Boiled Corn...

Boiled sweet corns kept for sale on a roadside cart. Though this city enjoys them all round the year, it becomes more relevant in winter morning or late evenings to munch along... a great option to beat the hunger and stay warm...

First fog!!

It's back! The winter morning fog that takes the city under cover... Indeed a great time to walk around the streets catching cool wind and inhaling foggy breaths waiting for sunshine!!

Obbattu or Holigea feast..

This traditional Karnataka meal is served to me on a banana leaf on occasion of satyanarayana pooja prasad, The meal is loaded with different sweets like Sevai Kheer, Sheera and the festive attraction is obbattu or holigea-flat, thin, wafer-like chappati filled with a mixture of jaggery, coconut and sugar and fried gently on a skillet and served with hot ghee …

Winter mornings...

Winter is here and the signs are everywhere, early morning street shot does suggest the same. People have pulled out winter wares, those who are used to cold continue to work. Few do enjoy their hot cuppa coffee too...

Metro Work...

Metro work on OMR (old madras Road) seem going smooth, there are good signs of development in the construction work. Everyone in the city has an eye on this ambitious project that is hopeful of helping commuters greatly...

Working together...

Another great aspect of city parks is a group exercise / workouts, There are many enthusiasts who participate in such group activities, what a great beginning of the day!!

Unwind...

Weekend Morning at Cubbon park is a great unwinding mechanism, pick up a solitary bench under a tree and enjoy the atmosphere. City provides such great breathing spots for the city, i.e parks which are very peaceful early mornings specially winter mornings...

Quick Shine!!

Roadside quick shoe-shine, the service often chose by the frequenters in the business area in the city. The shoemaker does this along his repair business and selling accessories like soles, strings etc...

Peace Tribute...

In an initiative to give voice to the angst and anguish of a shaken nation after the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week, people from all walks of life in six metros got together y'day to condemn terror and demand a change in the system, The Bangaloreans gathered in the Cubbon park carrying candles and placards in memory of the victims …

Call 108...for Arogya Kavacha!

The Emergency Response Service, titled Arogya Kavacha-108, was launched in the city on 2nd Nov 08 by former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava Day. The fleet of 66 ambulances commenced their operation under the project in Bangalore.
Now, in case of an emergency, like ill health, accidents or fire, one has to just dial 108. A fully equipped state-of-the-art ambulance will arrive within 20 minutes anywhere in the city. The medical staff in the ambulance will not only transport the affected person to hospital, but will also provide pre-hospitalizations treatment free of cost. A great initiative indeed!!

Colors of Tranquility

The city echoes the trauma of mumbai, the 'sick' terror attacks have shaken everyone and had even bonded us together to unite, be aware and restore peace. There were many who came together to sympathize with victims and lit candles across locations in the city. The serene togetherness just reflect the sky-full of colors of tranquility...

Routines...

After a weekend outing ( could not post on Saturday and Sunday) I reached the city early morning and the first thing I see is this school going kid with his mother waiting for his school bus, that reminded me about the daily routines …