Bangalored!

Bangaloreans are a bunch of hilarious and good natured people.Hence no offense to the below observations as I too, am a pukka b'lorean! - You will see most localites taking an early morning walk in the neighborhood or the park.Over the weekends,these walks culminate with a whole hearted south indian tiffin at a popular darshini. - Cafe Coffee day revolutionised the cafe culture in India.This Karnataka brand however is just an extension of the B'lore personality.While it may be cool to hang out at a cafe,most localites remain die-hard filter coffee fans. - How are you doing? how was the dinner? how was the movie? a classic B'lore answer to most of these questions is "First class"!! - Old world B'loreans are hospitality par excellence.They will make sure you overeat while they will eat only after you finish. - When in high school and college,your vocabulary will automatically include slang such as sidey, maccha,guru,swami,maga etc. - Young or old,all are address...

Below is the cover story of Bangalore Monthly magazine in 1997 featuring my mom as the "Bangalorean of the year".A proud moment for the family!Saving the article for future reference.

In April 2007,I saved TOI's photos of the picturesque M.G Road boulevard .Two years later,I come back to find a dusty unfinished 'Metro' flyover.While I hope the public transport system brings relief to the bustling city,one cant help missing the old world charm of the erstwhile south parade.