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Top blog sites on Bangalore I have come across:

1) Metroblogging Bangalore : Bangalore's official space in the world's largest network of city focused blogs.This HAS to be the best blog on the city.Everything and anything happening in the city is posted here.Right from the FM stations to latest hotels,local festivals to local transport.Its updated daily and should not be missed! 2) The Bangalore Blog : This blog gives a critical view point on all issues related to the cities growth and infrastructure.Most of the posts are newspaper articles which are already published.It's a good read to keep track of the city's various issues considering the morning newspaper gets just a quick glance. 3) Bangalore Daily Photo : I find this interesting as many of the snaps posted are what I pass by quite often.Its a good blog showcasing Bangalore as one of its residents.The photography isnt spectacular but the range of subjects covered till now is amazing.Only a true blue Bangalorean will understand what I mean! 4) Restaurant revie...

The best of Bangalore on the NET!

I have always been proud of Bangalore city.One of the reasons is because its been my home for more than twenty years.I have admired and enjoyed its reputation for being a "calm and cool city" and at the same time famous for its institutions and hi-tech achievements.The city always enjoyed a high status reputation in terms of its culture,people,events,climate and intelligence. I hence thought about researching and providing a post which will let you browse through the city,virtually.And what better way than to give you a consolidated list of the various official websites which have a direct connection in the silicon valley of India! Culturally speaking : 1)Bangalore's very own festival - the Bangalore Habba . The city's annual event which aims to create awareness about the dance,music,theatre,literature,fashion and crafts of the state.It hopes to promote the city as a culture capital and not just IT/BT capital.Some of the interesting activities during the event:street...