wild boar, pangolin and macaques. Around 236 km away from Bangalore, this place is best visited from October to April. Chikmagalur Around 240 km from Bangalore is Chikmagalur, a hill station nestled in the Baba Budan Hills. The lush valleys, forests,

Ooty Also known as Uthagamandalam, Ooty is popularly known as the 'Queen of Hills Station'. This hill station in Tamil Nadu lies in the Nilgiri Mountains. Ooty is famous for its tea estates. The green mountains, dense forests and the tea gardens that spread across great expanse of land add to the scenic beauty of Ooty. The tourist attractions of Ooty include the botanical garden, Ooty Lake and Boat House, Doddabetta Peak, Ketty Valley, Pykara Falls and lake, Pine forest, and Wenlock Downs. Another popular attraction of Ooty is the metre gauge train that one can board from Mettupalayam to Ooty.

scenic hills, streams and waterfalls make this place magical. The town is well known for its coffee plantations, the origin of which dates back to 350 years. Major attractions of this place include Baba Budan Range, Kondadarama temple, St.Joseph's Cathedral and Sringeri, famous for the 12 zodiac pillars. Chikmagalur is an ideal place for trekking. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located 275 km away from Bangalore and 30 km from Chikmagalur town. The wildlife Sanctuary famous for its tiger population derives its name from the river Bhadra that flows through this region. Besides tigers the wildlife sanctuary is also home to many other animals like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted deer, mouse deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, wild dog, mongoose, porcupine, jackal, and the common langur. The place also boasts of different species of rare birds. The Flora of the sanctuary is rich with different exotic species of trees. Coonoor The picturesque hill station in the Nilgiris is near Ooty in Tamil Nadu. The place is famous for its tea plantations. Catherine fall and Law fall are the famous waterfalls in this region. The other attractions include the Droog Fort, Dolphin's Nose, Lamb's Rock, Sim's Park, St. George's Church etc. The place also has a golf

Mangalore Mangalore located in the konkan coast of Karnataka is one of the famous port cities. It is named after the goddess Mangaladevi. The city is 357 km from Bangalore. Tourist places of Mangalore include Mangala Devi Temple, Kadri Manjunatha swamy temple, Sultan Battery, St. Aloysius Church, and Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple.

course. Kotagiri is another hill station near Coonoor which is a must visit. This is considered as the oldest hill in Nilgiris.

300 km -350 km Wayanad Wayanad, located in the

characteristic features of Wayanad which makes it one of the most sorted of tourist destinations. The wildlife sanctuary of Wayanad, which is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is rich in flora and fauna. Wayanad has many tourist attractions which include Chembra Peak – the highest hill in Wayanad, Edakkal Cave, Kuruva Island, Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Watyerfalls,

Tirupati Tirupati, a place in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh is a sacred pilgrimage centre. It is about 258 km away from Bangalore. The famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu is situated here on a hill called Thirumala. There are seven hills surrounding Thirumala called the “Sapthagiri”. The temple is the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. Some of the other attractions of Tirupati are Vaikuntha Teertham, Akasaganga Teertham, Chakra Teertham, Japali Teertham, Swami Pushkarini Lake, Sanaka Sanandana Teertham and the Deer Park. North-eastern part of Kerala, is nestled in the Mountain range of Western Ghats. Dense forests, lofty mountains, deep valleys and exotic wildlife are the

Soochipara Waterfalls and Banasura Sagar Dam. Pondicherry One of the Union territories of Modern India, Pondicherry was once a French Colony.

One can still feel the French flavour in Pondicherry. The colonial style French mansions, beautiful boulevards, the promenades, the name of roads and public places etc. still keep the French charm alive. Pondicherry is well known for its lovely beaches. Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville with its quiet, serene atmosphere ensure to enchant the visitors. Other attractions of the place are Raj Nivas – former palace of Dupliex, Botanical Garden, Chunnambar boat house, Museum, Romain Rolland Library etc. The place also has a lot of 18th and 19th century churches to its credit. Pondicherry is also a very good shopping centre and a trip to this place is incomplete without the shopping expedition. Hampi Hampi is a tourist destination in Karnataka with historical

importance. It was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The ruins of the capital city can still be seen and is listed under the UNESCO world heritage sites. The village stands witness to the remains of more than 500 historical monuments along with the temple of Virupaksha. The village is well preserved on the banks of river Thungabhadra. Hampi is around 350 km from Bangalore. FESTIVALS Bengaluru Habba ‘Bengaluru Habba' is an initiative by the Karnataka State Government to promote sports and culture. The annual cultural and sports event that lasts for 10 days is celebrated during the month of November or December. The event promotes art forms like Hindustani classical music, classical dance, Jazz, street theatre, Rocks music and sports like, tennis, Golf and swimming. Artists from different parts of India participate in different events and work towards cultural unity.

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival which is observed throughout India. It is popularly known as Vinayak Chaturthi and marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh idols are made, decorated and installed in streets and homes and prayers are offered every day. The festival is celebrated for one, three, five, seven or ten days after which the idols are taken to a procession and immersed in sea or river. The festival falls between the August and September.

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Bangalore Karaga Festival The festival is celebrated in Dharmaraya temple every year during the month of March and April. The festival is celebrated by the Thilaga community to worship Goddess Shakti. It starts from the day of Chaitra poornima. On that day shortly after dusk, the priest of the temple dressed himself as a lady carries a pot on his head and starts a procession accompanied by drum beats. The pot that he balances on his head is called the 'karaga'. He walks for 12 miles and return to the temple in the morning. Kadalakeyi Parishe The festival popularly known as Ground nut festival among Bangaloreans is held in Bull Temple. Kadalekayi means ground nut. The farmers of Bangalore sell ground nuts near Bull temple during this festival. It is celebrated as a welcome ceremony for the ground nut crop during the month of November-December. The farmers seek the blessing of the God during this time to help them lead a prosperous life.

Ulsoor Palaki Ulsoor Palaki, which falls in the month of April, is a Floral Float festival which is held at Ulsoor during the Hindu month of Chaitra. During this festival 108 floats are beautifully decorated using flowers and taken for a procession. The procession starts around 10pm in the night and is carried out till early morning. Makara Sankranthi or Pongal It is known as the harvest festival. This day is celebrated in South India as Pongal, while Karnataka celebrate it as Makar Sankranthi. Celebrated in the month of January it also marks the beginning of spring season. On this day cows and bullocks are decorated and are fed 'Pongal' a preparation made of rice. People offer special pujas and prayers in temples and houses. Makar Sankranthi is very significant for Gavi Gangadhareshwara (Siva) temple also. On this day the sun's rays pass through the horns of 'Nandi' bull and lights the whole sanctum. This phenomenon is an architectural wonder and has never failed to astonish the viewers.

Diwali Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated all over India with great splendour. It falls during the month of October-November. On this day people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The houses are adorned and decorated with lights and oil lamps. People burst fire crackers on this occasion which is one of the major attractions of this festival.

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Dussehra Dussehra is unarguably the most widely celebrated festival in Karnataka. Dussehra or Navratri is celebrated for ten days in the month of September or October . It is also called 'Nadahabba'. The festival is celebrated with great pomp in Mysore and the involvement of Mysore Royal family makes it all the more special. During the celebration the Mysore Palace is illuminated. The most important attraction of the festival is the procession that carries Goddess Chamundeswari. The procession starts from the Mysore Palace and heads towards the Chamundi hills. Hindus all over Karnataka celebrates this festival with great splendour. Ugadi Ugadi is celebrated as the Kannnadiga's New Year. People believe that Lord Brahma, the creator of life according to Hindu mythology, started the work of creation on this day. Lord Brahma is worshipped on this day and predictions are made for the New Year. People start the preparation of the festival one week in advance by giving their home a thorough clean and they do rigorous shopping. This day is considered auspicious to start new ventures. It normally falls during the second half of March or first half of April. Varamahalakshmi This festival is observed during the month of August. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day. Women perform pujas at

home and offer garlands of cash, jewelleries and valuables to Goddess Lakshmi. People pray for their prosperity and happiness and hope that all their monetary problems will be solved. Mahashivrathri Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. The festival dedicated to Lord Shiva falls on the month of Magha (according to the lunar calendar). It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva drank the poison produced from the churning of ocean and saved the universe. It is also believed that he married Goddess Parvathi on this day. On this auspicious day devotees fast for one whole day and observe vigil at night. People offer panchamrit to Shiva and offer prayers to him for peace and prosperity in their life and also forgiveness for their sins. . It is observed in the month of February or March. Flower Show

Lalbagh, the most famous landmark of Bangalore holds flower shows every year. The flower shows are conducted during the Independence Day and the Republic Day for one week. It is held in the Glass House inside Lal bagh. People from different parts of the country visit Lalbagh to

see this flower show every year, which is conducted based on some theme. St Mary's Feast The oldest church in Bangalore holds one of the most popular Feasts in Bangalore. St Mary's Feast is celebrated every year in the month of September to mark the birth of Mother Mary. The festival is celebrated for 10 days starting from August 30. Special prayers are offered on the first nine days and on the tenth day i.e., September 8, the feast is celebrated. A chariot carrying Mother Mary's image is taken out for a procession through the streets of Bangalore. The feast is attended by thousands of devotees. Ramzan/Ramadan/Idul-Fitr It is one of the major festivals of Muslims. Ramzan falls on the ninth month of Ramadan of Islamic lunar calendar. People observe fasting from dawn to dusk during the whole of this month. After 29 or 30 days, at the end of the month Eid is celebrated on the sighting of the moon. On the day of Eid, people get up early in the morning and offer prayers. They also offer special prayers in mosques on that day. They donate money and food to the poor on this day. It is a festival of self control, devoutness and brotherhood. Christmas Christmas is one of the major festivals in Bangalore and is celebrated with much zeal. The festival that falls on the 25 of December is to celebrate the birth of

Jesus Christ. The celebration starts around a week before Christmas. The streets are decorated with colourful lights. Christmas trees and Santa Claus are important parts of the decoration. Churches are beautifully decorated and Christmas Eve services are conducted on the eve of Christmas. Christmas Carols are conducted in different places and carol processions are also seen.

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different kind of BMTC buses on road are : Big 10 These are buses painted in green and bottle green colours. They ply in 12 major routes namely Hosur Road, Bannerghatta Road, Sarjapura Road, Kanakapura Road, Mysore Road etc. coming in from different suburbs in the city. Suvarna Silver Coloured Suvarna bus services are recently introduced which are air suspension and high comfort buses. They are specially deployed during peak hours. Pushpak The coffee coloured buses have added features like better upholstered seats with head rest, more leg space etc. The fares are slightly higher than the ordinary buses. These buses are also used by many companies to run on contract basis. Vayu Vajra Airport Service These air-conditioned buses connect the BIAL to different areas of the city. MAJOR BUS STATIONS Kempegowda Bus Station

Vajra They are premium service buses from BMTC. These red coloured buses are airconditioned and offer high comfort. These buses ply on almost all the localities including arterials and ring roads.

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This is one of the major bus stations in Bangalore. Kempegowda Bus Station is a large bus station in central Bangalore. This bus station is just opposite to the Bangalore City Railway Station. Buses ply to all areas in Bangalore from this station.

EASY AUTOS The city also has a fleet of auto services also to make the journey of passengers easy. One of the best ways to get an auto is to contact Easy Autos. Easy autos are call-auto services started by the Transport Department of Karnataka through the Regional Transport Authority. They have a call centre which helps passengers to find autos. You can make a call and avail the service any time of the day. They follow meter charges approved by the government. +91 98441 12233

Shivajinagar Bus Station The station is situated in one of the main commercial areas of Bangalore. It is near the Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station. Shantinagar Bus Stand The bus station is well connected to Kempegowda Bus Station. Buses mainly ply to South and South East of Bangalore. For details of different bus routes, timings and fare visit www.bmtcinfo.com

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ART From the Town's End by Navin Thomas Aug 30 (Mon) - Oct 09 (Sat) at 10am 'From the Town's End', is a show by Navin Thomas. Up on view at GallerySKE, this contemporary art exhibit explores Thomas's interest in the afterlife of salvaged electronic junk like PCO telephones, former army loud speakers, a customised hatbox and other mechanical curios. Thomas has most recently shown his works as part of Krinzinger Projekte in Vienna. At GallerySKE 8th Cross,Sampagi Road Malleswaram T: 080-41120873 Dakshin Till Sept 7 (Tue) at 11am Kynkyny presents 'Dakshin', celebrating art from the heart of south India, Tamil Nadu. Santhana Krishnan, Sivabalan and Elayaraja, three renowned artists from this region, use mixed media works to paint a vivid picture of the life and culture of the deep south. At Kynkyny Art Gallery 33/200, NS Iyengar Steet Nehrunagar, Kumara

Park T: 080-40926202 Paintings by Paresh Hazra & Aditi Hazra Till Sept 13 (Mon) at 10am Well-known artists Paresh Hazra and Aditi Hazra will exhibit their paintings at the Right Lines Gallery in Indiranagar. At Right Lines Art Gallery 270, 1st Floor 1st Main, Defence Colony Indiranagar T: 080-25272827 Abstractive Illusions

Sept 1 (Wed)- Sept 30 (Thu) Third-Eye Art Gallery presents 'Abstractive Illusions', an exhibition of contemporary paintings curated by Jasmine Khanna. At Third-Eye Art Gallery

Homai Vyarawalla, A Retrospective Aug 25 (Wed) - Oct 24 (Sat) at 11am This new exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) takes an illustrated journey through the photographic world of India's first woman press photographer, Homai Vyarawalla. The retrospective showcases 150-200 images, including original silver gelatine prints, many of them printed by the photographer herself. At the NGMA 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road T: 080-22342338, 22201027

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A-1, Epsilon Offices Yemlur Main Road T: 080-080-41148645, 9845585235 Contemporary Picture Book Illustration in Germany

Alliance Francaise de Bangalore in association with Ashish Khokar presents a unique dance series, 'A Monthly Dance DISCcourse'. This is an interactive, dance learning initiative that aims to reach out to dance aficionados in the city. At Alliance Francaise Millers Tank Bund Road Vasanth Nagar 080-41231340 FILM

Sept 3 (Fri) - Sept 25 (Sat) at 9am Max Mueller Bhavan presents 'Contemporary Picture Book Illustration in Germany' in collaboration with the publishing house Tulika. The exhibition offers interesting insights into the work of thirteen wellknown German illustrators viewed from individual perspectives. At Max Muller Bhavan 716, CMH Road Indiranagar T: 080-25205305 Cartoon Exhibition by Sri Jairam Udupa Sept 4 (Sat) – Sept 18 (Sat) at 10.00am Jayaram Udapa, a selftaught cartoonist, will exhibit his works at the Indian Cartoon Gallery. At Indian Cartoon Gallery 1, Midford House Midford Garden Off M.G. Road T: 080-41758540, 25559819 DANCE Dance DISCourse at Alliance Française de Bangalore Aug 21 (Sat)-Dec 30 (Tue)

Shakespeare Told and Retold Hamlet Sept 4 (Fri) at 3pm The film adaptation of the legendary play 'Hamlet' by Shakespeare will be shown as part of the ongoing 'Shakespeare Told and Retold' film festival. Since August, films based on Shakespeare's works are being screened as part of this event. At NGMA Auditorium 49, Manikyavelu Mansion Palace Road, Bengaluru T: 080-22342338, 22201027 Hamlet Goes Business Sept 5 (Sun) at 11.30am This movie, directed by Aki Kaurismäki is set in contemporary Finland where the characters from Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' fight with each other in a modern setting. Rosencratz & Guildenstern are Dead Sept 12 (Sun) at 11.30am Rosencratz and Guildenstern are two minor characters from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. The movie revolves around these two

characters and their lives and musings. The Winter's Tale Sept 18 (Sat) at 3pm The film is an adaptation of a play by William Shakespeare of the same name. The movie is directed by Waris Hussain. These movies will be screened as part of the film festival 'Shakespeare told and retold'. At the NGMA Auditorium No.49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Bengaluru T: 080-22342338, 22201027 German Polska Love Serenade Sept 16 (Fri) at 6.30pm This is the story of Max and Anna who embark a journey through Poland. Max, an aspiring lawyer wants to investigate his former family estate, while Anna plans to get her car stolen for its insurance. They both end up at a Christmas party in a Polish house, which incidentally happens to the property Max intends to reclaim. At Max Mueller Bhavan 716 CMH Road Indiranagar T: 080-25205305 Hindi Kalpana Sept 25 (Sat) Uday Shankar's classic film 'Kalpana' will be screened at Alliance Francaise with a panel discussion on dance filmmaking and preserving dance memory and history. At Alliance Francaise Vasanth Nagar Bangalore T: 080-41231340

FOOD Yin Yang Lunch July-Sept from 12.30pm2.30pm Memories of China presents the 'Yin Yang Lunch', an executive lunch serving a range of stir-fry delicacies. At Memories of China Taj Residency 41/3, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080- 6660 4444 Street Food of the Orient Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 A sumptuous buffet spread of Chinese street food with an Indian touch is on at Stir. Interactive live counters will feature as part of this food event. Priced at Rs 650 + taxes At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 The Malt Trail Sept from 7pm-11pm Onyx offers 'The Malt Trail', a range of fine single malts. Go try them out, this September. At Onyx The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Weekend mid-night buffet Sept 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 Stir offers a sumptuous midnight buffet spread with several comfort foods and interactive counters, every Friday and Saturday of this month. Priced at Rs.350 + taxes At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542

Dilli Haat Sept 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 Stir presents Delhi cuisine through an array of interactive chef counters. Unlimited chilled beer will be served with the food. Priced at Rs 650 + taxes At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 The Big Fat Lunch Buffet Throughout Sept from Mon-Sat This September, Stir offers value-for-money, interactive lunch buffets for the corporate crowd. Priced at Rs 499 At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Hennessy Remixed Throughout Sept 7pm11pm Adding a whole new dimension to the experience of cognacdrinking, Onyx presents a range of cocktails featuring Hennessy, a renowned cognac brand. At Onyx The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Wine Buffet At Tease Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 5pm-8pm Get unlimited servings of vintage wines from this Tease's selection of Indian and international wines. Tease Taj Vivanta ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933344 Lazy Sunday Brunch Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 from 12pm-3.30pm

Enjoy the Sunday brunch at Stir, featuring an extensive spread of world cuisines, interactive buffet counters and sea food grills. Stir offers a relaxed ambience with live music to go with your meal. There are also facereading and astrology booths for interested guests. Priced at Rs 1250 for alcoholic option & 1050 for non-alcoholic option At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Grey Goose Bar Nights

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Grey Goose, in association with Kingfisher, presents 'Bar Night' at Olive Beach. Party every Wednesday with DJ Akshay and signature Olive cocktails. At Olive Beach 16, Wood Street Ashok Nagar T: 080-41128400/ +91 9945565483 Regional Home Style Food for Dinner, Punjabi Cuisine Throughout Sept from 7.30pm-11pm Freshly made, regional home-style food will be

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served as part of this allPunjabi dinner at Stir. At Stir The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Karavalli Tiffin Concept for Lunch

Throughout Sept from 12.30pm-3pm The best of coastal food is served in traditional 'Tiffin boxes' as part of an innovative corporate lunch. The options available include vegetarian, nonvegetarian and sea food lunches. This lunch special is served on all days, between 12:30pm to 3pm. At Karavalli The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Sunday Brunch at Olive Beach

sparkling wines, cocktails as well as a Mojito Bar. There's a huge choice for vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike, and a fabulous dessert spread to round off the afternoon. Priced at Rs 1750 (plus tax) At Olive Beach 16, Wood Street Ashok Nagar T: 080-41128400/ +91 9945565483 Out of the Box Through Sept Vivanta has one of the most sumptuous lunch menus in the city. This lunch special consists of three courses and is priced at Rs 500 for vegetarians and Rs 600 for non-vegetarians, inclusive of all taxes and exclusive of nominal delivery charges. At Caramel Vivanta by Taj Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Graze Lunch Box Throughout Sept from 12pm-2.45pm Enjoy a specially designed three-course lunch menu at Graze, all through this month. At Graze Taj Residency 41/3, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080- 6660 4444 FOOD FESTIVALS

Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 The Sunday brunch at Olive Beach offers an amazing selection of

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Dark & Dreamy Sept 1-10 (Wed-Fri) at lunch and dinner Chef Deep extends his chocolate specials on popular demand! Continue to indulge on the likes of Glanduja chocolate mousse or the traditional Mocha Bete Noi cake.

UpperCrust Show Sept 24 -26 (Fri-Sun) at 11am India's finest food, wine and style magazine, Upper Crust, is organising its 1st Upper Crust Show in Bangalore. The show will include a wine and cheese tasting festival, celebrity chefs cookery contests, talk by food consultants, live demonstrations by topnotch chefs, food sampling, food stalls, grape crushing, palate art appreciating still life and food art. At The Lalit Ashok Kumara Krupa High Grounds T: 080-30527777 At Le Jardin, Szechwan Court, Rim Naam and Polo Club The Oberoi 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080-25585858 The Scampi Season Sept 2-11 (Thurs-Sat) at dinner Its scampi magic this month as Chef Yotsapol creates traditional delights from his homeland. Avg spend: Rs 750 to Rs 800 per person At Rim Naam The Oberoi 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080-25585858 Seafood Signatures Sept 7-20 (Tue-Mon) at dinner Chef Lin presents unique seafood signatures from the Szechwan province. Average spend: Rs 740 to Rs 800 per person At Szechwan Court The Oberoi 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080-25585858 Moplah Festival Second and third week of Sept Abida Rashid will present regional delicacies from Calicut at Karavalli during the second half of

September. At Karavalli The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66614542 Crusty Bites Sept 21-30 (Tue-Thurs) at lunch To complement our bar's perfect brews, bite into an interesting repertoire of bakes. Like Mascarpone flan with smoked salmon or a spiced pear tart with Gorgonzolla and pine nuts. Avg spend: Rs 500 to Rs 950 per person At Polo club The Oberoi 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080-25585858 Mediterranean Nights

Throughout September from 7pm-11pm Latitude, a restaurant at Taj Vivanta, takes you on a Mediterranean journey all month-long. A flavourfully crafted threecourse menu and an inviting drink list are part

Imported Food Festival at Spar Till Sept 12 (Sun) Spar brings over 3500 food items from 28 different countries. The hypermarket's 'Imported Food Festival' will feature an exhaustive range of products including chips, snacks, biscuits, cookies, confectionery, juices, drinks, breakfast cereals, jams, spreads, canned foods, Italian pasta, soups, sauces, salad dressings, wines, cheese, imported exotic fruits, oils, spices, curry pastes, dairy and frozen products and delicatessen products. Live demos will be held before customer's purchase any products. Spar will also offer free sample packets to customers. All Spar Outlets in Bangalore of the offerings. At Latitude Taj Vivanta ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933344 Amritsari Street Food Throughout Sept from 7pm-11pm Vibrant dishes from the streets of Amritsar, like matar kulche, amritsari chole and tangdi kebab will be available at Terracotta at Taj Vivanta. Terracotta Taj Vivanta ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933344 BBQ Weekend Nights at Terracotta All Saturdays and Sundays of Aug from 7pm-11pm This barbeque features kebabs, grills, seafood and curries along with a dessert buffet and unlimited sparkling rose. At Teracotta Vivanta by Taj Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Ramazan Special: Arabian Delights at Alibaba Till Sept 12 (Sun) Alibaba presents 'Arabian Delights' during Ramazan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as part of this special, you can savour delicacies from Arabia and Persia.

The 'Navayathi' cuisine, which is the speciality of Karnataka's Arabic quarter, Bhatkal, is another attraction at the restaurant. At Alibaba Cafe and Restaurant 69, 1st floor, M.M. Road, Frazer Town T: 080-40917163 Monsoon Magic at the Nawab Till Sept 12 (Sun) Nawab, a restaurant at the Solitaire Hotel, offers unlimited kebabs and curries along with an elaborate buffet spread. The lunch buffet is priced at Rs 200 on week days and Rs 275 on week ends Dinner Priced at Rs 449 At Nawab The Solitaire Hotel 3, Kumara Krupa Road Madhavnagar T: 080-40443636 Earthy Flavours Sept 18-30 (Sat-Thu) at dinner Chef Jayadeep unearths a plethora of wild mushrooms to pair exotic compositions like foie gras torchon with forest mushrooms or Goat cheese cream with artichoke, peppers and chanterelles. Average spend: Rs 1200 to Rs 1800per person.

At Le Jardin The Oberoi 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road T: 080-25585858 The Tropical Delight at Connexions Throughout Sept at 6pm Refresh yourself after a long day's work at Connexions in Electronic City. All this month, the lounge bar will serve the best of daiquiris as part of 'The Tropical Delight' event. They are available frozen or shaken with a choice of fresh fruits. At Connexions Crowne Plaza 43, Electronic City Hosur Road T: 080-30030303 Journey through India, Lunch Buffet Sept 6 (Mon) 24 @ 43, a restaurant at the Crowne Plaza, presents a lunch buffet 'Journey through India', which offers a taste of cuisines from the length and breadth of the country. At 24 @ 43 Crowne Plaza 43, Electronic City, Hosur Road T: 080-30030303 MUSIC Adorno's Night Music Sept 4 (Sat), at 6.30pm Max Mueller Bhavan has organised an evening of reading and music from the book Night Music Essays on Music 19281962 by Theodor Adorno, translated by Wieland Hoban. Wieland Hoban will read excerpts from the book accompanied on the piano by Prof. Pihsien Chen. At Max Mueller Bhavan 716, CMH Road

Indiranagar T: 080: 25205305 Bacardi KroaKnight Sept 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29 Bacardi KroaKnights are karaoke nights for the city's talented singers. These musical nights are accompanied by cocktails and authentic Goan food. The event takes place every Sunday and Wednesday at Opus and every Friday at Opus in the Creek. At Opus Palace Cross Road Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580 Sept 3, 10, 17 and 24 Opus in the Creek 2, Doddenakkundi Industrial Area, Opp. Shell Petrol Station, Brookefields Main Road, Off ITPL Road Whitefield T: 080-40943031 RC Booze & Clues Sept 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 This is a pub quiz which provides a mentally stimulating experience along with generous doses of spirits and music. 'Booze and Clues' is conducted by an energetic quiz master who tests your general knowledge as well as IQ. Catch the event at Opus in the Creek every Wednesday of this month and at Opus on every Thursday. Opus in the Creek 2, Doddenakkundi Industrial Area, Opp. Shell Petrol Station, Brookefields Main Road, Off ITPL Road Whitefield T: 080-40943031 Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

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At Opus Palace Cross Road Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580 Romanov Red Pub Rock Fest, Tough On Tobacco Sept 4 (Sat) Rock Street Journal presents Romanov Red Pub Rock Fest 'Tough on Tobacco' a genrebending, live act by singer-songwriter Sidd Coutto. The music is a mĂŠlange of pop, rock and reggae. At Opus Palace Cross Road Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580 Gokulashtami Concert Till Sept 5 (Sun) at 6pm A concert by Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajana Samiti & Trust will be held on the occasion of Gokulashtami. Unnati Centre Temple Road, NGEF Layout Sadanandanagar Svar Veena Harmonium Jugalbandi Sept 5 (Sun) at 5.30pm Hindustani Classical musicians Pt. Prakash Sontakke on the Svar Veena and Pt. Ravindra Katoti on the harmonium will perform along with Pt. Udayraj Karpur on the tabla. At Indian Heritage Academy 20th Main, 6th Block Koramangala T: 080-25530304 Yaadon Ki Baraat 7sur Ke Saath Set 5 (Sun) at 6pm 7sur Music Club presents 'Yaadon Ki Baarat 7sur Ke Saath' where Guinness

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world record holder Aaakanksha Jachak will entertain the audience with the old Hindi melodies. She will be accompanied by Pawan Bhatia, Ekta Shah, Sheelu Mehta, Aniket Prabhu and Ganesh S. The concert will feature a play list of 35 hit songs. At Chowdiah Memorial Hall Gayathri Devi Park Extension, 16th Cross, Malleswaram, Vyalikaval T: 080- 23445810 Bulls unplugged Sept 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7pm Red Bull and Opus present 'Bulls Unplugged' at Opus every Monday. The event showcases college bands and upcoming artists from the city. Opus 4 Palace Cross Road, Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580 Romanov Red Pub Rock Fest- Lou Majaw & friends Sept 11 Rock Street Journal presents Romanov Red Pub Rock Fest 'Lou Majaw & Friends'. Lou Majaw is inspired by music legends like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Bob Dylan and Chuck Berry. The band's music ranges from folk, country, blues, rock and reggae. Opus 4 Palace Cross Road, Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580 MANTRA Live in Bangalore Sept 19 (Sun) at 3.30pm

Mantra is an acclaimed Nepali rock band. It will play in south India for the first time this month. St Johns Auditorium No.1, St Johns Hospital Campus, Koramangala T: 080-22065070

have a special treat in store for them with bridal makeovers on offer too. At The Collection at UB City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22711488 THEATRE

Hindustani Vocal Concert Sept 25 (Sat) A Hindustani vocal concert by Pt. Nagaraja Rao Havaldar will be held at the BTM Cultural Academy. BTM Cultural Academy 3rd Phase, JP Nagar Bangalore T: 080-26684264

English Tales of Tenali Rama

ALBUM LAUNCH Ashu's Album Launch, Petri Dish Sept 3 (Fri) The event to launch Ashutosh Pathak's (partner at Mumbaibased Blue Frog) album will feature performances by the Petri Dish Project. This music is a mix of electronic rock, trip hop, dub and pop. The album features Anuskha Manchanda, Monica Dogra, Ashutosh Pathak, Lindsay D'Mello and Jaideep Thirumalai. At Opus Palace Cross Road Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar T: 080-23442580

Sept 1-3 (Wed-Fri) 'Tales from Tenali Rama' has a cast comprising both adults and children. It is also an interactive experience where the audience gets to engage with characters on stage in the trademark storytelling style of the Bangalore Little Theatre. The play takes you on a rib-tickling ride through the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom, into the palace and right up to the throne as you watch court-poet Tenali Rama cleverly help the king rule his kingdom.

SHOPPING Trousseau Trails Sept 4 - 12 (Sat-Sun) A week-long shopping event with wedding planners, photographers, stylists, decorators and event specialists who will share the A-Z on organising the perfect wedding. Brides-to-bes

Gentlemen Sept 4 (Sat) & 5 (Sun) at 3.30pm and 6.30pm This English play written and directed by Anil Abraham is being performed by Global Productions. Robinson and Crusoe Sept 9-12 (Thu-Sun) at

6.30pm 'Robinson and Crusoe', directed by Gracias Devaraj, is the story of two soldiers who are stranded on a roof surrounded by a vast ocean. The two soldiers are from two different countries and speak different languages. As the play progresses, the two become friends in spite of their differences. These three plays will be performed at Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, JP Nagar T: 080-26493982 Kannada Kaayo Kalpa Sept 5 (Sun) at 7.30pm 'Kaayo Kalpa', written by Dundhiraj and directed by Madhusudhan Kanekal, portrays the life of an old man who loses his beloved ones. The play shows how challenging life becomes you are left alone at the last stage of your life. KH Kala Soudha Ramanjaneya Temple Compound Hanumanthnagar T: 080-64505457 The following Kannada plays are being screened at Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Gandhi Bandha Sept 6 (Mon) at 6.30pm A play directed by Champa Shetty and performed by Ranga Mantapa, this play is inspired by H Nagaveni's novel. Mayamruga Sept 7 (Tue) at 6.30pm 'Maya Mruga' is a short

story written by writer KP Poornachandra Tejaswi. It is about the writer's experience with his friend as they set out in search of a ghost in a graveyard. With touches of humour, the play explores the workings of the human mind during such paranormal experiences. Gokula Nirgamana Sept 24 (Fri) at 6.30pm 'Gokula Nirgamana' is a dance drama scripted by Pu.Thi. Narasimhacharya. The play is set in Gokula where a playful Krishna resides. He gets an invitation from Kamsa to visit Mathura. The play describes how his departure affects the entire Gokula. Romeo Juliet Sept 26 (sun) at 6:30pm This legendary love story by Shakespeare is rewritten by GN Ranganatharao and directed into a play by Pruthvi Aradhya. Appa Sept 28 (Tue) at 6:30pm 'Appa' is scripted by Dr. Chandrashekar Patil and directed by Ashok Badaradinni. The play is performed by city-based troupe 'Hejje'. Beputhakkadi Boleshankara Sept 29-30 at 6.30pm This play is directed by Vasuki Hegde and performed by the Samhathi Trust. Hindi Saur Chala Space Ko Sept 25-26 (Sat-Sun) at 3.30pm, 6.30pm The play tells the story of two friends, their pet and

a pig called Badbudaar Singh who find a spaceship and travel into space. At Ranga Shankara 36/2 8th Cross II Phase J P Nagar Bangalore T: 080-26493982 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Art Introduction to Art with MG Doddamani Till Sept 24 (Fri) This is an eight-week hands-on programme for those above 14 years of age. The programme will teach the basics of art, such as measuring proportion, looking at light and shade, creating perspective and the like. Right Lines Art Gallery 270,1st Floor, 1st Main Defence Colony, Indiranagar T: 080- 25272827 Mysore Painting Sept 4 (Sat) & 5 (Sun) at 10am Students will learn to create Tanjore paintings around the theme of Krishna and Ganesha, using the medium of poster colours. Active Canvas 343, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main Jayanagar 1st Block Bangalore T: 080-4160 9122 / 91 99801 29768 Ikebana Sept 5 (Sun) & 19 (Sun) Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement means 'giving life to the flower'. Active Canvas offers an opportunity to learn this ancient art with a workshop of 'Jiyuka' (free style) arrangement

of Ikebana. Active Canvas 343, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main Jayanagar 1st Block, Bangalore T: 080-4160 9122 / 91 99801 29768 Monsoon-themed Painting Sept 18 &19 (Sat & Sun) at 10am Students will get to paint on the theme of the monsoons, with oil and acrylics. Active Canvas 343, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main Jayanagar 1st Block T: 080- 41609122/ 91 99801 29768 Landscape Painting Sept 25 & 26 (Sat & Sun) at 10am Learn to create a landscape painting inspired by monuments from around the world at Active Canvas. The medium is oil/acrylic. Active Canvas 343, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main Jayanagar 1st Block Bangalore T: 080-4160 9122 / 91 99801 29768 Terracotta Jewellery Sept 18 (Sat) & 25 (Sat) Active Canvas will conduct a terracotta jewellery-making class this month Over two

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sessions, you will get to design one complete set (earrings, necklace, maybe even a bracelet). You will then be taught to customise it by painting the pieces in vivid colours. Active Canvas 343, 10 A Main, 3rd Cross, Jayanagar 1st Block, T: 080- 41609122/ 91 99801 29768 Photography on a trip to Melkote

Sept 25-26 (Sat-Sun) at 10am Join Active Canvas for a trip to the temple town of Melkote and hone your photography skills. Active Canvas 343, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main Jayanagar 1st Block Bangalore T: 080-4160 9122 / 91 99801 29768 Cooking Cooking for Kids Sept 18 (Sat) from 12 pm-

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4pm Olive Beach is organising a culinary class for the young chefs in town. The restaurant's team of chefs will reveal the secrets of making bread and pizzas, while Doodle Den will help them create exciting crafts. The class is for children between the ages of 4-11 years. Price: Rs 550 per child, including lunch

At Olive Beach 16, Wood Street Ashok Nagar T: 080-4112 8400/+9199455 65483

Sept 25 (Sat) Active Canvas will host a workshop on the art of making chocolates. Active Canvas

343, 10 A Main, 3rd Cross, Jayanagar 1st Block, T: 080- 41609122/ 91 99801 29768

Landmark Sales Sept 3(Fri) -Oct 3(Sun) The Landmark is back with its mega sale. The month long sale from 3rd September to 3rd October is much bigger this time and offers up to 50% off on books, music, movies, toys, gaming, gifts, technology, magazines, stationery and home dĂŠcor. Avail a discount of 5 % more with the use of Citibank credit card or debit card. Forum Mall, Hosur Road T: 080 4240 4240 Garuda Swagat Mall, Jayanagar T : 080 4240 4444

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Salads Special Sept 18 (Sat) Learn to prepare five different varieties of salads at this culinary workshop at Active Canvas. Active Canvas 343, 10 A Main, 3rd Cross, Jayanagar 1st Block, T: 080- 41609122/ 91 99801 29768 Chocolate-Making

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A GASTRONOMIC GUIDE TO GANESH CHATURTHI With India's most-loved festival just round the corner, the city is soaked in festive spirit. Preparations are rife, from yet-to-be-painted Ganesh idols dotting marketplaces, to grandmothers and aunts discussing menu plans! But what would it take to really tickle the epicurean elephant god's taste buds? Read on to find out!

popular ditty in Kannada goes like this: Ganesha banda, kayi kadubu thinda…..Chikka kerelli bidda, Dodda kerelli edda…..Ganesha banda! Sung with great gusto by little children, this charming rhyme sums up the story of the yearly festival when Lord Ganesh, after gorging on 'kadubu' – a delicious coconut-filled sweet – goes back into the lake with his mother, only to return the next year round. Known to be quite the foodaficionado, myth has it that Ganesh was so fond of eating that his stomach threatened to explode one day, and he had to tie it up with a snake as it was the only 'rope' he could find around him! Everybody loves a kadabu In Karnataka, the kadubu is a ubiquitous part of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Essentially, this delectable sweet is a shell made of dough, filled with a succulent coconut-jaggery-cardamom mixture, which is then sealed and either steamed or deep-fried. But interestingly, the kadubu is popular only in Karnataka, while neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra swear by its counterpart, the equally delicious modak as an offering for the elephant-headed god. Modaks are little dumplings made of rice flour dough that are filled with the

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A festive spread

How to Make Steamed Kadubus Ingredients For the kadubu shell 1 cup rice flour 1 ½ cup water A pinch of salt For the filling 1 cup freshly grated coconut 1 cup grated jaggery A generous pinch of cardamom powder Method To make the kadubu Boil water in a vessel. When it starts to boil, add a pinch of salt, followed by the rice flour. Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes and remove from the flame. Take a wooden spoon and mix it well. Cover with a damp cloth. Once the temperature cools down, knead it into smooth dough. Take enough dough to make oval-shaped chapattis 6cm long and 4cm wide. Place a spoonful of the coconut filling at the centre, along the length and fold it. Then seal the edges. Steam for 5-6 minutes in an idli cooker. Serve hot with ghee. To make the filling Fry the coconut, jaggery and cardamom powder on medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pan. Stir until all moisture evaporates and a delicious aroma emanates the pan. Use this mixture as a filling for the kadubu. same coconut-jaggery-cardamom mixture and steamed – the results are tender and melt-in-the-mouth. Apart from kadubus and modaks, the women of the house also painstakingly prepare an assortment of sweet and savoury delectables that is then generously dished out among family and friends. Besan laddoos, sesame laddoos, payasams, and a medley of murukkus and chaklis figure on the large banana-leaf lunch spread that day. The anatomy of the feast The elaborate Ganesh Chaturthi feast traditionally consists of a spicy rice (lemon rice or puliyogare), dry vegetable palya (curry made with potatoes, beans or carrots), gojju (a piquant curry made with pineapple or sour grapes), dal, sambar, rasam, pickle, papad and

bhajji – all served with piping hot rice and ghee. The spread is flexible though and seasonal produce is usually factored in when chalking up the menu. The only golden rules to be followed are that the food be wholly vegetarian, as well as garlic and onion-free. The festive day begins at the crack of dawn, with women performing the 'Gowri pooja', followed by the men observing the 'Ganesh pooja'. The food is first served to the god; but while that's happening, the heady aromas wafting through the house stir up your appetite as well! When the pooja is wrapped up, the many-coursed meal follows! It's all fun and culinary merriment thereafter, till the time the elephant god is immersed into a lake, with the promise of bringing him back home the next year.

