Bangalore Dairy

Bangalore Dairy, which began processing milk in 1965 with an initial capacity of 50,000 Litres Per Day(LPD), was inaugurated on 23.1.1965 by late Sri.Lal Bahadur Shastriji, the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Later the capacity was enhanced to 3.50 Lakh Litres Per Day.This Union is one of the first four Milk Unions to be covered under the First World Bank Project.

Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (KMF) is the Apex Body in Karnataka representing Dairy Farmers' Co-operatives. It is the third largest dairy co-operative amongst the dairy cooperatives in the country. In South India it stands first in terms of procurement as well as sales. One of the core functions of the Federation is marketing of Milk and Milk Products. The Brand 'Nandini ' is the household name for Pure and Fresh milk and milk products. More >>

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Cane works...

Earning money in the metro has unlimited options ...a bamboo art worker roams around busy koramangala street to make quick bucks by selling the Cane lamps, baskets ... the dry climate of bangalore compliments use of cane furniture and is a perfect reflection of natural representation in one's household...

The forests of Karnataka provide the bamboo that is used in the making of beautiful handicraft. The bamboo has to be cut into strips of equal breadth and thickness, a skill that takes years to master. India being the second richest country in bamboo genetic resources after China. These two countries together have more than half the total bamboo resources globally. It is reported that 136 species of bamboos occurring in India. More >>

Here is an interesting paper on Institutions and Bamboo Production to Consumption System - (A Comparative Study of China and India) for more insight if desired...

Bangles

Bangles are ornaments worn mainly by women on their arms and wrists. They are usually circular in shape, and, unlike bracelets, are not flixible.
Bangles are part of traditional Indian jewelry. In India, bangles are usually worn in pairs, one or more on each arm, and a single bangle is rarely sold. They are made of numerous precious as well as non-precious materials such as gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc.

Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or both in combination. Bangles made from plastic are slowly replacing those made by glass, but the ones made of glass are still preferred at traditional functions such as marriages and at festivals.

Gold bangles are most popular with indian women. They range from plain and simple to extremely artistic and intricate. They are often studded with precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds, gems and pearls. More >>

India Coffee House on MG Road ...

India Coffee House on MG Road (Scrambled Egg Toast, Masala Dosa), As tyhe name suggests the place is known for it's Coffee...served by the turbanrd waiters.

The waiters took their own time to serve you, so you sat there reading your morning newspapers, in no hurry to go anywhere. Nobody asked you to leave and you could sit there until you found something else to do. Sometimes it seemed as though there were four waiters to a customer, hanging around chatting in corners, until somebody waved out to them to catch their attention.

Indian coffee is the most extraordinary of beverages, offering intriguing subtlety and stimulating intensity. India is the only country that grows all of its coffee under shade. Typically mild and not too acidic, these coffees possess an exotic full-bodied taste and a fine aroma. More >>

LPG - Fuel Alternative...

Most of the Bangalore Auto's use LPG as alternative fuel...

Most laboratory tests give LPG an emission advantage over gasoline in emitted unburned hydrocarbons. LPG is mostly made from by-products of oil refining. It's limited in availability and is kept artificially cheap as a result.

LPG prevents premature engine wear, doesn't contaminate engine oil, and is a higher octane fuel than gasoline. Several manufacturers offer LPG powered vehicles. Other manufacturers have licensed and marketed retrofit "kits" to convert gasoline engines to operate on LPG as well as gasoline (dual fueled) or to operate solely on LPG. More>>

Banana Leaves...

Fresh cut greeen Banana Leaves for cooking, making serving dish, wrapping deliacies to roast or bake or for some decorations too...Depending on the occasion food can be served either in the traditional way in a thali or on banana leaves or in the buffet style.
In a typical Indian style the meal is served on a flat circular plate with shallow rim known as the thali. The food can also be served on banana leaves. The hostess gets the opportunity to pamper her guests and pay personal attention to their needs. More >>

 

Karnataka High Court Building...

The Karnataka High Court (locally known as Attara Kacheri) is the High Court of the state of Karnataka. It was established in 1884 under the Mysore High Court Act, 1884; and was known as the Mysore High Court until 1973 when the name of the state was changed. The court is headquartered in Bangalore, the administrative capital of the state and has a sanctioned judge strength of 40.

