Bangalore Broadcast

Days are turning to weeks and weeks to months. This year is speeding off without any signs of stopping. In the mad rush I tend to loose sight of my life, as it slips away with any progress....

Bangalore Seven Wonders

Recently Bangalore Mirror started a contest " Seven Wonders of Bangalore". During this context, many landmarks, historical building, parks and monuments around Bangalore were showcased. Out of the many, the best seven were picked up.

Here are the list of Seven Wonders from Bangalore:

1. Pyramid Valley
2. Bull Temple
3. Vidhana Soudha
4. Lalbagh
5. St Mary’s Basilica
6. Jamia Masjid
7. Bangalore Palace

Anyone new to Bangalore will find this list useful. Now there is no excuse that you don't know the Seven Wonders of Bangalore.


So what are you waiting for?

Bye!

Mercedes-Benz Invitational Golf Tournament

The swing is back with the Mercedes-Benz Invitational Golf Tournament. This amateur level golf tournament's qualifying round is being held at Eagleton Gold Club in Bangalore. If you're keen in golf, you can watch how these corporate honchos swing around for a birdie.


The grand finale will be held at the  Le Touessrok Golf Course, Mauritius to be held in April 2011. The winner rides home a Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Times Fest

Are you New to Bangalore?

To an outsider new to Bangalore can look like a bundle of chaos. If you're caught on the wrong place in a traffic, it's enough to be feel suffocating. I too dread the bottlenecks at every junction, and for this reason I avoid the rush hour traffic, unless I need to go very badly.

There are many other issues apart from traffic, like food, housing, education, transportation etc. But beneath all these chaos, there a beautiful world for your to explore socially and culturally. While the new Bangalore is full of dot com folks, it equally has a rich heritage of it's own.

In this city there are many cultural centers, like Alliance Francaise, Max Muller Bhavan, The British Library  etc.

See beyond what meets your eye, explore the other side of Bangalore. If you need help you can just mail me here.

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Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore

I see many expatriates in Hard Rock Cafe during weekend. On Sunday's there are many expat

lazing inside with heavy brunch.

I love the granite interiors that showcases the other memorabilia of rock stars. For folks like me this place is too expensive, but I think it suits most of the expat's purse.

I wonder if this Hard Rock Cafe gives the same menu similar to other joints across the globe. If yes, then it could be one reason why many expats visit this rocking place.

Memorial Chowdiah hall

( Pic source: indivibe.com)

Every week Chowdaiah Memorial Hall gives host to varied plays, dance recitals, concerts and other events. You can scan through the event section of Times of India to know the latest events unfolding at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall.

It's the cultural hotspot of Bangalore which was established in 1980. This violin shaped building is constructed as a tribute to famed violinist T. Chowdiah. Depending on your taste in arts or in Indian theater, you watch the shows from this esteemed hall.

Foreigners Registration Office Bangalore

Recently I passed by ESI hospital junction, Cambridge layout, Bangalore and I saw couple of foreigners near  one building. The board said " Foreigners Registration Office".

The new facility has authority to handle immigration formalities handled by the other FRROs in the major capital cities of New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

The name of the office read as "Foreigners Registration Office". This office has been relocated from the earlier building has taken this address:

How to reach Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO)

To reach foreigners registration office, you need to come to ESI hospital junction, close to Cambridge Layout, Bangalore. It's located at # 55, off Double Road, Indira Nagar.

If you're hiring a car or auto, tell the driver to take you to take ESI hospital, Cambridge Layout. From there proceed to Indira Nagar double road. It's just few yards from ESI hospital junction. You can't miss this building.

Working hours of FRRO Bangalore

The office will function from Monday to Friday between 9.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you're submitting fresh application, you should make it before 1.30 p.m.

In case you need assistance I can tag along with you. 

Thank you.

Expats Community in Bangalore

Bangalore city is inhabited by a wide eclectic mix people from all Indian states and from other countries. The first dwellers came from close by states, those who appreciated Bangalore weather. It was a pensioners retiring place. Recently I passed a park at Indira Nagar defense colony, which is exclusive for senior citizens.

Now Bangalore is at cross roads. Information Technology boom brought in big unexpected wealth to young 20 somes. This big growth from IT outsourcing money also mushroomed mega malls like Bangalore Central, Forum, Big Bazar and other concrete shopping malls.

How to relocate to Bangalore?

At first sight, Bangalore city can look crowded with people and vehicles. Often you might wonder if you can find peaceful life in this buzzing city.

To settle in Bangalore, the most important thing is to find the right apartment. With rent shooting over the roof, it's important for you to locate the best dwelling place within your budget. I would suggest you to search magic bricks site to find ads posted by house owners. House closer to your work place is recommended as traffic can make you dizzy.

If you're looking for someone to help you out to locate a house, I'm available as Banaglore destination consultant. I can take you around to various locations around Bangalore to spot the best residence for your long stay in Bangalore.

If you prefer more professional guest tour services, you can call up this International agency.