Ganesh Chaturthi, then and now Vanaja Srinivasan, a 60-year-old homemaker, recalls, “When I was a young bride, we lived in a joint family comprising 22 people! We would start the festivities at 4am, and begin preparing lunch as early as 8am. Since steamed kadubus were a huge favourite with everyone, we would end up making about 250 to 300 for the family and for people who visited us that day. Spicy, crunchy chaklis would be made the previous day and stored in huge containers and kept away from naughty kids in the house, as these could be consumed only after it was offered to Ganesh!” The festivities follow a slightly different course today. With most women having busy work schedules, the eatables are mostly bought off the shelves. But this season, do try and recreate the authentic magic of the festival by making the kadubu at home. It takes some effort, but the taste is pretty hard to beat. FYI: If you plan to eat out, here are a few restaurants which dish out an elaborate spread on Ganesh Chaturthi: Halli Mane (T: 08065611222), Halli Thindi (T: 08025905247), Nammoora Hotel (T: 080-26490077) and Sona's Kodial (T: 080-23449588). Ganesha Chaturthi is being celebrated on 10 Sep 2010

By : Annapoorna R Shinu modaks

Photographs by Sanjay Ramchandran

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AMERICAN Chili's Grill & Bar The restaurant offers American and Mexican cuisines with a touch of Indian flavour. 35, Phoenix Idiom, Murugesh Palya, Old Airport Road, +91 80 4097 1165 Average Meal for Two Rs.400 Ruby Tuesday An American style restaurant with exotic American cuisine and wonderful ambience. 20, Asha Enclave, Church Street, +91 80 2520 5566 Average Meal for Two Rs.800-1,000 Hard Rock Café This place is a must for all the rock fans in the city. The food is very good and staffs very attentive. The decor is very funky with stone works and tall ceilings.

traditional South Indian style add to the charm of the restaurant. ITC Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 25, Golf Course Road, +91 80 2226 9898

Nandhini You can spot a Nandhini in every part of the city. Nandhini is like a brand name for rich spicy Andhra food in Bangalore. Apart from Andhra food you will get good Chinese and tandoori food also. No. 14/A/37, 27th Cross (Opp. Karnataka Bank), 4th Block Jayanagar, +91 80 2653 5090/ 91/92/93/94

Bheema's One of the best known places for hot and spicy Andhra style food in Bangalore. This place serves incredible biryanis. The place is a bit expensive but the quality of food makes up for it. Asha Building, Ground Floor, 31, Church Street, +91 80 2558 7389 / 4112 2535 Average Meal for Two Rs.250-300

also at : Minerva Circle, +91 80 2642 4244 Mark’s Road, +91 80 4126 6666 J. P. Nagar +91 80 4035 5566 R. T. Nagar +91 80 4045 5555 White Field, +91 80 4125 9166 Indiranagar +91 80 4079 9966, 4079 9999 BSK 3rd Stage, +91 80 2689 0011, 2689 0033 Gandhi Nagar, +91 80 2220 3842, 2220 8306 R. M. V. Second Stage, +91 80 2351 9177, 2351 9188

Nagarjuna The place has won the heart of Bangaloreans with authentic Andhra food that they serve. The best part is they serve food in plantain leaves in a traditional way. 44/1, Residency Road, +91 80 2559 2233 also at : Jayanagar, +91 80 2665 6566 Indiranagar, +91 80 4280 0900 Average Meal for Two Rs.150

40, Near Anil Kumble Circle, St. Mark's Road, Opp. LIC Buiding, +91 80 4124 2222 Average Meal for Two Rs.1,000 ANDHRA Dakshin A luxury restaurant at its best, this place serves authentic South Indian Food. The wonderful ambience and the wait staff dressed in

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Nandhana One of the popular restaurants among Bangaloreans famous for traditional, Andhra food. 83, M K Tower, St Thomas Town Post, Kammanahalli Main Road, Kammanahalli, +91 80 2580 4466, 2580 4477, 2580 4488

Mayuri A great Andhra food joint at a reasonable price. They have multiple outlets across the city. 47 D, J.C. Road, +91 80 2670 4284 / 2670 8073 Gandhi Nagar, +91-80-4113 9373 Madivala, +91 80 2552 4914

also at : Domlur +91 80 2535 2266, 2535 2244, 2535 3344

Average Meal for Two Rs.250

Nisarga Style Restaurant Another of several Andhra eateries in town…good food great prices. 470, 3rd Block, 3rd Stage, Siddaiah Puranik Road, Basaveshwara Nagar +91 80 2223 8184 Average Meal for Two Rs.250 Alampur One of Bangalore's oldest Andhra restaurants. Has maintained the same standards of quality. 44, Race Course Road, +91 80 2225 6578 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Bhagini Palace 92/6, Opp. Innovative Multiplex Theatre, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli +91 80 6450 1573/ 6596 1818 Average Meal for Two Rs.150-200 Eden Park Easily one of the city's most preferred Andhra eateries. Offers awesome outdoor setting. 21/1, Cunningham Road, Near Sigma Mall, +91 80 2286 1100/ 2286 4100 Average Meal for Two Rs.350-400 Annapoorna A personal favourite, probably the best biriyani in Bangalore. G-122, 6th Cross, Gandhinagar, +91 80 2291 2755 Average Meal for Two Rs.200 BENGALI Ballygunge Place A famous place among Bangaloreans who love

authentic Bengali food. 612, 1st Floor 12th Main HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, +91 80 4152 1390 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Baabumoshai The place as the name suggests, is very much Bengali. You get very nice Bengali food at a reasonable price. 1a & 2a, 1st Floor, Off CMH Road, 17th E Cross, Indiranagar, +91 80 2525 7451 Average Meal for Two Rs.100 Bangliana The restaurant has a very homely atmosphere and serves traditional Bengali cuisine. Walls ornated with posters and cartoons and Bengali speaking waiters gives you an impression that you are actually in Bengal. 355, 1st B Main, 7th Block, Close to Juke Box Restaurant, Koramangala, +91 80 2571 1058, +91 98453 66458 Average Meal for Two Rs.450-500 Bay of Bengal A place where you get delicious Bengali food at a reasonable price and good service. You can choose from a wide variety of fish items here. 48/1, St. Marks Road, 1st Floor, Above K C Das +91 80 2532 0332 Average Meal for Two Rs.300 Best of Bengal 41, Haines Road, Opp Santhosh Hospital, Frazer Town, +91 80 4125 1301, 4125 1302 Average Meal for Two

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Rs.200 Haudin Road, Ulsoor, +91 80 4173 8588 Average Meal for Two Rs.300

Oh! Calcutta This outlet from the restaurant chain Oh! Calcutta brings cuisines from the gastronomical capital of India. The restaurant which serves authentic Bengali food is a food lovers’ paradise. Apart from the food the service is excellent with perfect ambience. 15/16, House of Lords, St. Marks Road, +91 80 2227 7722 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000-1200

COASTAL Sana-di-ge An ultimate place for sea food lovers. The restaurant brings to you coastal cuisines from places like Kerala, Mangalore, Goa and Maharashtra. 32/3, Cresent Road, High Grounds, Off Race Course Road,

The Esplanade The speciality of this place is that they have a blend of Bengali and continental food. 151, KHB Colony, 1st Floor, Koramangala, +91 80 4092 7878 Average Meal for Two Rs.450

+91 80 4129 1300 Average Meal for Two Rs.600-700

CHETTINAD

Kubay A great place for fried fish. Good vegetarian fare too. 110, 6th Cross, 6th Block, Koramangala Club Road, Koramangala +91 80 4110 5221 Average Meal for Two Rs.250

Annachi Traditional Chettinad delicacies are the speciality of this restaurant. 54, 100 Feet Road, Defence Colony , Indiranagar, +91 80 4126 1181 Average Meal for Two Rs.900

3 Story's 35/2, Off Lavelle Road, Kasturba Cross Road, +91 80 98803 27238 Average Meal for Two Rs.450-500

Anjappar Enjoy the authentic Chettinad food from the pioneers. 50, 100 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala, +91 80 2553 4477/78/79 Average Meal for Two Rs. 120

Oasis Old world name with high standards. If you are new in town, this place is a must see. 1, Church Street, Off Brigade Road, +91 80 2558 6081 Average Meal for Two

Naachiyaar's This is a small eatery where you can relish tasty chettinad food. Near Yamini, 36/2,

Rs.200 Karavalli Famous for its appams, Karavalli continues to enjoy patronage from a large & loyal following. 66, Taj Gateway Hotel, Residency Road, +91 80 6660 4519/ 6660 4545 Average Meal for Two Rs.1250 Coconut Grove Try out their speciality Coastal and Kerala Cuisine and make sure you get a table in the outside dining space with coconut palm trees lined up. The decor is so comforting and traditional with the carnatic music playing in the background and the wait staffs dressed in traditional ‘white mundus’. 86, Church Street, +91 80 2559 6149, 2559 6262 Average Meal for Two Rs.800 Kudla Relish the finest Mangalorean Cuisines at reasonable prices. Hotel Ramanshree, 16, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road +91 80 6558 4050 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000-1500 Beach Apart from being a lounge, the beach also serves authentic Goan fare, a must try. 1211, 100 feet Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar +91 80 4151 8087 / 86 Average Meal for Two Rs.150-250 Jamavar Stylish, elegant & sophisticated, Jamavar takes dining to a whole

new level. Worth the high prices. The Leela Palace, 23, HAL Airport Road, +91 80 2521 1234 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000-1500

Survey No 6/2, Kaikondahalli Village, Carmelaram Post, Sarjapur Road, +91 80 5537 4471/72 Average Meal for Two Rs.450-500

Dakshin ITC Sherton Hotels and Towers, 25, Golf Course Road, +91 80 2226 9898 Average Meal for Two Rs.1500

Coastal Junction Coastal Junction offers seafood from all over South India, but has a prime focus on Kerala cuisine, bringing the Malabar region's best to this airy and stylish restaurant. 623, 11th Main, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41523470

Anupam's Coastal Express A very nice restaurant specialised in sea food. The service of the restaurant is commendable. 6/4 Sivananda Complex, Sivananda Circle, Kumara Park East, +91 80 2235 5094/95 Average Meal for Two Rs.150 Unicorn Considered as a legend in seafood, this place has proved its worth to sea foods lovers time and again. 94/3, Infantry Road, +91 80 2559 1670/ 4151 7774 Average Meal for Two Rs.700 Sea Rock Recently facelifted Sea Rock has not lost any of its old charm. Although, we would recommend the family room. 1st Main, Sivananda Circle, +91 80 2226 0144 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Kanua Walk in to Kanua and the aroma of the ocean is very distinct. Strongly recommended. Above the Quetzel Outlet,

Gullu's Chaat What started as a little chaat shop, is now a full fledged eatery in Kumara Park. Great chaats still enjoyed here. 2/1, Serpentine Road, Opp Kumara Park West +91 98451 02389 Sakkath Sandwiches & Chindhi Chaats 14/15, 10th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar +91 98444 17049, +91 99800 50995 Karthik Mithai Shop 81/1, New Thippasandra, +91 80 4172 4166

CHAAT

Tiwari Sweets Chaats 27, Dickenson Road, Near Commercial Street, Opp ABNMS School, +91 80 4113 3015

Gangotree Chaats A household name in Bangalore, Gangotree has kept its standards as high as ever. BIAL Airport, Sulibele Road, Devana Halli +91 80 2226 8484/ +91 98440 34141

Mishti 29, Kaushal Presidency, 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala, +91 80 6558 3935

4108, High Point 4, 45, Palace Road

Sudha Chaats Shantinagar, Langford Road, Berlie Street, Near Nanjappa Circle, Hockey Stadium +91 99803 48380

Mantri Square,LG 36 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Delhi Walle As soon as you think of Delhi chaats, the Dahi Bhalla first comes to mind. The chaats here are very authentic & tasty. 9/9/1, Thubarahalli, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield +91 80 6453 3510/ +91 98456 23510

Tung Tung Chaats Spencers Hyper Mart, 1st Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala +91 97412 95044

Bombay Chowpatty Kulfi & Chaats 41/B, Mosque Complex, M M Road, Frazer Town +91 80 2548 8811/ +91 98458 84414

Sagar Chats & Sweets 93/1, Ibrahim Saheb Street, Shivaji Nagar +91 80 2558 3054

Appu Chaats 21/1, 16th Cross, 2nd Main, Sampige Road, Malleswaram +91 93425 75074

CHINESE Aromas of China Among the best Chinese restaurants in the city that serve exquisite, authentic Chinese food. The cozy ambience goes hand in hand with the food. 19, Lalbagh Road, Richnond Circle Shivshanker Plaza, Next to Tata Motors, +91 80 4111 3355 Average Meal for Two Rs.1400 Ginseng It is a classy restaurant that serves oriental cuisine. You can catch delicacies from China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia here. Hotel Royal Orchid, C Floor, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, Airport Road +91 80 2520 5566 Average Meal for Two Rs.1800-2000 Chungwah Easily the most preferred chinese chain of restaurants in Bangalore, it seems Chung Wah has hardly aged. High quality & great taste are given priority here. Leo Complex,45/1, Residency Road +91 80 2558 0708/ 2555 0053/2558 2662 Average Meal for Two Rs.400 also at : Bannerghatta +91 80 4121 5333 Koramangala, +91 80 4160 7888/ 4160 7999 Jayanagar +91 80 3248 8588/8688 Sadashiv Nagar +91 80 6590 3348 Hebbal, +91 80 4169 9088/

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4169 9188 Church Street, +91 80 2559 8598 Koramangala +91 80 2552 3533/ 2553 9088/ 2553 7447 Varthur +91 80 2854 0041, 2854 0039 Frazer Town +91 80 4123 4738/ 4123 4739 Whitefield +91 80 4164 1322/ 6454 2188 Katriguppe, +91 80 4155 3388/ 6454 2088 Sadashivnagar +91 80 2361 8861/ 2361 6945 New BEL Road +91 80 2341 3814/ 6567 5955 Cunningham Road +91 80 2220 4949/ 2220 2224 Indiranagar +91 80 2525 0500 Jayanagar +91 80 2664 4700 Malleswaram +91 80 2336 8222/ 2336 9844 Jayanagar +91 80 2655 1899/ 2663 1899 Mahalakshmi Layout +91 80 2310 4949, 2320 7729 HRBR Layout +91 80 3092 3325 Shangrila 182, Brigade Road, Bangalore 560 001 +91 80 2558 8994 Average Meal for Two Rs.300

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outside dining space. HM Eleganza, 31, Museum Road +91 80 4000 1234/ +91 90080 01196 Average Meal for Two Rs.400

Memories of China Feel like chinese royalty at Memories of China at the Taj Residency. Classy as ever. Taj Residency, 41/3, M G Road +91 80 6660 4444 / 4276 / 4277 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500

The Rice Bowl Though the interiors at the Rice Bowl look a little dated now, the food is still as good as ever. 40/2, Lavelle Road, +91 80 2224 0216, 2210 5437 Average Meal for Two Rs.400

Mainland China From the largest fine dining chains in India, Mainland China is often referred to as the best Chinese restaurant in town. The place vouches to serve the most authentic Chinese food. 14, Church Street, +91 80 2559 6677

Magnolia The best of China and Thailand in one place, Magnolia serves delectable fare in both cuisines. 840, 7th Cross, 15th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala +91 80 4110 2222 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000

also at : Indiranagar +91 80 2521 6677 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000 Three Quarter Chinese As the name suggests, TQC serves chinese & Indian cuisines. The chinese fare tastes very authentic though. 22, Church Street, +91 80 2532 7981/82/83 Average Meal for Two Rs.700

Silkwinds Housed in The Atria Hotel, Silk Winds offers good chinese food at a reasonable price. The Atria Hotel, 1. Palace Road +91 80 2220 5205 Average Meal for Two Rs.800

The Szechwan Court Housed at the Oberoi hotel on MG Road, The Szechwan Court holds its place among the best chinese restaurants in the city. The Oberoi Hotel, 39, M G Road, +91 80 2558 5858/ 4135 8202 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500

Silver Wok 85, Sheriff House, Near Lakme Beauty Parlour, Richmond Road +91 80 2224 2288, 2221 1081 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Shiok If its Pan-Asian cuisine you seek, at Shiok you shall find the best of four popular Asian gastronomic regions. 96, Amarjyoti Layout,

In China Serves nice Chinese food at reasonable rates. The ambience is good with the option of both inside and

Inner Ring Road, Koramangala +91 80 6571 5555/66 Red Bamboo Shoots Situated in the bustling Museum Inn, Red Bamboo Shoots never disappoints when you dine here. Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road +91 80 5111 3338 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000 Taipan Another ageless restaurant in the MG road vicinity, Taipan brings authenticity to the plate. 14/1, Krishna Manere, Wood Street, Richmond Road +91 80 2554 5637/ 2536 5913 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Oko Oko replaces Mandarin at the top floor of the Lalit Ashok, and offers scrumptious dining with a great view of the golf course & beyond. The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, High Grounds +91 80 3052 7777 Average Meal for Two Rs.5000 Zen A Pan-Asian restaurant situated in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. The high-end restaurant brings to you Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean delicacies. The Leela Palace Kempensky, 23, Airport Road, +91 80 3057 1520 Average Meal for Two Rs.5000

Tasty Tangles A fine dining restaurant, serving cuisines from South East Asian countries. UB City, Vittal Mallya Road +91 80 4173 8812 Average Meal for Two Rs. 1000

East Winds One of the many popular eateries in Whitefield, East Winds has charted a great following among its patrons. S Hotel, 60, 13th Cross, 2nd Main, JP Nagar +91 80 4245 6060/2055 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500

Mugen Another new Pan-Asian eatery, Mugen promises mouth watering delicacies from China, Thailand & Indonesia. 3rd Floor, 2011, 100 Feet Road, Above Indigo Nation, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 4148 1414 Average Meal for Two Rs.800

Taiyvan's Little known in central Bangalore, Taiyvan is fast gaining credo with its great Thai fare. 1/1, CBI Road, Opp CBI Office, Near Bellary Road, Ganganagar +91 80 2333 7349, 2333 7197 Average Meal for Two Rs.150

Oriental Pavilion All the jewels of the orient on offer here, the restaurant promises a very satisfying meal. Fortune Select Trinity Hotel, 134-136 Road 1, EIP Area, Whitefield +91 80 4020 0200 Average Meal for Two Rs.600

Zheng A union of two great culinary worlds, Mongolian and Chinese, the authenticity of the delicate entrees served at Zheng will leave you spellbound. The BluPetal Hotel, 60, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala T: 080-43431818

Civet Situated in the busy, ITPL at Whitefield, Civet is a must visit if you happen to be in the area. Tech Park Mall, International Tech Park Ltd, Whitefield Road +91 80 4115 6216 Average Meal for Two Rs.600-700

Mandarin Trail A Chinese cuisines fine dining restaurant that brings to you the delicacies from Mandarin region of China. Mantri Square, T 38 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

Hong Kong Hustle Pan-Asian street food is at its most authentic here. 2nd Floor, Asha Enclave, 20, Church Street, Off MG Road & Brigade Road +91 80 4112 2855 Average Meal for Two Rs.700

Café Fresco's A great place to hang out, Fresco's also serves great Indo - Continental fusion fare. The desserts are a must try. Hatworks Boulevard, 32, Cunningham Road, +91 80 4132 7555

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The Ants Café Ants offers a quiet and relaxed ambience with equally nice food. 2023/B, 14th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 4152 1742, 4171 5639 Café Coffee Day You're never too far away from a coffee day. Serves great varietes of coffee added to the great ambience. 23/2, ABCTL, Coffee Day Square, Vittal Mallya Road, Opp UB City Shopping Complex +91 80 4001 2345 Mantri Square, P01-02 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Mocha Essentially a Mumbai brand, Mocha has caught on very well in Bangalore. The desserts are straight from heaven & the ambience makes you never want to leave. 577, 80 Feet Road, 8th Block, Koramangala, +91 80 2660 1236/ 4157 0437/ 3022 4711 also at : Lavelle Road +91 80 6535 7111/7222 Java City Java City was among the first new age cafes to hook Bangalore on coffees & conversations. Still going strong. Church Street, +91 80 4112 1787 also at :

CAFES

Lavelle Road, +91 80 4112 0647 Moming Café Moms-to-be rejoice. In addition to shopping for birthing requirements, moms can enjoy a variety of healthy snacks & delectable sweets. 108-110, Off Bull Temple Road, K G Nagar +91 80 4165 0064 Café Beanstalk A very popular hangout at Indiranagar, Beanstalk serves great coffees along with Burgers & Sandwiches. Opp Post Office, 311, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 6535 8858 Café Pascucci Part of an Italian international chain, Pascucci serves authentic Italian coffees. Madhura Beaverages India Pvt Ltd, United Mansions, 39, M G Road +91 80 4091 2134 Mantri Square,S 01, 50-51 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-23563663 Mr. Beans Managed by Gujarat Gajra Pionior Ltd, Mr Beans Coffee Junction is aimed at the serious coffee drinkers & offers a wide variety of coffee from all over the world. 651, 3rd Block, 100 Feet Main Road, Koramangala +91 80 4111 5717 Zoe Resto Café More a restaurant than a café, ZR offers cuisines from all over the Meditteranean. Great bang for the buck. Opp Ambedkar College,

7th Main, 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 4211 5257, 4204 4101

and world cuisine. 7/1, Edward Road, Off Queens Road T: 080-41131365

Café Terra A great place for its specialised breakfast menus. Terra has undergone a transformation of sorts thanks to current owners, Ranjeet & Riad. 1020. V3, Trinity, 1st Floor, 80 Feet Road Koramangala +91 80 4131 3553

Kalmane Koffee Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-+91 9591974366

Barista Probably a brand that needs no introduction, Barista is never too distant from you in Bangalore. Brilliant coffees & great snacks assure a good time. Barista Coffee Company Limited,7/21,T.Chowdiah Road, 3rd Cross, Sadashiv Nagar, Lower Palace Orchards +91 80 4115 4606, 4115 4608 Mantri Square, F51-52 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-64514523 Lattetude With swanky interiors and a Euro Indian feel, Lattetude offers patrons a variety of nibbles to choose from alongside beverages. The BluPetal Hotel, 60, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala T: 080-43431888 The Secret Garden Café Tucked away from the noise of Cunningham Road, The Secret Garden Café is set in an idyllic, relaxed atmosphere and serves excellent European

Chinese and Continental on offer. Doddaballapur Main Road, Addevishwanathapura Village, Rajanukunte +91 80 2846 8892/98 Average Meal for Two Rs.1200 Take 5 54, 2nd Floor, MSK Plaza, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 6530 0645 Average Meal for Two Rs.500

Bliss Chocolate Lounge The 'Bliss Chocolate Lounge' is the first ever luxury chocolate destination in Bangalore designed to provide a luxurious ambience, it is a place to indulge in chocolate temptations and experience a whole new concept of chocolate meals prepared by international Chocolatiers. The menu includes mouth-watering delicacies like Spanish donuts, waffles and crepes, served with fresh fruit, ice cream and, of course, amazing chocolate! Mantri Square, F67 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160153

Paparazzi Paprazzi serves you a wide variety of cuisine from across the globe. Live jazz band in the restaurant makes the sumptuous food more relishing. There is a live counter offering uttapam and neer dosa, tricolour rumali roti and pasta. Royal Orchid Central, 10th Floor, 47/1, Dickension Road +91 80 2558 4242 Average Meal for Two Rs.1200 Herbs & Spice A small cozy place to hang out where you get good European food. 39, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 2529 0399 Average Meal for Two Rs.800

Corn Crave Mantri Square,PC/SF/01 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Coke Mantri Square, K/SF/01 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

Bangalore Bistro The restaurant has won the hearts of Bangaloreans over the years. A lovely place to feast, if you are an admirer of European food. 74, Sumeru Towers, 3rd Floor, Brigade Road +91 80 4113 1616 Average Meal for Two Rs.400

CONTINENTAL/ EUROPEAN Sundance Bistro The Sundance Bistro is the all-day restaurant at the Angsana Spa and Resort. It serves breakfast to spa clients and is open for lunch and dinner as well. The menu is multicuisine with Indian,

Shezan Shezan has two branches in Bangalore, one on Cunningham road and the other one on Lavelle road. Covers Indian & Mughlai along with frontier & moroccan cuisine & does a great job of it. 68, Lavelle Road +91 80 2224 9319/ 2224 9667 Cunningham Road +91 80 2228 7895/ 2226 2195 Average Meal for Two Rs.250-300 Couch A wonderful lounge cum restaurant where you can relax and enjoy a nice Continental meal. 114/1, Sai Complex, M G Road +91 80 4151 2898 Average Meal for Two Rs. 600 Café Y This is a nice place for people looking out for something different. The menu is varied and the side orders are quite good and the price is reasonable. 2/2, Langford Road +91 80 4114 4561 Average Meal for Two Rs.600-700 Ebony Situated on the 13th floor of the Ivory Tower Hotel, the view of the city from the restaurant from the terrace is breath-taking. This place has been one of Bangalorean's favorite places. The food and the service are remarkable. 84, Hotel Ivory Tower, M G Road, +91 80 4178 3344/45/46 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000

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La Brasserie La Brasserie is a 24-hour multi-cuisine restaurant attached to Hotel Le Meridien. Other than the A la Carte menu, Buffets are also available for Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Le Meridien, 28, Sankey Road, Opp Golf Course, +91 80 2226 2233 Average Meal for Two Rs.800-1400 Tangerine If you like creamy continental fare and tender steaks and sizzlers, head to Tangerine for a peaceful dinner that will thrill your senses. 311, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar. +91 80 4115 2678/79 Average Meal for Two Rs.900 Caperberry (The Tapas Lounge) One of the finest restaurants with an equally good lounge. The restaurant follows the concept of molecular gastronomy. The food that these guys serve is absolutely worth the money. Ground Floor, The Estate, 48/1, Dickenson Road +91 80 2559 4567 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500 French Quarter Bistro With a chic dĂŠcor & an upmarket air about it, FQB promises great French & Italian fare. 298, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 4217 1998 Average Meal for Two Rs.900 Aqua Sundeck by day, al fresco restaurant by night, Aqua

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offers European style menus beside grills & barbeques. The Park, 14/7. M G Road +91 80 2559 4666/5081 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500

Vicky's La Terrazza Speciality continental food at its best. 99/ARD Complex, 5th Cross, 6th Block, Koramangala +91 80 4175 1635 / 4175 1636 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000

Dublin ITC Windsor, Windsor Square, 25, Golf Course Road +91 80 2226 9898

Medici Medici traces the evolution of French cuisine under the influence of Catherine De Medici, an Italian married into French royalty, responsible for making French cuisine what it is today. Warm, comfortable interiors only add to the authentic dining experience. 1206, Mannan Arcade, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-42350674/5 Average meal for two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rs 1000

Average Meal for Two Rs.4000 Graze A trendy European ambience that serves some Asian flavours as well. Graze is also popular for its wine list & its variety of Whisky. Taj Residency, 41/3, M G Road +91 80 6660 4444 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500 20 Feet High Serving good continental fare, TFH is a great place for that quick weekday lunch. 22, Amoeba Complex, Church Street +91 99028 61115 Average Meal for Two Rs.600

The Rogue Elephant A wonderful change from large, confusing menus, The Rogue Elephant offers a comparatively miniscule range of dishes, but each one is nothing

Citrus Citrus, a 24 hour restaurant is a classy place in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. You get nice Continental and Indian cuisine. The Sunday brunch of Citrus is heavily recommended. The Leeela Palace Kempensky, 23, Airport Road +91 80 25211234 Average Meal for Two Rs. 2000

short of a revelation. 119, Ambara Complex, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road, Ulsoor T: +91-9845664681 93, Kanakpura Road, Basavangudi T: +91-9845664681 Zara Ulsoor's newest restobar, Zara is already extremely popular for its Tapas. One can also sample authentic Italian & Mexican cuisines in addition to a wide variety of cocktails, wines & beer. 1/3, Ulsoor Road, Ulsoor T: 080-42066100 Average meal for two Rs 1500 COORGI 3 Story's An attractive small coastal cuisine restaurant, this place is sure to please you. One of the places in Bangalore where you get good Coorgi food. 35/2, Off Lavelle Road, Kasturba Cross Road, +91 98803 27238

Krishna Janmashtami is another festival celebrated with fervour across the country. While the north of India prepares an assortment of delicacies like kheer, shrikhand, singhare ki poori (made from water chestnut flour) and more, the south is not far behind. The treats doled out as part of the festivities down south include the mohana laddoo, sweet and salt cheedai (a crisp sweet and savoury variation made out of rice and dal flours), dahi vadas, coconut burfis, murukkus, kodbales (made with spices and rice flour) and much more!

Average Meal for Two Rs.500

Church Street, +91 80 4112 2100

Wild Spice A small place where you can treat yourself with the most authentic coorgi food. Cariappa Bhavan, 96, Residency Road +91 80 4112 7404 Average Meal for Two Rs.300

Fun Food Basically an Indian Fast food joint, Fun food serves good chaats, parathas and the like at very reasonable prices. 146, 6th C Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar +91 80 2691 0808

FAST FOOD Indiana Widely argued as Bangalore's best mayonnaise, Indiana's makes light work of the biggest appetites. 9, ST. Patrick's Complex, Near EVA Mall, Residency Road +91 80 2558 5966 Bistro Claytopia A bistro added to a clay store makes for a very interesting concept. Indulging in art while you eat appeals to adults and kids alike at claytopia. 318, 6th Main, 2nd Stage, Between 80 Feet Road and 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 4126 7163 Ice & Spice Almost everyone in bangalore has tried it. Almost everyone loves it. Need we say more? Great food, awesome desserts. 22, Opposite SBI, St. Marks Road, +91 80 4112 1160/ 3250 7859 Kaati Zone Kaati Zone is hugely popular with those looking for a quick bite. You can finish your lunch in under ten minutes. Speedy service adds to the experience. 13A, S&B Towers,

McDonalds Mc Donalds is probably the most famous food brand in the world. Its widely loved in Bangalore & is fast spreading all over the city. GOPALAN MALL, Unit No - 33, 33A, 148 Mysore Road +91 80 3265 1125 also at : Madiwala, Hosur Road +91 80 3242 8944 Brigade Road +91 80 3250 2535 Cunningham +91 80 6612 1119 Koramangala +91 80 2206 7733/7661 Old Madras Road +91 80 3243 6223 Bellandur Village, Varthur Hobli, +91 80 3243 6365

Friend's Fast Food A students paradise, FFF offers low cost European food. Its hugely popular with surrounding colleges. Great desserts too. 354, 1st Main Road, 7th Block, Koramangala +91 80 2571 2018/ 2891 3901 Paratha Plaza Parantha plaza is best categorised as a fast food restaurant, serving amazing parathas every time. RMV 2nd Stage, Sanjay Nagar +91 80 2341 6927/ 2341 4030

Subway A great place for the calorie conscious to have a satisfying meal. Cost effective & guilt free!! 6, Kasturba Road, +91 80 2286 0813/ 2286 0813, +91 984543 33126 zzzalso at : Bannerghatta Road +91 80 4121 5613 Brigade Road +91 80 2509 1320/

KFC The old colonel is still doing very well in Bangalore. KFC has impressed one & all with its commitment to quality in India. 1/1-A, CMH Road, Indiranagar I Stage, +91 80 2520 3445

4112 1905 Koramangala +91 80 2206 7695 Shivajinagar +91 80 6570 5404 Whitefield +91 80 4115 1323/ 4115 6868 Old Madras Road, +91 80 4166 5051 Kasturba Road, +91 80 2286 0813 Marathahalli, +91 80 3240 2669/ 3244 5444 K Kamaraja Road, +91 80 2558 4466 Vittal Mallya Road, +91 80 2211 2525 Domlur, +91 80 4148 6266 Taco Bell The first outlet of Taco Bell in India, an attempt to popularise Mexican snacks like tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Extremely crowded in the weekends though. UG 49, Mantri Square, Sampige Road T: 080-22667222/3 Brownie Cottage Mantri Square, PC/TF/02 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9591972101

Legend has it that the 'masala dosa' was invented by the Mysore Maharaja. Noticing the enormous amounts of food that was wasted at the end of huge dinners and banquets at the palace, he asked his chefs to come up with innovative ideas and recipes to use it up. The result was dosas served with potato filling, chutney and sambar! Even if this story is just hearsay, it is still an interesting one at that!

also at : Shivaji Nagar +91 80 4151 0390 Koramangala +91 80 2206 7993 Shanthala Nagar +91 80 4151 0224 Whitefield +91 80 4115 8626 Mantri Square, UG01 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

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Pepsi Mantri Square,VM/TF/01 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

the best of Chinese, Indian & Italian cuisine. A great place for a pre-movie snack. 3rd Floor, Sigma Mall, Cunningham Road

S-222, 2nd Floor, Sigma Mall, Near Wockhardt Hospital, Cunningham Road +91 80 4147 2281/ 4147 2282 Average Meal for Two Rs.500

FOOD COURT Transit Transit set the benchmark for food courts in Bangalore. Boasts of some great brands like Shiv Sagar, KFC & Paramount. Good hygiene too. The Forum Mall, 2nd Floor, Hosur Main Road, Koramangala Transit The sibling of Transit at Forum, the new transit at value mall has improved interiors & better facilities for guests. The Forum Value Mall, 62, Whitefield Main Road, Whitefield Mahen Kiosk 15, commisionerate Junction, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road Pitstop Situated at the third floor at Garuda Mall, The Mahen offers cuisine from around the country & the world at reasonable prices. 15, Commisionerate Junction, 3rd Floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road Polynation Polynation is a brand owned by Lifestyle. It offers everything from chaats to chinese, & beverages to wines. 4th Floor, Oasis Centre, Near Sony World Junction, Koramangala, Spoon Spoon is a trendy food court that offers patrons

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Polynation, the Food Court Polynation is a brand owned by Lifestyle. It offers everything from chaats to chinese, & beverages to wines. Sri Garuda Swagath Mall, Jayanagar, 4th Block

Kkrishi A small place where you get both south Indian and North Indian vegetarian food. Jayanagar Shopping complex, 2nd Floor, Jayanagar +91 80 2665 7053/ 2665 7054 Average Meal for Two Rs.300

Palette The biggest food court in the city, Palette also offers the biggest variety of cuisines to choose from. Mantri Square, Sampige Road Malleswaram

Zaika This pure vegetarian restaurant serves different north Indian cuisines as well as Chinese specialities. The best part is the reasonable price they charge compared to some of the other restaurants. 34, Raheja Arcade, 1/1, Koramangala Industrial Layout, Hosur Road, Koramangala +91 80 2553 6260 Average Meal for Two Rs.500

GUJARATI Rajdhani Restaurant The restaurant is a pure vegetarianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight. They are specialised in Rajasthani, Gujarati and Marwari cuisines. The place is often crowded which explains its popularity. UB City Mall, 2nd Floor, 24, Near Mallya Hospital, Vittal Mallya Road +91 80 2213 3400

Potluck 770, 16th Main, BTM 2nd Stage +91 80 3241 1888 Average Meal for Two Rs.200

Mantri Square, T19-20 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667345 Average Meal for Two Rs.600

Gramin One of the best pure vegetarian North Indian restaurants in the city. 304, 7th Block, Koramangala, Near Raheja Arcade +91 80 4110 4104/ 4110 4103 Average Meal for Two Rs.300

Raj Vansh Restaurant If you are an admirer of North Indian pure vegetarian cuisine, this place will definitely meet your expectations with the thalis from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab.

HYDERABADI Hyderabad House The place is famous for delicious Hyderabadi Biryani. 75, 'Krystal Prestige', Koramangala Industrial Area, Hosur Main Road +91 80 2552 5522/ 2552 1133 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Tijouri Tijouri boasts of unique north Indian fare cooked in traditional methods, bringing out the best in spices & aromatic oils. Atria Hotel, PB No.5089, 1, Palace Road +91 80 2220 5205 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 Hyderabad Biriyani House As the name suggests, this place is famous for its biryani. It serves the best biryani as it promises to deliver. 98, Skylark Plaza, HAL Airport Road, +91 80 3251 4613/ 3251 4614 Average Meal for Two Rs.500 ITALIAN I-t-lia One of the places in Bangalore where you get good Italian food. The restaurant stands out for its simple and elegant decor. The best way to indulge in Italian food though the pricing is a bit expensive.

14/7, The Park Hotel, M G Road +91 80 2559 4666/4029 Average Meal for Two Rs.2000 Via Milano A very chic restaurant with amazing Italian food and excellent service. No wonder they were awarded ‘the best Italian restaurant’ in India. 607/Asha Plaza, 3rd Floor, 80 Feet Road, Ring Road, 4th Block, Koramanagala +91 80 4130 9997/ 4130 9994 Average Meal for Two Rs.1400 La-Italia You get the most amazing pure vegetarian Italian food here which even the carnivores cannot resist. 1135, 13th Main, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 2528 9126 Average Meal for Two Rs.800 Citrus Citrus, a 24 hour restaurant is a classy place in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. You get nice Continental and Indian cuisine. The Sunday brunch of Citrus is heavily recommended. The Leeela Palace Kempensky, 23, Airport Rpoad +91 80 2521 1234 Average Meal for Two Rs.2000

Vicky's La Terrazza Speciality continental food at its best. 99/ARD Complex, 5th Cross, 6th Block, Koramangala +91 80 4175 1635/ 4175 1636 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000

Ginseng It is a classy restaurant that serves oriental cuisine. You can catch delicacies from China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia here. Hotel Royal Orchid, C Floor, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, Airport Road +91 80 2520 5566 Average Meal for Two Rs.1800-2000

100 Feet A cool place to hang out where you will get very good continental and Italian food. 777/1, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 2527 7752/ 2527 8616 Average Meal for Two Rs. 1000

Seventh Heaven A high-class restaurant serving good Chinese and Japanese food. As it is on the 7th floor, it truly lives up to its name. 3, Solitaire Hotel, Kumara Krupa Road +91 80 4044 3636 Average Meal for Two Rs.1200

JAPANESE Harima Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at Harima with the ambience giving you the feel of Japan. 4th Floor, Devatha Plaza, 131, Residency Road +91 80 4132 5757/ 6568 8222 Average Meal for Two Rs.1000

Sake Great ambience and fabulous food! This is gem of a restaurant and is a ‘must visit’ in Bangalore. The Zuri Hotels,Rajpalya, Hoodi, ITPL Road, Whitefield, +91 80 6665 7272 Average Meal for Two Rs.3000

Shiro Stylish and classy restaurant with unforgettable Japanese, Korean and Thai food, well trained chefs and excellent service. 3rd Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road +91 80 4173 8864/8861/ 8862/8863 Average Meal for Two Rs.2500

KERALA Karavalli Famous for its appams, Karavalli continues to enjoy patronage from a large & loyal following. 66, Taj Gateway Hotel, Residency Road, +91 80 6660 4519/ 6660 4545

Jamavar Stylish, elegant & sophisticated, Jamavar takes dining to a whole new level. Worth the high prices. The Leela Palace Kempensky # 23, Airport Road, +91 80 2521 1234 Koshy's One of the oldest institutions in Bangalore, you get the most authentic Kerala cuisine here. The place is frequented by intellectual people and can often catch up an interesting discussion. 39, St. Marks Road, Diagonally Opp LIC Building +91 80 2221 3793/ 2291 5840 Dakshin A luxury restaurant at its best, this place serves authentic South Indian Food. The wonderful ambience and the wait staff dressed in traditional South Indian style add to the charm of the restaurant. ITC Sheraton Hotel & Towers, # 25, Golf Course Road, +91 80 2226 9898 Ebony Situated on the 13th floor of the Ivory Tower Hotel, the view of the city from the restaurant from the terrace is breath-taking. This place has been one of Bangalore’s favourite places. The food and the service are remarkable.

