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The current state of Bangalore
Bangalore

Electricity: For the silicon valley of Asia, one would expect B’lore to have 24/7 power. Well, that's far from the truth. B’lore suffers a good 2-4 hour powercut everyday in the summer season. Over to a few good things that still exist, B’lore has some very interesting restaurants dishing out... world cuisines and at the same time has some old local gems like Vidyarthi Bhavan, Andhra Restaurants, and those yummy hole-in-the-wall Military Hotels. Excellent weather by tropical standards, beautiful Jacaranda trees and a decent airport. Bottom line is even by Asian standards, B’lore has a long way to go. Read More

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The current state of Bangalore
Bangalore

KRV: This group has forgotten the real concept of their existence. I understand the frustrations of the local populace. It's not a nice thing to happen when your hometown no longer speaks your language and you are made to feel an outsider just like everybody else. I am for every school in Karnata...ka having to teach Kannada and Hindi compulsorily along with English, no matter what medium school it is. It's really Ok to have sign boards in Kannada as well. But the KRV has turned into a violent lot. They have started taking the law into their own hands. They indulge in moral policing, and at the same time molest the women they try to cops. Many of them are also apprehended by the cops for other crimes like burglaries.Read More

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The current state of Bangalore
Bangalore

Crime: In spite of all the ridiculous bans and deadlines imposed by the cops, B’lore is by no means a safe city. Murders, chain snatching, mugging, eve-teasing, kidnapping, burglaries and rape happen very very frequently. A new twist is B’lore's involvement with terrorism. Every 3rd terrorist see...ms to have some roots with B’lore. This is what happens when the cops chicken out and bust pubs and nightclubs where they can be assured that the crowd is harmless, cooperative and scared. This ensures that the gullible public thinks that the cops are actually doing workRead More

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The current state of Bangalore
Bangalore

New Airport: Don't want to seem to pessimistic. I don’t think Blore needs a Changi, a Charles De Gaulle or a JFK. But the new airport is small even for B’lore. The facilities are much better than the old one and probably most airports in India, but the truth is that it's small even for today. Though... most new and big airports are located at a similar distance form the city, they at least have dedicated toll expressways to get there. Many even have an MRT that takes you straight to the airport. Another 10 years for something like that to materialize.Read More

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Pearl valley
Bangalore

Thanks for the detailed directions. Will try it out some time soon..........but i hate bad roads! Kinda tired of it!

Commented on spappu's review

Zero Value for money
Fiorano - Avenue Road - Bangalore

I don't think even the Leela would charge 500 bucks for a 6 inch plum cake.....what did they have as fillings? Caviar & Foie Gras?

Commented on akame's review

Sizzlingly kewl
Tangerine - Rajankunte - Bangalore

I'm surprised you never mentioned anything about 'The Only Place'on Museum Rd - Bangalore's best Steak Joint. Followed closely by Millers 46, on well...... ahem, 46, Millers Road.....Tangerine may come a distant third....went there last week, but my experience was far from satisfying - maybe it wa...s just my bad luck! Anyways, it's just a hop skip n jump from home.Read More

Commented on raghavohri's review

Creative MuVo Slim
Creative Nomad MuVo

I've got the 1GB Slim earlier this year. Same size, more muzik! Got it for about INR 7000 in Dubai....I think it's a bit more expensive here. Handy USB drive too!

Commented on Blue_angel's review

Great click
Olympus C-310 Zoom

I used to have the 310, until I lost it! Great entry-level camera.

Commented on psyxx's review

--: look at me teacher... look at me.... :--
Salems Lot - Stephen King

Am a great fan of the King! Good to know people with similiar tastes. Have you read Desperation? Was one of my favourites....along with Christine, The Shining, The langoliers(frm 4 past midnight), Cujo, Misery, The Dark Half & Dead Zone & Pet Sematary & Needful things........only his new stuff's ...boring. Keep writing!Read More

Commented on shiv76's review

Journey by Kerala House boat., Is it really worth?
Alleppey

Very informative review. I'll know what to expect next fortnight!

Reviewed Majorda Beach Resort - Goa

Great Monsoon Package

This is an off-season review of the Majorda Beach Resort. As soon as our company sanctioned the trip budget for our team, we unanimously decided that it had to be Goa. Unfortunately, though it was the peak of the off-season, all the 5-star resorts were booked on that particular weekend. We th...Read more

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Commented on IDontSpam's review

Not my kind of place
Chennai

Quite true. Even the Tamilians can't stand Chennai!!! That's why they move to Bangalore in hoardes!

Commented on makesurlife's review

Whatzz up (with) Bangalooore??--an ode
Bangalore Development Authority

Why should the buses in Bangalore have signs in Tamil???? I've never seen buses in Tamil Nadu with Kannada on it? By the way, if you want cheap grapes, you can get them in Banaswadi for 10 bucks a kg!! Economy has improved because of IT. Heard of the trickle effect? MOre money means more spending... power. Demand for commodities goes up. That means everybody from farmers, to maid servants stand to benefite. What about the creation of so many other jobs like cab drivers, cooks who support the IT industry?Read More

Reviewed Hampi

Mystic Ruins

Everybody who's been to Hampi has always said that it's a great place. I'm yet to find a single person who thinks otherwise. I've always tried to understand what exactly is this hype about Hampi? There are ruins all over India, as a matter-of-fact, there are ruins all over the world...but what i...Read more

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Commented on somitra_jain's review

Coorg in Monsoon excellent
Coorg

Hi, I have to agree with you-Coorg is a great place to be especially in the monsoons. Visited Coorg 2 years back in the monsoons. Stayed at the Capitol Village. The whole place was perpetually covered with mist and was without the usual touristy population. Did a repeat last month & made it a ...point to go there in the rains. Stayed at Irpu falls this time. Was just as good as my last trip! Anyways....until next time! StanRead More

Commented on Justin_Blake's review

BANG BANG BANGALORE AIRPORT!!!!
Bengaluru International Airport - Bangalore

B'lore's airport is quite small for the volume it handles. But it's still pretty decent & presentable. Never noticed any problems with the conveyor belt/trolleys.....but I did notice recently tht they've got those new trolleys with brakes (like the ones in mumbai) It may be another 8 yrs before t...he new int'l airport's operational....tht's the sad part.....B#^%$# red tape!Read More

Reviewed Yeracaud

Trying to be a hill station...but a long way to g

Our aim was to get out of Bangalore for the weekend. We decided on Yercaud because: · It’s supposed to be about a 4 hour drive from Bangalore · There’s the Killiyur falls to chill out in. · Yercaud is about 4500 Ft above sea level = cool weather. · It&...Read more

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Commented on satis007's review

No Bangs about it!!!
Bangalore

Your review was great! I wonder why so many people try comparing B'lore with NY etc? B'lore is great in its own way. There are things that piss me off in blore-but hell, which city does not have its own share of woes? & in my humble opinion, b'lore is the easiest place to settle in if u'r a ...new comer. I have nothing against other cities-it just gets irritating when an out-of-towner comes down and harps about everything as though they've been brought up in a penthouse in manhattan. As Preran and rjois said, Bangaloreans need a little more civic pride in them-thats all. Keep up the good work!Read More

Commented on Cool_Raman's review

Bangalore Roads
Bangalore

Like any other city in India, it's got it's pros and cons.