BS: Bangalore India

Subject: BS: Bangalore India
From: number 6
Date: 28 Feb 08 - 06:32 PM

My wife Ann is going to Bangalore India for 6 weeks in April/May (work related). Have any Catters been there? know of this city? If so, any suggestions of interesting sites to see, things to beware of etc, etc. would be appreciated.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 28 Feb 08 - 07:53 PM

All I know about Bangalore is that there are lots of people there working in call centres and helplines swerving consumers in England. I believe sometimes they are supposed to keep up on what's happening over here, what's the weather like and so forth, so they can make callers think they are talking to someone a bit closer to home.

This suggests that there should be a good few people in Bangalore who will be easy to talk to - and probably on the Internet.

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 28 Feb 08 - 08:22 PM

Bangalore is a big city, with all of the advantages and disadvantages.
It is sometimes called Silicon Valley East.
A fellow I knew worked there for a while, in the computer industry.

Apparently much of interest in the city.
English-speakers common.

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: Rapparee
Date: 28 Feb 08 - 09:35 PM

Well, the Bangalore Torpedo was developed there....

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: number 6
Date: 29 Feb 08 - 07:10 PM

From what we have heard this city is somewhat different as Indian cities go, due to the global economy ... regardless it is India and we both have always hoped to get there sometime in our lives ... the opportunity has now been presented.

Rapaire .. the bangalore torpedoe ??? Now who whould have ever guessed.

thanks guys for your input. Much appreciated.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: gnu
Date: 29 Feb 08 - 08:24 PM

Wow! You going with the bride? For 6 weeks?! Hope you can both stay on after her work and travel even longer. What an amazing opportunity!

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: Dave Swan
Date: 01 Mar 08 - 01:05 AM

Here's a cut and paste from a letter between friends of mine, all of it Bangalore related:

Shiok is the Thai fusion place I said was started by a UI-designer
turned chef. Its in Indiranagar. His name is Madhu Menon. Great
cocktails.

http://www.shiokfood.com

The Chinese place is called Nanking and is in the Sigma mall. Make
sure Baba Ling is there (the owner). Ask for the kitchen soup (the
one they keep simmering for the workers).

Pubs in B'lore...well I already told you the Windsor is the "geek
pub". I hang out with a lot of Open Source folks, though...so your
mileage may vary.


D

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: redsnapper
Date: 01 Mar 08 - 02:19 PM

I have been to Bangalore but can't say I know it well as I really only passed through a couple of times. It's a sizable city and there is certainly a lot to see. I know Mysore better which is a few hours drive (faster by train) to the south and that is definitely worth visiting, especially the Royal Palace and for the Southern Indian cuisine.

RS

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: Mrrzy
Date: 01 Mar 08 - 11:41 PM

I've been there but it's been a long time. While in the area, though, go to Madras or whatever they're calling it now, and to Pondicherry, and to see that giant Jain statue. Both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are so worth seeing. Halebid and Belur! Sounds like Klingon lesbians but they are the most beautiful temples ever.

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: number 6
Date: 02 Mar 08 - 12:31 AM

gnu ... Ann will be going for 6 weeks ... me, I'll be there just for 2 weeks (vacation). As she will be there for work, her airfare and accomodation is paid for ... me, I'll have to cough up my own airfare and I'll take advantage of the free 'room and board.'

Again ... much appreciate the info guys!

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 02 Mar 08 - 01:31 AM

I thought Bangalore was in Maine ...

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: number 6
Date: 02 Mar 08 - 01:41 AM

That's Bangor my friend.

Bangor Maine, the shopping mecca for the populace of Saint John, N.B.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: Gedpipes
Date: 02 Mar 08 - 11:16 AM

Its a brilliant city with a vibrant music scene wonderful food and great people. Keep you mind open and enjoy it
Blue skies
Ged

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 02 Mar 08 - 07:24 PM

Here's a YouTube clip about a trip to Bangalore in 2006. Looks pretty good. (Lots of music and dancing.)

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: number 6
Date: 03 Mar 08 - 05:18 PM

Thanks all for this info ... it's of great value.

And much thanks to you McGrath, we enjoyed that clip !!

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Bangalore India
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 03 Mar 08 - 11:12 PM

Bangor?! Well, I'll be jiggered! That would explain all the white faces ... and maybe that river ISN'T the Ganges?? ... I'll get it right next trip ...