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brunch of Citrus is heavily recommended. The Leeela Palace Kempensky, 23, Airport Road +91 80 2521 1234

MEDITERRANEAN

84, Hotel Ivory Tower, M G Road, +91 80 4178 3344/45/46 Coconut Grove Try out their speciality Coastal and Kerala Cuisine and make sure you get a table in the outside dining space with coconut palm trees lined up. The decor is so comforting and traditional with the carnatic music playing in the background and the wait staffs dressed in traditional ‘white mundus’. 86, Church Street, +91 80 2559 6149, 2559 6262 3 Story's An attractive small coastal cuisine restaurant, this place is sure to please you. One of the places in Bangalore where you get good Coorgi food. 35/2, Off Lavelle Road, Kasturba Cross Road, +91 98803 27238 LEBANESE Messeh (world cuisine network) One of the finest restaurants in Bangalore that serves Lebanese cuisine, with the ambience that gives you a hang of Middle East. 32, 80 Feet Road, 12th Main Junction, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 4356 8888/ 4206 4804

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100 Feet A cool place to hang out where you will get very good continental and Italian food. 777/1, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar +91 80 2527 7752/ 2527 8616

Paparazzi A trendy roof toprestaurant from where one can enjoy a lovely view of the city. Royal Orchid Central, 10th Floor, 47/1, Dickension Road +91 80 2558 4242

Casa Del Sol The flagship restaurant of the Casa piccola chain, Casa Del Sol specialises in continental food. It has a great outdoor seating area too. 3rd Floor, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road +91 80 4151 0101

Mynt A 24 hour coffee shop situated in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore with an extensive buffet. Taj West End, Race Course Road, +91 80 6660 5660

Café Mozaic A cafe that runs round the clock, serves scrumptious delicacies from India, China and Italy. 41/3, Taj Residency M G Road +91 80 6660 4444/4266

MULTICUISINE Kyra Bringing forth the concept of concert dining, Kyra offers cuisines from around the world while also letting you catch live performances from local and international artistes. Lunch buffets available. Kaatima Center, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-43389292

Olive Beach This place offers good Mediterranean food combined with the ambience of a Mediterranean beach. 16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, +91 80 4112 8400

NORTH INDIAN

Citrus Citrus, a 24 hour restaurant is a classy place in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. You get nice Continental and Indian cuisine. The Sunday

Jamavar Stylish, elegant & sophisticated, Jamavar takes dining to a whole new level. Worth the high prices. The Leela Palace Kempensky # 23, Airport Road, +91 80 2521 1234 Copper Chimey Mumbai's best is now on the 4th floor at Bangalore Central. A must visit for

those who love rich Indian food. 47/48, Victoria Embassy Central, Residency Road +91 80 6611 1800/ 6611 1900 The Village Terrace, 54, MSK Plaza, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 4126 3331 Kabab Studio A rooftop restaurant that specialises in Kababs is a mouth watering prospect for meat lovers. Goldflinch, 32/3, Cresent Road +91 80 4129 1300 Heera Panna This magnificent place with perfect interiors and well dressed waiters serve delicious North Indian food. 62 & 63, The Pavilion Building, Church Street +91 80 4115 2727/ 4114 3737 Khansama The restaurant from BJN Group serves rare and authentic cuisines from the royal kitchens of North India. The ambience of the place gives you a royal feel. UB City, Level 2,

Vittal Mallya Road +91 80 4111 4499/ 4477/4466 Nawab The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road +91 80 4044 3636/ 4044 3034 Chandini Chowk The best of Delhi's street food is now in Bangalore, Thanks to Chandni Chowk. 28, Opp IBP Petrol Bunk, 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala +91 80 4110 5454/5757 Bayleaf Great North Indian food is a result of optimum use of spice & oil. Bayleaf makes light work of this with amazing consistency. 1, Raheja Arcade, Koramangala +91 80 2553 5050/ 4110 4018 Roomali with a View Among the best north Indian restaurants on offer in Indiranagar, RWAV is famous for its Roomali & its view. 777 E, Opp New Horizon, School, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 2520 3007 Baluchi With recipes that aren't found anywhere else in the city, Baluchi enjoys repeated patronage from people who also love live ghazal performances. The Grand Ashok, Kumara Krupa, High Grounds +91 80 3052 7777/3052 Paratha House Ideally eaten for breakfast, parathas are a popular favourite in North India. Paratha

House brings to you the best of the same. 1st Floor, 14/16, Airport Road, Domlur +91 80 3292 6600

Mint Masala A pure vegetarian restaurant where you get Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The date pan served at the end of the meal is something worth trying. 384/1, Bashyam Circle, Sadashiva Nagar +91 80 2361 0668/ 2361 6191

Tijouri Tijouri boasts of unique north Indian fare cooked in traditional methods, bringing out the best in spices & aromatic oils. Atria Hotel, PB No. 5089, 1, Palace Road +91 80 2220 5205

also at : Infantry Road +91 80 2235 6000

Lalitha's Paratha Point The most favoured Paratha place in Bangalore, Lalitha's has succeeded in maintaining a high level of quality & consistency in the food. 12/1, Dickenson Road, Commercial Street +91 80 2554 4045/ 2554 0944

Samarkhand One of the best North Indian restaurants in the city. It brings the flavours of North West Frontier to your platters. Gem Plaza, Infantry Road, Between Monarch Luxur Hotel and Infantry Hotel +91 80 4111 3366 Desmond's A pioneer of sorts in the restaurant business, the owner, Mr Desmond Rice enjoys a huge fan following from his patrons of more than 30 years. 41, Cristu Complex, Lavelle Road +91 80 4127 8000

Kabab Korner Very famous place among Bangaloreans, which serves amazing kababs and other North Indian delicacies. Either you take those makeshift tables that they make for you or the waiters will serve you in your car. 22, St Marks Road +91 80 2221 5476

Brigade Garden 48/2, Opp Pizza Corner, Brigade Road, +91 80 4153 9856/9702

also at : Koramangala +91 80 2552 0961/ 2552 0404 Domlur +91 80 2535 6391/ 2535 6392

By The Blue With trendy interiors and serene outdoor seating, By The Blue offers authentic frontier cuisine with vast choices of grills and multi-cuisine recipes. Mercure Homestead, 12th Main 3rd Block, Koramangala T: 080-45121212

Ramanna's A treat for vegetarians, Ramana's offers South & North Indian vegetarian food to its patrons. HM, Geneva House, 14, Cunningham Road +91 80 2226 3200

Dum Pukht Jolly Nabobs Bringing forth the best Indian cuisine as enjoyed by the Nawabs in the days of the Raj, Dum Pukht is the apostle of North Indian cuisine in the city. The ITC Windsor Sheraton & Towers, Sankey Road T: 080-22269898 Average meal for two Rs 2500 Drumstick With a classical Indian DĂŠcor, Drumstick brings you the best North India has to offer with signature tandoor and barbeque dishes. 44, Richmond Road, Opp Lifestyle T: 080-25545555 Kebabs and Kurries Contemporary and Traditional architectural styles fuse together at Kebabs and Kurries, where ITC brings you its time tested recipes from the North and beyond. The ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898 Khayal Lucknow's traditional fare served in a rich classical nawab ambience, leaving you pampered and asking for more. The Chancery Hotel, Lavelle Road T: 080-41188888 Average meal for two Rs 1000 Laajawab Succulent kebabs, rich gravies, aromatic biriyani and crisp breads are the order of the day at Laajawaab. The best recipes from Punjab, Kashmir and Lahore beckon.

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1st Floor, 516, CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-42173223 Average meal for two Rs 500

Indian gastronomic delights. Hotel Taj Vivanta, ITPB, Whitefiled T: 080-66933333

Mirchi Located in Hotel Ramee Guestline in Attibele, Mirchi is the best restaurant in the area. It offers North Indian cuisine alongside Chinese, South Indian and Thai preparations. Plot 1 & 2, KIADB Industrial Area, Attibele T: 080-22898500 Infantry Road (08022356000) Average meal for two Rs 1500

The Royal Afghan Despite its stratospheric pricing, The Royal Afghan remains to this day, the ultimate Frontier food eatery in the city. Must try the signature Sikandri Raan & the Dal Bukhara. The ITC Windsor Sheraton & Towers, Sankey Road T: 080-22269898 Average meal for two Rs 3000

Sahib Sindh Sultan Evocatively set like a royal railway coach, Sahib Sindh Sultan delivers the best gastronomic offerings from the British Raj days. We recommend the Kakori Kababs and the Railway Mutton curry. Level 2, Forum Mall, Hosur Road T: 080-22067878 Average meal for two Rs 650 Sultans of Spice The hallowed dining halls of the sultans of Delhi have been recreated at Sultans of Spice. The menu includes choices between old Delhi and frontier cuisine. The BluPetal Hotel, 60, Jyoti Nivas College Road 5th Block, Koramangala T: 080-43431888 Terracotta Sink into an indigenous experience at Terracotta, the contemporary urban Indian restaurant, combining the contemporary with the earthiness of authentic

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1, Sampige Road Malleswaram JP Balimo JP Balimo is a rooftop restaurant with a lounge and deck bar. The restaurant serves Indian and Indonesian food. JP Royal, 218, 5th Floor, 13th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram T: 080-4219 9393 KARNATAKA Kollapuris This restaurant brings to you the specialities of North Karnataka at a reasonable price. 429, 31st Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar +91 80 5121 1693

Umerkot North Indian and Frontier cuisine as sampled and patronised by Mughal emperors, cooked traditionally, brought to your plate. 30, 4th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala T: 080-25500426 Average meal for two Rs 800

Halli Mane A popular place where you get awesome Karnataka rural food. The restaurant has village ambience which go very well with the food they serve. 3rd Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram +91 80 4127 9754

Zaman Ista's fine dining restaurant showcasing North Indian and Awadhi cuisine, specialises in kebabs, curries and biryanis. The Dahi Kebab is strongly recommended. The Ista Hotel, 1/1 Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor T: 080-25558888 Average meal for two Rs 1500

Nalapaka Hotel Popular among Bangaloreans for the south Indian food they serve. 28, 12th Main, Rajajinagar, 1st Block, Near Navrang Theatre +91 80 2352 3108/ +91 98803 34611

Shiv Sagar Mantri Square, T15-18 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667357

Pai Refreshments 26/1, Sangeetha Lodge, Sheshadri Road, Anandrao Circle, Opp Fortune Hotel +91 80 2228 6750

The Great Kebab Factory Mantri Square, 3rd Floor, T 40

Kammat Yatrinivas 1st Main, Gandhinagar +91 80 2226 0088/

2226 3727 MTR An institution in itself, MTR holds a very prestigious place in the hearts of Bangaloreans. The restaurant, famous for its hygiene measures serves the most amazing South Indian food and the crowd that gather here for meals is a testimony to this. 14, Lalbagh Road +91 80 2222 0022/ 2223 0471 Upahara Darshini The place is always crowded where you get good south Indian food. 72, DVG Road, Basavanagudi +91 80 2661 1355 Halli Thindi A small restaurant where you can savour the most authentic North Karnataka cuisine. 3, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi +91 99860 39333 Marata Darshan 4, Miller Tank Road, Queens Road Cross +91 98451 01418 Ramanna Military Hotel 224, Kanakapura Road, Yediyur, 7th Block, Jayanagar +91 80 2244 1051 PIZZA Domino's Pizza The sheer number of branches indicate how popular Domino's Pizza is in Bangalore. 44, Inside Infosys Technologies Ltd, Hosur Road,PH 1, Electronic City, +91 80 6573 3856/ 6573 3857/6562 4873/

4444 8888 also at : Indiranagar +91 80 2528 7444/ 4116 1797 Koramangala +91 80 4092 2011/ 4153 0666/4444 8888 Jayanagar +91 80 4121 1500/ 4121 1501/2663 3933/ 2663 3955 Cunningham Road +91 80 2238 5855/ 2238 5866/2238 5877/ 4444 8888 HRBR Layout +91 80 2542 9071/ 4444 8888/2542 9072/ 2542 9073 BTM Layout +91 80 2668 7722/ 2668 7725/2668 7726/ 2668 7733 Bannerghatta +91 80 4110 8382/ 2648 6402/2648 6403/ 2648 6404 Marathahalli +91 80 2523 7119/ 3201 8898/4444 8888/ 3201 6295 Malleswaram +91 80 2334 3330/ 2334 3331/2334 3332/ 2334 3339 Banashankari +91 80 2669 9595/ 2669 9540/4444 8888/ 4172 3004 HSR Layout +91 80 2572 7781/ 4444 8888/2572 9683 Murugeshpalya +91 80 2523 2351/ 2523 3391/4444 8888 C V Raman Nagar +91 80 2534 2737/ 4444 8888 Whitefield

+91 80 4167 0261/ 4444 8888/4167 0262/ 4167 0263 House Road +91 80 2532 2333/ 2559 9077/4444 8888 HSR Layout, +91 80 2572 7781/ 2572 7784/2572 9683/ 2572 9685 Sarjapur +91 80 2844 0901/ 4168 8142/4168 8143/ 4168 8701 Vijayanagar +91 80 2339 1054/ 2339 1056/2339 1055/ 4444 8888 Kanakapura +91 80 2686 0131/ 4444 8888 Electronic City +91 80 2852 7360/ 4444 8888/2852 7361/ 2852 7362 Mysore Road, +91 80 2675 3393/ 4444 8888/2675 3394/ 2675 3395 Ramamurthy Nagar +91 80 6546 7758/ 4444 8888/6546 7763/ 4204 9428 Mahadevapura +91 80 2854 2902/ 2854 2903/2854 2904/ 2854 2905 Bellandur Gate, +91 80 4153 9994/ 4150 4331 Rajarajeshwari Nagar +91 80 2860 6402 Sahakar Nagar, +91 80 4203 1205/ 4444 8888 Doddanekkundi +91 80 2854 2901/ 4444 8888 Tavarakere +91 80 2550 1325/ 4444 8888/2550 1330 Domlur, +91 80 4444 8888/ 6455 6331 Varthur +91 80 2847 6900/ 4444 8888 Basavanagudi +91 80 2241 2121 Chikkalasandra

+91 80 2666 1663/ 2666 1339 R T Nagar +91 80 2355 2241/ 4444 8888 Yelahanka +91 80 28564910/ 2856 4911/2856 4912/ 2856 4913 Vidyaranyapura +91 80 2364 9980/ 2364 9981/2364 9982/ 2364 9983 New BEL Road +91 80 4173 7312 Bommanahalli, +91 80 -6546 1076/ 4444 8888 Horamavu, +91 80 65467758/ 6546 7759/6546 7760 P Zone The Total Mall, Kaikondrahalli, Sarjapura Road, +91 80 4093 2060/ 4093 2070 Papa Johns Pizza 35, Ground Floor, Phoenix Ldiom, Next To Kemp Fort, Jeevan Bhimanagar Range, Airport Road, +91 80 4150 7272 also at : HSR Layout +91 80 4211 7272 Koramangala, +91 80 4099 7272 Jayanagar +91 80 4210 7272 Pizza Corner 121, Money Centre, Opp to Forum, 7th Block, Indl Layout, Hosur Road, Koramangala, +91 80 4110 4605/ 4110 4606/4411 2233 also at : Bannerghatta Road, +91 80 4411 2233 Jayanagar, +91 80 4147 4472/ 4411 2233 Indiranagar, +91 80 4115 4083/

4115 4084 Hebbal, +91 80 4411 2233 Cox Town +91 80 4125 0034/ 4125 0035/4411 2233 Sarjapur +91 80 4093 2060, 4093 2070, 4411 2233 Whitefield +91 80 4169 3022, 4411 2233 Electronic City +91 80 4411 2233 Old Madras Road, +91 80 4166 5009/ 4411 2233 Magrath Road, +91 80 4124 1357/ 4411 2233 Malleswaram, +91 80 4411 2233 Whitefield +91 80 6546 7106 Peenya +91 80 4132 5888 M G Road, +91 80 4411 2233 Residency +91 80 4121 0022/ 4411 2233 Pizzeria Romano 55, 5th Cross, Above Sprocket, 6th Block, 60 Feet Road, Koramangala +91 80 4095 3752/ 4095 3751 PUNJABI The Dhaba 95/3, Near Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli +91 80 2523 4167 Tandoor Specialised in tandoori and mughlai cuisine this place is one of the favourites of Bangloreans. It is an ideal destination for both family get together and business lunches. You can also enjoy Punjabi food as well. 28, Cenetary Building M G Road +91 80 2559 6961/

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this fine dining restaurant. 20, 3rd Floor, Asha Enclave, Church street +91 80 4112 2877

Adaa 6, Silver Springs Layout, Marathahalli +91 80 6451 4608

Chandini Chowk A cool place to hang out where you can have incredible Punjabi food. 28, Opp IBP Petrol Bunk, 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala +91 80 4110 5454/5757

Treat 3047, 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 2525 3902

Tiger Trail Ramada, 11, Park Road, Near Indian Express +91 80 2286 5566

Oye Amritsar Situated in one of the busiest streets in Bangalore, Oye Amritsar, with its dhaba like ambience literally transfers you to the dhabas of Punjab. The typical Punjabi food with lots of spices and rich in butter are sure to capture every person’s heart. 20, 4rd Floor, Asha Enclave, Church Street, +91 80 4112 2866

9th Mile Dhaba With décor like a highway restaurant, the place gives an authentic feel of the popular "dhaba" style of eating. Royal Orchid Resort, Allalasandra, Bellary Road, Near Jakkur Flying Club, Yelahanka +91 80 2856 0668/69

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Angeethi Get a real feel of highway dhaba of Punjab in the city of Bangalore. Indulge yourself with the most authentic Punjabi and Tandoori food. Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road +91 80 4111 3340 Legacy of Punjab Enjoy the delicious Punjabi food in a nice ambience and old Hindi songs. 16, Hotel Ramanashree, Richmond Road +91 80 6599 5970 Oye Shava Explore the magic of typical Punjabi food in

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Main Road +91 80 2854 3553/2554 Green Valley Punjabi Dhaba 19, Near Mount Carmel College, Palace Guttahalli +91 80 2856 1651

Gud Dhani Restaurant Great North Indian vegetarian food with great service. The price is also economical. 17 D, Near Lily Beauty Parlour, 16th Main, BTM Layout, 2nd Stage +91 80 6532 3663 SIZZLERS/ GRILLS

Tashan 3rd Block, HRBR Layout, 204, 4th Cross, Kalyan Nagar +91 80 4112 5127/ +91 93419 79627 Mirch Masala 743/2, 1st Floor, 2nd Stage, 13 Main, 7th Cross, BTM Layout +91 80 4131 1222/ 4131 1333/+91 98862 99222 RAJASTHANI Chowka Restaurant A pure vegetarian joint where you get wholesome Rajasthani thaali and other delicacies from the state in decent price. The waiters are dressed in traditional dresses which will never fail to amuse you. 64, Muniyappa Complex, Opp Ganesha Temple, New Tippasandra +91 80 4097 1000

Miller's 46 Steakhouse Bangalore’s only steakhouse brings quintessential wild-west ambience. Specialised in sizzlers and steaks this place never disappoints a person with its great food and excellent service. 46, Millers Road, Vasanthnagar +91 80 4113 1746 Tangerine If you like creamy continental fare and tender steaks and sizzlers, head to Tangerine for a peaceful dinner that will thrill your senses. 311, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar. +91 80 4115 2678/79 Jukebox 39, St Mark's Road +91 80 2221 3793/ 2291 5840 Olive Beach 16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, +91 80 4112 8400

Mast Kalander 420, 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala, Opp Federal Bank +91 80 4121 4646 The Village Terrace, 54, MSK Plaza, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 4126 3331

Utsav Restaurant It’s a pure vegetarian restaurant which serves you both North Indian and Chinese food. 45, Muniraj Building, Katrigupe Main Road, Banashankari, 3rd Stage +91 80 3272 1005

Chenaab 32, MCC Tower, 1st Floor, Opp Sigma Tach, Varthur Kodi, Old Airport, Whitefield

Herbs & Spices With great continental fare, Herbs & Spices" also hosts a phenomenal

Sunday beer & brunch event. 39, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar +91 80 2529 0399

South India. 4th Block, 749, 10th Main, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala +91 80 4071 6500

Bangalore Bistro 74, Sumeru Towers, 3rd Floor, Brigade Road +91 80 4113 1616

T-39, 3rd Floor, Mantri Square, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667377

The Grill House A small eatery with very pleasant ambience offers the best grilled food. 43, 7th Main Road, Indiranagar +91 80 252 56571/ 3297 2411 Yoko Sizzlers If you are looking for great sizzlers, you are in the right place. The restaurant offers a wide variety of sizzlers to choose from. 42, Church Street, Next to K C Das +91 80 4126 6588 West View The restaurant serves some of the most tempting grills. They are prepared according to the taste that best suits you. ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road +91 80 2211 9898 Kobe Sizzlers A casual dining place from one of the famous restaurant chains in India. The ambience of the eatery suits any sort of crowd. 15, 5th Floor, Garuda Shopping Mall, Magrath Road +91 80 6560 0872 SOUTH INDIAN Bon South Set in a most modern and luxurious manner, this restaurant offers some of the best cuisines from

Road, Malleswaram +91 80 4127 9754 MTR An institution in itself, MTR holds a very prestigious place in the hearts of Bangaloreans. The restaurant, famous for its hygiene measures serves the most amazing South Indian food and the crowd that gather here for meals is a testimony to this. Near Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, 11, Lal Bagh Road, Mission Road +91 80 2222 0022

Emgee's The Shelton Grand, Entrance of Church Street, 73, M G Road +91 80 4043 0000 Malgudi Authentic South Indian Cuisines from the four southern states, Malgudi takes you back in time to the classic village settings. 95/3, Daddanakundi, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli +91 80 2523 4166

Karavalli Famous for its appams, Karavalli continues to enjoy patronage from a large & loyal following. 66, Taj Gateway Hotel, Residency Road, +91 80 6660 4519/ 6660 4545

also at : Electronic City +91 80 4149 7373 HSR Layout +91 80 2550 2333/ 2563 2332

Vasudev Adigas A very famous eatery in Bangalore that serves from morning to night. The place is almost always crowded which explains its popularity. Sampige Road, 15th Cross, Malleswaram +91 80 4153 5991/ 4153 5992

Dakshin A luxury restaurant at its best, this place serves authentic South Indian Food. The wonderful ambience and the wait staff dressed in traditional South Indian style add to the charm of the restaurant. ITC Sheraton Hotel & Towers, # 25, Golf Course Road, +91 80 2226 9898

Ammi's Biryani Marathahalli, Near Marathahalli Bridge +91 80 2571 7777 Veena Stores Some of the best Idlis & Vadas you will find in Bangalore. Self service ensures your meal is hot even after you eat it. 183, 15th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleswaram, +91 80 2334 4838

Halli Mane Aimed at those who love local cuisine, Halli Mane brings the flavours of Karnataka as felt in the homes of all the gastronomic districts. 3rd Cross, Sampige

SLV The SLV chain of fast food eateries have

cropped up in all areas of Bangalore. They are popular for their quality & speed of service. 1990/17, 28th Main, Jayanagar, 9th Block, Near Raggigudda Temple +91 80 2658 6345 Vidhyarthi Bhavan Immensely crowded and one of the oldest fast food joints where you get arguably the best dosas in the city. 32, Gandhi Bazaar, Near Gandhi Bazaar Circle +91 80 2667 7588 Mudde Madappa Jayadeva Shopping Complex, 3 & 4, Gandhinagar, 5th Main Road +91 80 2226 4708 South Indies With its USP being pure and authentic South Indian food from four states (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra), South Indies has quickly gained status as one of the premier local dining venues in the city. 147, Chevron Hotel, Infantry Road T: 080-41636362 Indiranagar T: 080-41636363 Average meal for two Rs 800 The Narayan Suggi's Patrons at Suggi enjoy the privilege of sampling the exceptional taste and texture of Malnad cuisine. Seafood lovers can look forward to loads of options on the menu. 18, Jaladarshini Layout, Opp Reebok, New BEL Road T: 080-42083291 330, 3rd Stage, 4th Phase, Basaveswarnagar

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T: 080-40907942 THAI Shiok If its Pan-Asian cuisine you seek, at Shiok you shall find the best of four popular Asian gastronomic regions. 96, Amarjyoti Layout, Inner Ring Road, Koramangala +91 80 6571 5555/66 Zen A Pan-Asian restaurant situated in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. The high-end restaurant brings to you Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean delicacies. The Leela Palace Kempensky, 23, Airport Road +91 80 3057 1520

brings the flavour of Vietnamese cuisine to Bangalore. The restaurant is a feast for the eyes with its wonderful interiors. 55, Taj West End, Race Course Road, +91 80 6660 5660

84, Hotel Ivory Tower, M G Road, Bangalore +91 80 4178 3344/45/46 Red Bamboo Shoots Situated in the bustling Museum Inn, Red Bamboo Shoots never disappoints when you dine here. Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road +91 80 5111 3338

24 HR COFFEE SHOPS Monsoon One of the best coffee shops in the city that functions round the clock. They serve delicious Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The Park, 14/7, M G Road +91 80 2559 4666

Aroy Recently opened off Bannerghatta Main Road, Aroy is a large restaurant specialising in Thai, but also serving Burmese and Chinese cuisine. The Khaw Swte (Khaw Suey) is a must try. 74, 15th Main, 3rd Phase, J.P Nagar T: 080-40939311

Latitude Taj Vivanta, ITPB, Whitefield +91 80 6693 3333 Bean Here Another 24 hour coffee shop at another hotel in the very crowded Golf/Race course area, Bean Here offers a hearty midnight buffet spread. The Solitaire, 3, Kumara Krupa Road, Madhavnagar +91 80 4044 3636

TIBETAN Magnolia The best of China and Thailand in one place, Magnolia serves delectable fare in both cuisines. 840, 7th Cross, 15th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala +91 80 4110 2222 Harima Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in Harima with the ambience giving you the feel of Japan. 4th Floor, Devatha Plaza, 131, Residency Road +91 80 4132 5757/ 6568 8222 Ebony Situated on the 13th floor of the Ivory Tower Hotel, the view of the city from the restaurant from the terrace is breath-taking. This place has been one of Bangalore's favourite places. The food and the service are remarkable.

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Taste of Tibet The authentic Tibetan food is sure to leave a mark on you which is easy on the pocket too. The momos here are out of the world. Nanjappa Circle, 1, Cornwell Road,

Mynt A 24 hour coffee shop situated in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore with an extensive buffet. Taj West End, 23, Race Course Road, +91 80 6660 5660 Langford Town +91 80 4123 5438/ 4123 7875 aslo at : Brigade Road +91 80 4147 8237 VIETNAMESE Blue Ginger This luxurious restaurant

night diners in Bangalore, 1498 A.D impresses with its buffet spread & economical pricing. The Atria Hotel, 1. Palace Road +91 80 2220 5205 Brooks 15/1, A J International, Bowring Hospital Road, Shivajinagar +91 80 4197 1111 Pinxx Formerly known as Orange County, Pinxx is now a favourite haunt for a late night binge in the MG Road area. Royal Orchid Central, 47/1, Dickenson Road, Manipal Centre +91 80 2558 4242 Ithaca The best pizzas available post midnight in Bangalore, Ithaca also serves a value for money midnight buffet. The Chancery Pavilion, 135, Residency Road +91 80 4141 4141/ 4151 0000 The Raj Pavilion An apt place to relax with all the splendid and royal interiors, this place functions round the clock and has wide variety of cuisines from India, Britain and Far East. ITC Windsor Sheraton Hotels and Towers, 25, Golf Course Road +91 80 2226 9898

CafĂŠ Mozaic A cafe that runs round the clock, serves scrumptious delicacies from India, China and Italy. Taj Residency, 41/3, M G Road +91 80 6660 4444

24 to 7 If you've just finished partying at Sutra & want a good bite, look no further than 24-7. The Lalit, Kumara Krupa Road, High Grounds

1498 A D Lesser known among late

Limelight Perhaps the most scenic 24hr coffee shop in the

city, Limelight offers a multi-cuisine midnight experience. Hotel Royal Orchid, 1, Golf Arcade, HAL Airport Road, +91 80 4178 3000/ 2520 5566 24 Carats The Capitol, 3, Raj Bhavan Road +91 80 2228 1800 Blue Niel Hotel Dew Drops, 9/1, Platform Road, Seshadripuram +91 80 4060 9111/ 4060 9199 The Cubbon Pavilion A classic ITC ambeince, with water flowing around you, The Cubbon Pavilion has a very relaxing effect on its guests. 1, Royal Gardenia, Residency Road +91 80 2211 9898 Le Jarden A 24 hour coffee shop that serves a sumptuous breakfast and has a variety of cuisines from Indian and Western Platters. The Oberoi, 37-39, NH-7, Sivanchetti Gardens, +91 80 2570 6617 La Brasserie 28, Le Meridien, Sankey Road +91 80 2226 2233 Citrus Citrus, a 24 hour restaurant is a classy place in one of the luxurious hotels in Bangalore. You get nice Continental and Indian cuisine. The sunday brunch of Citrus is heavily recommended. The Leeela Palace

Kempensky, 23, Airport Road +91 80 2521 1234

+91 80 66816102 Domlur +91 80 6452 6663 Whitefield +91 80 6583 2439 HSR Layout +91 80 6583 3513 HRBR Layout +91 80 6455 4592 Krishnarajapuram +91 80 6454 6661 C V Raman Nagar, +91 80 -6452 6660 Varthur +91 80 6454 6665

BAKERIES & CONFECTIONARIES Rahila's Attached to Café Fresco's, Rahila's serves some of the most delicate desserts you can find in Bangalore. Hatworks Boulevard, 32 Cunningham Road +91 80 4132 7555

La Patisserie-F&B F&B, Rendezvous Restaurants Pvt Ltd, 8, Excellency Bldg, Ground Floor, Papanna Street, St Marks Road, +91 80 4033 3888

Chocolate Junction 117, Annaswamy Mudaliar, Facing Ulsoor Lake, Ulsoor Lake, Dickenson Road, +91 80 2555 5195/ 2551 4908

Chocolate Philosophy R T Nagar, chocolatephilosophy.co. in +91 80 23437290/ +91 99001 48332/ +91 99001 49332

also at : Langford Road +91 80 2211 0335 Basavanagudi +91 80 2656 4810 Koshy's Bakery 1, Wellington Street, Richmond Town +91 80 2221 1516

Bake N Cake 19, BDA Complex, HSR Layout, 6th Sector +91 80 2572 2488/ 4150 1605

Daily Bread 135/5, Next to Barbeque Nation, 15th Cross, 3rd STG, J P Nagar, +91 80 6681 6099

Café Terra 1020, V3 Trinity, 80 Feet Road, 1st Block, Koramangala +91 80 4131 3553

also at : Indiranagar +91 80 6681 6100 Jayanagar +91 80 6681 6101 Vyalikaval +91 80 6681 6103 Ulsoor +91 80 6452 6669 Church Street +91 80 6452 6667 Kammanahalli +91 80 6681 6097 Whitefield +91 80 6681 5276 Gangenahalli +91 80 6681 6096 Church Street

Claire Foods & Beverages TR 3, 4th Floor, Esteem Mall, Bellary Road +91 80 2362 1319/ 4161 0832 Café Palace 262, 10 Cross, 1st Block, Near Vidhyavarka School, Rajajinagar +91 80 2290 2861 Munchies 1 a, Albert Street, Richmond Town

+91 80 4112 6336 Hot Oven 1700, Behind Maruthi Mandhir, MRCR, Vijayanagar, 22nd Main +91 80 2315 9411 Sweet Chariot 432, Adjoining to Vellara Travels Pvt Ltd, 4th Cross, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, +91 80 6533 7614 also at : Horamavu +91 80 6583 2847 Oven Fresh 40&41, 5th Cross, Near to Police Station, Malleswaram +91 80 2344 6173/ 3295 1245 Thom's Bakery & Stores 1/2, Wheeler Road, Frazer Town +91 80 2530 1860 Fatima Bakery 1/2, Hosur Road, Richmond Town +91 80 2551 0378 Variar's Bakery 68, 2nd Block, 2nd Main Road, Rajajinagar, +91 80 2340 0620/ 2332 4808 also at : Rajajinanagr +91 80 2340 0620 Jus Trufs 132, Aditi, Talacauvery Nagar, 4th Cross, Shobha Sapphire Lane, +91 80 2362 4324/ 3290 9246 Just Bake Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Au Bon Pain Au Bon Pain is a Boston based bakery cafe chain.

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It opened its fourth outlet in Mantri Square which is the largest in Bangalore. The cafe has breakfast and lunch items like sandwiches, harvest rice bowls, soups, salads, bread, confectionaries and hot and cold beverages. Mantri Square, UG 12-14 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9980670012 Candy Treats Candy Treats brings to you some of the most famous chocolates and candies from across the world. The candies come in various sizes, shapes, smells and tastes. Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Cookie Man Cookie Man, launched in India in January 2000 by Australian Foods (I) Pvt. Ltd, is a premium range of cookies made from unique recipes. It is India's No 1 brand of fresh baked cookies. Steeped in Australian tradition and exemplifying a youthful international palate, Cookie Man's cookies have the same superior standard and premium quality across the world which is made with finest ingredients available. Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Spoonful of Sugar Spoonful of Sugar is a specialty outlet dedicated to pastries, cakes and sandwiches. they offer some of the best desserts in Bangalore at reasonable price. 421-G, 1st Main, 3rd Cross, Krishna

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Temple Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25255534, 25255535

Cane Crush 1, MIG, 1st A Main Road, Sector B, Yelanhanka New Town +91 99004 41231/ +91 94495 23053

ICE-CREAM PARLOURS & JUICE JOINTS The Edge 103, 5th Block, KHB Colony, 17th Main, Koramangala +91 80 2563 0854

The Corner House 1225, Opp To Ragi Gudda Temple, 26th Main, Jayanagar 9th Block, +91 80 2654 0925/ 2555 0885

Mama mia 6th Main, 4th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar +91 80 4114 9465

also at : Koramangala +91 80 4110 3654 Whitefield +91 80 2849 5444 Seshadripuram +91 80 2344 7520 HRBR Layout +91 80 6546 5551 Residency Road +91 80 2555 0885/ 2558 3262 New BEL Road +91 98451 96617 +91 99021 96610 +91 98451 96610 Indiranagar, +91 98808 46251 Residency Road, +91 80 2558 3262, 2555 0885 Residency Road +91 9880 846251

Juice Junction No. 23, St. Marks Road, +91 80 2210 9112 Caramel No.6, O'Shangnessy Road, Langford Garden, Langford Road, Opp. Divyashree Chambers, Richmond Road, Richmond Town +91 80 6599 4158/ 4135 4524/3202 1148 +91 93799 69601 +91 98863 05404 +91 98867 18127 +91 94491 59770 Cane-o-La 44/1, Bull Temple Road, Near Dodda Ganapathi Gudi, Basavanagudi +91 94490 77700 also at : Ganganagar, +91 99809 13007 Jayanagar, +91 80 4121 0004

Ivero The Forum Mall, Transit Food Lounge, 21, Hosur Road +91 80 2206 7688 Orchard Fresh Shed No.4, 600/676, Next to Wockhardt Hospital, Bharath Industrial Estate, +91 80 2649 2015

Sree Raj Lassi 68 & 69, 8th F Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar +91 80 6649 8579 +91 98806 12346

Richie Rich 5, SNS Plaza, Kumara Krupa Road, Sivananda Circle, Kumara Park East, Kumara Park +91 80 2226 9655/ 3058 9655

also at : Kamaraj Road, Commercial Street, Shivajinagar, Gandhinagar Frazer Town

also at : Avenue Road Domlur Jus Booster Juice Booster Juice Smoothies are delicious, nutritious and thick chilled beverages. Made with the best fruit from around the world! A delicately blended mĂŠlange of whole fruits, juices and yogurt go into each smoothie. Only real berries are used - strawberries, raspberries and blue berries imported from Europe and South America that pack in natural vitamins and antioxidants. Mantri Square, F50 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160057 Polar Bear When you want to chill out in style, the place is "Polar Bear" Ice cream zone which serves grand tastes in great ambience. The setting is perfect for youngsters and family outing. Their signature product, Ice Cream Pizza, has already won thousands of hearts all over Bangalore. Right from the all-time favorite Vanilla and Strawberry, to the latest entrant natural flavors such as Kashmir Kesar, the menu is exhaustive which also comprises of Gud Bud, Death by Chocolate, Brownie Fudge and Hot Chocolate Fudge, Polar Bear has come up with its own Ice Cream Salad, Fruit N Cake, Fresh

Orange Sundae, Coffee Kick and Kesar Kulfi to name a few. Mantri Square, F68 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160077 Kwality Walls Mantri Square,S 68 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9591972101 Gelato Italiano Mantri Square, K/LG/04-05 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Baskin Robbins Baskins Robbins is one of the largest ice-cream chains in the world. Mantra Square, K/UG/02 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram 617, Opp Anjaneya Temple, 6th Block, 80ft Road, Koramangala T: 080-41303424 51/2, Op Jaffer Shariffs House, Haynes Rd, Frazer Town T: 080- 41540256 663, 11th Main, 34th Cross,, Jayanagar 4th T Block T: +91 9036856671 3/1,Sterling Suites, Besides JOY ICE Cream Factory, Whitefield Main Road T: 080-41710256 G-8/ B, Garuda Shopping Mall, Magrath Road T: +91 9341261675 Addict Juice Bar Addict is our honest attempt to create a Healthy fast food concept

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that will have you looking Fantastic, feeling Fabulous and bouncing all through the day with Energy. Our All Natural, Delicious Smoothies & Juices served in our chic cafes have all that it takes to keep you Happy, Healthy & Addicted. Mantri Square,S 67 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9743937333

Banaswadi +91 80 4161 5837 Whitefield +91 80 2539 5201 Food World Gourmet 88, Shariff Bhatia Towers, M G Road, +91 80 4147 4789/4687 Maison Des Gourmets 67/8, Subbaraj Road, 4th Cross, Lavelle Road +91 80 2212 1681/

Swensen's Swensen's is a world famous US based icecream parlour chain. Swensen's at Mantri Mall is the company's first outlet in India. They sell delicious ice-cream sundaes which is an experience in itself. Mantra Square, UG 15 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667144

4113 4284 Era Organic 348, Dollars Colony, RMV Club, Double Road, RMV 2nd Stage +91 80 4160 6004 Mother Earth 541 - 543, Amarjyothi HSBC Layout, Opposite Dell, Koramangala Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur,

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ORGANIC & GOURMET STORES Namdharis 821, Kusal Arcade, Opp Indoor Stadium, 20th Main, 8th Block, Koramangala, +91 80 4110 3777/ 4110 3778

call +9180 4040 2321 / 22 fax +9180 2346 4353 +91 99800 31145

also at : Jayanagar +91 80 4150 2443/ 4150 2444 Domlur, +91 80 4115 2909/ 4115 2910 Banashankari +91 80 2679 4033 Residency Road +91 80 4022 0315/ 4022 0316/4123 3687 Langford Road +91 80 2211 1441 BTM Layout 2nd Stage, +91 80 4157 2605 Sarjapur +91 80 4168 8568 HSR Layout, +91 80 4213 4022

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whats rocking? bars & lounges

ROOFTOP OF THE WORLD There's nothing like winding down a harried day with a soothing drink in the company of close buddies. And when the weather turns slightly nippy and a tad rainy, it is the perfect time to get a drink at one of the city's many roof-top bars. So raise a toast to the Bangalore weather and go al fresco!

lthough the last month saw a spate of wet showers, expect more of the typically temperate, 'just-right' Bangalore weather to preside over the city this month. With a nip in the air, and a gentle breeze wafting around, it's the perfect time to chill out at one of the city's numerous rooftop bars and lounges. Some of these are wide open to the sky, others are terrace patios, and still others are closeted, but offer panoramic bird's eye views â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever the rooftop setting, all these elevated lounge bars offer the opportunity to commune with Bangalore's fabulous weather. We simplify your search by listing the trendiest rooftop nightspots.

