Saturday, February 28, 2009

Pineapple Express…

Roadside fruit selling in Thippasandra Market Road, all round the year some or the other fruits are being sold here due to the large demand for fresh fruits and juices. The pineapples are fresh n juicy, choice is to buy one full fruit or few slices supporting ones need and as per the convenience…

Friday, February 27, 2009

Shoe-case..

The exports are down and so is the demand. Many export oriented mfg units have diverted their goods to local markets. The buyers are happy as they get the quality goods in lesser price than before…

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Cashing on Coconuts…

The economy may fluctuate but the consumption of coconuts continues to remain the most preferred. Yet there are clever market traders making most of the demand supply scenario…the clueless local coconut seller in the market continues to take the hit so as the farmers.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Beat It..

Street hawkers turn every opportunity into selling just right, the Slumdog Oscar mania brings attention of the world to Indian music so does this seller making most of the opportunity by selling various drums ….

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Lonely..

Early morning in a local market he is out on food finding mission, moving in and around the shops, searching known faces in his ‘own’ market neighborhood.. Like many others he is the one, who is born to live wild in this urban vegetable market…

Monday, February 23, 2009

Side Business..

Lot many farmers from adjoining the city outskirts have adapted to balance themselves in the urban and rural demands. To add to their regular income many of them have started nurseries and allied product developments. Their bullockcarts loaded with goods frequent to few weekly markets in some semi urban city areas showcasing their goods for sale ….

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Early Morning Drives..

It continues to be a pleasure drive early mornings on certain roads. The weather is just right and so the pleasant as if coming out from a cold night and preparing to enter a hot sunny day. Not much movement on the roads and the trees showcasing the spring leaves…What a great drive it can be!!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

The “Golden bell” starts blooming…

The Tabebuia Argentina i.e. Yellow Tabebuia, also called "Golden Bell" blooms are back, the city will wear this yellow cover for next few months….

Friday, February 20, 2009

Rag picking upscaled…

The rag picking is never been the same now, the city has grown and so is the area for these rag pickers. This one is using a bicycle to help him collect the stuff which is unusual as most of them just carry it on their backs. The biggest benefits provided by these rag pickers to the society is that of enabling ‘reuse and recycle’ principle, helping collect & sort garbage for still usable materials. The section as usual is far neglected and thrives on many challenges…

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Early Coolers…

The city is knocking on the doors of the summer season, the days have shown significant increase in heat and mercury has touched 33C already in mid Feb. The watermelons can now be seen on the street hawker carts / local markets coming to the rescue beating the heat...

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Uniform Routines…

The academic terms are nearing final exams. In the last few weeks before the long vacations when the syllabus is almost complete, the school bags become lighter and students carry fewer books. The young ones still try keep the pace with elder’s, who handhold them along…

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Napping Sales...

The economic slowdown and this picture may have some correlation, though the stall is loaded with fresh veggies yet not many customers around. The vendors takes this opportunity to catch up with a nap as he must have started his day quite early and getting prepared for a long day ahead…