Fruits n Veggies

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The rains bring back freshness and spirit for veggie leovers to hunt for farm fresh supplies, the king of fruits, mangos still take most of the space from veggy counters....

Fried munchies,,,

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City loves fries, the blend of this quick snack offers unique footprint of repesentation of all indian varieties, here is one shelf of north indian goodies from ulsoor market....

Rangoli....

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As a tribute to gods and the wellbeign such a rangoli is a common sight in religious ceremonies, this one I was told depicts lord Ganesha ...

Halasuru Metro Station...

100_9665, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

The work in progress for readiness of ulsoor (Halasuru) namma metro station, the much awaited and much delayed metro project is trying to catch up with the anticipated promise to ease traffic situation...

Ulsoor Junction...

100_9658, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

Post metro construction the busy junction is normalising, the road is not two way and easing the traffic on Old Madras Road towards MG Road...

Tex Trends...

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There is always a new range when it comes to textiles, fabric and patterns, so on with these beautiful embroidery works, showroom panels glitter in the giggle!!

Double up!!

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There are quite a few double buses plying on the city roads to cater to more passengers in the peak hours, off peak they are little lethargic and empty blocking almost all the street!!

Bag it!!

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School equals school bags, parents have tough time selecting things for their kids after reopening of schools, the bargains for school bags are still underway and roadside stalls make good business of this opportunity...

@The Corner...

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Sipping tea the autodrivers wait at the junction for passengers, 4-5 autos make a line at some prominenet junctions called 'auto stand' and chitchat with each other making the waiting period easy!!

Wait State...

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All eyes on Namma Metro to start, the underbellies of the overhead tracks are becoming familier and traffic underneath is adjusted to align itself by and between. All what is missing is the roar of the running couches.....!!

Sky...

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Monsoon showers are regular; mostly in the evenings, that helped city really cool down under the constant cover of these dark rain clouds. The temperature now ranging between 20 to 26 Deg C, the days are pleasant!

Bangles...

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Choice of many as it is integral part of the grooming, the bangles are a crowd puller and same is witnessed on the weekend evenings on commercial street.....

Fruit cart...

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Market streets has variety of fruit carts, this one is selling somewhat premium fruits so to say! the push cart also has a compartment to store these fruits off business hours and a special design includes metal plates on the edges acting as guards to protect against accidental brushing against the other carts or vehicles...

Brands n Branding...

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Creativity is at large! the big branded showrooms are getting more and more creative when dealing with young buyers, the 'hangout' types of decor leverages casual paradigms rather than suited approach!

Now reading...

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On the stands, the newspapers and magazines displayed by the roadside stall provides good glimpse of a the readership!

Steamed Corn...

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Corn is a favorite munch for many, th charcoal rosted or Steamed people like to have them on the go almost all the around the year!! This cart on a market street is serving hot steamed corns ...

Buckle up!!

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There are numerous opportunities for entrepreneurship from small to big, this roadside seller perhaps specializes in belts, for everyone young or elders!!

HD world...

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Looks liek everyone is going after HD the resolutions on the cameras are so common sight that every billboard and brand is cashing on it!! this service in my neighbourhood showcases the same!!

Family Ride...

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The weekend evenings are crowded and many go around the nearby markets as a family outing! this family seems to be on the extreme to ride on a two wheeler!!

Pineapples...

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Could not resist in sharing this patterns of stack, the pineapples a great source of calcium and potassium with C vitamin a 'like' of many!!

Kids-ware

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The roadside selling is a definate opportunity specially in markets and parks where kids visit with parents and these small thingshelp maintain the smiles on their face. though there is a hardship, the seller seems to be selling smiles rather than the goodies!!

Sachet World...

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Grocery stores are curtained with various type of sachets, tea, detergents, shampoos are housed in these one time use packages that now rule our world.... convenience is taking precedence over long term environmental welfare perhaps!!

Mango Mania...

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With greater love for this king of fruits, this shop on CMH road boosts alteast 8-10 varieties of mangos, all for the taste bud freaks this is a golden opportunity of choice....

Now Watching....

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Roadside sales of the movie DVDs, the new arrivals don't take that long to appear on these pirate routes, a good 'Dekho' (look) reveals whats on the chart!!

Back to School...

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As schools open for next academic term, parents gather to buy the related items like school bags, water bottles etc, Innovative malls put temp stalls outside to seize the opportunity!!

Run, Bangalore Run!!

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The World 10K---- The World 10K Bangalore, is an annual 10 kilometres road running competition which takes place in the city, over 25000 registered for this event making it a great success!! I loved to cheer for my friends and click few shots....

few more clicks here...

Seasonal...

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Rains brings life back to earth, the city is witnessing lot many seasonal flowering of the plants that bloom once a year, these beautiful flowers are no exception!!

Rajasthani Meals..

The Traditional floor sitting style from rajathan is replicated in a local restaurant with the traditional wall paintings, the food is served on a small table in the front and visitors made to sit on the floor like rural setup....

Daily Trades...

The fruits & vegetables are always in demand and the traders ensure constant supply to retailers on daily basis. early mornings are best times for them to beat the trafic and manage distribution!!

Fresh Colors...

Early Morning, the freshness of flowers bring up the mood, these are natures best when it comes to rejuvenate your mind with colors and fragrance!!