Oko

Shiro If you need an excuse to tog up and head out for a windy September night-out then Shiro is it! If you haven't been here yet, this is probably the best weather to sample the Japanese-Balinese lounge's terrace bar and sprawling dining space. Shiro is all atmospheric with its Zen-like ambience, Oriental dĂŠcor and Greco-Buddhist busts that gaze at you serenely. The extensive sushisashimi-dim sum menu adds to Shiro's list of pluses. Try the charming cocktails like the Fig Mojito, Tahiti Breeze and Shanghai Sunset and enjoy an evening of people-watching, as Shiro is a favourite haunt of the city's well-

heeled. All this entertainment might just soften the blow that could be inflicted on your wallet! 3rd Floor, UB City Mall, Vittal Mallya Road, T: 080-41738864 Oko Dramatic and uber-stylish, this is one of the city's most glamorous destinations. And that it's a rooftop lounge just adds to the draw. Located at The Lalit Ashok, the ultramodern seating nooks, sushi bar, teppanyaki and grill counters and almost Hollywood-ish exclusivity have made it one of the city's most preferred nightspots for the hip contingent. But like all good things in life, Oko comes at a noticeable dent-in-the-wallet price. Yet, the gourmet Pan-Asian food, five-star array of spirits and almost unbelievable view of the city, guarantee your money's worth. Don't pass up on a pit stop at the restrooms. They're easily one of the most fashionable locales in the city to answer nature's call. Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, Highgrounds, T: 080-30527777 13th Floor Almost always brimming with people, this is the city's failsafe spot for a night of great drinks, groovy music (with songs that you can sing along to) and breathtaking views of the city's skyline. A stalwart on the circuit, 13th Floor was one of the first rooftop bars in Bangalore and has managed to maintain the buzz that makes it so popular. The

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with the drinks. A perfect place to unwind on a balmy night, you can even book yourself for a candle-lit dinner at Liquid. Ista Hotel, 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, T: 080-25558888

Shiro

On the Edge Sharing space with the legendary 13th Floor can be daunting, but this newish lounge manages to hold its own. The lounge-cum- rooftoprestaurant is located on 13th floor of Barton Centre, and flaunts a laidback, casual ambience. Offering Mediterranean and Pan-Asian cuisine, On the Edge is ideal for a relaxed evening of drinks and good food. 84, 13th Floor, Barton Centre, MG Road, T: 080-4178 3333 By : Annapoorna R Shinu Photographs by : Sanjay Ramachandran

lounge shares its kitchen with one of the best restaurants in the city (Ebony, a sister concern that is located on the same floor) and as a result offers an absolutely delicious menu of Thai, Continental and Indian snacks. Must-try: Honeychilli crispy fried veggies. The place gets pretty packed on weekends; so if you're particular about a table on the terrace, book one in advance. The lounge also has indoor seating that manages to offer a great view of the city even from the inside. 13th Floor, Barton Centre, MG Road, T: 080 41783333 The City Bar Set on the terrace of UB City, an evening at the Manhattan-esque City Bar might have you believing that you have stepped into an episode of Sex and the City. The latest addition to Bangalore's nightscape, the City Bar has the glitzy, global look and feel of a bar

in New York, London or Shanghai. The space is smallish, but the stylish ambience and a view of the lit-up UB City skyline make up for the lack of space. Saturday nights sees the city's swish set trooping to the City Bar in large droves, so get here well in advance to avoid being turned away. The short eats, cocktails and the wine menu make for interesting sampling. Karaoke nights at the City Bar are especially popular. 3rd Floor, UB City Mall, Vittal Mallya Road, T: 080-42773636 Liquid What do you get when you take a rooftop garden and mix it up with a live band and a spectacular view of the city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Liquid at Ista! The chic lounge at this Ulsoor-based hotel offers a range of signature cocktails and wines as well as contemporary cuisine, including a substantial snack menu that can be paired off

Some of the other popular roof-top pubs/lounges and dining places in the city include: Cirrus, 765, 5th Floor, 100 Feet Road, Reid & Taylor Building, Indiranagar, T: 41524067 Sarasam, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, T: 08041122303 Up Beat, 15 Favourite Plaza, Banaswadi Main Road, T: 080-57673773 Hint, Bangalore Central, Residency Road, T: 08041123557 Zero G, Prestige Towers, Residency Road, T: 0804112 5528 Vaayu Sky Lounge, Eva Mall, BJN Floor, Level 5, No 60, Brigade Road, T: 080-41118477

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BARS & LOUNGES 13th Floor Easily one of Bangalore's most loved watering holes, the 13th floor offers an unmatched panoramic view of Bangalore. For the best seats, get there early!! 13th Floor Hotel Ivory Tower, Barton Centre, 84, M.G Road, +91 80 4178 3355, 2558 9333 Athena The crème de la crème of Bangalore's nightlife prefer Athena when its time to party… great music & a great time are virtually assured. Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace Hotel, 23, Old Airport Road, +91 80 4126 5411, 4126 5412, 4126 5413 Blue Bar Pricey it may be, but no other place offers an ambience quite like Blue Bar. The trendiest crowds converge here time & again as if it were a magnet. The Taj West End Hotel, Race Course Road, +91 80 6660 5660, 6662 3008, 6662 3009 Dublin All that the Irish have to offer in having a good night out (sans the temper), Dublin brings the charm of Ireland closer than ever. ITC Windsor, Windsor Square, 25, Golf Course Road, +91 80 2226 9898 Gallops Away from the hustle & bustle of the crowds, this place makes you feel like you're a 100 miles from anywhere. Rates high on old world charm.

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Jayamahal Palace Hotel, 1, Jayamahal Road, +91 80 4058 0444, 2354 2797 Geoffrey's Another one of many English themed pubs in the city, Geoffrey's is thronged by rock lovers. Paneled wood walls create a nice, cosy atmosphere. The Royal Orchid Central Off Old Airport Road, +91 80 2520 5566 i-Bar A trendy bar in a trendy hotel, the i-bar also allows you to chill-out by the pool if the din gets too much. The Park Hotel, 14/7, M.G Road, +91 80 2559 4666 Ice Cooler than a polar ice cap, this place is sure to get feet tapping & spirits rising. Taj Residency, 41/3, M.G Road, Bangalore, +91 80 6660 4444 Liquid One of the last few places playing live music, Liquid is set as a terrace lounge with a lovely ambience & fantastic views of the city. Ista Hotel, 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, +91 80 2555 8888, 4018 7301 Zen Delights from the far east beg to be sampled at this fine bar. Sake, Sushi, Teppenyaki to name a few. The Leela Kempinski, 23 Old Airport Road, +91 80 2521 1234, 93425 81211 Bling Situated in Whitefield, Bling is an offering to the affluent & classy. Rich

leather & wood form a major part of the décor. The Zuri, Rajpalya, Hoodi, ITPL Road, Whitefield, +91 80 6665 7272 Sky The Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace, 23 Old Airport Road, +91 80 4126 5417, 4126 5418 Tavern Another classic Irish pub setting, Tavern has been a long standing favourite with Bangalore Great music everytime is a guarantee. Museum Inn, 1 Museum Road, +91 80 4111 3339 Sutra Essentially a lounge that doubles up as a nightclub, Sutra boasts of contemporary styling to entice the young & happening. Outdoor seating is also available. The Lalit, Kumara Krupa Road, High Grounds, +91 80 3052 7777 Aqua Sitting at a candle-lit table by the poolside, mojito in hand, retro music in the background, makes for an excellent romantic setting. Barbecued delights abound for whenever hunger strikes/ romance wanes. Th Park, 14/7 MG Road, +91 80 2559 4666 Jade Bar Lounge Simplistic, Contemporary & idyllic. A good setting for a peaceful evening. Shilton Hotels, 9, 100 Feet Road, Koramangala, +91 80 4060 7777 Library Bar

Highly recommended if you prefer conversation over music, the library bar makes you feel like a dignitary with its luxury & opulence. The Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace, 23 Old Airport Road, +91 80 3057 1234 Lobby Lounge Bar As the name suggests, this lounge overlooks the lobby at the Taj Gateway Hotel. The Gateway Hotel, 66 Residency Road, +91 80 6660 4545 Lounge Bar The best lounge & bar avilable in Electronics City, a great place for when InfoTech gets boring. The Oterra, 43 Hosur Road, Electronic City, +91 80 3003 0303, 4266 6666 The Polo Club Stylish, informal & easy paced, the Polo club has a great view to boot. The unparalleled lawns of the Oberoi are invitation enough. The Oberoi, 37 & 39, MG Road, +91 80 2558 5858 Amnesia Chic, contemporary styling with bright pink & blue hues added to hip hop & house music make for a heady mix, and we haven't even gotten to the cocktails yet. Chancery Pavillion, Residency Road, +91 80 4141 4141 Cabinet Bar Housed in the Sheraton Towers wing, the Cabinet bar has a relaxing atmosphere. A nice place to close that business deal. ITC Windsor, 25,

Sankey Road, +91 80 2226 9898 Club 9 An extremely cool experience, Club 9 offers great cocktails coupled with meditteranean cuisine. Hotel Regaalis, 40/2, Lavelle Road, +91 80 2227 3381 Cirrus Essentially an open to sky beer lounge, Cirrus is popular among younger crowds, perhaps due to its budget friendliness. Reid & Taylor building, 5th Floor, 765 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, +91 80 4152 4067, 98860 35778 Sherlock Holmes 60/1 Cole's Road, Frazer Town, +91 80 2551 0669, 4125 0156, 98453 36366 Take - 5 Formerly on Race Course Road, Take 5 has now moved to Indiranagar, but it hasn’t lost any of its charm or patronage. Extremely relaxing & chilled out. MSK Plaza, 54 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, +91 80 6530 0645 The Spirit Lounge Getting here early is advisable as the place fills up quick. Good finger food & chilled beer only add value to the music. 2nd Floor NR Chambers, 25 Old Airport Road, +91 80 2521 2922 Xtreme Sports Bar HAL 2nd Stage, Above Reid & Tayor Showroom, 765 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, +91 80 96633 12703

Above Spar Hypermart, 39/4 Bannerghatta Road +91 80 4207 7070, 4207 7071 Opus In The Creek The second coming of the hugely popular Opus lounge on Sankey Road. Bigger, better & way cooler. Doddanekkundi Industrial Area, 2 Whitefield Road, Mahadevapura, +91 80 4094 3031, 4094 3032

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Sports Bar Express Cosmos Mall, Next to HP Petrol Bunk, Kundanahalli Main Road, Brookfield. +91 80 4165 1543, 4165 1545

Bacchus A part of the F&B bouquet of restaurants, Bacchus is a little pub that has gained immense popularity with the youth. F&B, Excellency, 8 Papanna Street, St.Marks Road, +91 80 4033 3888

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Couch As the name suggests, Couch does very well to ensure you stay put in your seat while enjoying your mojito & listening to the dishy music. Sai Complex, 114/1 M.G.Road, +91 80 4151 2898 Hard Rock Café This brand needs no introduction to the well travelled The Bangalore franchise is just as awesome as any. 40 St. Marks Road, +91 80 4124 2222 Fuga A lounge that carries a bit

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of everything, music, food, cocktails & does a great job of it too. Nagarjuna Castle, 1/1 Castle Street, Ashoknagar, +91 80 4151 1880, 4147 8624 Hint At the top floor above Bangalore Central mall, Hint is a must visit for every Disco fan, & for those who like putting their eardrums to test. Bangalore Central, Victoria Embassy, Opp. Mayo Hall, 47/48 Residency Road, +91 80 4112 3557, 4112 3558 Hypnos The best Meditteranean themed lounge in the city. Also has a dance floor. Serves great food as well. Gem Plaza, Infantry Road, +91 80 4111 3366 +91 98868 86319 Mojo Opp.Hyundai Showroom, Residency Road, +91 80 4114 2028, 3052 0448 Opus Scream your lungs out at Opus. Karaoke, live perfor-mances & great fare are the order of the day here. One of Bangalore's most wanted. Chakravarty Layout, 1st Main, Palace Cross Road, Vasanthnagar, +91 80 2344 2580, +91 98440 30198 Vaayu Sky Lounge A part of the BJN group, Vaayu is another open air lounge serving some of the funkiest cocktails you'll find in the city. Eva Mall, 60 Brigade Road,

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+91 80 4111 8477, 4111 3388 Windsor Pub Chilled beer, delectable pork curry & appams, Windsor Pub takes care of your senses in more ways than one. Kodava Samaja Building, 7, 1st Main Road, Vasanthnagar, +91 80 4114 8006, 2225 8847 Zero G An old haunt now, Zero G does make you feel high up in the atmosphere, with superb views of the city. 10th Floor, Prestige Towers, 99/100 Residency Road, +91 80 4123 6674 +91 98867 96732 Pebbles A very successful attempt at creating a beachy feel when you're here, it is one of the most happening places in town. Awesome music, unobtrusive ambience & quality crowds are the norm here. Light on the wallet too. Palace Grounds, 3 Ramana Mahashi Road, Sadashivanagar, +91 80 2361 4109, +91 98866 51264 Aira Goth meets modern interiors at Aira. True to its name the place is very airy, making it a summer escape. Aira regularly conducts fashion shows & brand promos as well. The third floor is the place to be. Cognato, Opp Forum, Bhuvanappa Layout, 7 Christ College Road, Hosur Road, +91 80 4343 1111, 4343 1100

Firangi Paani Firangi Paani is another Irish themed pub, albeit with a difference. The dĂŠcor is plush & attention to detail very good. Good music & great cocktails to cap off a good evening. The Forum Mall, 21 Hosur Road, Koramangala, +91 80 2206 7878 Legends Of Rock Feel like you're in the midst of rockstars at Legends of Rock. Live performances are regularly on the menu here. The best place for rock lovers. 3rd Cross, 6th Block, 905, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, +91 80 4130 3232 Purple Haze Old school rock 'n' roll music, chilled beer & packed crowds, all in all an awesome experience. 2nd Floor, Opp Prestige Towers, 17/1, Residency Road, +91 80 2222 0054 Above Pavithra Restaurant, B11 4th Block Koramangala, +91 80 2663 2072 Opp. Innovative Multiplex Theatre, 90/3 Marathahalli Sarjapur Ring Road, Marathahalli, +91 97409 98905 Zanzi Bar Actually an island off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is themed like a jungle in this case. It has a dance floor as well. Total Mall - Madivala, BMP Commercial Plaza, Opp Madivala Police Station, Madivala, +91 97315 58307 Pecos One of the oldest surviving watering holes in

Bangalore, Pecos is a must visit bar. Classic rock tunes still entertain patrons to this day. 34 Rest House Road, Brigade Road, +91 80 2558 6047 Bull & Bush Curiously named, Bull & Bush is the only place in & around Garuda Mall for a quick sip while the family is shopping. Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Ashok Nagar, +91 80 4112 6661 Fame Lounge Club Another old horse in the Bangalore pubbing scene, Guzzlers Inn is still a popular joint among younger crowds. 8/2 Brigade Road, +91 80 4153 9702 Fusion Lounge Deena Plaza 2nd Floor, 185 Brigade Road, +91 92431 02753 Guzzlers Inn Off Brigade Road, 48 Rest House Road, +91 80 2558 7336 Le Rock CafĂŠ Pub 3 Rest House Road, +91 80 4123 1001 Downtown Pub Old school rock n roll music still echoes around Downtown pub. A much loved haunt for pub goers from the 90s. 41 & 42 Residency Road, +91 80 2558 1193 NYK's - Elite Club Terrace, Gold Towers, 50 Residency Road, +91 80 4112 8430, +91 99002 68341 Oxygen Opp. 5th Avenue, 50 Brigade Road, +91 80 3052 5558

Shish Rasa, 30, 1st Cross, Sampige Road, +91 80 4206 7030 Shiro Walk in to Shiro & you will be forgiven for thinking you're in a monastery. The giant buddha forms the centerpiece at this super chic & contemporary lounge. The Collection, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, +91 80 4173 8861 The Beach One of the most innovative themes in recent times, the Beach has garnered huge popularity. The best alternative to Goa, right in the heart of Bangalore. 1211, 100 Feet Road, Indranagar, +91 80 4126 1114 The Pub World Laxmi Plaza, 65 Residency Road, +91 80 2558 5206 B Flat 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road Indranagar, +91 80 4241 4000

Kingfisher Swing – Lounge & Bar

monetize, advertize! Kingfisher Swing is a lounge bar at the Eagleton Resort. Quality drinks are served for the guests at the lounge bar. Located at the lobby level of Eagleton – The Golf Resort 30th Km, Bangalore – Mysore Highway, Bidadi (Bangalore Rural) Tel: +91-80-2263 2222 The Oval Bar Mantri Square, T34-36 Sampige Road, Malleswaram T:080-31901122

call +9180 4040 2321 / 22 fax +9180 2346 4353 +91 99800 31145

Club Nero Formerly F Bar, Club Nero boasts the hippest tunes, the trendiest crowds & amazing cocktails. Manandi Plaza, St.Marks Road, +91 80 4211 0186 Rasa Rasa has put Malleswaram on the nightspot map, with an Indian theme to boot!! #30, 1st Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, +91 80 4206 7030

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whats the word? Bangalore is a quirky, warm-hearted city. A cocktail of cosmopolitan and oldworldly values, the typical Bangalorean state of mind is best reflected in its local lingo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the wholly-original slanguage the city speaks. Bangalore's glossary is filled with eccentric linguistic gems like 'Sakkat' and 'Bombaat' and Zen-ish aphorisms like 'Swalpa Adjust Maadi' and 'By Two Coffee'. In this section, we celebrate unique Bangalore-isms by picking one local term and asking an involved citizen for his/her spin on it. Enjoy maadi.

August 12, 2010 was a red letter day in urban India. A usually reticent working community joined hands to stage a novel nationwide protest against harassment by auto drivers by raising the battle cry 'Meter Jam'. The movement caught on in Bangalore too. On this day, some of the city's denizens said 'No' to longsuffering auto-commuter travails like meter tampering, arrogant behaviour, refusal to ply to requested areas and the demand for one and half times the fare even in the middle of the day. We asked Anjum Pasha, brand manager at a city-based medical company and an avid supporter of the campaign, for her take on 'Meter-Jamming'.

JUST JAM MAADI In which we explore a new form of urban protest which has caught on in the city – 'Meter Jam'!

scale. So how did you 'Meter-Jam' the auto-wallah?

Would you know how many people in Bangalore said 'I Do' to the 'Meter Jam' campaign?

What was your reason to support the 'Meter Jam' campaign? I'm tired of auto-wallahs acting as if we ask them to take us to hell, when we just ask for a ride within city limits. So it was time we taught them a lesson by giving them a taste of their own medicine. Did more people in your office echo your sentiments and say 'Meter Jam'?

Well, I did it in style! I stopped the auto-wallah and asked him to take me to Koramangala and he agreed. Then, I made him wait for five minutes saying that someone was joining me and eventually said, “No, I'd rather go by car”. I hopped into my car which was parked in front of the auto. It was mean, but the auto drivers do these nasty things all the time. Would you call 'Meter Jam' a success?

According to Facebook, over 28,000 followers did – which is great.

Not really, not many people were aware of the campaign. In fact, Facebook brought 'Meter Jam' to my attention. The next time round, it has to be publicised on a larger

Not yet, but it is definitely a beginning. We need to arrange at least two protests every month to make an impact, and we need to publicise the event well too.

Who else do you think needs 'Meter-Jamming' in Bangalore? The BMTC bus drivers...they drive really harshly. What about errant politicians and officials? Any ideas to 'Meter-Jam' them? We can refrain from voting for any of them if they don't check themselves. And the media can play a large role in 'Meter-Jamming' them. The educated, working population is aware of this campaign, but we need to reach the masses through publicity in vernacular languages. In all humility, let us also look into ourselves…does the young working populace in the city need a dose of 'Meter-Jamming' too? Honestly, no! If one thinks clubbing is an offence, then I beg to differ. Traffic rules are getting stringent and the young working population is adhering to it. Would you want the 'Meter Jam' campaign to happen on a regular basis? Yes, absolutely. Twice a month! And we should shout a huge 'NO' when they ask for double meter, or even one and a half…

whats to buy? menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear * womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear * kids wear * ethnic wear * western wear * designer wear * couture * life style boutiques * sports wear * foot wear * mom & baby stores * music * watches * musical instruments

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We explore stylish stores in the city which come attached with their own inhouse cafes, offering patrons a truly multisensorial shopping experience

alls may be convenient places to shop in. But at times, heading to charming, off-the-path stores where you are likely to discover unique and rarely-seen stuff, is a lot more pleasurable. And if these stores happen to come with a café attached, the shopping expedition gets doubly delightful! A cup of coffee, warm doughnuts and an extended session of animated conversation is probably the most satisfying way to round off a retail therapy session. We pick five such store-café combos where you can truly relish your shopping experience. No puns intended. Read on! Raintree Raintree is set in a sprawling bungalow that is over 75-years-old. If that's not reason enough to visit it, the store also has an eclectic and varied merchandise to browse through – Indo-Western wear from Anokhi, Verriere glass accessories, exclusive outfits from Ritu Kumar and elegant flower arrangements at Ohana. As a cherry on the cake, a charming café is ensconced within the boutique-store. Here you can tuck into delightful sandwiches, deserts (including a delectable fruit tart) and wash it down with refreshing coffee. There's also an art gallery attached. 4, Sankey Road, High Grounds, T: 080-32723251 Ambara Designer jewellery and ethnic saris are Ambara's signature specialities.

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Amabara With two outlets across the city (one by Ulsoor Lake and another in a Basavanagudi bungalow), this store also showcases Indo-western wear, objects d'art, art and ethnic home furnishings. To top off this epicurean shopping experience, take yourself to the attached café that goes by the quaint name of Rogue Elephant. This garden café serves up tasty European food and the fig salad is a must-try. Ambara also houses a nursery by IndoAmerican Hybrid Seeds within its premises. 119, Old 37, Annaswamy Mudaliar Street, Ulsoor, T: 080-25572829 The Ants Spruce up your home with exquisite pottery, furnishings and knickknacks from the North-east. The Ants store, short for 'Action Northeast Trust', stocks an extensive range of apparel, furnishings, handicrafts and jewellery made by artisans from Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura

and Meghalaya. The store's black pottery range is its highpoint, and is at once unusual and striking. The piece de resistance, however, is The Ants Café, which is a cosy nook where you can lounge comfortably Hatworks Boulevard

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for hours on end, without interruption. Pastas, sandwiches, desserts and an elaborate breakfast menu are part of the offerings. Try the kiwi soda pop here – known to be especially zingy. 2023/B, 14A Main, 2nd Stage, HAL, T: 080-41715639 Hatworks Boulevard Another glorious colonial bungalow which has been artfully turned into a boutique store is the Hatworks Boulevard. This is the perfect venue for a shopping jaunt undertaken in the company of friends. The oldworld bungalow houses a clutch of sub-stores within it. Amble through its British-Raj-Era hallways and pick up a Satya Paul creation, shop for a dress at Fuel, drop into the furniture and furnishings boutiques and round it all off with a nice meal at Café Fresco's. There's one more big reason to head to Hatworks – Rahila Rauf's sinful desserts which are available at the cafe. Don't miss the B52, grand marnier and whisky mousse! Hatworks Boulevard is

also home to the Crimson Art Gallery. No.32, Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar, T: 080-51327555 100 Feet Boutique A lovely Mediterranean ambience blows through this city-based boutique store. While you explore the intriguing range of artefacts and aesthetically laid clothes and jewellery, it's pretty impossible to escape the aromas wafting from the kitchen. So order yourself an Italian, Greek or Mediterranean meal, along with a glass of wine,

and go browsing through the store till your food arrives. A must for

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One of the earliest versions of the caféattached-to-a-store concept was the Casa Piccola-Raaga combination on Residency Road. While your chilli cheese sandwich grilled in the Casa kitchen, you could saunter into Raaga and check out the interesting curios, Auroville products and graffiti T-shirts!

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIONS Archies Archies Gallery is India's leading greeting & gifting chain. A Superbrand in its category of Social Expressions, since inception of the concept in India in 2004, Archies has exclusive arrangements with the best in class across the world, to give customers a truly international greeting & gifting experience. In addition to being an American Greetings licensee, Archies is an exclusive licensee in India for Fizzy Moon and Me to You of UK, as well as being exclusive distributors in India for Russ Berrie & Gund of USA and Keel Toys of UK. These brands and the exclusive range of greeting cards, gifts and soft toys, give customers a truly world class experience. Mantri Square,F 12 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-65682572 Artefacts True to its name, this store is all about artefacts, and 5,000 sqft of them. The store stocks a large collection of antiques and Indian art, of all types and from different times. Decorative artefacts in wood, metal, stone, as well as paintings, furniture and objects d'art also find space here. 33/17, Victoria Road 1st Cross, Xavier Layout T: 080-25560987, 25564931 E-mail: info@artefactsindia.com

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Asian Arts Emporium At the Asian Arts Emporium, you can find art objects, home accessories and furnishings. It is one of the city's leading manufacturers, exporters and sellers of hand knotted carpets, handicrafts and jewellery. 8, Cunningham Road Vasantha Nagar T: 080-22208963, 22208964 Dhakshini Antiques This is an antiques' hideaway. Dhakshini deals in antique furniture, carved doors, pillars, paintings, mirror frames, carved panels, wooden light fittings, old-wood baby furniture, and other artefacts sourced from around South India. 236, 2nd Main, Domlur Indiranagar 2nd Stage T: 080-65600550 EKA An eclectic collection of Indian lifestyle products that reflect the country's diverse art and craftsmanship. Eka's wares consist of objects as varied as rustic furniture, carved icons, stylised figurines, apparel, jewellery, incense and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all with an ethnic touch. 19, Gangadhar Chetty Road Near Ulsoor Lake T: 080-25544371 Glass Crafters India (The Stained Glass Studio) Glass Crafters is a onestop shop for stained glass art products, restoration, supplies and services. It is also an authorised stained glass retailer for US-based Spectrum Glass Stained

glass products are also available, from clocks, doors, lampshades and mirrors to murals, skylights, table tops, tile mosaics and windows. 3, 4th Cross, 2nd Stage Michael Palya, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-25291601, 25285877 Email: glass@glasscraftersindia .com W: glasscraftersindia.com

Krishtie Antique Art Established in 1992, Krishtie is owned by antique collector V Krishna Reddy. His store brings together a unique collection of antiques, European & Mysore paintings, bohemian chandeliers, curios, rose and teak wood furniture, Satsuma vases and lots more. 7, Airport Road Domlur T: 080-25357334

Infinity Brand "Infinity" is present in the retail since nine years. It is a brand with over 110 points of sale in Major Departmental Store Chains like Shoppersstop, Lifestyles, Landmark, Westside including boutiques in Southcity Mall, Manisquare Mall, R City Mall. Infinity is one of the fastest emerging brands in high fashion jewelry, accessories, eye wares, bags and fine gift ability options made out of crystals. Mantri Square, S66 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667254

Maheen Maheen-Intricate Art Pieces. A place where exquisite & fine carved brass figures come alive. Carved out of premium quality brass & hand finished to perfection, each figure is a representation of Indian Art in its finest form. Come to Maheen for an amazingly wide variety of Ganesha, Buddha, Tara, & other God figures; Watches & telescopes; hand crafted mango wood pillars & chowkis, rajasthani paintings and many other artefacts. Mantri Square, S 31 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22557066

Jamal Mir Jamal Mir's collections can be found at select lifestyle stores. The brand has its stand-alone outlets in Mumbai and Bangalore as well. Jamal Mir is a name to reckon with in the world of carpets, Pashminas and furnishings. Shah Sultan, Cunningham Road, T: 080-22265252 Karigari Mantri Square, K/FF/04 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

Panchavati Heirlooms & Vermilion Panchavati Heirlooms is an antique treasure trove filled with artefacts from all over south India. The store has been in the business for over three decades now. Some of the antique pieces you are likely to find here include artefacts from the Moghul era, Chinese porcelain, gramophones, Indian antiques and writing tables from the Victorian era.

Vermilion House 35, Tate Lane, Off Wood Street & Richmond Road Cleveland Road, Frazer Town Brigade Road Opposite Brigade Towers T: 080-25553916, 09844015051 Party Mania Party Mania is an exclusive party store that stores accessories and props for parties. Whether it is a birthday party or a corporate event the store has all kind of party supplies for just any occasion. These accessories are sourced from across the world. LG 41, Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667255 Pracheen Pracheen's old-world collection includes European paintings, rare lithographs, colonial furniture, Chinese porcelain, and alabaster and marble figurines. All the products available here are high on aesthetic value. 546, Langford Road Opp. Hockey Stadium T: 080-22277227 Presto Personalised Wonders As they say, there are products and then there are personalized products! We all know how much we enjoy seeing our name written elegantly, how much we cherish that 25 year old photograph or how special we feel when a loved one takes out time to give a hand written card without a special occasion. Can you forget how you felt when your

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teacher called out your name loudly in the class for an essay well written and handed over a hand written note saying: well done! We believe life should bring in these moments of ecstasy more often. We bring in personalization into everyday life of common people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then you and me of the society Sketch Express Mantri Square, K/LG/07 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Swarovski Zswarovski is the brand name for a range of precision-cut crystal glass and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. Its crystal range includes crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewellery and couture, home decor, chandeliers, and beads and rhinestones for manufacturers and artists. 1st Floor, Monarch Plaza Brigade Road T: 080-25320733 Forum Mall Hosur Road T: 080-22067788 Garuda Mall Magrath Road T: 080-66641088 The Attic This Indiranagar-based store is a speciality furniture store showcasing restored colonial furniture in rosewood and teak. Affordable prices are the USP. 777-L, 1st Cross, 13th Main Road 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar

T: 080-25211588 The Oriental Haveli The Oriental Haveli offers an extensive collection of antiques and objects d'art. These include white and blue Chinese pottery, porcelain figures of Dresden, Majolica vases, urns, platters, silver filigree and Japanese Satsuma. You can also find functional and usable period furniture and a sizeable collection of Swarovski, Lalique and Murano. 45, 3rd Floor, 17th Main, 4th Block Opposite Karur Vysya Bank Koramangala 4th Block T: 080-25536239 The Ostara Shop The Ostara Shop is a spiritual and wellness store. Classical crystal and quartz pyramids, Feng shui elements, healing crystals, and Ganeshas make up its collection. A variety of spirit-uplifting, feel-good products may be bought here. 10, Sai baba Temple Road, Cambridge layout T: 080-32942905, +91 9844065252 W: theostarashop.com The Vintage Shop The Vintage Shop offers a wide range of antiques, period furniture, artefacts, paintings, home accessories, gifts, paintings, wall hangings and vases. 103, Oxford House 15, Rustam Bagh Main Road Off Airport Road T: 080-25278777, 25279777

William Penn William Penn houses premium pen brands as well as desktop and lifestyle accessories from around the world. You can get your hands on some pretty exclusive writing instruments and stationery at this store. It has 15 outlets spread across various cities in the country. 6, Ground Floor Garuda Mall Magrath Road T: 080-41127993/92 108, Forum Mall Hosur Road Koramangala T: 080-32721999 45, 1st Main 5th Block Koramangala T: 080-25537803, 41104428 Mantri Square UG Floor, 80 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667315 BOOKS & STATIONERY Crossword Crossword Bookstores one of India's biggest chain of bookstores with fifty-four outlets across the country. Browse through all the genres here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from fiction, selfhelp, travel and food to non-fiction, children's books, bestsellers and magazines. The store also has a DVD and stationery section. Icon mall, 12th Main Road, 5th Cross Road, Near Sagar Clinic Indiranagar T: 08025213009/10/11/12 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall

Commissariat Road, Magrath Road Junction T: 080-66641225 Books & More Enterprises Ground Floor, ACR Towers 32, Residency Road T: 080-255824 11/12/13/14/15 Commerce @ Mantri, At Shoppers' Stop Ground Floor, N. S. Palya Bannerghatta Road T: 080-41317255 The Forum Value Mall Unit No.124 62, Whitefield Main Road Near Varthur lake T: 080-40961058 / 40961471 Fountain Head Book Shop Fountainhead has particularly extensive sections on management and Indian mythology. Get all your popular magazines here, from GQ and Esquire to Vanity Fair and Vogue. 41, Christu Complex Lavelle Road T: 080-22229759 Gangaram's Book Bureau Gangaram is one of Bangalore's most homegrown bookstores and boasts a vast and varied collection of books. These range from popular fiction, non-fiction, computing and self-help to health, management, art, biographies and food. 72, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor MG Road T: 080-25323289, 25581617, 25581113, 25581618 Higginbothams This bookstore stands out

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in its historic elegance amidst the newer stores on MG Road. Dating back to the city's colonial era, Higginbothams is among the oldest book stores in the city. On its racks are poetry, fiction, text books, coffee table books etc., along with stationery, maps and postcards. 68, MG Road Next to Deccan Herald T: 080-25586574 Landmark With two outlets in Bangalore, Landmark has one of the widest range of titles, over 120,000 in fact. Its books span all the genres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bestsellers, business guides, fiction, biographies, computer science and a whole lot more. The Forum 21, Hosur Road Koramangala T: 080-42404240 Email:forum@landmark -tata.com Garuda Swagat Mall (Old Swagat Theatre) Tilak Nagar Main Road 4th Block, Jayanagar T: 080-42404444 Email:Jayanagar@land mark-tata.com Odyssey Odyssey has a huge collection of around 75,000 Books on an exhaustive range of subjects. It helps its customers surround themselves with the finer things in life through its wide offerings in books, music, movies, cards, stationery, gifts, toys and multimedia. 757/B, 100 Feet Road Near CMH Road Junction Indiranagar T: 080-42115341/42

Oxford Bookstore Oxford Bookstore has two vibrant stores in the city, with one set in the swanky Leela Galleria. Over 100,000 titles spread over 89 sections is available here, along with music, gifts and art material. A cafĂŠ, Cha Bar, is attached to the bookstore. Leela Palace The Leela Galleria 23, Airport Road T: 080-41155223 Reliance TimeOut Reliance TimeOut has over 30,000 titles, sourced from national and international publishers. It has an impressive collection of non-fiction, academic and professional books and vernacular books in six languages, apart from fiction, popular genres and a big children's section. 74, Cunningham Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41286025 Mantri Square, LG Floor 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667125 Sankars Started in 1967, this wellknown chain of bookstores has outlets all over the city, and sticks

all categories of books. 393/394, 1st D Main Domlur Layout T: 080-25357899, 25350991 Email: info@sankarsbooks.com also at: Safina Plaza T: 080-25595074 Taj Residency Residency Road T: 080-25325621 Off St Marks Road T: 080-25586867 Le Meridien T: 080-22207156 The Atria T: 080-22256785 Domlur T: 08025357899/25350911 Ranga Shankara T: 080-26494656 Sapna Book House Sapna is the largest book showroom in the country, according to the Limca book of Records. The store's strongpoint is its extensive range of information and education books and multimedia products. Sapna also stocks a large collection of Kannada literature. 80 Feet Road Opposite Chinmaya Mission Krishna Temple Indiranagar T: 080-40455999 4th Block, 27th Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar

Variety Book Store Variety Book Store is a well-known books and magazines outlet on Church Street. It stocks a variety of Indian and International magazines and best sellers. 48, West Of K C DAS, Church Street, St Marks Road T: 080-25559987

The Magazine Store The Magazine Store, located at the basement of Prestige RR building on Church Street, stores an array of magazines and newspapers from across the world. The store with an area of 2000 sqft has both national and international magazines on every possible topic including motorbikes, health, photography and housekeeping. It also has second hand magazines. 55, B 04, Prestige R R, Church Street T: 080-41104724, 22214494 Next to Hotel Nandhini Jayanagar T: 080-41307322 3rd Main Road Near Hotel Kamat Yatrinivas Gandhinagar T: 080-40114455 Above Pizza Hut Vyalikaval Main Road Near Bashyam Circle Sadashivnagar T: 080-23446444/5 Strand Book Stall Founded by the iconic bookseller, the late TN Shanbhag, Strand Book Stall has set a benchmark amongst bookstores in India. With major stores in Mumbai and Bangalore, and 5 campus stores across the country in IT majors Infosys and Wipro, Strand became known for its fine selections. S 113-114, Manipal Centre 1st Floor, South Block Dickenson Road T: 080-25580000, 25582222 USED BOOK STORES (SECONDS) Blossoms Book House This is a landmark store for used books and new ones too. Spread across

three floors, Blossoms is a browser's delight featuring eclectic titles from fiction and art to sci-fi and philosophy. Church Street T: 080-25320400, 25559733 E: info@blossombookhouse. com BookWorm A second-hand bookstore that is best-known for its huge collection of fiction, non-fiction, technical and management books. Brigade Road T: 080-4112 6755 HAUTE COUTURE Balance by Rohit Bal Designer Rohit Bal brings his exclusive collections to the masses with this store. 14, Embassy Classic Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41121088/89 Boheme Tucked away in Victoria Layout, Boheme has a quirky collection of clothes, bags, shoes and accessories by young and upcoming designers. Party wear and stilettos are the store's speciality. Patterned kurtis, jackets, embroidered tees, asymmetrical skirts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it's

fashion store featuring designer labels from a clutch of India's top designers. Also available at the store is home dĂŠcor accessories and furniture. 14, Embassy Classic Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41121088 all up for grabs at Boheme. 17/1, 2nd Cross Victoria Layout T: 080-41225511 Canali Canali, an Italian brand, has a presence in more than 100 countries with 150 boutiques. Known for its impeccable styling, Canali now has a standalone boutique in Bangalore. 20, UB City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738998, 41738999 Collage A potpourri of designers showcase their clothes Collage. Apart from its chic sartorial offerings, the store also has a jewellery and accessories section. 21/1, Horizon Building Wood Street, Ashok Nagar Brigade Road T: 080-25566818, 25566819 Deepika Govind Shop for creations of prominent designer Deepika Govind at this boutique store. Also find an extensive collection of hand-woven attire. 21/11, 1st Floor Craig Park Layout Behind Nalli Silks MG Road T: 080-25321786 Evoluzione Evoluzione is a high-

Ffolio Ffolio is a high-fashion store that retails both ethnic as well as western clothes. This trendy space store also holds frequent exhibitions showcasing up and upcoming designers' lines. Ffolio brings together plenty of designer labels to keep the city's fashionconscious shoppers happy. 5, Embassy Chambers Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22218142/ 41246053 The Leela Galleria The Leela Palace Kempinski Airport Road T: 080-30571587 Jean Paul Gaultier French designer Jean Paul Gaultier's uber-chic ready-to-wear collections for men and women are on display at this store in UB City. The Jeans line and Soliel are available in addition to a whole range of fashion accessories, including bags, shoes, wallets and jewellery. 24, UB City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738914 Kimaya Kimaya, a multi-brand store at UB City flaunts the latest in Indian haute couture. Spread over 10,000 sqft, thhe high fashion boutique features designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Manish

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Malhotra, Suneet Varma, Rohit Bal, Shantanu and Nikhil, and Abraham & Thakore, to name a few. The Collection UB City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738920/21 Lokesh Ahuja An exclusive range of designer wear for both men and women are showcased at this boutique at The Leela Galleria. B9, 1st, The Leela Galleria, Leela Palace Hotel, Airport Road T: 080-30571257, +919845054875 Manoviraj Khosla Bangalore-based designer Manoviraj Khosla's eponymous studio was set up in 1990. It started off as a menswear line and has now moved into the women's segment as well. The studio features an edgy collection of readyto-wear garments: formal, casual, party wear and wedding trousseau. The studio also takes couture and pret orders for both men and women. Mogra Mogra is a designer store at the Leela Galleria. It showcases a trendy collection of saris, ethnic clothes and accessories by some of India's leading designers. B-24, Leela Galleria The Leela Palace Old Airport Road T: 080-41152457 27, Dickenson Road T: 080-25510287 Pashma The international brand Pashma has set up shop in Bangalore, the first in the south and only the

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second outlet in the country. The exclusive luxury cashmere line features ready-to-wear line cardigans, jumpers and tops in cashmere, silk cashmere and silk. There is also a collection dedicated to un-dyed natural cashmere. C-17 & C-18, Level 2 The Leela Galleria Hotel Leela Palace Airport Road T: 080-41150789, 30571587 Qlue Qlue offers designer wear by Kalpesh and Purobi Dresswalla. Fabric, design and colour change seasonally. You can find tops, bustiers, skirts, dresses and pants in cotton, linen, chiffon, with touches of silk running through. 329, 7th Main HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-329 0465 RainTree Set in a 75-year-old bungalow, Rain Tree houses designer clothes, art and lifestyle accessories in one elegant space. Go here for beautiful kurtas, Indowestern wear from Anokhi and Ritu Kumar creations. Also sharing shelf space are big designer names like Wendell Rodricks, Jason Cheryan, Anshu Arora and others. 4, Opposite Windsor Sheraton Sankey Road T: 080-32723251 Ritu Kumar Ritu Kumar's designer boutique offers rich bridal sarees and elegant western casuals from the latest collections. It The

store is a popular pick choice for bridal wear, which is intricately embroidered and embellished. Ritu Kumar brand has also designed costumes for a few films and a high profile stars. 8, Pappana Street Off St Marks Road T: 080-41120278, 41120279 Satya Paul Satya Paul is India's premier designer label for women's wear. His creations are retailed from exclusive Satya Paul boutiques stores throughout India and overseas. They are also famous globally for their signature prints, ingenuity of designs and a vivid color palette. J-777, 100 Feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-42050023/24/25 Mantri Square 1st Floor, 73 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667043 Shimmer by Jamilia & Seema Shimmer by Jamila and Seema is a 'concept bridal store'. The designers here create the perfect trousseau for brides-tobe. They help you put together your entire wedding ensemble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from picking out the outfit and selecting the jewellery to finding the matching bag and footwear. 33/1, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22132580 Stella McCartney Stella McCartney, the British designer, who infuses her clothes with 'sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity' is now available in Bangalore.

