HMT Heritage Centre and Museum: a trip down memory lane
Growing up in Hyderabad, HMT was an integral part of my life as my father was employed with the PSU for over 40 years. So, when I heard about the…
Photo essay: Bengaluru flower market, K R Market
As mentioned in my previous posts, visiting flower markets in any city is my favourite and always on my ‘to do’ list. Last month, I decided to visit the flower…
Fine arts with a purpose: Rasa Aadharan
Theatre for Holistic Development (THD) Located on Bengaluru’s bustling Sampige Road in Malleshwaram is the truly unique Rasa Aadharan, a centre for children and adults with special needs. Committed to…
Avarekai Mela: a festival dedicated to Bengaluru’s favourite bean
Come winter and there is an influx of “Avarekai” in the vegetable markets of Bangalore. Extremely popular and a universal favorite, Avarekai is almost the soul food of south Bangalore…
Bengaluru’s annual groundnut fair: Kadalekai Parishe
A ‘ground nut’ fair? Sounds strange for many but I am sure not for those of you who are from or familiar with Bengaluru. For the uninitiated, the groundnut fair…
My Fortune, Bengaluru
If you are looking to have a great meal while in the middle of town, look no further than My Fortune. Located bang in the middle of Bengaluru’s central business…