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Bangalore: The Garden City |
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India’s
IT playground Bangalore, is the Capital of the Southern state
of Karnataka. Being one of Asia’s fastest growing cosmopolitan
cities, Bangalore is home to some of the leading Info-Tech industries
in India. The city is globally acclaimed for supporting India’s
premier scientific & research establishments. IT gurus by
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Lal
Bagh & Cubbon Park
Bangalore represents India’s strength in
the IT industry. At the same time, the evergreen
Cubbon Park and the botanical gardens of Lal Bagh
speak for the rich culture of the Garden City
of India. These gardens are the most sought after
places for the early risers who enjoy long walks.
The gardens today have over 1000 species of flora.
The Glass House, modelled on London's Crystal
Palace, is the center
of attraction in this park, which frequently hosts
flower shows.Cubbon Park, sprawling over an area
of 500 acres is complete with a museum, one of
the oldest buildings in India that houses ancient
artifacts from Mohenjodaro. Next to this is the
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Technological Museum named after the great engineer-statesman
who led Mysore into the 20th century. a childrensNearby
is the Visveswaraya Industrial Trade Center, which
promotes the local trade. An art gallery displaying
the works of the great artist, K. Venkatappa,
is also found in this park. In addition, a public
library and ’ park also add to the charm
of this park. The scenic beauty of the city, the
pleasant climate, the hustle and bustle of the
IT world and the pubs & discotheques add to
the colorful medley that is Bangalore. It is the
icon of India today. People of Bangalore, formed
of a true mix ofIndians, attribute the development
of the city to their progressive nature and inherent
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diversity of cultures. A
colorful myriad of dialects, culture and religion
is found in Bangalore.
Bangalore Fort & Palace
Reminiscent of Bangalore’s monarchic past, Bangalore’s
ancient fort is still standing strong today with the
well-preserved Ganapathi Temple within. The ancient
summer palace, which resembles the Daria Daulat Palace
in Srirangapatanam of Bangalore’s bygone maharajahs,
rests nearby. This palace of antiquity is celebrated
for its elaborate carvings and paintings.
The Temples of Bangalore
Many renowned temples built by Kempe Gowda are located
in Bangalore. The Gangadhareshware
Temple, being on the most famous of these houses a
rare idol of Agni, the God of Fire. The temple’s
uniqueness lies in the rare phenomenon that occurs
on the 13th or 14th of January, every year. At sunset,
the rays of the sun pass through a window in the shrine,
and then between the horns of the Nandi (the Sacred
Bull) and finally shine on the Lingam of Lord Shiva.
Bull Temple, is another of Kempe Gowda’s famed
temple where a 15 feet tall and 20 feet long idol
of Nandi is situated.
Social Life in Bangalore
Besides the gardens and parks for those who enjoy
nature, the city of Bangalore is a happening place
for nightlife. You could drop by a pub or a discotheque,
order your favorite cocktail, and enjoy the music
or dance to your heart’s content. The children
of Bangalore are avid followers of the game of cricket,
and the city is known to have provided some of the
finest sportsmen in the country.
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INDIAN
CARRIERS GO ON A BUYING SPREE
Indian carriers, Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Paramount, IndiGo
and others stunned the world aviation industry by placing orders
for more than 200 new aircraft with Boeing, Airbus, Embraer
and ATR at the Paris Air Show. IndiGo alone is buying 100 aircraft
from Airbus Industrie and hoping to start domestic services
later this year.
Of the 280 Airbus Industrie aircraft sale announced at Paris
Air Show, 135 are being purchased by Indian carriers. The state
owned airlines, Air-India and Indian Airlines are also buying
new aircraft worth several billion dollars from Boeing and Airbus
Industrie. Airbus Industrie has raised its estimate of aircraft
requirements in India to 400 from 220 by 2023.
INDIAN RAILWAYS DEVELOP A TRAIN THAT
RUNS ON CNG
Indian Railways have developed a train that runs on compressed
Natural Gas (CNG). A four-compartment modified DMU Diesel Multiple
Unit is being test run in New Delhi by the Railways. In New
Delhi all public transport including buses are being run on
environmental friendly CNG.
TEE OFF IN INDIA: BOOK ON GOLF BY PHIL RYAN AND THOMAS KING
RELEASED
Tee Off in India: People, Places and Golf the first-ever golf
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128 page guide
is the most comprehensive book available on the burgeoning golf
scene in this country. More than two dozen primecourses are
profiled in depth with tee tips included at the end of each
chapter. There is also a comprehensive list with contact details
of more than 140 gold courses. Designed as the ultimate guide
to the current state of play in India, the glossy book also
includes chapters on a number of relevant topics ranging from
the history of the sport in India and the environment to personalities
that have been instrumental in shaping and developing golf in
the country. The thoroughly researched publication has been
co-authored by golf guru, Phil Ryan, the design architect of
numerous signature golf courses in India and well known travel
photojournalist and specialist writer on the subcontinent, Thomas
E. King. Though based in Australia both authors Ryan and King
have an intimate knowledge of India being regular visitors since
the 1970s.
JAGSON AIR TO START HELICOPTER SERVICE
TO AMARNATH CAVES
Jagson Airlines has announced plans to start a helicopter service
to the Amarnath caves in Jammu and Kashmir. The airline would
operate 44 flights a day from Srinagar and Baltal to the Amarnath
Caves. “While we will operate two return flights a day
from Srinagar, there will be 40 daily return flights from Baltal,”
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a Bell 407 helicopter
with a capacity a five passengers, According to Airline Chairman,
Mr. Jagdish M. Gupta. The flights will start from June 26 and
end on August 20, 2005.
FLEMINGO OPENS DUTY FREE SHOPS
India’s External Affairs Minister Mr. K. Natwar Singh inaugured
four outlets – two each at the arrival and departure terminals
of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi of a private
duty-free chain, Flemingo International. On offer are an array
of electronic goods perfumes and liquor among others and are
competitively priced as compared to other shops in the world.
NETAJI SUBHASH CHANDER BOSE’S
HOUSE RESTORED AS MUSEUM
New Delhi: The house in which Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, India’s
legendary freedom fighter was born in Cuttack, Orissa has become
a Museum showcasing glimpses of his life. The house has been
converted into a museum by Indian National Trust for Art and
Cultural Heritage (INTACH) under the guidance of Dr. O.P. Agrawal,
Director General of Indian Council of Conservation Institutes.
The museum contains a large number of photographs and objects
collected from various sources apart from displaying items available
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