The brand's luxury readyto-wear, shoes, bags, fragrances, eyewear, accessories, organic skin care range and performance range with Adidas are available through its flagship store at UB City. 24, UB City The Collection Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738912 Tommy Hilfiger Store Tommy Hilfiger is a premium designer wear store from the iconic American Tommy Hilfiger. The latest collection in jackets, dresses, trousers, shades and shoes and much many more in style products is are available in at its exclusive showrooms, now open in all Indian metros. Forum Mall Hosur Road Koramangala T: 080-22067669 2, Civil Station Brigade Road T: 080-41233364 Zarah Zarah is a one stop-shop for top designer labels like Arjun and Anjalee Kapoor and the Zarah home products. It specializes in women's party wear like tunics and tops. They also have embroidered Kashmiri suits and material with zardozi work. 771, Hothur Grand 100 Feet Road, HAL II Stage Indiranagar T: 080-25257003/7004 ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY Acer Since its founding in

1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continuing growth, while its multibrand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Mantri Square,S 70 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9964335396 Adishwar Electro World Adishwar retails electronics, consumer durables and home appliances. It has a direct marketing division, which markets kitchen appliances under the brand name "World Star". It also has exclusive brand stores -"like Sony Centre", "LG Best Shop","LG Shopee" and "Samsung Plaza". 5, Koramangala Intermediate, Ring Road (Diagonally Opp, Pizza Hut) Domlur T: 080-41118612 / 13/ 14 Email: domlur@adishwarindia. com 90/6, Munnenakolalu Marathahalli-Sarjapur Ring Road Diagonally Opp. Multiplex Marathahalli T: 080- 40980514/15 Email: marathahalli@adishwari ndia.com 280/107, 19th Main Road Opp. Diacon Hospital, 1st 'N' Block Rajajinagar

T: 080-23134692 / 93 Email: rajajinagar@adishwarin dia.com Croma Croma, a Tata subsidiary, is one of the largest consumer electronics stores in the country. Croma stores are compulsorily large â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an average of 15,000-20,000 sqft â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and are designed to make shopping for gadgets a pleasurable experience. 60, Eva Mall, Brigade Road T: 080-66310167 HM Vibha Towers, 1st Floor (above Mezzanine) Koramangala T: 080-66969850 SS Manor, Chelikere Ring Road Chikka Tayapa Reddy Layout, Kalyana Nagar Post. T: 080-67127288 Digitechh Digitechh Systems provides computer hardware, networking and peripherals and accessories. It guarantees prompt delivery and good quality. 58, 3rd Main, 100 Feet Ring Road Near Jayadeva Hospital BTM Layout 1st Stage, T: 080-65341556, +91 9886910915 #24/25, 27th Cross, Opp. Monotype Bus Stop, Banashankari 2nd Stage, T: 080-65341558, +91 9886910913 SP Road, 4, Chamundeshwari Complex 92/6, Opposite Inovative Multiplex Above Bajaj Showroom Outer Ring Road,

Marathalli E-Zone Ezone is a chain of speciality stores that electronics shopping easier and offers some good discounts. It stocks televisions, audio systems, home theatres, laptops, cameras, MP3 players, DVD players, mobile phones and more. Sigma Mall 15, 16, 17 Ground Floor Cunningham Road T: 080-32413975 Bangalore Central, 47/48, Residency Road T: 080-66930000 3 Regent Insignia, 414, 4th Block Koramangala, T: 080-25520241 Girias Girias is an electronics showroom with stores all over the city. The stores are spacious with a well displayed range in home appliances like television, home theatre systems, microwaves, refrigerators and air-conditioners. 138, Shoolay Circle Brigade Road T: 080-22228032 HP World This exclusive showroom from HP has all the products of HP... Mantri Square LG Floor, 33 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667022 Imagine This store is exclusively for Apple products, like the iMac, iPod and the iPhone. The Imagine Store offers flexible data storage solutions, mobile computing facilities and other services that

facilitate video editing, animation, e-publishing and advertising. The Collection UB City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22132000 The Forum Mall, 210, 2nd Floor Hosur Main Road Koramangala T: 080-22067799 Mantri Square UG Floor, 65-66 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667400 Lenovo Lenovo strives to be a new world company that makes award-winning PCs for our customers. We operate as a company uninhibited by walls or organizational structures using worldsourcing to harness the power of innovation across our global team. We design innovative and exciting products and services to meet our customers' needs. Mantri Square,S 74 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 65347000 Modern World Modern World is one of the oldest showrooms for electronic and home appliances in the city. Washing machines, refrigerators, microwaves, food processors, irons, mixer grinders may be purchased here. Airport Road Domlur T: 080-25358192 35, M.G. Road T: +91 9341234302

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Nokia Nokia has played a pioneering role in the growth of cellular technology in India, starting with the firstever cellular call a decade ago, made on a Nokia mobile phone over a Nokia-deployed network. Mantri Square,S 79 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Pai International Pai International is one of Bangalore's largest electronics appliance stores. The store features all the known brands like LG, Samsung, Philips and Sony. 7, 7th Block Koramangala T: 080-25503625

authorized retailer for international brands such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, samsung, motorola,LG, virgin mobile, blackberry and asus. Sangeetha specializes in wireless communication products and boasts close to 100 outlets in prime retail locations across the south. Mantri Square,S 78 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160198 Samsung Mantri Square, UG29 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

Mantri Square 1st Floor, 26-31 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667000/1/2/3

Shetala Cameras The horizon of camera retailing in India was just beginning to broaden in 1994. Shetala Agency had the vision to see its potential and was pioneered a formal distribution network for imported cameras of leading brands. This ushered in a new era of consumer power - they could finally buy authentic imported cameras without the fear of having bought cheap imitations or damaged products from the grey market.Our initial foray into retailing was through entering into channel partnership with Konica and the Viveks group at major cities like Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Happy with the ensuing success, we embarked on our expansion plans. Mantri Square,S 82 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667301

Sangeetha Sangeetha mobiles is the largest and the leading,

Sony Sony is one of the foremost brand names in

Photospeed Mantri Square,S 37 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667323 Reliance Digital Reliance houses over 150 brands in the realm of consumer electronics, home appliances, information technology and telecommunications. Moreover, Reliance's digital and electronics specialist store has its own customer support for all its products, called Reliance ResQ. 74, First Floor Prestige Feroze, Cunningham Road T: 080-22965275, 41286000/01, 41286025

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the world of electronics and gizmos. Visit the Sony stand-alone store to sample its variety of products like audio/visual entertainment and communication products and recording media. 768, 100 Feet Main Road HAL 2nd Stage, 12th Main, Indiranagar T: 080-66605555 Garuda Mall 234, Magrath Road T: 080-41518100

brands. Mantri Square,S 43 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Whizz WHIZZ, Bangalore's best photo store destination. The design of our store is based upon your ability to come in, touch, feel, experiment, ask, and discuss your needs without pressure. Mantri Square,S 33 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram FLORISTS

Wheeler Road, Coxtown, T: 080-25800999, 41250289 Unilet Unilet is a retail outlet for home appliances and consumer electronics. It offers a lot of gadgets from a cross-section of brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, IFB, Siemens and more. 60/45, 50 Feet Road Near Canara Bank Hanumantha Nagar, T: 080-22956113 159, Sanjay Nagar RMV T: 080-22956123

Ayoka Ayoka is one of the leading florists in the country which has the best flowers and offers some of the most beautiful floral arrangements. They have the best flowers for corporate events, marriages and theme based parties. Mantri Square LG Floor, 31 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160131

Univercell

Bangalore Blooms Bangalore Blooms is a flower store which also stocks gifts. This floral place is known for its good quality flowers and creative arrangements. 2/32, 2nd "E" main Bhoopasandra New Extension Sanjaynagar P.O T: 080-23413122, +91 9845248498

UniverCell was founded in 1997. It has changed the wave of the Indian mobile revolution from the retailing front, growing and evolving to become India's largest mobile retailer and one of India's best known

Blooming Florist Blooming's stalls brim with an assortment of fresh flowers. Stylised floral arrangements, both contemporary and traditional are created at this Malleshwaram-based

17, 100 Feet Road BTM Layout II Stage Bannerghatta Road, T: 080-26787778 145, K.H.B. Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala

shop, along with dried floral and silk arrangements. 69, 13th Cross New Vegetable Market Sampige Road Malleshwaram, T: +91 9243100852

parties and offices. It has a variety of unusual flower arrangements and flower gifts to choose from. B 25 b Leela Galleria Airport Road T: 080-32906030

Daffodils Daffodils is a pan-Indian floral chain. This floral chain has over two decades of experience in this business. G-05, Blue Cross Chambers 1st Cross, Infantry Road T: 080- 25591560 Email: daffodilsflorist@yahoo.c om

Pushpak International Pushpak calls its floral arrangements “fresh, elegant and real”. It offers good-quality flowers for weddings, parties, corporate functions and birthdays. 3rd Floor, Lucky Paradise 22nd Cross, 3rd Block Jayanagar, 080-26548573

FloraStand FloraStand is the a retail florist and wholesale flower supplier. Its speciality is roses, which are delivered directly from the farm to consumers. Quality and freshness is maintained. 3194, 7th Main HAL II Stage, Indiranagar T: +91-9379433595

Rosary Farm Rosary is one of the oldest flower shops in Bangalore, hawking exotic, exclusive flowers are available for every occasion. Rosary also delivers flowers to any part of the city. St. Patricks Complex Residency Road T: 080-41127252, 25597965, +91 98440 01566

Flowerbox Flowerbox provides flower decoration services for various events and also provides weekly flower delivery services to corporates, homes, restaurants and stores. Arrangements with roses, gerbera, carnations and orchids are aplenty. Cinnamon, 11 Walton Road Off Lavelle Road T: 080-41120988 Ohana Fine Flowers Ohana is one of the city's best flower boutiques specialising in elegant arrangements and delivery of exotic flowers for weddings, homes,

Sheela Florists This store offers flower bouquet delivery services, including midnight and early morning deliveries! Flowers for big occasions like weddings and flower decoration for cars is also offered here. 97, Near Baldwin Girls High School Richmond Road Richmond Town T: 080-22210973, 22241187 FURNISHING & HOME DÉCOR @home @home offers home furniture, furnishings and

accessories. There's an icing on the cake thought – this home store also provides free interior planning services as well. You can bring your home plans to the store and its in-house designers will help dress it up, just the way you want it. Sriranga, Ground to 4th Floor, Opposite Forum Mall, Marigowda Road Koramangala T: 080-25501012 Area Mantri Square, S65 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667288 Contemporary Arts & Crafts Contemporary Arts and Crafts, 'CAC' for short, is a trendy contemporary lifestyle store in Bangalore. Handmade furniture, furnishing, ethnic bric-a-brac, aesthetic handicrafts and quirky accessories for the home can be found here. 17/1, 2nd Cross Viveknagar Post, Victoria Road T: 080- 41225512, 41225511 Drapes Avenuez This is one of the city's largest showrooms for home furnishings and offers a range of curtains, furnishing fabrics and fashion fabrics. Drapes Avenue sells premium products meet high quality standards. 279, Amar Jyothi Layout Intermediate Ring Road Domlur T: 080-40381900 East Distribution East Distribution is a home furniture store. The store's product portfolio includes beds, bedside

tables, chaise lounge, divans, dining tables and the like, as well as accessories like cushion covers and curios for the home. From antique to contemporary, the store has various furniture genres that you can choose from, to suit your home. 598, 2nd Main 80 Feet Road, Near Indoor Stadium Koramangala T: 080-25719576, 41130849 Fabindia Fabindia's home design store is a one-stop for furniture and furnishings. Fabindia's range of lifestyle products for the home includes furniture, lighting and textiles. AH Towers, 92/2 80 Feet Road Katriguppe, Banashankari T: 080-41146588 Email:bsk.bangalore@fa bindia.net Fabline Fabline supplies soft furnishings, bedspread, curtains and home furnishing items. 69, Osborne Road T: 080-25548873 Home Centre 'Home Centre by Lifestyle' aims at providing customers a one stop destination for furniture, home décor and soft furnishing that truly represents style, comfort and individuality. The store uses unique 'concept' rooms as the display model, to give consumers a practical idea of how each piece of furniture would look in a particular room. With its 10 stores across the country Home

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Centre by Lifestyle helps bring out a person's style statement and individuality with sophistication and ease. Mantri Square, S 02-06 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-23469216/17 Home Stop Home Stop is a home concept store from Shoppers Stop. Stop here to shop for all your home needs ranging from furniture, recliners, bath accessories and bedroom furnishings to mattresses, drapes, carpets, and kitchen accessories. Raheja Point 17/2 Ashok Nagar Magrath Road T: 080-41126851 Home Town Home Town is a wellknown home store chain stocking all varieties of furnishings, including upholstery material, curtains in different fabrics, drapery rods and other accessories. Outer Ring Road Next to Innovative Multiplex Marathahalli T: 080-25236622 Howards Storage World Mantri Square, S 71- 73 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667313 Hunter Douglas Gallery American brand Hunter Douglas offers stylish dressings for windows. Some of the gallery's innovative window fashions include Duette honeycomb shades, Silhouette and Pirouette window shadings, and Luminette privacy sheers.

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480, 2nd 'A' Main Indiranagar II Stage T: 080-42042722, 42042723 Indian Window Indian Window boasts one of the largest collection of window furnishing products in this part of the world. The store's technical expertise in the automation of window furnishings, and its product customisation service gives customers unique technical and aesthetic solutions. 3169, Service Road, (1st Main Road) HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25256925, 25423811 Just Linen Just Linen is a furnishings boutique. Its range includes contemporary bed linens, window dressings, bath linen and table linen. 19 / 3, Double Road, Indiranagar, Stage II, T: 080-32008320, 41153429 Kynkyny Home Kynkyny Home is a Bangalore-based furniture boutique. Kynkyny Home's products are made of solid wood, which are designed and produced in its own design studio and production unit. 104, Embassy Square 148, Infantry Road T: 080-40926202 Linen Galore Linen Galore is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a range of linen furnishings. Rich textures and clean simple lines characterise its line of linen accessories. 54 1st Floor

Commercial Street T: 080-25599699 Maharaja Furniture This is an Indian furniture brand with a particularly extensive carved wood range. You can find office furniture as well as home furniture along with accessories. 115/3, ITPL Main Road (Kundanhalli) Next to Sobha Renaissance Brook Fields T: 080-32414903 550, Dodda Banaswadi, Outer Ring Road, Near Horamavu signal, Next to Intimate Tiles T: 080-41634529 1206, 100ft Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, T: 080-41153909 Maspar Maspar showcases the best in home fashion. The latest technology is used to create a line of elegant home furnishings with high-quality fabric. Shop No 122 The Forum, Hosur Road 6th Block Koramangala T: 080-22067686 2001, 100 Feet Road , HAL II Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41267696 Mon Chateau Mon Chateau brings premium American brands in furniture, fabrics and home accessories to the Indian market, to give your home that international luxe look. 4, Bellary Road,1st Floor, Opp Palace Grounds Mekhri Circle Gate Sadashivnagar T: 080-40977000

My Planet Home My Planet Home brings international bedroom and bathroom linens to the Indian market. Its range includes bed sheets, shower curtains, towels, bath mats, kitchen towels, table mats, floor mats, duvets and mattress protectors. Also find pretty things for your home at the store â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vases, artificial flowers, candles, figurines and cushion covers. A division of Latin Exports 61, 1st Floor 100 Feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-41159226, +91 9663397628 Nicora Nicora is a home decor boutique and a specialist in window dressing accessories. The store offers blinds in different fabrics and natural fibres like jute and chatai. 3157, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25285163 Nolte Home Studio Nolte has changed the direction of fitted furniture innovation the world over. It has a strong presence on in over 40 countries worldwide. Its stylish and innovative kitchen and bedroom designs from Germany in steel, wood and glass can be experienced in Bangalore. Visit this stylish studio to get a sampling of Nolte's product range. 1, SJR Primus Opposite Forum Mall Koramangala T: 080-41489998 Email live.blr@noltehomestudi o.com

Office Depot Office Depot supplies office products and services like business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, and their business services include copying, printing, document reproduction, mailing and shipping. Mantri Square,F 40-42 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667373 Pete's Furniture Pete's Furniture showcases restored period furniture, blending classic styles with modern functionality. Also up for sale is a range of collectables to choose from. 2023/C, 14th A Main 1st Cross, HAL 2nd Stage Indiranagar T: 080-25202115 Reliance Living Reliance Living offers a complete range of Home Furniture, Furnishing, Décor, Decorative lighting and Elegant Kitchens for your home. Our Furniture range includes everything from Sofas, Dining tables, Beds, Wardrobes and accessories to modular wardrobes. The store also offers customized curtains with hundreds of guaranteed light fast fabrics in a wide range of colors, textures and designs. Mantri Square, S44-48 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667298 Roseby's Roseby's offers a world of home linen and lifestyle accessories. Bedspreads, towels, cushions, cushion covers and pillow covers

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mingle with vases, frames, lamps, cocktail shakers and bathroom accessories. 623, 11th Main 80 Feet Road Indiranagar, T: 080-41228323 304, 8th Cross Junction Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9448487869 SCO-33, GF, Total Mall Sarjapur T: +91 9845022760 153, KHB Colony 5th Block, Koramangala T: +91 9900197127 Sraja Sraja's custom-made rugs and loom-woven floor covering are a great way to embellish your home. Its extensive range of carpets range from flat weaves to pile rugs, from handloom to hand knotted, and from contemporary and traditional 759, 2nd Floor 100 Feet Road Indiranagar II Stage T: 080-25217040 The Bright Side 128, 1st Main Road, Domlur 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41528039 The Swadeshi Store The Swadeshi Store is an exclusive home furnishings store dedicated to furnishings and accessories in pure hand woven cotton. The weavers at the store are skilled and talented and spin off good-quality stuff. 31, Krishna Nagar Industrial Layout

Hosur Main Road T: 080-25532061, 25536805 Welhome Welhome offers a range of home decor accessories and a sizeable collection of bedspreads, quilts, cushions covers and towels. The designs are bright and stylish and the brand is known for its good quality products. 203, 2nd Floor Sigma Mall Cunningham Road T: 080-41229752 35/A Raheja Arcade, Koramangala T: 080-25505973 1278, 9th Block, 25th CrossJayanagar Opposite Big Bazaar Jayanagar T: +91 99456 20797 Gopalan Legacy Mall, 2, 2nd Floor Mysore Road T: 080-26752455 Zara Zara is a home décor store with an exclusive range of products. This multi-brand furnishing store deals in luxury brands of upholstery, drapery, home linen, curtain hardware, accessories and wallpapers, such as Designers Guild, Harlequin, Casamance, Casadeco and Elitis. 110, Opposite West Side Commercial Street T: 080-25595995 GROCERIES & SUPERMARKETS Big Bazaar Big Bazaar is a hypermarket that scores over other similar stores

with its value for money proposition for customers. The hyperstore stocks just about everything, from clothes, foods, toiletries, home furnishings, utensils, crockery, cutlery and sports goods. Shop for all your essentials here. Salapuria Gateway Jayanagar 45/1, A Block Near Ragigudda Anjinyaar Temple T: 080 -42198360 Beside ITPL, Whitefield KR Pura T: 080- 41680412 Salapuria Towers # 22, Koramangala Industrial Layout Hosur Road T: 080 -40927845 Monday to Sunday Monday to Sunday is a neatly-stocked departmental store where pick up a wide range of food products, like cereals, pulses, canned food, pickles, preserved products, chocolates, fresh fruits and vegetables. It also stocks household items like plastic goods, toiletries and cosmetics. 948, Gayathri Chambers 24th Main, JP Nagar II phase T: 080-41214121 More More Supermarket in Fab Mall has everything you need to cook a hearty, wholesome meal – its food stocks span the local, domestic and imported categories. From fresh fruits and vegetables to packaged meat products, dairy and frozen foods, this store has all. The departmental also provides home

deliveries. Mantri Residency Bannerghatta Road 080 -41213058, 64561587 Namdhari's Fresh Namdhari outlets stock a wide variety of fresh, high quality fruits and vegetables. Namdhari's food produce is organic and grown on its farms using eco-friendly methods. The certified, organically grown products that appear on its shelves in Bangalore are also exported to Europe, Australia and the Middle East. 134, Doopanahalli Road 60 feet Domlur Road Indiranagar T: 080-25112909, 25112910 W: namdharifresh.com 821, Kusal Arcade 20th Main, 80 Feet Road Opposite National Games Village Koramangala T: 080-51103777, 51103778 Nilgiris Nilgiris is a south Indian supermarket chain, is one of the oldest supermarket chains in India with origins dating back to 1905. With a reputation for good quality products, the supermarket chain is a popular one in the city. The 'Nilgiri Dairy Farm' division manufactures dairy, dairy products, bakery foods and chocolates, which are stocked at its outlets. Brigade Road T: 080-2558 1248 R T Nagar, 389/1 1st Cross, Judges Colony T: 080 -23331585 HAL Airport Road Airport Road, Rustum

Garden T: 080-25266955 Margosa Road , Malleshwaram T: 080-41280372 8th Main Road, Jayanagar Foodworld Foodworld has stores in different formats such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, express stores and concept stores across Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. It offers an extensive range of international foods in India. Fresh foods, including fruits, vegetables, and bakery products, are also available there. HAL II Stage Indiranagar T: 080-41159021 Food World 88, Sheriff Bhatia Towers, M G Road, T: 080-41474789 Spar Hypermarket Spar is a one-stop shop for all your daily needs. Lining this hypermarket's aisles are processed food, fresh fruits, vegetables, personal care products, confectionary, fine liquors, crockery and a host of other household products. 39/ 4 & 44, Bannerghatta Road T: 080- 40618512, 40618555 Mantri Sqaure LG Floor, 10-25 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-39378500/22 Star Bazaar Star Bazaar, a Tata enterprise, caters to all

household requirements from groceries to consumer durables. With several outlets in Bangalore, the hypermarket stocks a comprehensive range of products that includes food staples, fruits, vegetables, personal care products, kitchenware, apparel, toys and lots more. Near Forum Mall, HM Vibha Tower, Koramangala, T: 080-25535222 JEWELLERY Alukkas Jewellery This jewellery chain with its origins in Kerala, has its pulse on the latest styles ad trends. Alukkas' ornaments are passed through strict quality checks before being made making them available to customers. Jewelleryshopping is turned into a pleasant experience with the brands large choice, spacious stores and friendly staff. 1st Floor, Garuda Mall Magrath Road T: 080-66641134 banglore@alukkasgroup. com 98, M G Road Bangalore-560001 T: 080-25589916 Amrapali Amrapali showcases exclusive Indian jewellery. It has also revived several traditional methods of jewellerymaking. Having presented its collection in the fashion weeks of Milan and New York, the store is a must-check. Collage, No 21 Ground Floor Horizon Building Wood Street, Ashok

Nagar T: 080-25361130, +91 9342420042 Bhuramal Rajmal Surana Bhuramal deals in 'jadau, kundan, meena' and diamond jewellery. Its speciality is bridal jewellery, and the range includes necklaces, pendants, rings, earrings, bangles, bracelets and watches in diamonds, gold and silver. B-7, Devatha Plaza 131 Residency Road T: 080-22112841, 41125164 C Krishniah Chetty & Sons C Krishniah Chetty & Sons is one of Bangalore's oldest and most valued jewellery houses. In Bangalore for 135 years, CKC's contemporary line consists of customised and exquisitely handcrafted jewellery available in an array of different collections. Find a comprehensive collection here, from contemporary light diamond jewellery set in white gold to traditional South Indian designs, from antique pieces to ornate bridal sets. Main Guard Cross Road Next to Safina Plaza T: 080-40001869 35, Near Titan Showroom Commercial Street T: 080-25588731/8733 Davanam Jewellers Davanam Jewellers is a retailer of gold and diamond jewellery. Elegant designs in gold, diamond, platinum set with different gems and stones are there for the taking at this jeweller's.

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8 Kamaraj Road Commercial Street T: 080-41418181 10 AB Arcade, West Park Road, 8th Cross, Malleswarem T: 080-41416161 Mantri Square,UG Floor, 21-221, Sampige Road Malleswaram D' Damas This is an international integrated jewellery and watch retailer operating in 18 countries with around 450 stores. The group's stores display its own branded products as well as products sold under leading global and regional luxury brands. The jewellery line consists of gold, diamonds, gemstones and pearl jewellery. 73, 33rd A Cross 9th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar T: 080- 41127200 Gili Gili India's First Diamond Jewellery brand launched its premium jewellery outlet at Mantri Mall. The store is exclusively designed to give its customers an overall great shopping experience for its exquisite Diamond studded Gold and Platinum jewellery collections. The store will also showcase International watch brands to cater the need of every occasion. Mantri Square, S77 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667027 Jevar Jewellers Jevar, started by Prem Prakash Arya in 1988, is one of Bangalore's

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prominent jewellers. It features a range of timeless jewellery crafted by a team of in-house designers and craftsmen. The jewellery house conducts global design surveys to ensure that its jewellery matches international standards. 179, Commercial Street T: 080-25589862 / 25594761 E-mail: m_rohatgi@yahoo.com

Khazana Jewellery Khazana, started in 1989, is a well-known jeweller down south. Its collections are typified by intricate designs, and a fusion of past and present styles. 183, Commercial Street T: 080-41149900

Jewels De Paragon Jewels De Paragon is the leading retailer of branded jewellery. It offers a variety of pearls, gold and diamond jewellery fashioned into bracelets, chains, necklaces, ear rings, nose studs and more. 10/15 Rathnam Complex Oppasite Opposite Chinnaswamy Stadium Kasturba Road T: 080-22211024

Kirtilals Kirtilals is a trusted name in the jewellery business. Good quality, design and styling are promised. Its gold and diamond jewellery is popular. Ground Floor, Neeladri Plaza, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, T: 080-22103311, 22106011

Josco Jewellers Josco is the leading brand in the precious metal space. Josco applies its over 44 years of experience in jewellery designing, and creates both traditional and modern jewellery. Its outlets spread across Kerala and Bangalore. Kasturba Road T: 080-41219994 Juel World Jewellery Juel World Jewellery, a part of the Chemmanur group, sells gold and diamond jewellery for women. Its chain of stores is located across south India and the Middle East. ACD Juel G9, Mezzanine Floor Gem Plaza, Infantry Road T: 080-25595956

Email: info@juel.co.in

383/72, 11th Main 3rd Block, Jayanagar T: 080-41539900

Kohinoor Kohinoor offers rare pieces, unique designs and good quality jewellery. The collection ranges from contemporary to traditional. B17 Leela Galleria 23, Old Airport Road T: 080-41151735, 30571385 Kushal's Fashion Jewellery Kushal's Fashion Jewellery has an exhaustive range of jewelleries for any occasion in our life. Spacious and welldesigned showrooms have fashion jewelleries with the finest designs which compliment the beauty of every woman. UG 58, Mantri Square, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080- 22667177

242, Opp. Bata Showroom, 9thMain, 3rd Block, Jayanagar T: 080- 41440500 66, Above World of Titan, 8th Cross, Malleshwaram T: 080- 41312255 Malabar Gold Malabar Gold showcases gold, platinum and diamond jewellery, dexterously crafted by traditional craftsmen from Kolkata, Rajkot, Delhi, Mumbai, Coimbatore and Kerala. 13, Near Commercial Street Dickenson Road T: 080-41283916 3rd Block , 9th Main Jayanagar T: 080-41526916 Minawala Minawala positions itself as a high-end jewellery brand. Its collections incorporate diamonds, precious and semiprecious stones and white gold. Avalanche Bridal Collection and the Sunshine Collection are two of its prominent lines. The Collection, UB City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41314045 Nirvana NIRVANA is a range of exquisitely crafted diamond jewellery in Gold and Platinum. Over the years, Nirvana has carved a niche for itself as one of the leading diamond jewellery brands in the country. The brand has more than 600 designs that are innovative and contemporary especially launched for the new age

customer who buys jewellery as a fashion statement. Each piece of jewellery is a work of art, made to complement the wearer. Mantri Square, S 76 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667285 Orra Orra belongs to the Rosyblue Group – a leading global diamond manufacturing company with a presence in 15 countries. Orra's collection is made up of diamonds set in aesthetic designs. Be it a perfectly sculpted solitaire or a classic handcrafted neckpiece, Orra offers diamond jewellery for every occasion. 155 Asha Center Commercial Street T: 080-41130100/200 Peora Mantri Square, S83 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667110 Reliance Jewels Reliance Retail Ltd has ventured into the business of gems and jewellery with Reliance Jewels. They have a range of gold jewellery like Kolkata Filigree, Rajkot minakari jewellery, Kundan from Jaipur, Temple jewellery from Kerala, Jadau from Amritsar. They also have finest quality of diamond jewellery in various designs. Mantri Square 1st Floor, 35-37 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667110 Sia Art Jewellery The majority of the

jewellery here is ethnic, comprising 'kundan, jadau' and antiquelooking jewellery. Western-style pieces are available as well. Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Ashok Nagar T: 080-66641131 Sthri Elite The retail chain of imitation jewellery is an initiative by Prasad Group who is already established in the business of imitation jewellery. Their collection of 1 gm gold jewellery, kundan jewellery, polka jewellery, antique jewellery, silver gold plated jewellery, signity jewellery and bridal jewellery are examples of their expertise in the field. Mantri Square, F 80 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160080 Tanishq Tanishq – from the TATA group of companies – is one of India's largest national jewellers and boasts 115 stores in the country. Tanishq not only has an exquisite range of ready-to-wear jewellery, but it also offers modification and customisation services. 623, Balaji Arcade 4th Block, 80 Feet Road Koramangala T: 080-41504614 121, the Estate Building, Next to Manipal Centre Dickenson Road T: 080- 25550907 1/80 Sri Laxmi Complex 11th Main, 4th Block Jayanagar T: 080-41502122 234/1 Sampige Road,

Near 15th Cross Malleshwaram T: 080-23465402 Trendsmith This high-end jewellery store has a striking signature collection, with exclusive diamond and gold jewellery on offer. 2017 HAL 2nd Stage 100 Feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-41155652 Zaveri Brothers Zaveri is known for its unusual traditional and ethnic jewellery. Gold, silver, platinum and diamond jewellery, as well as precious and semi-precious stone jewellery are its mainstays. The collection sports trendy pieces as well. 108, 9th Floor 5th Avenue, Brigade Road T: 080-25594422 KID’S WEAR Adam's Kids Mantri Square, S63 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Appleofmyi Appleofmyi is a store for kids from 0 to 6 years and for expecting moms too. The store brings together best brands in apparel, toys, books, new-born toiletries and accessories. 575, C Block AECS Layout, Whitefield T: 080-41162051 2985, 12th Main Road HAL II Stage, Indiranagar, T: 080-41154031 Bossini Bossini offers casual wear and formal wear for men, women and kids. Its

kidswear is particularly extensive and targets 3 to 12-year-old children. Good quality clothes meet trendy styles at Bossini. 27, Lower Ground Floor Commercial Street T: 080-41513048 2015, Sangama Plaza, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41735964 Favourite Shop Mantri Square. U59 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667044 Gini & Jony Gini & Jony is a name to reckon with in the kidswear segment. It is a one-stop-destination for children spinning out about two million garments every year. There are over 700 designs and two collections to choose from in a year – spring summer and autumn winter. Coles Road Junction Frazer Town T: +91 9886230100 Arvind Megamart No. 62, Whitefield Main Road 2630, 27th Main HSR Layout Sector 1 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667257

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I-VOW I VOW, exclusive kids wear brand, aims at creating a complete shopping solution for its clientele. With over 600 styles in the trendiest of designs, I VOW provides exceptional service and products that meet international standards of quality by ensuring that the fabrics are given unparalleled treatment and finish. The brand caters to children between the ages of 2 and 14. Mantri Square, U S 22 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667019 Just Born Just Born is a baby shop that offers a whole range of baby wear and clothes for kids up to two and half years old. Frocks, smocks, rompers, shorts, T-shirts, bibs, in a kaleidoscope of colours and design are part of this store's collection. 9, Cunningham Road Millers Road T: 080-22258294 Just for Kids Just for Kids is a boutique store for children up to five years of age. Baby accessories, kidswear, story books, toys, CDs, kids' furniture and a whole lot of other kiddie stuff may be found here. 31/4, Ground Floor 6th Main, 9th Cross Malleswaram T: 080-41280609 Kidzo Kidzo is one-stop-shop for ready-made garments for kids of all ages. It stocks everything from frocks, skirts and blouses to shorts, T-shirts and party wear.