 

Retired Occupation...

Yes, retired occupation is to indulge with the plants and redefine the schedules...many bangaloreans prefer to stay put in their city homes and retreat to the serene climate and peaceful surroundings thereof....

The city has many such layouts and residential area's which though a minute away from the busy streets have peaceful neighbourhoods and spacious bunglows and villas...

Flat tyres fixed here...

awaiting business, a tyre fixing shopkeeper reads newspaper besides a busy road.....

 

Darshini..a quick snack bar

One of the main attractions of bangalore living is 'Darshini's....a small quick snack bar serving 'tiffins' ...i.e. snacks such as idli, medhu vadai, dosai, upma and tea, coffee etc...

These outlets mushroomed due to high demand from the crowd who wants to save time, have a econimical yet staple alernative to full meals... here is one of the darshini's near my place...

 

Mongphali....Roasted Peanuts

Total timepass...the munch mania continues for the crowd, roasted peanuts are one of the favorites and are available in almost everywhere. sometimes also available boiled in salted water too...

Peanuts are a rich source of proteins (roughly 30 grams per cup after roasting) and Monounsaturated fat. Recent research on peanuts and nuts in general have shown their health benefits. [6] Peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol. A handful of peanuts contains approximately 70 micrograms of this curative substance. Resveratrol is also present in red wine, grapes and the Chinese plant Polygonum cuspidatum (cholican). More >>

 

Mural...

This wonderful mural I found in one of the shops , nice metal work with brass, copper objects... indded an eyecatcher...

 

Small utility shops...

back to basics, unlike the high end shops these utility shops are vital for small requirements and repairs ....

 

Off the shelf.....

Some more 'snacks' on the shelf.....

 

Khara snacks....

Don't know if it's an obsession, but every bangalorean loves to munch these snacks...the variety and the spread shown here is the minimum at every store....Such outlets seem a good alternative for the traditional homemade sweetmeat; the preparation of which otherwise would need planning and pinching some time off hectic schedules.

 

Forgetting Bird Flew....

Chicken is back, the trucks are being offloaded and the favorite dishes are back on menu....

 

bylane....

 

Temple top....

 

Salon...

Urbal utilities gearing up ... small barber shop in the bylane ...

The barber's trade is an extremely ancient one. Razors have been found among relics of the Bronze Age (circa 3500 BC) and barbering is mentioned in the Bible by Ezekiel who said "And Thou, son of man, take thee a barber's razor and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thine beard."

Shaving, either of the head or face, was not always a voluntary act, for it has been enforced by law in England and elsewhere. Cleanliness and vanity were therefore not the sole reasons for a 'clean shave', the origins lie deeper. more >>

 

Greener Bangalore...

Keeping bangalore green, the municipal corporation bill board....i feel sometimes just creating awareness itself can create wonders....on the other hand they themselves should stop chopping trees for read widening, visibility for billboards and clearing the electrical cables laid on the poles adjoining to the roads....

 

Ragda, i.e. Mortar & Pestle

Traditionally, Mortar & Pestles were a must for every indian kitchen. Though in modern times they are replaced by mixies, true believers of taste say that the preparations in electrical grinder that to stone differ in taste... more >>

A mortar and pestle are two tools used in conjunction with each other to grind and mix substances. The mortar is a bowl-like vessel used to contain a substance. Mortars have rounded bottoms and wide mouths. The pestle is a stick / stones used for pounding and grinding. They come in various shapes and sizes, one shown here is the large one used in kitchen.. more on usage >>

The Juice Bar....

Yes, infact Bangalore has been know for it's PUB's and Beer ( kingfisher) but the other side of it is this one...The Juice Bars....found at every nook and corner...the jiuce bars offer fruit juices and milk shakes....many youngsters indulge in a sadwitch followed by a fresh juice to as substitute for meals...

 

Clothes with embroidery...

Clothes with embroidery are becoming popular among youngsters in the city who prefer to match their jeans with embroidered tops and do away with their usual T-shirts and casual cotton tops.

Designs for embroidery came with the traders — first with the Portuguese, then the Dutch and the English. Now that it had stayed here for centuries... regional influences are factored in based on the consumer offtake... more >>

Fresh Fragrance....

fresh flowers on sale in the city market ..