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49/1, Opposite to Planet Fashion Commercial Street T: +91 9880003113 Lilliput Lilliput's kiddy wear chain is a pan-Indian one and has a presence in Asia too. It offers clothes and footwear for kids in the age-group of 0-11 years. The store also stocks garments from the house of Cartoon Network, with designs of popular cartoon characters. 2nd Floor, Eva Mall Brigade Road T: 080-41127492 1st Floor, Lido Mall, Ulsoor Road T: 080-41518324 3, Commercial Street T: 080-41130502 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9886538212 Magic Threads Magic Threads is a party wear boutique for preteens. There are casual clothes available as well, and dresses for little girls. Accessories like bags, hair clips, bands and junk jewellery make it a fun shopping experience. 15, King Street Richmond Town T: 080-41511981 MINC Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667114 Mothercare Mothercare is an upmarket brand known for its huge collection of clothes for expectant mothers and apparel for kids in the age group of 0-

10. The store is spread across two floors and is 15,000 sqft in size. And has separate clothes, gift, bedding and feeding sections. Icon Mall 12th Main Road, 5th Cross Indiranagar T: 080-25213009 Mantri Square, UG Floor 16, 1, Sampige Raod, Malleswaram T: 080-30160136 Pumpkin Patch Patch brings life and soul to its collection. It's a mix of all textures and prints allowing us to work our kids wardrobe any which way. Coming season girls there is emphasis on floral prints in bright shades, dresses and skirts, chunky knits with matching tights. Boys liven up their great fitting denims and cargos. We are back with stripers and bold check shirt with mock tees. At the Patch we make it easy to layer up and look cool. Mantri Square, 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Reebok Juniors Reebok, the world's leading sportswear brand has launched a new Reebok Juniors store at Mantri mall, one of the most premium locations of Bangalore. Kids in the city of Bangalore now have another reason to cheer with whole new range of sports/lifestyle apparel and accessories being available at Mantri Mall. Mantri Square, U 21 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667149

Strawberry Boutique A store just for little girls! Strawberry has both casual and party wear. The speciality here is beautifully embroidered frocks and dresses for baby girls. There are fancy frocks stitched in a myriad fabrics like tissue, satin, organza and Italian silk. You can also get made-to-order garments. Kamaraj Road T: 080-41238292 Toon Kidz Mantri Square, U 16 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667033 Weekender Kids Weekender offers a chic wardrobe for kids in the range of 2-12 years. Western casuals and party wear, winter wear such as jackets and pullovers, accessories for kids, it's all out there. 21, Ground Floor The Forum, Hosur Road Koramangala T: 080-22067626 MOM & BABY STORES Ants Ants sports an extensive collection of toys, garments and accessories for kids. 2023/B, 14th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41521742/ 41715639 Apple of my I Apple of my i is a complete shop for mumsto-be and kids under the age group of 0-6 years. The shop sells the best quality products from across the world. 2985, 12th main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar

T: 080-41154032 575, C Block, AECS Layout, Brookefields T: 080-41162051 Baby Shop This is a one-stop-shop for all baby-related requirements. 776, 100 Feet Road, 1st Floor, Above ING Vysya, Indiranagar T: 080-25217080/ 42115129 Just Born Baby This was one of the city's first stand-alone baby care stores. Housed here are a plethora of products for infants and tiny tots. 9, Mota chambers, Off Cunningham Road, Millers Road T: 080-22258294 Mom & Me This exclusive store for babies and moms stocks all they need, including clothes and accessories. 165/2, Krishna Raju Layout, JP Nagar, 7th Phase, Near Delmia Circle, Opposite Kalyani Magnum Tech Park T: 080-42666379 Mantri Square, S26-29 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-31900888 Mother Care Mother Care caters to moms-to-be and kids with products like clothes and toys. 2981, Icon Mall, 12th Main Road, 5th Cross, Indiranagar T: 080-25213009/ 25213010/11/12 WOMEN'S WEAR ETHNIC WEAR Aanchal Clasilks Explore a beautiful range

of silk collections at this store. Apart from saris, salwar kameez outfits and unstitched fabric are available. 65, Bluemoon complex, MG Road T: 080-25589847 Ambara Ambara has two outlets in the city – one is located near Ulsoor Lake and the other in Basavanagudi. Each outlet also has a garden café, Rogue Elephant, attached to it. Ambara stocks ethnic shirts, tops, skirts, trousers, kurtas, saris, accessories, jewellery, knick-knacks, home accessories, art and crafts and bags. It also stocks clothes from Mumbaibased OMO (On My Own). 119, Annswamy Mudaliar Road, Ulsoor T: 080-25575196 Anokhi This elegant boutique brings the ethnic designs and weaves of Rajasthan to Bangalore. Anokhi creates a distinct line of trendy Indo-Western wear which is embellished with appliqué, embroidery, patchwork and beadwork. Leela Galleria The Leela Palace 23, Old Airport Road T: 080 41262360 BIBA BIBA, founded in 1988, by fashion visionary Meena Bindra. She also leads the the design team to spin out collections of “ready-to-wear” Ethnic Ensembles (salwarkameez-dupatta), a huge collection of Mix 'n' Match or separates and the striking B COZ range (Western wear), as well as

new value brands like Meena Bindra and ADI Collections showcasing unstitched fabric lengths. The house has also ventured into movie merchandising in 2002. Mantri Square,F 77 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667024 Deepam Silks International With its own weaving centres, Deepam makes some of the finest silk saris in the city, combining both traditional and contemporary design sensibilities. It also stocks salwar kameez sets for all occasions. 67, Bluemoon Complex, MG Road T: 080-25588760 Identiti Mantri Square,F 60 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667030 Global Desi The indo-western apparels store combines Indian Threads with Global style. They store the best 'kurtas', funky tshirts, colourful jewellery and bags. Mantri Square,F 55 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160082 Karishma Silks Karishma Silks offers a sparkling selection of silk saris, wedding saris, designer saris, salwar kameez suits, and so on. 45, MG Road T: 080-25581606 Kalanjali Handlooms Mantri Square,F 49 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

T: 080-22667051 Kalanjali Ultimo Kalanjali is a Ramoji group venture which projects the Indian tradition and culture through its art and craft works. It has the largest collection of Indian Handicrafts. The store at Mantri Square stores exhaustive range party and bridal wears. Mantri Square,UG 6064, 72-73 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667050 Kuberan Silks Set in Chikpet, this sari store sprawls across 8,000 sqft, and is one of the more popular stores in Bangalore when it comes to silk. Authentic Kancheepuram silks form the backbone of the store's sari stocks. Apart from these, there are over 40,000 saris in different shimmering varieties to choose from. 226, Chickpet Bangalore T: 080-22206514, 22206843 Lals's matching centre Mantri Square,F 69 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram M Fazal & Sons Ghunghat M Fazals & Sons is a go-to store for wedding saris, lehengas , ghahra cholis and salwar kameez ensembles. The outfits here come in both traditional and contemporary styling. 153, Opp Titan Showroom Commercial Street T: 080-25597986

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Nalli Next Nalli's silk saris have something old and something new â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this south Indian chain believes in upholding traditions while also experimenting with new designs that match urban lifestyles. Nalli has a popular collection of ethnic wear, bags and accessories. 8, First Floor, Opp Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-42866999/ 25321903 Neeru's Neeru's boasts off one of the most extensive salwar kameez collections in Bangalore. Saris for special occasions are part of its offerings. 511, 46th Cross 5th Block, Jayanagar T: 080-65363636 Mantri Square,F 02 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667308 Mysore Silk Emporium Karnataka is known for its silks. And some of its most exquisite silk saris, both traditional and modernist, can be found at this store. Printed silks, Kanjeevarams, Mysore silks are part of its silk repertoire. 64/1, Opp To BMTC Bus Stand, Double Road, K H Road T: 080-41248999 Mysore Silk Udyog The varieties of saris you get here include Mysore silks, crepes, Tussars, chiffons, and Banarasi and Kancheepuram silks, among others. SS Plaza, 627/23 Opp To

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Pavitra Restaurant, 30th Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar T: 080-22447998, 41505577 Prasiddhi Silks Prasiddhi Silks is known for its collection of elegant traditional and handloom saris. From Tussar to Bandhani, find some exotic sari creations here. 23/2, Double Road, K.H Road T: 080-22236613 Also at: Commercial Street T: 080-25321545 Bannerghatta Road T: 080-26689345 Priya-Simran's Silks Priya-Simram is a well known city-based store where you can shop for dressy ethnic clothes, from silk saris to Indowestern designer wear. Expect to find a varied selection of fancy women's wear. G 1, Prestige Meridien I MG Road T: 080-25325315

Road, Indiranagar 36/37, Outer Ring Road,Chinnapanahalli Village, Marathahalli T: 080-42979999 65,Blue Moon Complex, M G Road T: 080-41121690 522, Jubilee Plaza, Opp To Flower Market, 11th Main, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-42519999/ 23568182

Soch Soch offers an exclusive collection of traditional as well as western wear. Go for the elegant sarees, ethnic wears, kurtas and western formals and casuals. 5, Melwanis Kidds Corner, Commercial Street T: 08025588833/25588844

Rumour 46, 3rd Main 1st Cross, Domlur T: 080-41144056

212, 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 08040913718/40913719

Sakhi by Chandras Sakhi showcases saris, salwar kameezes and kurtis. The creations are a blend of traditional fabrics and contemporary themes. Also look out for designer saris available here. 305, 6th Main, Hal 2nd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25252007, 41155551

No.105, 1st Floor, Forum Mall, Koramangala T: 080-22067660

Samyakk Indulge in weddingshopping at Samyakk, known for its vibrant range of sarees, salwar suits and ghagras. 8, D'Souza Circle, Opp Lifestyle, Richmond Road T: 080-41113330

Sanchita A store by Sanchita Ajjampur, it houses an exquisite collection of tees, tunics, blouses, flared skirts and togas made out of a mix of fabrics. C3, The Leela Galleria, Old Airport Road T: 080-25211234/ 41265388

Kalamandir This store features a collection of trendy ethnic wear for women at affordable prices. 1402, Old No.141, Near Vijaya College 32nd Cross,14th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar T: 08026643396/26643397

Sanskruti silks Sanskruti Silks is a leading store devoted to women's clothing. From traditional sarees, lehengas to salwar suits they sell clothing at reasonable prices. They also have a collection of bridal wears with them. 660/1, akshaya Opp to cafe, coffee day, 100 Feet

Mantri Square 1st Floor, 74-75, 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667043 Sterling House From casual wear to party wear, the store brings together an extensive selection of salwar kameezes suitable for any occasion and age group, in both ethnic and contemporary styles. The store has a range of dress materials that can be stitched into salwar kameezes as well. 40, Commercial Street T: 080-25588805 Suvasa Suvasa offers both men's and women's clothing, apart from accessories, and home decor. 765, 2nd floor, HAL 2nd stage, 100 feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-41152312 Swiss Embroideries This store deals in dress

materials, saris, dupattas, kurtis and salwar suits embellished with 'Schiffli' embroidery. Opp - Westside, 110, Commercial Street T: 08025550899/0799 Orchards, 22, Sankey Road T: 08023348157/8161 652, 11th Main Road, Jayanagar T: 080-41230010 U Mantri Square,F 78 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667372 Varsidhi Traditional Kancheepuram saris and embroidered lehengas are Varsidhi's speciality. 661, 11th Main Road 4th Block, Jayanagar T: 080-41330615 Vijayalakshmi Expressions Vijayalaksmi Expressions displays a whole range of saris, dress materials, party wear and readymade salwar suits. 125-1-18, G K Arcade 1st Block, T Mariyappa Road Jayanagar T: 080-26574341 Mantri Mall 1st Floor 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Vijayalakshmi Silks and Sarees Vijayalakshmi is one of the older Bangalore silk stores and upholds the city's rich silk tradition. Saris here span silks, cottons, Banarasi and embroidered saris, among others.

MG Road Banaglore T: 080-25587395, 25587937 Vividh Fashion For ALL 129, B/W Iskcon Temple & Navarang, 19th Main Road, 1st Block, Rajajinagar T: 08041285938/41285939 W W focuses the new generation Indian women. They are the first one to attempt at reinventing Indian fashion. They gave salwar-kameez a new makeover to suit the urbane lifestyle of Indian women. They also have a range of fusion wear comprising trousers, skirts, tunics, tops and tees along with an exciting winter outer wear line. Mantri Square,F 70 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160076 WESTERN/CASUAL WEAR Alcott Alcott, derived from 'all cotton' is renowned Italian clothing line for men, women and kids. Mantri Square,UG 75 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160050 AND Designs AND offers stylish trendy attires for the fashion conscious women at affordable prices. They launch 2 seasonal trends every year, SpringSummer & AutumnWinter and a new collection get launched every week at the stores. Mantri Square,F 56 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

T: 080-30160060 Angels 132, Gandhi Bazaar Main Road, Opp Ice Thunder, Basavangudi T: 080-41508149, 9341268009 Ayesha Mantri Square,S 32 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667011 Bossini Stores A wide range of Western casual wear for men, women and kids is available here. 57, Defence Colony, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41735963 185, Brigade Road T: 080-41513100 27, Lower Ground Floor, Commercial Street T: 080-41513048 Canterbay Mantri Square,F 65 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 8147329937 Cotton World Cotton World started in Mumbai1987 is the first store in India dedicated to natural clothing. Mantri Square,F71 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667030 Enamor Mantri Square. S49 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667433 Esprit This international brand is known for its funky and lively clothesline, featuring contemporary

tees, pants, bags and accessories. 10, Ananda Bhavan, Next to Ffolio, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-42110173 G9, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-40913526 Hakashi Being suave is a desire of many and to reach the expected we bring in Hakashi, a name just enough to upgrade your style quotient. Accessorizing with nonpareil simply turns a regular wear to a complete temptation. We deal in elegance and put forth fashion essentials to suit each one. Smart belts, trendy ties, panache jewels, exclusive kurtis and elite bags are a few tags to describe Hakashi. So this season find all you need to look gorgeous for you and your near ones with us. Mantri Square, S 36 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-65460776 Hum India Stylish Western clothing from a string of international brands are available for men, women and kids. Party wear and lingerie are also available at the store's outlets. 6, Commercial Street T: 080-41130860 G-01, The Pinnacle, 30/1, Church Street T: 080-41122550 Mango Get the best of European women's wear and accessories from this well-known Spanish brand which has its flagship store in the city

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at the Garuda Mall. G-15, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-66641115 Lemax Get, set, go... We love fashion and we love making great clothes two reasons that would keep us there for a long long time to come. Lemax stands for fashion, innovation, style & affordability, and spans across Denims, Trousers and Shirts for Casual wear. Using the best of fabric, variety of processes, contemporary styling, minute detailing and accessories sourced from world's best locations, Lemax believes that it has to offer its users a value that goes beyond the MRP. Mantri Square,F 66 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: +91 9886813150 Levi's The most authentic and original jeans makers in the world. Ever since its inception they have evolved as the leading jeans makers with widest range of varieties available. Mantri Square, UG 57 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667090 Levi Strauss Signature Mantri Square,F 16 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Mustard Mustard offers an eclectic melange of fusion wear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a mix of Indian fabric and Western designing which is specially crafted to flatter the body shapes of Indian women. 4, The Forum Mall,

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Koramangala T: 080-32722260 219, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-66641106 Pepe Jeans Pepe Jeans London is the ultimate one-stop destination for the latest fashion trends in denim and casual wear for the young at heart and fashion conscious. The store displays more than 500 styles of jeans and casual wear covering shirts, t-shirts, shorts, denims, skirts, dresses, knits, cotton pants, jackets and accessories for both men and women. International fashion trends can be spotted at this store the same time they are in Pepe's European Store. Mantri Square, UG 71 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-30160050 Poe Mantri Square, S57 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667021 Scarlett Mantri Square, S30 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Scarlett Diva Mantri Square, S 52-53 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Splash Eye On Design Store This trendy store is spread over an area of 8000 sqft and caters to the fashion-conscious youth in the city with its range of stylish Western wear. 46, Emporium Davanam, 76, Next To Cauvery

Emporium, M G Road T: 080-25597335/ 25597337 Spykar Mantri Square, S64 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667020 Vastrra Vastraa showcases formal evening dresses, poncho tops, cocktail gowns, clubwear and party wear tops, formal Indian outfits and bridal wear. Mantri Square,F 79 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667026/28 Western Stores Woollen clothes for men and women are available at this Comm Street address. The store also stocks ethnic clothes like sherwanis. 176/2, Commercial Street T: 080-25590403 Wrangler Ride in to the Wrangler store and find the best fits in signature as well as contemporary styles. From classic and vintage cuts, to the latest trends, this is where you'll find the wildest & widest collection of jeans. And to complement them, we've got shirts, tees, apparel and accessories. The collection is constantly updated and with so much to choose from, it's difficult to leave emptyhanded. Mantri Square, UG 74 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-30160116

has outlets across the city offering an exclusive range of formal wear for men. Old 8, New 166, Commercial Street T: 080-41238085 Boggi Boggi is a premium Italian menswear brand. It offers clothing and accessories for men, which is at par with international standards. Mantri Square,UG67-69 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Celio The French men's clothing brand is specialised in men's ready-to-wear apparels. It offers a range of casual wears for the youth. Mantri Square,UG 67-69 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667303 Indigo Nation Indigo Nation offers stylish formal wear for men complemeting for contemporary lifestyles and tastes. Hosur Road T: 080-28523692 8/25, Basement, 11th main, 4th block, Jayanagar T: 080-41219337 2011, Black Pearl, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-32973459 Favourite Shop

MEN'S WEAR

Men-Women & Kids Readymade Garments Mantri Square,F 58-59 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667042

Allen Solly This pan-Indian brand

Khanate At Khanate, you can get

tailormade menswear. The store sources fabrics from around the world to create bespoke clothing. C- 19, Leela Galleria Airport Road T: 080- 4115 5774 Also at: Church Street T: 080- 2559 4333 / 4112 1522 Indiranagar T: 080- 4152 1673 Jayanagar T: 080- 2663 2400 / 4130 7000

T: 080-25581778

Louis Phillipe From formal wear for corporate meetings to casual wear for weekend hanging-out, Louis Philippe has an exciting range of ensembles for men, for just about any occasion. 115, Garuda Mall T: 080-41531021

Mantri Square,UG 33-38 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667575

HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-42075526 Manyavar Manyavar stocks ethnic men's wear. They are specialized in wedding attires for men. Their manufacturing unit has the a capacity of over one million units of apparel which is the highest in the world. Mantri Square,F 57 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667041 Neckties & More Mantri Square,UG 20B 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667007 PN Rao PN Rao has a fine collection of men's wear including shirts, trousers, suits and blazers. 69, M G Road

Prestige - the Man Store This multi-brand store from the Prestige Group deals in menswear and men's accessories – four floors of it, in fact. Men's clothing from some of the best-known brands is widely available across a 20,000sft-area. 165, Commercial Street T: 080-25588599, 25588600

Proline The ultimate destination for men from clothing to accessories. The combination of attractive store, quality products and affordable prices will ensure that PROLINE remains a brand of choice for the fashionable young men. The brand's rich legacy makes you feel proud about owning the brand. The brand universally acclaimed for T-shirts, will offer you wide range for your wardrobe. Mantri Square,F 64 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667256 Tie Rack London The UK-based tie retailer is all set to establish in Bangalore. The retailer is specialised in tie, scarves and fashion accessories for both men and women. Mantri Square,UG 30 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667201 United Colors of Benetton This edgy brand brings

fun, funky casual wear for men, women and kids. There's also a sizeable selection of formal linen pants, jackets and shirts and attractive party clothes. Also, don't miss Benetton's colourful collection of accessories, eye wear and foot wear. The Forum, Koramangala, T: 080-22067860 1212, 100 Feet Road, Hal 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-65306780, 65306781 16/3, Commissariat Road, Diagonally Opp To Garuda Shopping Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-41473630 Mantri Square,UG 54-56 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-22667010 Van Heusen This store features premium formal and semi-formal ensembles for men. 116 & 235, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-41531022 Wills Lifestyle Wills Lifestyle is a clothing chain which has a stylish apparel range for men and women, for work hours and after hours. 6, Brigade Road T: 080-41512632

artefacts, and amazing collections of traditional and fashionable clothes. Feng shui furniture, geometric designs, abstract furniture and a lot many more pieces of art are there can be found in this store. Indo Western wear, UTSAV – saris, fabrics & stoles, jewellery, bags & women's accessories, home linen and plants & garden accessories & a Garden Café, it's all out there for your delightful experience. Accessorize Mantri Square, F 54 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160096 Addons An accessories store where you can choose accessories from the latest trends in the market. Mantri Square, UG20A 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160064 119, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road Ulsoor T: 080-25575196, 25572829

LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUES

Bombay Store This boutique store features an array of clothes, fashion accessories, jewellery, home accessories, handicrafts, furniture and stationery. Go here to shop for quality products and reasonably priced gifts. 100 Feet Road, HAL II Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-2526 6449

Ambara Ambara offers art and

Devote Devote showcases

664, Binnamangala, 1st stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41715665

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handcrafted collections of sofas, lounge chairs, artefacts and crystals sourced by a team of experts from different parts of Europe and Asia. Shop here to give your home a touch of luxury. 105, Parvathi Plaza Richmond Circle T: 080-22212261, 22218783

25210316 Email: cmh.bangalore@fabindia .net

Eka Eka is known for its eclectic collection of Indian lifestyle products that reflect the culture, art, craftsmanship and diversity of the country and its people. It has items as varied as rustic furniture, a finely carved icon, a stylized figurine, apparel, jewellery, incense and more, all with a unique ethnic touch. 19, Gangadhar Chetty Road, Near Ulsoor Lake T: 080-25544371

152, Commercial Street T: 080-41132429, 32905429 Email: cs.bangalore@fabindia.n et

Fabindia Established in 1960, Fabindia is one of the biggest brands to reckon with in the world of Indian ethnic wear, furnishings and accessories. Bringing hand-crafted products to urban markets, the Fab India chain has now grown to include outlets in all major Indian cities, along with international stores in the Middle East. Apart from their clothesline for men, women and kids, you can also shop for curtains, bedspreads, home linens, furniture, lights and lamps, stationery, home accessories, pottery, cutlery and personal care products. 499, 1st Binnamangala CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41481017,

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23, 2nd Block, 100 Feet Road, Jayanagar T: 080-41304069, 32971973 Email: jayanagar.bangalore@fa bindia.net

Traan Munazzira, 32, Coles Road T: 080 -41511781 Email: colesroad.bangalore@fa bindia.net 227, 2nd Floor Garuda Mall Magrath Road T: 080-32922335 Email: garuda.bangalore@fabin dia.net Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Keya Lifestyle Boutique Keya features new designs of the season. Apart from antique furniture, the store showcases collections of selected up and coming fashion designers from India and the Middle East. You can find sarees with designer blouses, Indo-western wear, bags, pottery, plants, and accessories at this store. 73/2, Nandidurga Road T: 080-40914886 Levitate Levitate offers trendy clothes, zany accessories

and lots of hippy chic produce for the urban Indian. This boutique store is downright quirky in its appeal, stocking bohemian apparel, handcrafted kitsch, silver jewellery, shoes, beads and unusual accessories and object d'art from all over India. 777/i, Mezzanine Floor 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: +91 9448145071, 08064528190 89, 16th A Main, 4th Block , Near BDA, Complex, Koramangala +91 9845317776, 9341955077 Lifestyle The Lifestyle store, a part of Landmark Group, will offer more than 250 national and international brands including Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Arrow, Park Avenue, Benetton, Bossini, Nike, Adidas, Allen Solly, Levis, Kappa, Lee Cooper, Police, Tommy Hilfiger, Swatch, Tissot and Tag Heuer to name a few. Based on consumer insights gleaned over years of retail experience in the country, the new Lifestyle Store represents a redefined concept in interior and design. Mantri Square, UG02-06 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-23469217/6 Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer is a UKbased retail store. It has all type of clothing ranging from formals to casuals for women and men. They also have a wide range of kids wear and gift items. Mantri Square

1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22043501/5 Garuda Mall Ground Floor Commisionaire Junction Magrath Road T: 080-66641117/9 Max Max, a Dubai-based brand, offers trendy clothes for men and women, accessories including handbags and jewellery and footwear. Affordable prices and stylish designs are its big selling points. 119/120, Commercial Street T: 080-41517782, 41517781 Inner Ring Road, Next to Sony World, Kroamangala T: 080-42405858 CMH Road, Next to ICICI Bank. T: 080-42171334 Moming Retail Store Moming features a range of comfortable and stylish maternity wear and accessories. The range includes casuals, formals, ethnic wear, sleep wear, fitness clothing, and baby wear. Other stuff includes an exhaustive range of maternity pillows, Yoga mats, nursing equipment, bedding and strollers. Yashram Lifestyle 108-110, K. G. Nagar Off Bull Temple Road T: 080 -41666614 W: moming.in Mother Earth Mother Earth is a designled, craft-based company. Go here for an eclectic range of furniture and home accessories made out of natural fibre. Mother Earth's offerings

include garments, handicrafts, furniture, food, home linen and other knick knacks. Its specialities are handicraft objects, organic foods and eco-friendly products. Mother Earth is a great place to pick up gifts too. 541-543, Amarjyothi HSBC Layout, Opposite Dell, Koramangala Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur T: 080-65397957, 65397958 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Oasis Centre Oasis is an enormous lifestyle store housing apparel, footwear, accessories, garments, home décor and furnishings. You can have your pick from a whole lot of national and global brands. 30, Intermediate Ring Road, Koramangala T: 080-40276400 Pantaloons Pantaloons is one of the largest chain of retail stores in India. It is the flagship store of Future Groups. Pantaloons stores trendy and hip collection of apparels and accessories for men, women and kids in sync with the latest fashion in the market. You can select from a range of casual wears, ethnic wears, formal wears, party wears and sports wears. Mantri Square, UG07-09 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160085 Pure Earth Pure Earth is a Singapore-based modern-

ethnic label that captures the confident spirit of the global Indian. Artistic design, superb workmanship and alluring fits are our hall mark. Collections range from cool cottons tops in cheerful prints for daywear, to stunning, superbly-crafted silk dresses for the evening, which are hand-crafted in small numbers only. Choice accessories are at hand to match. Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160037 Reliance Trends Reliance Trends is a speciality store for apparels, bags, luggage and accessories from Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail group. It offers quality products from some of the best brands both Indian and international to pick from. Mantri Mall 1, Sampige road Malleswaram Shoppers Stop Mantri Square, UG 4448 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-43627641 ShowOff SHOWOFF offers fashionable trendy clothes at an affordable price. We have clothes starting from the range of Rs.250 onwards for men, women, teens and kids (from newborn to 16 years). From minimalistic clothes for a clean formal look to funky upbeat clothes for the night out to Indian ethnic wear- we have it all!! We also have an exclusive range of

bridal wear, bags, shoes, belts, stoles and lots more! SHOWOFF makes your expensive fashionable dreams come true at an affordable price!!! Mantri Square, LG08-09 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160046/7 SOUVENIR & HANDICRAFTS Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium An exotic collection of sandalwood and rosewood carvings are a speciality at this handicraft store. 49, M G Road T: 080-25581118, 25325491 Central Cottage Industries Emporium Central Cottage Emporium works on a heartening premise – it brings the different arts and craft forms from around of the country and makes them available in one space. This goes a long way in helping preserve the rich traditions of craftsmanship that are on the wane. The store boasts an exquisite collection of miniature paintings, blue pottery, Kashmiri carpets, objects d'art, Indian ethnic clothes, gem stone jewellery and wood works. 144, Opp to Mittal Tower, M G Road T: 080-25584083 /84 /515 Jute Cottage An intriguing store where everything is made out of jute, from handmade bags, folders and accessories to slippers,

knick knacks and hammocks. 181, 1st Floor, Next to Nilgiris, Brigade Road T: 080-25590066 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667277 Karnataka State Handicrafts A government-run outfit, the store offers all handicrafts produced in the state at affordable prices. 49, MG Road, Bangalore T: 080-25582656 Kashmir Govt Arts Emporium This art and crafts shop exhibits wares from Kashmir. These include paintings, papier-mâché boxes and vases, embroidered shawls and kurtas, carpets, silver jewellery fashioned with beads, pearls, crystals, and precious stones. 49, Commercial Street, Near Punjab National Bank T: 080-25583822 National Cottage Emporium 70, Infantry Road T: 080-25585336 LIQUOR BOUTIQUES Blue Land Wine Store Blue Land stocks a wide range of wines, both imported and Indian, imported scotch and other Indian liquor brands. Friendly staff is always at hand to guide you through the huge variety of liquors available at the store. 197/A, Chhabria Chambers Double Road, CMH Road

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Indiranagar T: 080-25297333 Chopine Chopine is a great place for wine buffs with its selection of imported and Indian wines. For those who are new to wines, you can also get a small sampling before you pick it up. Oasis Mall, 4th Floor, Polynation Food Court Koramangala T: 080-41103371 Madhiraa Wines Madhiraa is a niche outlet for liquor. The store stocks whisky, wine, beer, brandy, gin, rum etc. 84, RV Road Basavanagudi T: 080-26570139, 26570134 Madhuloka Madhuloka is a chain of liquor boutiques in Bangalore. The friendly and warm ambiance of its boutiques makes for a pleasant liquor shopping experience. A variety of Indian foreign liquors are available. The Forum Value Mall Shop-113C, 1st Floor 62, Whitefield Main Road Whitefield T: 080-40961172, 40961173 Mantri Square, S 42 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667290 Metro Cash & Carry India – Wine Shop The wine shop at Metro is well laid-out, with attention to display and aesthetics too. The stores are well known for their extensive collection of beverages, wines & spirits. 26/3, Industrial

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Suburbs'A' Block Subramanyanagar, Ward No. 9 Yeshwantpur

Airport Road T: 080-41151555, 30571289

UG Floor, 76 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667303

LUGGAGE & LEATHER 18/1, 18/2, Konanakunte Village Uttarahalli Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk Kanakapura Road Not just Wine and Cheese Not Just Wine & Cheese is a perfect place to shop if you are planning a wine party! From Indian wines, courtesy Sula Vineyards, Chateau Indage and Grover Vineyard, among others, to Champagne, the range is vast. They also provide home delivery services, not only for parties, but single-bottle orders of wine as well. Classic Wine Mall Prestige Forum, Hosur Road , Koramangala T: 080-22067653, 41235644 Sam's Wine & Spirits Sam's is a swanky walk-in wine store. The proprietor is a connoisseur of good wines and can offer recommendations. The store has a range of premium liquors – scotch, champagne, cognac, liqueur, beer and wine, from around the world. 5, St. John's Church Road, Cleveland Town T: 080-41128880 Spirits Spirits is a premier liquor store at the Leela Galleria. It offers a large selection of best brands in scotch, whisky, wine, beer, brandy, gin, vodka and more. C7, Leela Gallery Leela Palace, HAL

Bagzone Bagzone presents high quality fashionable handbags for ladies. Mantri Square 32, 1st Floor, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-30160066 Bulchee Bulchee is an Italian leather accessory store. It stocks a wide range of leather products and accessories like belts, wallets and handbags. Ground Floor, Garuda Mall Magrath Road T: 080-66141110 Calonge Calonge is a premium Spanish handmade leather accessories brand. Its products are intricate, imaginative and ingenious master-pieces which reflect in their product range of bags, belts, hats, wallets, footwear and more. 109, 1st Floor 1, Prestige Meridian, MG Road T: 080-25550966 Mantri Square UG Floor, 52 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667222/3 Esbeda Esbeda is a premium brand of ladies handbags and accessories from the group of In-touch Leather. From formal and chic to evening wear and bridal wear, Esbeda offers a range of designer bangs for any occasion. Mantri Square

Giordano Travel Gear Giordano Travel is a venture of global giant – Giordano International. It offers a fully-integrated luggage brand that combines an elements of style & fashion elegantly in its entire product range. Innovative travel gear made from the finest fabrics like: Corduroy, Velvet, Leatherite and Denim are available there. Brand Factory, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mall 1st Floor, Hombegowda Nagar, Wilson Garden, Hosur Road T: 080-40574037 493, Near ICICI Bank CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-25202112 116, 1st Floor Koramangala Industrial Layout, 80 Feet Road Koramangala T: 080-25705556 Hidesign Hidesign is a luxury leather goods manufacturer based in Puducherry, but it has outlets all around the world, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and Germany. Hidesign has been in the business for over 30 years and has been handcrafting exclusive leather bags and accessories. Go here for stand-out luggage, hand bags and wallets. 49, Commercial Street Shivajinagar T: 080-41492419 A6, The Leela Galleria Airport Road, HAL T: 080-41153335

14, Shrungar Shopping Centre, MG Road T: 080-25587697, 41325901 25, Magrath Road Ashok Nagar T: 080-66141055 Bangalore Max Hypermarket, 39/3 & 44, 24, Ground Floor Bannerghatta Road T: 080-64565329 Mantri Square UG Floor, 79 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667010 Holii From the soul of India emerge the stories of women - revered for their classical beauty and grace, women who celebrated the sheer joy of life in all its colors and hues. We bring to you this beauty and these colors in the form of your favorite accessories - Holii, a contemporary line of handbags, clutches and wallets, designed while in love with the colors of India. Holii handbags and accessories are developed by Indian artisans, using genuine vegetable tanned leathers and exquisitely hand-woven crafted fabrics. The leather body is embossed with block design and multi-tone hand padding, shaped into fashionable silhouettes. The collection is resplendent with the vibrancy and richness of India the magic of Rishikesh, Tanjore and Benares, creating a fusion of culture and style. Mantri Square,S69 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram

T: 080-30160092 Musk Leather Musk is a leather bag dealer based in the city. Showcased here is an assortment of bags, like lunch bags, laptop bags and executive bags. Other leather-based products are also available here, such as belts, shoes, purse and wallets. 1118, Opposite West Side Show Room Commercial Street T: 080- 41239074 Nyls Mantri Square, S 38 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Samsonite Samsonite is known for high quality products, that also take into value and pricing needs of the consumers within its market. The range of products includes hard luggage, soft luggage, duffles, briefcases, backpack collection, travel accessories, footwear and more. Samtain Sales 641, 4th Block, 80 Feet Road, Kormangala T: 080-40933309 Infantry Road Store 84/85, Shop, SafinaPlaza Infantry Road T: 080-42058090 GG Luggage, 1, Msr Complex, Varthur Main Road, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Junction T: 080-41264419 Indiranagar Store 373, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage T: 080-42050111 Marathahalli Store 21, Shop 3&4, Varthur

Main Road, Marthahalli T: 080-65315038 19/20, Brown Shop, Commercial Street Basement T: 080-25589664 VIP lounge VIP's greatest asset is their complementary portfolio of brands, which includes some of the most trusted and highly recognized names in the global travel industry. Their product range includes luggage, backpacks, duffels, laptop bags, handbags, wallets, business and travel accessories and more. 19, Safina Plaza, 84/85, Infantry Road Shivajinagar T: 080-25581622 9, 1st Floor, 1st Stage, CMH Road, Binnmangala, Indiranagar T: 080-40936694 Opposite Woody Restaurant Commercial Street T: 080-42109689 Witco Witco is a travel goods and accessories brand with a chain of nine outlets in Chennai and Bangalore. The Witco portfolio includes men's apparel, luggage, travel bags, laptop bags, executive bags, backpacks, school bags, hand bags and accessories. 114,1st Floor Koramangala T: 080-22067620 543, CMH Main Road , Next to Food World Indiranagar T: 080-25202274 452, 7th Cross

4th Block, Narendra Plaza, 3rd Block , Jayanagar T: 080-41666563 Sundar Mahal Rani Padmavathy Road Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram T: 080-28351143 Zaari Trendy Virus manufactures high quality fashion accessories leather products. The products are available in contemporary, classic and elegant designs. Quality products are hallmark of Trendy Virus. Quality and design keeps Trendy Virus ahead in fashion market of leather products across the Globe. The leather and leather products are exported to Europe, Hongkong, China, Australia, U.K. and Denmark. Mantri Square, S 81 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram WATCHES & ACCESSORIES Citizen The Citizen showroom stocks the whole range of collections from this internationally known watch brand. 299, 6th Main, HAL, 2nd Stage Indiranagar T: 080-43473777 Editions Editions is a luxury pen store known for its unique world-class masterpiece pens. Mantri Square,UG68B 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667325

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Ethos At this watch studio, you can get your pick of a wide range of brands along with an international shopping ambience. 7777/76, Touch Stone Annex, 1, Bowring Hospital Road T: 080-41130611/12 Fastrack Fastrack launched in 1998 as a sub brand to titan targets the urban youth. Their collection of watches and accessories come with designs that are refreshingly different and adorable. Mantri Square,F K/FF/01 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Helios Titan's first multi-brand watch store displays brands like Hugo boss, fossil DKNY, Versace, Ninia Ricci, Esprit and Tommy Hilfiger, apart from its own extensive watch collection. 107, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala T: 080-41101781/ 41217464 Omega

One of the most popular Swiss brands Omega has a great collection of elegant and stylish watches for both men and women. UB City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-40982106

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Rado Mantri Square,UG 10 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160121 Rodeo Drive 101, Richmond Road T: 080-41248471/ 22271977 Swarovski Swarovski is an Austrian brand best known for its exquisite range of crystal glass luxury products. Its elegant collection features decorative items, objects d'art and jewellery. 1st Floor, Monarch Plaza, Brigade Road T: 080-25320733 Forum Mall, Koramangala T: 080-22067788 Ground floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-66641088 The Time Factory The Time Factory concept, launched in 2005, is Timex's avantgarde multi-brand watch store and is the favored one-stop destination for mid-priced to premium international watch brands like Timex, Nautica, DKNY and Fossil. Mantri Square,UG 70 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160038 Time Square Time Square is a famous branded watch showroom which has a wide range of various watch brands in different sizes and colours. S-23, 80 Feet. Road, 5th Block, Koramangala T: 080-41473459

Tissot Tissot is one of the top international watch brands. The store showcases the latest collections of this watch brand. Mantri Square,UG 11 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160136 Titan Showroom The most popular Indian watch brand has showrooms that display all the different collections of Titan watches. 37, Everjoy Building Commercial Street T: 08025587117/25595014 Mantri Square,UG 78 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667333 William Penn This is a unique multibrand retail store chain that showcases writing instruments, stationery and writing accessories from around the world. Its pen collection is by far the most impressive featuring the likes of Sheaffer, Cross and Waterman, Conway Street, Mont Blanc and Cartier. 6, Ground floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-41127993 / 92 145, Near Jyothi Nivas College, Next To Barista, 1st Main,5th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25537803/ 40535555 The Forum, 108, NH 7, Adugodi, Hosur Road T: 080- 32721999 Zimson Watches This watch studio's

collection comprised brands like Raymond Weil, Omega, Tag Heuer, Dior, Movado and Longines. 109 & 110, 1st floor The Collection, U B City Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-40982100, 40982101 Mantri Square,UG43 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram MUSIC STORES Calypso 242, Ground Floor, Manandi Arch, 9th Main Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block T: 080-22452368 Habitat Habitat has a rare collection of CDs and DVDs of every genre of music. 48, KFC Bldg, Church Street T: 080-25586886 Landmark Your search for books ends here. The largest books and music retail chain in India, has an extensive collection of books on every possible topics, music, gifts, stationeriesstationery, games and home store. The Forum, Koramangala T: 080-42404240 Garuda Swagat Mall, Jayanagar T: 080-42404444 Music World Music buffs will feel right at home in this store which stocks a great collection of music from every genre. CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41230478

Planet M This music store chain has everything from Bollywood hits and rock music to jazz and trance. Apart from all the music, Planet M also stocks headphones, CD pouches, t-shirts and other music related merchandise. 39, 80 Feet Road, Hal 3rd Stage, New Thippasandra T: 080-41644361 Mantri Square Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667272 Reliance Timeout Part of the Reliance chain, this mega store is dedicated to books music, stationery, toys, gifts and accessories. 74, Cunnigham Road, Vasanthanagar T: 080-41286025

It is a music house which stores Indian and Western musical instruments of all the Indian as well as Western categories. 116/C1, 5th Block, KHB colony, Koramangala T: 080-41104304 Reynolds One of the best musical instrument stores in Bangalore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Furtado's you can pick up pianos, guitars and drums, and also get trained with the classes offered. 131, Near Brigade Tower, Old Shooley Circle, M G Road T: 080-22215663 Rhythm Musicals

Mantri Square, T07-11 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667122 Temptation M A music store which offers a choice of CDs and DVDs. 8, Edifice, Below Universal Mobile Showroom, CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41696009

Rhythm Musicals is one of the best musical instruments store in Bangalore. 1, Imperial Shopping Centre, (Near Imperial Hotel), 91, Residency Road T: 080- 41126120

88, Between 6th & 7th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-41535997

Sound Glitz A well-known musical instrument shop, it sells Western instruments like keyboards and guitars and Indian instruments like the sitar, tabla and dholak. 233(108), Brigade Road T: 080-41470284/ +919886754864

13/127, Next to Bata Showroom, 9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar T: 080-41169180 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Furtados

Mantri Square, LG Floor, 43, 1, Sampige Road

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Thomsun Music House This music store is one of the biggest distributors of Yamaha Musical Instruments. 961, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-42543000

Crocs As spring is fast approaching with a tint of summer glow dotting in the horizon, there is no better way to embrace the cheerful seasonal spirit than freshening yourself with the perfect outfit! While handy comfort and great look may seem like an incompatible duo to some, Crocs wipes away the notion with ease in introducing its premier footwear collection for 2010 that fuses comfort and style seamlessly. Based on the ergonomically superior CrosliteTM material in incredibly lightweight design, Crocs continues to offer its unparalleled comfort in unique styles for you to stride in gaiety. Mantri Square,F 15 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667014

World of Music 25, Imperial Shopping Centre, 81, Next To Empire Hotel, Residency Road T: 080-41126936/ +91-9845082101 FOOT WEAR Bata Bata is one the oldest and largest retailer of footwear in India. This homegrown brand offers a wide range of trendy footwear for men, women and kids at affordable prices. 352/2 Sampige Road, Malleshwaram T: 080-23560037 89&90, Commercial Street T: 080-41573269 49-50/51, Hosur Main Road, Adugodi T: 080-22112895 3608, Jeevan Bima Nagar, HAL 3rd Stage, Shetty Plaza, Indiranagar T: 080-25219596 Mantri Square, UG Floor, 19, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram

Hush Puppies It is an international brand of contemporary footwears for men, women and kids. Mantri Square UG Floor, 59 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667023 Luciano Mantri Square, S 80 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-65347711 Magnet If you like inviting envy, step in magnet store , style your day, feel special at every occasion & turn onlooker eyes green, all is simple; just don our shoes and accessories, keep yourself fashionable and confident.

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Mantri Square,F 17 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160030 Metro Pick from a stylish collection of shoe for men, women and children at this shoe store. 43, Brigade Road, Civil Station T: 080-25582512 317/318, Kam Raj Road, Commercial Street Junction T:080-25596111 110, Forum Value Mall, 62, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Main Road T: 080-25939110 Aejaz Avenue, 149 / 40, 32nd C Cross, 11th Main Road, 4th Block East, Jayanagar T: 080-65974092 Mantri Square UG Floor, 18 1, Mantri Square Malleswaram T: 080-30160099 Mochi At Mochi, you can shop from a large collection of footwear available at reasonable prices. Men, women and kids can pick from an equally sizeable selection, for different occasions. 38, Commercial Street T: 080-25588808 115,1st Floor, Forum, Hosur Main Road, Koramangala T: 080-22067681 Mantri Square 1st Floor, 19, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: 080-30160034 Puma This global sports lifestyle brand offers footwear,

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fitness apparel and sporting accessories. No.500, Near ICICI Bank, CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41528022 / 8121/ 8122 Regal Mantri Square,F 61 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22043412 Reliance Footprints A venture from the Reliance Group, this is a one-stop-shop for footwear and accessories. Top brands like Nike, Reebok, Schroll's, Clark's, Lee Cooper and Puma, among others, are showcased. 50, Zatakia Centre, Near Cafe Coffee Day, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41574831 87/6/7/B, Next To Shanthi Sagar, 7th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala T: 080-64565870 Mantri Square LG Floor, 7, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram T: +91 97407 05980 Rocia Mantri Square,F 20 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667318 Soles â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are THE destination for women seeking the latest in fashion footwearâ&#x20AC;? is what Ayaz Mahmood, founder & Managing Director of the SOLES Group states. The company operates a chain of over 7 retail stores across India. With a

sophisticated in-house manufacturing facility and the very best design team, SOLES continues to deliver Hi-style fashion footwear to its customers. Mantri Square,F 62 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667321 Woodland The showroom from the popular brand has foot wears that are trendy and durable. 240/27, Asha Arcade, Below Vodafone, 9th Main Road,3rd Block, Jayanagar T: 080-22441406 97/2b, Near Ring Road Junction, Opp N G Hospital, Itpl ITPL Main Road, East Extension, Marathahalli T: 080-25400241, 64510152 32/33, Prestige Mysore Bazaar, Commercial Street T: 080-41464244 / 9986501326 Mantri Square, 1st Floor, 63, 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160033 SPORTS WEAR Olympic The Sports Shop The store supplies all kind of sports gears to the sports persons in the city. 84, KH Road, Bangalore. T : 080-2224 4303, 2227 0879 also at : Jayanagar T : 080-2654 1967 Malleshwaram T: 080-2346 4839 Basasawadi T: 080-4208 4338 HSR Layout

T: 080-2572 9929 Adidas This German sports apparel manufacturer gives customers an ample range of stylish sports apparel, shoes and accessories to choose from. Touchstone Building, Next To Safina Plaza, Infantry Road T: 080-41557674/ 25590671/ 25590672 The Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Koramangala T: 080-22067618 80 Feet Road, Srinivagilu Extension, Koramangala T: 080-41473445 Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-41126856 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667052 Nike Nike is the world's leading sports shoes and apparel biggie. Its products are at the forefront of edgy design and technology. 206, 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-32481480 2014 , 100 Feet T. Road, HAL II Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41323220 4,3/2, 3/1 GF , Shubhasri Mahendra Towers, 11th Main Road,3rd Block,

Jayanagar T: 080-41467718 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160034 Planet Sports Planet Sports, India's largest multi-brand sports and lifestyle specialty retail chain, which currently operates over 69 stores, is now at Mantri Mall. One of the largest sports lifestyle stores in Bangalore, it is a home to all types of sports and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipments. You can look forward to a delightful shopping experience at this one stop shop, housing all renowned international sports and lifestyle brands in categories like Casuals, Swimming, Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Soccer, Golf and Basketball and more. Its brand portfolio includes leading sports lifestyle brands like Converse, Sketchers, Nike, Adidas, Lotto, Mitre, Speedo, Wilson, Prince, Spalding amongst others. Mantri Square,F 23-25 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160199 Puma This is a widely known sports lifestyle brand offering footwear, apparel and accessories. 500, Near ICICI Bank, CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 41528022 / 8121/ 8122 216, Brigade Road T: 080-25581889/ 41122788 Garuda Mall, Magrath

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Road, T: 080-40913606 92/3, Opp To Big Bazaar, 80 Feet Road, Banashankari 3rd Stage T: 080-41711671 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160040

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Reebok Store This globally well-known player in the sports segment showcases sports wear, apparel and shoes. B2,Devatha Plaza 131-132,Residency Road T: 080-22107086/ 41125425 1741, 17th Cross, MRC Layout, Vijaynagar T: 080-40902497 New-7/167-13, Old-7, SY NO-13, Arakere village Bannerghatta Road T: 080-41107112 9, Muncipal 8, 11th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar East, T: 080-41307364 Mantri Square 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667151 Sports & Leisure Apparel This store boasts an extensive collection from Lacoste. LG-4, Pavillion Mall, Ground Floor, Church Street T: 080-41476660, 41476661 SportXS SportXS, located at the Forum Value Mall, is a sports gear and apparels store. The Forum Value Mall Whitefield T: 080-40961058

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THE BARD ON THE BIG SCREEN A dramatist, playwright and a poet who was ahead of his times, William Shakespeare's works have inspired great art, and a whole lot of films. In fact, more than 420 cinematic versions of his works have been made till date! The enigmatic Bard and his works have been explored, interpreted, rediscovered and reconstructed by a slew of filmmakers. So much so, that there is no other writer in history who has had such a profound an impact on global cinema than this 16th century playwright. Tragicomic Ventures Even during the silent era that held America and Europe in its grip during the 1900s, a big chunk of the films made were adaptations of Shakespearean plays. The oldest cinematic versions are Orson Welles's Macbeth (1948), and Julius Caesar (1953). Some of the popular films based on his plays include Othello (1965) – where all the lead actors and actresses were nominated for an Oscar – and Ran (1985), an Akira Kurosawa film based on King Lear. Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) was nominated at the Oscars for best direction and acting, but ended up bagging the award for best costume design. The Mel Gibson-starrer, Hamlet (1990), is another powerful cinematic rendition of Shakespeare

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With the Shakespeare film festival underway at the National Gallery of Modern Art, we explore the influence the Bard and his works have had on cinema. There are over four hundred films made around his plays – we bring you the most interesting, popular and critically-acclaimed of this genre. Annapoorna R Shinu

Paltrow and Colin Firth, and directed by John Madden, the movie bagged no less than seven Oscars, including one for 'best picture'. · Did you know that the word 'assassination' was invented by William Shakespeare? · William Shakespeare's birthday is unknown. The date of his baptism is recorded as April 26, 1564. · Shakespeare never attended university. · The bard was a keen businessman who was involved in a number of property dealings. · His last play was The Two Noble Kinsmen, written when he was 49. He died in 1613, when he was 52.

drama. Romeo and Juliet, starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes, is the most popular of the 10-odd film versions of this epic love tragedy. Shakespeare's comedies have been also brought to life on celluloid by filmmakers across the world. Some of the popular ones are A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), Twelfth Night (1996), and A Comedy of Errors (1983). Twists to the Tale A whole series of flicks are loosely based on Shakespeare's plots or inspired by them. Kiss Me, Kate and 10 Things I Hate About You are inspired by The Taming of the Shrew. The musical, Westside Story, is based on Romeo and Juliet. Other films have been made on the life of the mysterious Elizabethan poet himself. The blockbuster film Shakespeare in Love (1998) is a romantic comedy that portrays a young William Shakespeare in the throes of a love affair, while he is working on Romeo and Juliet. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth

Of course, not all Shakespearean film derivatives have been hits. On the contrary, the playwright is known to be a producer's nightmare. Looking for Richard, an Al Pacino-directed documentary looks at the challenges filmmakers face while turning Shakespearean literature into movie material. But all this complexity has not deterred filmmakers from exploring his works and giving them a creative or contemporary twist. Without the Bard's plays, world cinema would be bereft of much drama, grandeur and romance. If you want some of the Shakespeare movie magic to rub off

on you, rent one of the movies we have listed, or better still, head to the film festival that is on at the NGMA. (See Box for details.)

Shakespeare fever grips city For the past two months, Bangalore has been feasting on a rich cinematic event. The film festival 'Shakespeare Told and Retold' that began on July 24 will run till September 18, bringing some rare Shakespearean film adaptations to audiences in the city. The festival is being organised in collaboration with the British Council and features a range of BBC productions. The event kick started with Macbeth. The English version was then followed up by a Serbian Lady Macbeth – a beautiful adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's novel Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Polish maestro Andzrej Wajda. Kurosawa's epically popular Throne of Blood, a magnificent interpretation of Macbeth in Feudal Japan, which was nominated for a Gold Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1957, was also screened to a spellbound audience. BBC productions scheduled for September include Hamlet (directed by Rodney Bennett) and The Winter's Tale (directed by Jane Howell), which will be part of the grand finale. Don't miss Hamlet Does Business, an adaptation of the play set in the deceitful corporate corridors of a rubber duck factory in Finland. Directed by Aki Kaurismaki, the film ridicules and satirises corporate greed. Also slated to show in September is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, a Gold Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival, 1991. The absurdist film is directed by Tom Stoppard, one of the greatest playwrights of our times, and is another must-see. Other BBC films screened in July and August included: As You like It (directed by Basil Coleman), Romeo and Juliet (directed by Alvin Rakoff), Othello (directed by Jonathan Miller) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Elijah Moshinsky). If you've forgotten to mark 'Shakespeare Told and Retold' in your calendar, do so immediately! It is a wonderful cinematic treat for those who enjoy the Bard's plays. The festival is on at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art, 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, T: 080-22342338, E: ngma.bengaluru@gmail.com

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AMUSEMENT PARKS Agni Aero #99/A, Abhishek, 17th B Main Road Koramangala 8th Block +91 80 2553 3203, 2553 5696 Fun World & Water World

A great place equally enjoyed by kids and adults. Fun World, located in Palace Ground is one of the oldest amusement parks in the city. It is a 3-in-1 amusement park where you have a Fun World, Water World and Star City. They also have Go Karting at affordable rates. Jaya Chamaraja Nagar, Palace Grounds, J.C. Nagar +91 80 2343 0496, 2354 3290 Innovative Film City The place promises entertainment in an innovative way. Situated in the Mysore-Bangalore highway at Bidadi, Innovative Film City offers a range of ways to have fun. The major attractions of the place includes Ripley's Believe it or not Museum, Louis Tussaud wax museum, Dinosaur World and Fossil Park, Mirror Maze, Aqua Kingdom and Cartoon City. The place also has a mini golf course and a go-karting zone.

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#24 & 26, Mysore Road, Bidadi Industrial Area Rajaji Nagar, Industrial Estate, +91 80 6696 6666 http://www.innovativefi lmcity.in Lumbini Gardens On the banks of Nagavara Lake is situated the Eco friendly Entertainment and Boating Park of Bangalore. You can go for boating in the lake or simply hang out in the park. They also have wave pool, kids play area, kids ride and bungy jumping. #45, Nagawara Lake Ring Road, Hebbal, Arabic College +91 80 3299 7009, 6567 9037 http://www.lumbinigar dens.com

Wonder La Have a fun and frolic filled weekend with your family or friends at Wonder la. This well maintained park has sophisticated dry rides and wet rides. They also have a Virtual Reality Theatre, Indoor Musical Fountain and Laser show. 28th K.M. Mysore Road Hejjala, +91 98455 57777 http://www.wonderla. com Jawahar Bal Bhavan Jawahar Bal Bhavan is a children's park located in Cubbon Park. Adults are allowed to this place only if they are accompanied

by children. There are joy rides for children. The famous ones are Puttani Express, Ferrris Wheel. The park houses the Sri Jayachamarajendra Hall which is known for the summer camps. Cubbon Park, +91 80 2286 4189 www.jawaharbalbhavan .com Greenland Amusement #5, Corporation Complex, 8th Main Road, 14th Cross, Wilson Garden, Adugodi, +91 80 2221 7022 MOUNTAINEERING CLUBS Bangalore Mountaineering Club This is the right place for adventure lovers. Checkout for their trekking trips, Camping, Jungle safari, White Water rafting, Rock climbing, Parasailing, Paragliding, Scuba Diving etc. Murgeshpalya, 69, 3rd Main, K R Garden,, +91 99020 27262 www.bmcindia.org National Adventure Sports Academy A premium educational institution which offers adventurous activities for those who love to explore. They offer adventurous activities for families, groups and individuals travelers. #123, "Sri Mylara", SFS 407, 2nd Phase, Yelahanka New Town, +91 80 2856 7083 www.adventureacademy .org Venture Adventure Clubs and Resorts If you want to explore the adventurous side in you then visit this club. Get

your share of adventure sports and nature awareness from the professionals here. This club also facilitates trips for those who are interested in cycling, biking or walking trips. Off. # 107/7 Heritage Estate,, Puttenahalli, Yelahanka +91 92430 68286 www.teamadventure.info GOLF COURSES ACS Golf Course in Agaram It is considered as one of the best Golf courses in Bangalore. Near New Golf Hut, Agaram +91 80 2535 4599 Bangalore Golf Club Bangalore Golf Club is the second oldest Golf course in India. It is a well maintained popular Golf course in Bangalore. 2, Sankey Road, High Grounds, +91 80 2228 1876 Eagleton in Bidadi Industrial Area

A world-class golf course that enhances the image of Garden City. This magnificent golf course provides every golfer with an unforgettable experience. Mysore Road, Bidadi Industrial Area +91 80 2263 2222 2677 4403 http://www.eagletonindi a.com

eagletongolf@yahoo.com Green Acres and Fantasy Golf Resort

The golf course is one of its kinds that offers a premier family Golf attraction in a natural setting. The 18-hole course meets all international standards and is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. NH-7, YelahankaDevanahalli Road, Near ITC Factory Doddakallasandra, +91 80 28477450, 2847 7451, 2847 7454 Http://www.fantacygolf resort.com Indian International Golf and Tennis Pvt. Ltd. Golf Avenue, Shop 1 Post Box No. 817 Kodihalli, Near Airport HAL 2nd stage +91 80 2526 1018 +91 98451 93435 Karnataka Golf Association The KGA club as it is popularly known as is the result of an eighteen-hole championship golf course. The club also has a lot of facilities like banquet hall, swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. It also holds tournaments like The Wills Southern Open, The KGA Open Amateur Golf Championship and The All India Ladies

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Amateur Golf Championship. No.1, Golf Avenue, Airport Road, Kodihalli, +91 80 4009 0000, 4009 0001 www.kga.in SPT Sports Academy Aspiring golfers can get the best opportunity to master this sport form with this club. SPT Sports Academy, No.198, Kodathi, Sarjapur Road, +91 80 2844 1566, 6598 3284 www.sptindia.com DRIVING RANGES SPT Sports 10, 1st Main Road, +91 80 4147 5441 Chamundeshwari Photo Emporium 131, Old Madras Road, Ulsoor, +91 80 2536 1341 Touche Golf Sports Private Limited 1/4 Cunningham Road www.touchegolf.com Bangalore Academy Touche Golf maintains a driving range in Bangalore Golf Club. No. 2 Sankey Road GO KARTING Freeway Gayathri Vihar, Palace Grounds, Ramana Maharishi Road, Sadashiva Nagar, +91 80 2361 1329 http://www.freeway19. com Patel Karting It is one of the best tracks in Bangalore which is made of concrete. New 38/2/2, Patel's Inn Club Resort, 15th Cross,

2nd Block, R T Nagar, +91 80 2333 7575 Grips Motors New #304, Mysore Road G.E.F., Near Post Office +91 80 6597 3356/ 6597 3357/ +91 98454 83077 E-Zone Club Pvt Ltd 23/24, Mahadevapura, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Opp Malgudi Dabha, +91 80 41719481 /4171 9482, +91 99451 79112, 98864 79786 ezoneclub.com Fun World & Resorts India Pvt Ltd Fun world is an amusement park where you can go for a trip on a holiday with your family and friends. Apart from 36 thrilling rides it also has go-karting tracks also. Palace Grounds, Op To TV Tower, J C Nagar Entrance, J C Nagar, +91 80 2343 0496, 2343 1651 Patel Inn Resort It is the only resort which is situated within city limits. It is a perfect place to relax and with all facilities necessary for a perfect holiday spot. Another feature of this place is the Race Pace Karting. This has also hosted the 6th leg of JK Tyres National Karting Championships. No.1, 2nd Block, Govindraj Garden, 15th Cross, R T Nagar, Torqo3 Karting Track This is supposed to be the best karting track in the city. They are located inside E-Zone Club in Marathahalli. They enable you to develop karting skills and master

this art. E-Zone Club, Outer Ring Road, Maratahalli, +91 90084 90303 www.torq03.com Innovative Film City One of the major attractions of the film city is the go karting track. It is a nicely done track for all age groups. They have karts for professionals as well as amateurs. 24&26, Mysore Road, Bidadi Industrial Area, +91 80 2209 9999, 2259 9999, 96322 80255, 96322 80241 WALKING CLUBS Stay Younger Corner #1/1, K.R. Road, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560082 Venture Adventure Club and Resorts in Bangalore Off. # 107/7 Heritage Estate, Puttenahalli, Yelahanka, +91 92430 68286, +91 92436 02124 CYCLING OR BIKER CLUBS BikeZone Cycling Bikezone is a club for people who are fanatical about cycling or biking. It is a forum where you can plan trips and discuss about biking and cycling. www.bikeszone.com Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club Enfield Bullet Motorcycle is the binding factor of the members of this group. The group is passionate about the bullet and you need to own one to become a member of this group. They plan trips to

different places of India on their Enfield. rtmc/info/site Bike Nomads Bike Nomads is a group of individuals who are bike lovers. Anyone who is passionate about riding and wants to go on tours in bike can join this group. The one factor that distinguishes this group from the rest is that anyone can join this group irrespective of the kind of bike he owns. Bike Nomads plan trips to all parts of India and explore the untraveled roads. www.bikenomads.com 60 Kph “You can never come back from a ride”- the club which runs on this philosophy looks out for bike riders who believe in this and arranges trips in search of new places and new people. www.60kph.com Bangalore Bikers Club

RADIO-CONTROLLED CAR RACING Dirt Mania A perfect destination for speed fanatics to experience the thrill. Nelgulli, Somanahalli Post, Off Kanakapura Main Road, 7 K.M from Art of Living +91 98867 21669 IndiMotard Adverntures A-1, A-Block, A.E.C.S Layout, Brookefields, +91 80 2852 5759 +91 99808 29440 www.indimotard.com Pit Stop Racing Balan Farm, Natraj Layout, JP Nagar, 8th Phase, near brigade millenium apartments, +91 94482 70820 94481 42771 THEATRES IN BANGALORE INOX 4th Floor, Garuda Mall Magrath Road, Email: bangalore@inox.co.in www.inoxmovies.com Sri Garuda Swagath Mall, 4th Floor, Tilak Nagar Main Road, Jayanagar 4th ‘ T’ Block +91 80 4112 8888

This is a forum for those who are interested in cycling. Anyone can be a member of this group be it a serious biker or a week-end rider or a daily commuter. www.bangalorebikersclu b.com

Mantri Square Mall 3rd Floor, Sampige Road Malleswaram Telebooking: +91 80 4112 8888 PVR Cinemas No 21-22, 3rd Floor, The Forum, Hosur Road, Adugodi Road, Koramangala, Near To Madiwala Check Post NH 7, +91 80 2206 7881 www.pvrcinemas.com

Fun Cinemas Sigma Mall Cunningham Road, +91 80 3989 5050 www.funcinemas.com Fame Lido Lido Mall 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, +91 80 2555 3262, 4061 4848 www.famecinemas.com Innovative Multiplex No.135, Near Marathahalli Junction, Outer Ring Road, Varthur Hobli, Marathahalli, +91 80 2522 2510, 4091 7980 www.innovativemultiple x.net Urvashi Cinemas Lalbagh Road, Sudhama Nagar +91 80 2224 5551 www.urvashicinema.co m Big Cinemas Gopalan Arch Mall Rajarajeshwari Nagar GATE, Mysore Road, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, +91 80 2860 2945 Vision Cinemas No.44/1, Opp To Big Bazaar, Double Road, K H Road, +91 80 4123 7605 www.visioncinemas.net

Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide. Director: Anusha Rizvi Music Director: Indian Ocean, Ram Sampat, Nageen Tanvir Cast: Raghuveer Yadav, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Malaika Shenoy Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Once Upon a Time in Mumbai film is based on

TOP MOVIES IN THEATRES Hindi Peepli Live Peepli Live is a satire, a black comedy about rural life in India. On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan.

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the history of Haji Mastan the first celebrity "Don" of India who later reformed, and is about the early gangster and smuggling phase in Mumbai, in the 60s and 70s and revolves around the birth of Mumbai Mafia in the 70s and 80s. Mastan was responsible in introducing Dawood to world of crime and gradually passed him the power, himself retiring to path of amendment. Parallel to the main plot will be the story of Mastan's unrequited love during the 60s for Indian actress Madhubala. She never returned his feelings, and after her death in 1969, Mastan was devastated. He later married starlet Sona, a Madhubala look-a-like who he later launched in films. Director: Milan Luthria Music: Pritam Cast: Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Prachi Desai Lafangey Parindey

Lafangey Parindey (Lafange Parinde) movie is a love story set in the gritty streets of Mumbai. The film is about bike

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gangs in Mumbai. Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the character of One Shot Nandu, a fighter who pummels his opponents in the ring blindfolded. Deepika Padukone plays Pinky Palkar, a dancer who is blind but ambitious and dances with roller skates on her feet. He teaches her to see and she teaches him how to love. But what price will they have to pay for their love? Director: Pradeep Sarkar Music: R Anandh Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Deepika Padukone

Welcome to Aisha's fabulous world where playing cupid is as easy as 123...if only that Arjun would stay out of her way! Director: Rajshree Ojha Music Director: Amit Trivedi Cast: Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor English The Expendables fiction film written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. An action thriller set within the architecture of the mind. Director: Christopher Nolan Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe

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Aisha is a girl with a simple problem everyone's business is her business. Arjun is a boy with even a simpler set of beliefs - Aisha should mind her own business. Caught in the Delhi upper class world with its own set of social rules, Aisha navigates her world with a great sense of style and even greater optimism. Caught in her web are Pinky, her best friend, the small town girl Shefali, the west Delhi boy Randhir and the hunk Dhruv. Aisha will make sure everyone dances to her tune. And all Arjun wants to do is disentangle that web and get Aisha out of an impending sticky mess. Who will succeed and who will succumb?

The expendable is a hard hitting action/thriller about a group of mercaneries hired to infiltrate a South American Country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the memory begins, the men realize thing aren't quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thrawted and an innocent life in danger, the men struggle with an even tougher challenge – one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers. Director: Sylvester Stallone Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren Inception Inception is a science

Predators is a science fiction, action and horror film. The film follows a mercenary named Royce who is abducted by alien creatures known as the Predators. He is released onto an alien planet—which acts as a game reserve—along with seven other humans, who with the exception of a disgraced physician, are all cold-blooded killers consisting of mercenaries and convicts.

Royce reluctantly leads the group of elite warriors as they come to realize they have been brought together to this planet as prey for a new breed of Predator. While battling to survive against these creatures, they come across an American soldier known as Noland who was brought to the planet years ago as game, but has managed to survive by hiding from the Predators in a cave. Noland reveals that the Predators have been hunting humans by dropping them on this planet for many years. Director: Nimrod Antal Cast: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne

cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves -- and their humans. Director: Brad Peyton Cast: James Marden (voice), Christina Applegate (voice), Nick Nolte (voice), Fred Armisen (voice) UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASES We are Family

Cats & Dogs 3D

family, the situation immediately takes an unexpected turn. When an incident changes their lives drastically, bringing the two women under the same roof, they find themselves putting to test an unusual situation; can two mothers make a home? Forced to make some unorthodox choices for her family, Maya must confront her uneasyequation with Shreya, and find a way to bring everyone together, despite their differences, to make them a happy family once again. Can they make a happy family and proudly say... We are Family! Director: Siddharth Malhotra Music: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa Cast: Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal Dabangg

In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat,

Release Date: 3 Sept 2010 Maya (Kajol) is the perfect mother. Her life revolves around her three children, Aleya (Aanchal Munjal), Ankush (Nominath Ginsburg), and Anjali (Diya Sonecha), who think nothing less than the world of her. Despite being divorced from her husband, Aman (Arjun Rampal) Maya has ensured that everything runs smoothly in her house, under her watch, and that they continue to remain a happy family unit. However, when Aman introduces his girlfriend, Shreya (Kareena Kapoor) a career oriented woman, who has a lot to learn about children, to the

Release Date: 10 Sept 2010 Dabangg means fearless. Set in Laalgunj, Utar Pradesh, Dabangg is a story of Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan), a totally fearless but corrupt police officer with unorthodox working methods. But even the most fearless at times face

tough fight with their innermost demons. Culbul has had a bitter childhood. His father passed away when he was very young after which his mother Naini (Dimple Kapadia) married Prajapati Pandey (Vinod Khanna). Together, they had ason Makhanchan (Arbaaz Khan). Prajapati favours Makhanchan which does not go down well with Chulbul. He decides to take control of his destiny and detaches himself from his step father and half brother. Rajo (Sonakshi Sinha) with her unique perspective of life enters his world and turns it upside down. Chulbul Starts to see life more positively and also gets sensitized to the value of a family. But his detractors especially the dubious Cheddi Singh (Sonu Sood) have their own vested interests and emerge as spokes in the wheel, putting one brother against the other. Makhanchan ends up carrying out acts oblivious to the consequences. When he realises he ahs been used, he turns to Chulbul. Will Chulbul takes his extended hand? Will the brothers be able to thwart their detractors? Will this time, Chulbul's fearlessness channelize itself positively and reunite him with the family? Dabangg is a hardhitting, entertaining, emotional narrative that unfolds grippingly in a region that has only for the fearless. Director: Abhinav Kashyap Music: Sajid Ali, Wajid

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Ali Cast: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan Anjaana Anjaani

Release Date: 24 Sept 2010 Two people can meet anywhere. In a cab on a rainy New York afternoon, at the neighbourhood bar, in a queue waiting to use the ATM machine. On a plane, deep sea diving, in the middle of an earthquake, sitting at the famous bench at the Taj Mahal or standing under the pyramid in Egypt. You can meet someone in the most mundane of the circumstances or in the most exotic ones. Akash and Kiara meet. But they meet in a situation as unusual as no other. But what if the two people who meet as strangers want to stay that way? They want to end right there where they started – as strangers. This is the story of two strangers on an odyssey of discovery – down a path that is ridden with the exquisite pain and joy of falling in love, only they don't realize it. A series of hilarious misadventures trace their bicoastal road journey as they go about fulfilling their last wishes. But then life interrupts, as is its habit; and painful choices must be made. The duo part with the understanding that their

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days together where a brief interlude of insanity that had to succumb to real life. They part as they met-as strangers. But can a cloaked love so strange between two satrengers conquer the idiom of normalcy we believe in. Is it worth another chance? Is it a love in time; is it truly the beginning they never expected? Follow Akash and Kiara, along this hilarious, contemporary yet poignant journey of stumbling into all that. Director: Siddharth Anand Music: Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra

arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead – and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap. Director: Paul W S Anderson Cast: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Kim Coates, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, Shawn Roberts Wallstreet

English Resident Evil Afterlife 3D

Release Date: 10 Sept 2010 In a world ravaged by virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights; but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises an safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they

Release Date: 24 Sept 2010 Michael Douglas is back in his Oscar-winning role as one of the screen's most notorious villains Gordon Gekko. Emerging from a lengthy prison stint, Gekko finds himself on the outside of a world he once dominated. Looking to repair his damaged relationship with his daughter Winnie, Gekko forms an alliance with her fiancé Jacob (Shia LaBeouf). But can Jacob and Winnie really trust the ex-financial titan, whose relentless efforts to redefine himself in a different era have expected consequences. Director: Olive Stone Cast: Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf Taken Release Date: 24 Sept

2010 A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings (Idris Elba), John Rahway (Paul Walker), A.J. (Hayden Christensen), and brothers Jake (Michael Ealy) and Jesse Attica (Chris Brown) successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost (Tip T.I. Harris), a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer (Matt Dillon) inches closer to apprehending the criminals. Director: John Luessenhop Cast: Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, Michael Ealy, Michael Ealy MOVIES ON TV Hindi Milenge Milenge Milenge Milenge movie a delightful fairytale of a romantic comedy that

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makes you fall in love all over again. This charming romantic comedy has all the right ingredients and serves up a dollop of sugary romance and slapstick fun. Star Plus 5 Sept 2010 6pm Ishq

In order to prevent their children from marrying poor spouses, wealthy Ranjit Rai (Sadashiv Amrapurkar), and his close equally wealthy frind Harbanslal (Dalip Thail) deceive them and get them to sign a marriage certificate, which states that Ranjit's Son Ajay (Ajay Devgan) has married Madhu (Juhi Chawla) the daughhter of Harbanslal. But fate has other plans, as both Ajay and Madhu fall in love with Kajal (Kajol) and Raja (Aamir Khan), who are poor. Ranjit and Harbans concoct several schemes but are unable to separate the lovers, and then they actually give in to the lover's demand. Zee Cinema 8 Sept 2010 8pm Mohabbatein Three young men arrive at a famous private school

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in India, Gurukul. A stern headmaster named Narayan Shankar, played by Amitabh Bachchan, heads Gurukul. The headmaster has instituted a strict anti-romance policy. Students are there to learn, he says, not to party and flirt. Students who become romantically involved are expelled. Sameer (Jugal Hansraj), Vikram (Uday Chopra), Karan (Jimmy Shergill) are the three men who are encouraged by Raj Aryan played by Shahrukh khan to follow their hearts and break the rules of the school. As the story unravels, the three boys fall in love and the relationship between the headmaster and the music teacher begins to become strained. Set Max 12 Sept 2010 12pm English Police Story Chan Ka Kui (Jackie Chan) is a policeman in Hong Kong. He scores a big hit when he singlehandedly manages to arrest a powerful drug-

lord. But Chan's thrilling victory does not last long when the drug-lord sets out to take revenge. Watch the film to see what happens when Chan finds himself framed for the murder of another cop. Star Movies 1 Sept 2010 9pm Big Stan

Stan, a weak, nebbish, two-bit con man is terrified that he's being sentenced to prison for fraud. Seeking help from the mysterious martial arts guru known only as The Master, Stan hilariously transforms himself into a kung fu expert. When he enters prison, Stan uses his funny con man wits and bizarre fighting skills to protect himself from the inmates who want to hurt him -- and to love him -ultimately bringing the warring gangs together and establishing peace within the prison walls. Sony Pix 10 Sept 2010 9pm I am Legend The laat man on earth is now alone. Will Smith portrays that lone

survivor, I am Legend, the action epic fusing heart-pounding excitement with a mindblowing vision of a desolated Manhattan. Somehow immune to an unstoppable, incurable virus, military virologist Robert Neville (Smith) is now the last human survivor in New York City and may be the world. But he is not alone. Mutant plague victims lurk in the shadows...watching Neville's every move...waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaini8ng mission, to find an antidote using his own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered...and quickly run out of time. HBO 3 Sept 2010 12.45pm

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STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART World Heart Day is celebrated all over the world on September 26. This day comes as a symbolic reminder to get in shape â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if fitness is languishing at the bottom of your priority list, it is time to take matters of the heart into your own hands! We list five easy-to-do- and highly-effective exercises to keep your heart healthy and happy.

t is okay if your heart skips a beat when you win the lottery, get picked to work on a dream assignment or find a beautiful woman sitting next to you on a long-haul airplane ride. But it is not okay if your heart skips a beat because of stress, fatigue and illness. According to the World

and physical inactivity. The writing on the wall is clear. Preventative measure can be taken against common heart disease triggers. This year, on the occasion of World Heart Day, make a promise to yourself to take responsibility for your heart. A few baby steps can help you get started. Start by eating healthy and make a firm resolve to stick to the diet plan. Couple this with an exercise regime that is specially geared towards strengthening your heart. We list five simple exercises which you can

Heart Federation, more than 17.1 million people die due to heart disease or stroke every year, and 80% of these deaths are premature. But there is a positive kernel hidden within these dire statistics. Premature deaths can be prevented if the following risk factors are avoided: unhealthy diet, tobacco do at home or at the gym to ensure that your heart stays healthy and hardy. Spot Marching Set aside 15-20 minutes every morning to march on the spot, wherever you are. Swing your arms to the marching rhythm as well. Start with a slower pace, and build up the tempo. By the end of ten minutes, you will have worked yourself into a sweat! This is a great cardio exercise that you can do at home, without any props. Spot Jogging If you don't have the time to go outdoors for a jog, do it at home! A good 15-minute jog will keep you fit and energetic through the day. Vishwas, a fitness trainer at Talwalkars says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spot jogging, spot marching, split jumps and cross marching are great cardio workouts. We usually measure the

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person's stamina and then recommend which exercises work best for them”. Cycling If you enjoy cycling and can manage to get away once a week to an open, green space, this would be an ideal cardio regime. Buy yourself a cool bicycle and get going. This is one not only one of the best forms of heart exercise, but can also be great fun to do. Power Walking All you need to power-walk is a good pair of shoes. Don't stroll in the park; increase your speed after walking at an easy pace for 5-10 minutes. Continue walking at a high speed along with an exaggerated arm swing till the last lap, after which you can get back to a slow amble. Swimming Enrol yourself with a swimming pool close to your home and enjoy an hour of swimming. This activity will help you burn off extra fat and keep your heart fit. Swimming is in

fact, the best low-impact cardio workout. Vishwas recommends an easy way to get started on the heart programme. “People can start off by walking to nearby grocery stores and taking the stairs instead of the lift. For youngsters who are used to a sedentary lifestyle, the first and easiest step towards fitness is to start climbing stairs. However, climbing stairs is not recommended for people with breathing problems and knee joint pains.”

heart-smart. Begin with these simple affirmations: say NO to that 4 pm samosa or kachori; say NO to polishing off the remaining French fries which the kids can't finish; and say YES to some form of exercise, five times a week. Whether it is walking, jogging, gymming, swimming or cycling, the best time to start is now! By Annapoorna R Shinu

This September, take a vow to get

The World Heart Federation says that your heart's age could be very different from your chronological one! And the federation's website (world-heart-federation.org) features a 'Heart Age Calculator' that computes how many summers your heart has seen. An initiative to help people understand the importance of a healthy living, the objective is to motivate a hundred million people to take this heart age test by 2020.

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AYURVEDA Arogya Ayurvedic Centres Arya Vaidya Nilayam (AVN) started as a small clinic in 1930, has grown into a vast organization with full-fledged manufacturing and comprehensive healthcare facilities. Here, a holistic treatment, comprising of ayurveda, yoga and physiotherapy along with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes is offered. Golden pebbles, Plot 33 & 34, Gulmohar Avenue Munnekulala, (near marthahalli bridge) Marthahalli T: 080-41750389 E:marthahalli@avnayur veda.in W:arogyabangalore.com also at : Jayanagar T: 080-26766291 E:jayanagar@avnayurv eda.in Arth Ayurvedic Health Centre Arth, situated in Indiranagar, is known for its non surgical treatment for backache/slip disc/spondylosis and arthritis. They have therapists who are highlyskilled and have been trained in the classical techniques of Ayurveda. 1074-E, 11th Main HAL 2nd Stage Indiranagar T: 080-25288630, 25254654 Ayur Care Ayurcare India launched in 2001. Today, less than a decade they have a presence across India. Their international division started in 2007.

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With utmost importance given to Authentic Ayurveda, quality of service, hygiene, R&D and customer care, Ayurcare is clearly redefining the standards of this industry. 441, 18th Main 6th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25501644 also at : J P Nagar T: 080-40939014, 40939015 Brookfield, Kundalahalli T: 080-40976593, 40976594 C. V. Raman Nagar T: 080-32557999 Indiranagar T: 080-41738343 BTM Layout T: 080-42092424 Jayanagar T: 080-65357788 Ayurvedagram Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Centre is rated among the leading Ayurvedic treatment centers providing traditional therapies in a matchless ambience. Here, tailor-made individual packages come with highly personalized care by their expert physicians and paramedical staff. Whitefield, Kadugodi Opposite Hope Farm Junction T: 080-41161195, 65651090, M:91 9845071990 Ayush Ayurvedic Ayush is a unique

wellness center, specially designed for administering authentic Kerala ayurvedic massages and treatments in a clean, friendly and timely manner. Only branded ayurvedic medicines are used here, and services of highly skilled professional therapists to cater to your wellbeing. 202 New BEL Road RMV 2nd Stage, Devasandra T: 080-41748384, 41748385 also at : 1208, 2nd Block, BEL Layout Vidyaranyapura Main Road, Nanjappa Circle T: 080-42195067 E:info@ayushayurvedic. com Birla Kerala Vaidyashala Pvt Ltd Birla Kerala Vaidyashala Pvt Ltd., established in December 2008, is a joint endeavour of the Yash Birla Group and the Kerala Vaidyashala. With its dedication to the age old science of Ayurveda, it offers total health orientation programs in harmony with nature. 304, 5th main 2nd Block HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar. also at : Building No 794 9th Main Road, Ist Stage Indiranagar T: 080-25255152

Chiraayu Ayurvedic Health & Rejuvenation Chiraayu is an Ayurvedic family health care centre. Its in-house Ayurvedic doctors provide specialized traditional methods of treatments. With Panchakarma therapies, diseases like asthma, allergy, back pain, diabetes, peptic ulcer, skin disorders and eye strain are treated. 66, 17th D Main 6th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25500855 W:chiraayuayurvedic. com Prithvi Natural Healing & Yoga Started in 1998, the Prithvi Natural Healing & Yoga is a Centre for Preventive and Curative care. They incorporate a holistic integration of the traditional health sciences - Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy and Yoga. This unique approach specializes in providing clients a feeling of vitality, wellness, peace, harmony and equilibrium. 841, 10th Main, 5th Cross Near Cauvery School, Indiranagar II Stage T: 080-41161666 M: +91 9845162225 E:drbhanu@prithvinatur alhealing.com W:www.prithvinaturalh ealing.com Sanskruti Ayurveda Centre With the aim of providing comprehensive treatment and services in Ayurveda, Dr. Neelam Kewlani established the Sanskruti Ayurveda and Holistic Center in 2004. The Centre provides various holistic services under 'Ayurveda and

Panchkarma', 'Yoga', 'Reiki ', 'Crystal healing ', 'Tarot Card Reading, 'Numerology', 'Hypnotherapy' and 'Past Life Regression'. Nagawara, Hebbal Outer Ring Road 522, Vyalikaval HBCS Layout, Veeranpalya T: 080-25437229, M:91-9242756676 E:sanskrutiayurveda@g mail.com Soukya Soukya is the first-of-itskind holistic health centre world. Owned and managed by world renowned holistic health practitioner Dr. Issac Mathai M.D.(Hom), M.R.C.H.(Lond) and his wife, Suja Issac M.Sc.,M.Phil.(Foods & Nutrition), Soukya is a residential integrative medical centre with a focus on holistic healing. An Authentic and genuine Ayurveda is offered in this 30-acre organic ecofriendly farm. All doctors in the team are medically qualified in their respective system of medicine. They have good knowledge, training, experience and above all they are passionate about their work. It is considered as the Centre for Life Management. Soukya Road, Samethanahalli, Whitefield. T: 080-28017000, M: 91-9845374400 E: info@soukya.com W: www.soukya.com COSMETOLOGY & WEIGHT LOSS DermaGlo Laser Aesthetics Skin Clinic DermaGlo is a professional Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic

Dermatology center in Bangalore. They specialize in clinically proven skin care services to enhance the health and beauty of your skin. Their services are backed by US FDA approved technologies. Lakeview Farm, Near Shell Petrol Pump, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur, Main Road, Whitefield. T: 080-65464509, M:91-9901840019 Excellent Beauty Health and Hair Weaving Centre This is a one-stop beauty centre providing all kinds of services in hair-care, slimming and beautification. They have experience and expertise to give you the beauty you desire. 1827, 1st Floor 41st Cross, 9th B Main 9th Block, Jayanagar T: 080-32716633, +919342818584 Impressions A slimming and beauty clinic, Impressions has various programs and sessions tailor-made to assist people of all age groups and gender. Their weight treatment programmes include weight loss, weight gain, slimming, obesity treatment, stress relief and detoxification. S.T Bed967,Ammashri Complex, 2nd Floor, Koramangala T: 080-42612345, M: 91-9900330123 Inspirations Inspirations offers effective slimming programmes and exotic massages. Through their healthy and balanced weight management

programs, they have helped clients across the country overcome their struggle with obesity and to keep them in shape. 1133, 1st Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41523456, 41523457, M:91-9902966922 also at : Richmond Town T: 080-41120011 Kaya Skin Clinic Kaya is a pioneering concept from Marico, one of the most innovative FMCG companies on the Indian landscape. They provide skincare that is result oriented, driven by expert dermatologists and skin practitioners after understanding the specific needs of your skin. 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41269978 also at : MG Road T: 080-66611005 Koramangala T: 080-65674479 Vibes Vibes offers health and beauty services. It specializes in slimming techniques which ranges from diet, exercise and behaviour modification for weight loss, to herbal massages for muscle toning and detoxification. 93/12, Shreyas Point South End Road, Jayanagar T: 080-41219697, 26576606, M: 91-9986070707 VLCC One of the largest and most trusted slimming and beauty chains in the country, "Shaping your

confidence" is their manta. In addition to its various weight management programs, VLCC also has a personal care unit that addresses beauty needs. C-7, BMP ward 67 Near Bethany School Ganesha Temple Road T: 080-25501820/21, 41469705 also at : JP Nagar, 6th Phase T: 080-41679290/91/92 Indiranagar T: 080-25207131/32/33 HEALTH CLUBS & GYMS Affinity International It is a gymnasium and spa equipped with stateof-the-art imported equipments. They have skilled trainers to assist you in your fitness regime. They offer health care programs such as weight loss and weight gain, body building etc. 40/43, 8th Main, 5th Cross, Sadashivnagar T: 080-23619111, 23619112 W:affinityinternational. com Ben Body Studio BBS (Ben Body Studio) was established to promote health and happiness among people. The gym is equipped with latest technology, professional trainers/ masseurs and an experienced nutritionist. Good ambience, amenities and ample space give a good experience to their members. 2012, Shreyas Plaza 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-42689000, 42689099,

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M: 91-9900579810 Fchisel Fchisel is a fitness center cum spa and salon, spread across an area of 16,000 sq ft. It has an exercise package sculpted to specific requirements. The trainers are CPRcertified; they also have physiotherapist and a dietician on call and fitness assessment software that's more accurate than human estimates. 915, 80 Feet Road, 6th Block Opposite IBP petrol bunk, Koramangala T: 080-41288524, 41288526 Figurine Fitness Operating since 1987, Figurine has the country's biggest fitness complex with an area of nearly 8000 square feet. It stands out in providing the gym system called Circuit Slimming, which is a clever combination of aerobics and gym training. KSCA (Cricket Stadium) Gate No 10 M.G Road T: 080-22867499, 25294019, +919845032994 also at : 3167, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar 080-25294019, M:91-9845032994 818, 13th Cross 7th Block(West), Jayanagar T: 080-26712201, M:91-9845032994 Fitness One At Fitness One, their sole interest is fitness. With over seven years of real time experience in the business, their expertise

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lies in planning and setting up a corporate fitness centre. They adopt fitness regimens and customized fitness plans that improve the quality of life. Shankar Plaza, 24, 80 Feet Road, ST Bed (Near Samsung Showroom), Koramangala T: 080-25521222 also at : Domlur T: 080-25351152 Jayanagar T: 080-26531222 Sadashiv Nagar T: 080-25521222 Brooke Fields T: 080-41154106 Gold's Gym Health Club Gold's Gym is among the most dependable name in the fitness business. Started in 1965 in Venice, it now has fitness chain worldwide with more than 680 facilities and 3 million members across the globe. It offers the latest equipment for group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, spinning, Pilates and yoga. Mirza House, 2, Convent Road, Richmond Town T: 080-41477626/ 627/628 also at : RMZ Infinity, Old Madras Road T: 080-41657218 Leena Mogre Fitness Centre The fitness guru Leena Mogre, started her specialized gym with the aim of 'fitness for everybody'. The gym works on a completely scientific basis; assessing each individual on a

variety of factors like body-mass index, percentage fat, lung capacity, and a mental assessment too. 8, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41732828/ 41572828 NAP Figure and Fitness Boutique NAP gives a unique nosweat workout. Their modern and stimulating machines work for your benefit; it not only gives you an effective workout but also builds up your natural health by lowering stress and cholesterol levels, improving blood circulation and increasing flexibility and agility. Nap Figure and Fitness Boutique 817 Girija, 80 Feet Road, 20th Main, 8th Block Koramangala T: 080-41205555, M:91-9900705555 Naren's Foot Loose A famous health club in Bangalore, 'Naren' offers all modern technologies and products related to fitness. It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The qualified trainers help you to achieve the most out of your exercise regime and transform you completely. 36, NR Chambers Richmond Road M:91 9845207805 / 9986696641 Paul's Fitness Space It provides one of the best fitness services in Bangalore. All the latest machines are available for a complete and effective workout.

Mahesh Complex, Thippasandra T: 080-25252402 PINK Pink studio is an all women gym with a key focus on women's wellness and weight loss. Expert nutritionists and trainers help members set and achieve personal fitness goals. Their major programmes include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink Expressâ&#x20AC;?, Belly Dance, Pilates, Exercise to Music, Cardio Kickboxing and Step Aerobics. No.1155, 12th Main HAL II Stage, (Near Apollo Hospital) Indiranagar T: 080-25257456 SNAP Fitness SNAP allows you to realize your dream of being fit through their convenient and affordable centres all across the city. The gym provides nutrition and wellness services as well. They have excellent cardio and exercise equipment. Their USP is 'clean, comfortable, safe and friendly'. 12th Main Road, Indiranagar 3293, 1st Floor, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage T: 080-25200488 also at : 17th Cross Road HSR Layout 2462, 2nd Floor 24th Cross, 2nd Stage Extension Banashankari T: 080-42124326/27 Ramakrishna Ashram Circle 15 Bull Temple Road Basavanagudi T: 080-26600012

Talwalkars Talwalkars Better Value Pvt Ltd (TBVF), started in 1932, is India's largest chain of health centres. It has 45 ultramodern branches across major cities in the country, with 50000 members. They provide expert advice, personalized supervision, on-going facility upgrades and a result-oriented approach. 4th T Block, Jayanagar 364, Ashwath Laxmi Mansion, 35th Cross, 16th Main T: 08026631686/ 26631706 E:jayanagar@talwalkar s.net also at : Ulsoor T: 080-41135671/ 25595817 E:ulsoor@talwalkars.net Sadashivnagar T: 080-41138238/ 41138239 E:sadashivnagar@talwa lkars.net J P Nagar T: 080-41753244 E:trivenig@talwalkars. net Koramangala T: 080-40933043 / 4 / 5 E:koramangala@talwalk ars.net The Zone The Zone Mind & Body Studio, established in April 2001, is located in an unusual setting, a spacious, beautifully designed bungalow. Their philosophy is 'Work your Body, Work your Mind.' For every member they have a program customized to suit their individual lifestyle patterns - based on a careful mix of proven fitness practices. 384, 1st Cross, 4th Block Koramangala

T: 080-25529366, M:91-9880121418 E:info@thezonestudio. com W:zonefitness.blogspot. com Zela Health Club Built over 30000 sq ft, Zela is a luxury health and fitness club that offers you something that you have never experienced before. It provides customized fitness regimens to each member. It has professional trainers and global specialists such as Les Mills which is a New Zealand-based international brand that specializes in group fitness exercises. 58, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-65463261, 42110334 also at : Residency Road T: 080-43347000 OPTICIANS Carl Zeiss Carl Zeiss is a pioneer in the world of optics. It has a joint venture with GKB Hi-Tech Lenses Ltd., India's largest lens manufacturer. A global player since 1846, Carl Zeiss stands tall with 15 production plants. It is the undisputed leader in premium optics. 5, Priyanka House Hal II Stage 100 Feet Main Road, Indiranagar 080-25214030, 32429400 also at : Ulsoor 080-25578888, 25567104 GKB Opticals GKB Opticals, an enterprise of global repute, is ISO 9001

certified. It is the largest producer of the finest Quality (Mineral) Glass Ophthalmic lenses in India. It produces Bifocal Lenses and Single Vision Lenses (Mineral) with finest quality of Multicoating. 73, Beside Plaza Theatre MG Road T: 080-25592911, 64507868 also at : Infantry Road T: 080-65354480 Jayanagar T: 080-65354481 Malleshwaram T: 080-65354482

Malleswaram President Optical House President Opticals provides all kinds of branded opticals like Golden Eye, Gucci and Dior at competitive prices. They specialize in eye testing services. Products you can avail include spectacles, frames, lens, contact lens, colour lens and sun glasses. No.23, 16th Cross Chickpet T: 080-41512486 M: 91-9342832117

Lawrence & Mayo Family Opticals Started in 1877, Lawrence & Mayo Family Opticals provides a full range of Indian and International brands to suit various consumer preferences. Its products are recognized for innovation in design, quality and reliability. MG Road T: 080-25588170

Shiva Vision Shiva vision is the distributor of high grade optical products, specifically for ophthalmic applications. It has three outlets in Bangalore catering to vision care. It has internationally acclaimed eyewear. 51/1-2, NH7 2B Block, Koramangala T: 080-25634303

also at : Indiranagar T: 080-25205329 Koramangala T: 080-25631877

also at : Jayanagar T: 080-41210649 Kammanahalli T: 080-41687039

Lords & Kings Lords & Kings is one of the best optical showrooms in Bangalore. They offer a wide range of attractive spectacle frames, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories in national and international brands. 148, 5th Block Koramangala T: 080-41108049

Sunglass Hut Sunglass Hut is a popular speciality sunglass retail chain with stores all over the world. It offers the world class branded products to the customers. Mantri Square, UG 17 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667337

Optistyle Mantri Square, UG 68A 1, Sampige Road

Titan Eye+ Titan Eye ventured into the eyewear segment in March 2007. It offers wide range of stylish and

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contemporary eyewear through exclusive optical stores across the country. It has a variety of brands that include Fast Track, Versace, Vogue, Dior and Armani. 4th Block, Near Shopping complex, Jayanagar T: 080-41219375 also at : Koramangala T: 080-25501846 Indiranagar T: 080-25212737 Commercial Street T: 080-25593399 Udani Opticals Udani operates within a tight-knit framework and a friendly atmosphere. Their customer service and quality has resulted in an unbeatable reputation within the optical community. The brands they have are Longines, Henry Jullien, Mont Blanc, Bvlgari, Fred, Cartier, Philippe and Charriol. Bobby R. Udani 3, Robby Arcade C.M.H Road, Indiranagar T: 080-25274229/ 25290528 M: 91-9845350152 Ujala Opticals Ujala Opticals is known for their fine quality lenses. They have international brands like Christian Dior's, Denim's and DKNY's. They guarantee precision and accuracy on all eyeglasses. No.433, 28th Cross Geetha Colony, Near Titan Show Room, 4th Block, Jaya Nagar T: 080-26544688 Vision Express Europe's largest optical chain, Vision Express has its stores in Bangalore

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too. It is a one-stop solution for total eye care. It provides a wide range of frame spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses. 5-4-260/3 2nd Main Road Sampige Road Malleshwaram T: 080-42620101 also at : Koramangala T: 080-41435617 Jayanagar T: 080-41211382 Indiranagar T: 080-42115690 Kamanahalli T: 080-40903525 Banashankari T: 080-42124207 Commercial Street T: 080-41232671 SALON Bodycraft Spa and Salon Bodycraft is the culmination of decades of experience and expertise. Here, experienced and well-trained professionals cater to their clients with the latest and best in the field of skin therapy, hair care and wellness. 62/10, Suchitra Apts Coles Road, Frazer Town T: 080-25510209/3661/4596 also at : Indiranagar T: 080-41469944/45/46 Jayanagar M: +91-9900248359 Koramangala T: 080-22067746 Bounce Bounce has a glorious selection of the finest hair products and mini spa therapies. The area is spacious, minimalist, functional, well-planned and exudes a freshness that is delightful. It has

stylists each with their own unique style who gives complete personalized attention to the client. 36, 1st Floor, Magnolia Tower, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41329100 Glamour Salon Glamour is dedicated to provide the ultimate in style through the performance of best products. It offers the host of hair care services and uses the finest & most advanced ingredients, formulated to work from deep inside the hair cuticle through to the surface layers of the hair. 688, 1st main, 1st stage, Behind Bimal Auto, Indiranagar T: 080-25282564, M: 91-9980798818 Kanya Beauty Salon Kanya offers hair and skin treatments for women at reasonable prices. It has branches in Chennai and Bangalore. The service portfolio includes hair cutting and colouring, pedicure, manicure, facial and massage. Its sub-brands include Bounce and Orzya. 133, His Grace 60 Feet Road HAL, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25267446, 25202945 Lakme Salon Lakme offers a full range of the latest beauty services in hair care, skin care and beauty. The services include specialized services for skin (facials), hair (colouring, cuts, styles, perms etc), hands & feet (advanced manicures and

pedicures) as well as essential beauty services. 58, G.M Arcade, Industrial Layout Opp Joythi Nivas College 5th, Block, Koramangala T: 080-41101222, 41216255 also at : Whitefield T: 080-65370022, 65370033 Bannerghatta Road T: 080-41558202, 41558203 Brookefield 080-41527788, 41527733 Richmond Road T: 080-22211909, 22294521 Indiranagar T: 080-41154230, 25274238 Jayanagar T: 080-26991117, 26643897, 41552999 Limelite Limelite is famous for their fancy hairstyle and glowing skin. It is a salon and spa for both men and women and it has a special kids section too. Besides haircuts, styling, pedicure, manicure, waxing, threading and the like, the spa has treatments for skin and hair that fight dandruff, acne and pigmentation. 158, Mota Royal Arcade 1st Floor, Brigade Road T: 080-25326400, 25326401, M: 91-9845650900 also at : Indiranagar T: 080-25211672/3 Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22103764 Brigade Road T: 080-25326400/01 Koramangala T: 080-25702373 Jayanagar T: 080-22443205 Sarjapur

T: 080-25740322/23 Lips - Stitch Lips Stitch salon, located at Koramangala, caters to all your beauty needs. Being a boutique also, it provides tailor-made garments. Exclusively for ladies, the beauty parlour offers a comprehensive list of services including haircuts, facial, waxing, threading, pedicure and manicure. 579, 20th Main, 6th Block, Opposite Bethany School, Koramangala T: 080-25710653, M:91-9844033340 Neeru's - For Men & Women Neeru's is a salon for both women and men. It provides a wide range of make-up services including party make-up, bridal make-up, eye make-up and brush make-up. Other services include hair care, skin care, facials and more. 25, Gurappa Avenue Primrose Road T: 080-25580880/1334 Passion Salon Passion is among the most exciting salons in Bangalore. It delivers a very high level of customer service. You can choose from an extensive range of hair and beauty treatments they provide both for men and women. Products like Loreal, Schwarzkopf and Bioline are used here. 664, 3rd Floor, 1st Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-41638820, 32402379 Peaches Peaches is a well-known salon and day spa for

women. It offers several exotic treatments like mud and chocolate wraps. It has both Ayurvedic and Thai massages as well as aroma therapy. 12, Aga Abbas Ali Road Ulsoor T: 080-41131234 Sasha Sasha salon offers everything from simple haircuts to body piercing under one roof. They are experts in radical hairstyle and nail extensions. They also specialize in mole and wart removal and have a range of massages to choose from. 201 2nd Floor, 5th Avenue, Brigade Road T: 080-25327499 Squeeze Squeeze is a high-end salon. It offers one of the best hair styling services. Facials, pedicures, manicures and other beauty needs are also handled here with great expertise. 71, Ground Floor, 2nd Cross, Lavelle Road T: 080-41121220 Tranzient Salon & Spa This unisex salon offers services like hair dressing, skin care and make-up. Spa therapies are also offered. 33/1, Chancellors chambers, 1st floor, Ulsoor Road, Near MG Road T: 080-42043626, 42043627 V-Care V- Care provides excellent skin care treatments. This includes treatment for wrinkles, acne, dryness and a range of facials. Ayurvedic and

aromatherapy treatments help you feel beautiful, naturally. They have Ayurvedic massages for spondylitis and joint pains also. S1&S2, Body & Soul, Building, 3rd Floor, Spice Garden Compound Whitefield Road, Maratha Halli T: 080-65374989, M:91-9845568649 YLG Salon & Spa YLG provides beautification treatments

for women. Be it a massage, body scrub, body contouring, facial, make-up, waxing, hair rebonding, nail art, hair colouring, perming or hair straightening, you will find all this at more at the YLG Salon & Spa. 13, 1st Floor, 6th Block, Kalyan Mantapa Road, Koramangala T: 080-40922004, M:91-9663309531 SPA Aquazone Aquazone is an underwater gym/spa at The Park Hotel. Apart from the basic treadmills, cross trainer, cycles and weights, it has a sauna and massage rooms as well. The qualified masseurs offer floral wraps, body polishing with silks and Keralainspired pedicures. 14/7, The Park MG Road T: 080-25594666

Angsana Angsana Spa retreats, managed by the Banyan Tree Group are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being. They operate over 40 spas. In Bangalore, they are located at UB city and Prestige Ozone. 12th Floor, Oakwood Premier Prestige, UB City T: 080-22348888 / 22345678 also at : Hagadur Village, K.R. Puram, Hobli 302, Main Whitefield Road, South Taluk T: 080-25936299 / 22728974 Aristo Spa and Salon Aristo has the latest treatments and professional staff. They offer a variety of treatments; facials like aroma facial and seasonal facials, Anti-stress massages like head massage, shoulder massage, neck massage and stone massage, and body wraps in different flavours. Mercure Homestead Residences 12th Main, 3rd Block Koramangala T: 080-45121212 E: h7155-re@accor.com Aroma Garden Aroma Garden Spa is an exclusive day-spa for ladies. It offers holistic spa therapies combined

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with essential oils. They provide excellent services, some of which are body wraps, body massages, radiance facials, scalp therapy and body scrubs. 1305, 1st Floor, 10th Main, Jeevan Bima Nagar, 3rd Stage, HAL T: 080-66379584 Aroma Home Spa This spa attempts to create a homely and cosy ambience and provides services like body massages, body polish sessions, facials and mehendi. A hair, hand and foot spa is also part of this wellness centre. The therapies offered at the hands of trained personnel aim to refresh and rejuvenate. 8, Victoria Meadows Road Whitefield, Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli T: 080-42053467 Ben Body Studio: Nirvana Spa Nirvana Spa bringing together the ancient healing philosophies across the world, seek to balance and restore the body's natural rhythms with a holistic spa treatments. Their highly qualified spa therapists offer treatment with

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natural skin care products. 2012, Shreyas Plaza, Beside Titan Eye, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-42689000, 42689005, 42689007 W: benbodystudio.com Body & Soul You can rejuvenate yourself with the spa's therapies. There is also a slimming centre set here, which can help you get into shape. 539,Ashwini Complex Near CafĂŠ Coffee Day CMH Road, Indiranagar T: 080-40521234, 90081 12211 Chandan Sparsh Chandan Sparsh is the first-of-its-kind day wellness spa & salon in India. Built in an area of 3000 Sq feet, it is equipped with unique globally patented FDA approved technologies. Chandan (sandalwood) is used as the basic ingredient in almost all the therapies. 775, 100 Feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-42115122/23/24, M: 91-9620224701 Dashing Nails Dashing Nails is a Singapore-based unisex nail spa. Popular for its

acrylic nail designs, the spa also offers nail extensions, manicures, pedicures and aroma therapy. 212/213 Brigade Road, 5th Avenue Mall T: +91 9900904046

acupressure therapy and body massages at this wellness spa on Mallya Road. 36, Vittal Mallya Road Bangalore- 560001 T: 080-42070303/ 42110304

Ista Day Spa Ista Spa lets you unwind, de-stress and relax. It offers a place to renew your strength and sense of self. A massage from their highly skilled masseurs can help you feel refreshed and energized. 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor T: 080-25558888 E:bangaloresales@istah otels.com

Oryza Oryza is a day spa where you get Balinese and Thai massages as well as Ayurvedic treatments. With its customized treatments it provides a truly unforgettable experience. Their holistic therapies and massages detoxify, smoothen, tone, relax and revitalize your system. 19, Lavelle Road T: 080-41328320

JIVA Jiva Spas offer authentic and traditional Indian wellness treatments. Drawing from ancient Indian healing wisdom and Ayurveda, Jiva Spas unfold a way of life. They offer treatments with products made from pure Indian herbs, Indian aromatherapy oils, natural creams and special ingredients. Taj Residency, 41/3 M G Road T: 080-66604444

S2 SPA & Anti-Aging Center S2 Spa, also known as Soft 'n Supple by EMA, is a must try. The spa is located in a residential section of Indiranagar on a quiet street. The facilities are very inviting. Each of the main treatment rooms has a different seasonal theme. 1074/E, 11th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-43561000

also at : Vivanta Whitefield Road T: 080-66933333 Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Kenko Spa is a first of its kind in the country. It is a 'fish spa'â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this speciality treatment involves having thousands of doctor fish nibble at your feet to give you a pedicure. Also get other pampering therapies like foot and hand reflexology

SPA.ce SPA.ce, a spectacular 5000-feet spa facility is truly the most extraordinary spa in Bangalore. The highly trained therapists can provide a range of spa treatments from Swedish massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stone therapy and Indian head massage. Bliss Hospitality Pvt Ltd 70, Opp Embassy Woods Cunningham Road T: 080-41327526 also at :

Indiranagar T: 080-42171052 Tantrika A venture of the The Manipal Group, Manipal County is an oasis of peace and tranquility spread over 16 acres of lush, verdant greenery. They offer customized wellness solutions. The aromatherapy spa offers body wraps, milk baths, mud packs and more. Manipal County65, Singasandra, Off Hosur Road, T: 080-25734242 / 65668457 M: 91-9845675999 Thai Sabai Thai Sabai Spa stems from the Thailand concept of spas. The Thai have been practicing their own way of massage from centuries. Most of the specialists at the Spa are from Thailand. They are experts in traditional Thai massage, reflexology, aroma oil therapy and other host of ancient tradition. 139, Infantry Road Sterling Heights Basement T: 080-41513090 The 5th Element Fifth Element is a traditional Thai spa. It offers various selections of massages, body polishes, facials etc. You could also try the super indulgent signature three-hour Fifth Element Treatment, which includes a body scrub, massage, facial and a Cleopatra-style rose petal and milk bath. 489, Amarjyothi Layout West Wing, 8th Main Inner Ring Road, Koramangala T: 080-41268111

The Bodycraft Spa and Salon Refer Salon section The Glamour Suite Glamour Spa allows you to discover your potential, a place that helps restore wellness and beauty. They offer various kinds of massages, healing rituals, beauty treatments and personalized holistic services using only natural products. 688, 1st Main, 1st stage, Behind Bimal Auto T: 080-25282564, M:91-9980798818 E:glamorspa@gmail. com The SPA

The Spa, at The Leela Palace is spread over an area of 10,000 square feet. It offers massages that are a blend of European techniques with ancient Asian traditions. It has various massages designed to reduce tension and stimulate circulation like Indian Magic massage, Swedish massage and Aromatherapy. 23, The Leela Palace Kempinski, Airport Road T: 080-30571234 Whitemantra Spa Spread over 7000 sq.ft. in an independent setting, the spa offers various massages and treatments according to your needs. They offer seasonal specials which are worth

checking out. Their salon offers the latest in hair care technology. 142, Rustam Bagh, HAL Airport Road. T: 080-32429960, 25214870 E:contact@whitemantra spa.com SPIRITUALITY / WELLNESS STORES Fabric Spa Fabric Spa, sponsored by Jyothy Fabricare Services Ltd is a spa for your wardrobe. Your best ensembles can now get the care of world class fabric care experts. It provides world class laundry facility, fabric friendly chemicals and uses the best machinery. Mantri Square, LG 29 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667244 Men & Boys Men and Boys is the flagship store of India's first chain of multi-brand retail outlets for men's grooming products. The brands from USA, France, Switzerland, UK, Canada, and Australia are the finest selection of specialized men's cosmetics on the planet. Many products have won awards from leading men's magazines, are used by Hollywood stars and other celebrities. Products include certified organic, natural and cosmeceutical. Prices range from Rs.400 to Rs.4300. Mantri Square, LG 34 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-22667366 New U New U is a health and wellness retail store. The

retail outlet has a collection of national and international brands of beauty and health products. The store stocks products of personal care, baby care, fashion accessories and male grooming. Mantri Square, UG 53 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram T: 080-30160035 Reliance Wellness Reliance Wellness adds value to people's lives, by providing products and services that proactively work to enrich people's body, mind and spirit. Reliance Wellness' offers Pre-emptive, Curative and Health & Beauty Solutions all under one roof. No-22 4th Block, 80 Feet Road Koramangala T: 080-41681811 Religare Wellness Religare Wellness is the pioneer in introducing the concept of retail chain of health shops which provides complete health solutions for the entire family under one roof. Their idea of the complete health store is to be proximal and provide choice and convenience to the customer. 29, Bull Temple Road Basavanagudi T: 080-22956223 also at : Jeevan Bheema Nagar T: 080-22956226 Jayanagar T: 080-22956228 Malleshwaram T: 080-22956240 Yelahanka New Town T: 080-22956239 Banerghatta Road T: 080-22956241

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Yeshwanthpur T: 080-41172646 Airport Road T: 080-41151363 R T Nagar T: 080-41244034 Koramangala T: 080-41216022 Bannerghatta Road T: 080-41107583 The Ostara Shop Ostara offers a wide variety of divine articles which can be helpful in making one's life more peaceful, healthy, and enlightened. They offer Fengshui Elements, Fengshui Mirror, Healing Crystals, Ganeshas, Aroma Oils and Energy Candles, Spiritual and New Age Books and decorative objects to their clients in Bangalore and Asia. 10, Sai Baba Temple Road, Cambridge layout, Richmond Road T: 080-32942905, M: 91-9844065252 www:theostarashop.com SPIRITUALITY Art of Living Art of Living Foundation is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. Sri Sri is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Service is the expression of joy and love,â&#x20AC;? says Sri Sri. The breath has a great secret to offer; the Sudarshan Kriya, a breathing technique is taught in more than 130 countries as part of the Art of Living Course. Vyakti Vikas Kendra 19, 39th A Cross, 11th Main, 4th 'T' Block Jayanagar T: 080-26645106, 22440102/103

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Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation Buddhism may be considered a religion, a philosophy, a way of life, or all three. Siddhatha Gautama's Buddha teachings were to provide the basis for the establishment of Buddhism as a most significant religious and philosophical movement in India for more than a thousand years. Buddhist Meditation & Study Centre Choe Khor Sum Ling center Ashwini. 24, 1st Floor, 3rd Main st, Domlur Layout, also at : Thubten Leksheyling ASHIRVAD 30, St. Marks Road Cross, Opp SBI, St. Marks Road Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement, which aims at the harmony of religions, harmony of the East and the West, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, allround development of human faculties, social equality, and peace for all humanity, without any distinctions of creed, caste, race or nationality. Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor T: 80-25367878 E:rkmathulsoor@dataon e.in TATTOO PARLOURS Bramha Tattoo Studio Brahma Tattoo Studio provides the magnificent service of over 30,000 designs. They use Korean

needles and organic ink to make the pattern. The most sought for tattoos are Sunbursts, the Holy Cross, the 'Om', barbed wires and the foreverfavourite dragon. 26, 2nd Floor,Dubai Plaza, Brigade Road T: 080-22354167 Comfortably Numb Comfortably Numb offers hundreds of trendy designs to choose from or you can even have your own signature design done by their expert artists. The principal tattoo artist there makes magic with ink. 23, Y Cross, Mangala Layout, Kamanahalli M: 91-9845588748 Designers Naresh Designers are engaged in providing all styles of temporary tattoos that include cartoon tattoos, Bridal tattoos, Hand tattoos, half sleeve tattoos & Animal tattoos, Star tattoos and Body tattoos. Their well-trained tattoo designers provide safe tattoos with use of high standard equipments and inks. 142, 2nd Cross, 5th Main, Opposite Kanteerava Stadium, Sampangiram Nagar M: 91-9844086787 Sasha Salon and Institute Sasha has plentiful choices to please you with superb tattoos. Some of them are tribal signs, eagles and scorpions, butterflies and sunflowers; you can even go for temporary ones which last for about a week. The cost varies from Rs 1000 to Rs 30000.

201, 2nd Floor, 5th Avenue, Brigade Road. T: 080-25327499 M:91-9886086021 Talent World Talent world offers one of the best temporary tattoo designs as per your choice. They have a team of 12-tattoo artists. Some of the designs include Cartoon tattoos, Animal tattoos, Butterfly tattoos, Fantasy tattoos and Modern tattoos. 1245, Kkhali, Hennur Main Road T: +91-9980824969 Theatre Boy The complete tattoo designs under one roof. They offer excellent tattoo services specializing in design art, as well as local-style art. They provide various Cartoon tattoos, flower, animals and many other tattoo designs as per customer choice. 673/786 1st C Main, 6th Cross, 2nd Phase, Girinagar M: 91 9886166541 YOGA Anandamaya Wellness Center Anandamaya was started by Dr Gurudatta in 2007. He is committed to providing a high quality personal and professional service to help each of his clients to attain a state of Anandamaya through a customized and

integrated approach of the traditional healing sciences of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga & Naturopathy. 1252, 27th Main, 7th Cross, J P Nagar, I Phase T: 080-22449007 E:drguru@anandamay awness.com Arogya Mandira Trust Arogya Mandira is a well-equipped holistic health care center, with both inpatient and outpatient facilities. They have the necessary expertise which is acquired over decades of study and hands on experience. 148, 1st 'R' Block, Near ISKCON Rajajinagar T: 080-23579755 E:info@arogyamandir a.com Art of Living Yoga Sri Sri Yoga is primarily Hatha Yoga, integrated with other paths of yoga for full blossoming of human potential. A combination of gentle and vigorous series of asanas is taught for the well-being of the body, while an equal emphasis is placed on techniques for nurturing the mind and spirit. The Art of Living International Center 21st Kilometer, Kanakpura Road T: 080-26080291 E:contactus@artoflivin gyoga.org AyurvedaGram At AyurvedaGram, the regular practice of yoga exercise is personalized to suit individual needs to improve physical fitness and blood

circulation, to reduce stress level, enhance the sense of well-being and improve the overall effectiveness of the treatment. Whitefield, Kadugodi Landmark: Opposite Hope Farm Junction T: 080-41161195, 65651090, 65651091 Ekagara At Ekagra, Yoga classes have been designed keeping in mind the dynamics of the present era. The Yoga practice targets specific body parts, pranayama and an abdominal workout. 1/2, 7th Floor, Lavelle Mansions, Lavelle Road M: 91-9886622700, 9884401001 E: contact@ekagra.co.in Prithvi Natural Healing & Yoga Prithvi offers time-tested lifestyle consultation, Yoga instruction and Yoga therapy/treatment based on the Yoga Lifestyle medicine concepts of Yoga, which is specifically an ancient Medicine Wisdom to treat lifestyle diseases. 841, 10th Main, 5th Cross Near Cauvery School Indiranagar II Stage T: 080-41161666 W:prithvinaturalhealin g.com Siddha Yoga Siddha Yoga is the path of inner transformation and discipline. It is imbued with the grace of the Siddha Yoga Guru, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. As a meditation master and the spiritual head of the Siddha Yoga path, Gurumayi guides students in their

spiritual practice and study. 19th Main, 6th Block,zz Near Kormangala Police Station, Koramangala T: 080-25530493, 25595618 Sri Vishwachethana Yoga Centre Sri Vishwachethana Yoga Centre is a Versatile centre which offers yogasana classes taught in the traditional method, pranayama practices, meditation, relaxation techniques, combination of yoga postures & breathing in day to day`s work for busy people, therapeutic yoga for common ailments related to body & mind. 104, 4th Cross, Syndicate Bank Colony, Arkere, Bannerghatta Road. T: 080-41107861 M: 91-9845044786 Vyasa Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA), the Research Foundation has been set up to examine the efficacy of yoga practices and to develop yoga courses to solve the basic problems of the high-tech era. 19, Eknath Bhavan T: 080-26608645, 26612669 Yoga Jeevana Kendra Yoga Jeevana Kendra offers numerous Yoga services which include Kriya Yoga, Asanas Yoga, Pranayamas, Meditation and Kundalini Hatha Yoga. Their clients derive benefits such as personal relaxation, physical, mental and emotional work out and total spiritual fitness.

1349, 9th Block, South End Road, Jayanagar T: 080-26586128 M: 91-9448515413 Yoga Yuva Kendra Yoga Yuva Kendra promotes Yoga Therapy as a best remedy to all kinds of ailments without any Medicines & Surgery. Their basic concept is to practice yoga daily, by doing so you can identify yourself with nature and you could save lot of energy and live fresh and young forever. 344, 8th A Main, Milk Colony, Rajaji Nagar. T: 080-23370489 M: 91-9243475199

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NAMING CEREMONY ? I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day – his name is Jaspreet, but for the past few years he's been known only as Jas (pronounced like jazz, but with the 's' sound at the end). From his email address to his Facebook profile, it's Jas all the way, with Jaspreet being a mere formality he uses on his passport. The reason for this change? He moved to the US a few years ago and decided to go with a shorter, more anglicised name that would be easier to pronounce and remember by his new friends and colleagues. While chatting with him, it suddenly struck me that Jas isn't the only one whose name has been through this process of Westernisation – Siddharths have become Sid, Jaishankars are now Jay and I even know of a doctor called Alka whose patients know

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her as Laura. (Clearly Ally McBeal wasn't around those days to provide the right kind of inspiration.) That got me thinking. Sure, many Bangaloreans go abroad and take steps to assimilate into those societies. But if you look around our city, you will also find many foreigners who've come here on work and take steps of their own to mingle with us. Woollen suits are replaced by Fab India kurtas, autos become a regular mode of transport and some adventurous expatriates have even forsaken their forks and knives and dug into our spicy food with their bare hands (the way it was really meant to be enjoyed). And now, I had the perfect final step for the ultimate Indianisation of our foreign friends. Change, nay, modify your name to a more Indian

one and voila – you'll be a proud member of Indian society. We're already 1.2 billion-strong, so adding a few more honorary members is no sweat at all. How to choose a name The fun part of adopting an Indian name is that there are so many ways a person could go about it. You could start with the first, most obvious method of picking a name that sounds closest to your original one. For instance, if you're called Thomas, in Bangalore, you could go by the name Thimmiah. Andrew could become Anand and Harry could ask his friends to “just call me Harvinder”. If that method is not exciting enough for you, you may try pinpointing a region of the country you're particularly fond of and adopt a name from there. Influenced by Gandhi and his birth state of Gujarat? Well Harriet, from now on, you'll be known as Hetal. A fan of Bhangra music? We have just the name for you, oh Paula. Or shall we say Pushpinder? And George, if it's God's Own Country that appeals to you, well then, in the future you shall be known as George. (Pardon the lack of creativity, but it turns out that this is one of the most popular names in Kerala. Better luck next time!) You could even skip a step and go straight to adopting a nickname for yourself. This might be the easiest method of all, as the nickname needn't have any relation to your actual name, whatsoever. Joseph, Daniel and Benjamin can pick from Pappu, Kitchu or Guggu. Just choose whatever sounds sweetest to your ears. Go desi. Adopt an Indian name today and be rewarded by a giant smile the next time you say to someone, “My good name Subbu. And yourself?” By : Nidhi Raichand