Sunday, February 3, 2008

Huge MNC Buildings at Bangalore Software Park


Huge MNC Buildings at Bangalore Software Park

Woman Having Ksheera Dhooma Steam Treatment



Woman Having Ksheera Dhooma Steam Treatment Bangalore

A woman receives ksheera dhooma steam treatment, a medicated milk steam, at Soukya International Holistic Health Centre Bangalore.

Colorful Signs on Commercial Street Bangalore

Colorful Signs on Commercial Street Bangalore

Woman in Plank Posture at Shreyas Yoga Retreat


Woman in Plank Posture at Shreyas Yoga Retreat Bangalore

Ingredients for Making an Herbal Pouch


Ingredients for Making an Herbal Pouch at Bangalore

Ingredients for ayurveda herbal pouch spa treatments are prepared at Soukya International Holistic Health Centre Bangalore

Ingredients for Ayurvedic Facial Treatment



Ingredients for Ayurvedic Facial Treatment Bangalore

Ingredients for Ayurveda spa treatments are prepared at Soukya International Holistic Health Centre.

Woman Having a Hair Smoke Treatment

Woman Having a Hair Smoke Treatment

A woman receives hair smoke treatment at Soukya International Holistic Health Centre Bangalore.

Detail of Indian Painting of Ganesh


Detail of Indian Painting of Ganesh

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Fully illuminated Mysore Palace a day prior to the 'Vijay Dashami'


Fully illuminated Mysore Palace a day prior to the 'Vijay Dashami'
The fully illuminated Mysore Palace a day prior to the 'Vijay Dashami', the final day of the Dasara Celebrations, Mysore, some 140km from Bangalore. Mysore Dasara is a Royal Festival Celebrating victory of Truth over Evil. Legend has it that the Goddess Chamundeeswari or Durga slew the demon Mahishasuran on Vijayadashami day. Dasara is a 10-day festival in the region culminating on Vijayadashami or tenth day. The day marks the successful conclusion of the preceding nine days. Vijayadashami is also a day of victory of the King and his subjects, be it in a battle or day-to-day governance. The preceding nine days of Navarathri had celebrations starting only after six days. The sixth day is in honor of goddess Saraswathi. The eigth day is dedicated to Durga and Ninth day is for Lakshmi, goddess of wealth.

Bollywood star actress and brand ambassador of Spice Telecom, Priyanka Chopra smiles after the launch of "Spice Local Lingo," in Bangalore


India - Business - Priyanka Chopra Promotes "Spice Local Lingo"
Bollywood star actress and brand ambassador of Spice Telecom, Priyanka Chopra smiles after the launch of "Spice Local Lingo," in Bangalore.

STAFF WALKS IN INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES CAMPUS IN BANGALORE


STAFF WALKS IN INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES CAMPUS IN BANGALORE

Original caption: An employee walks in the Infosys Technologies campus in Electronics City in Bangalore, January 20, 2003. Infosys, India's No 1 listed software exporter, posted a 24.4 percent rise in quarterly profit on its booming outsourcing business, but the results missed analysts' expectation and sent its shares reeling. Infosys has about 300 clients globally including Bank of America and Citigroup and employs about 14,000 people, mostly based in India.

NEW LOW COST INDIAN AIRLINE LAUNCHED IN BANGALORE


NEW LOW COST INDIAN AIRLINE LAUNCHED IN BANGALORE

Original caption: Air Deccan, an Indian charter company, unveils its new 48-seater ATR aircraft as it launches a new low cost regional service at Bangalore airport, August 25, 2003. According to company officials at Air Deccan, the new low cost carrier is the first to offer up to fifty-percent discounts to passengers travelling in southern India.

Kingfisher Airline Bangalore representatives


Kingfisher Airline Bangalore representatives on a promotional stand at an entrepreneurial conference in Mumbai. In 2005, Vijay Mallya established Kingfisher Airlines. In a short span of time Kingfisher Airline has carved a niche for itself. It was the first airline in India to operate with all new aircrafts. Kingfisher Airlines is the first Indian company to purchase an Airbus A-380. Initially the connectivity was only between Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore. At present, the airline connects more than 15 cities with international flights planned for the future.

India - Billionaire Tycoon - Dr Vijay Mallya Bangalore


India - Billionaire Tycoon - Dr Vijay Mallya

Dr Vijay Mallya discusses business on his Gulfstream Jet during a flight from Mumbai to Bangalore while a stewardess serves perfectly chilled Kingfisher Beer. Mallya has three other jets, a Hawker, a Boeing 727 and an Airbus Corporate Jet A310-133CJ - and two helicopters. In 2005, Vijay Mallya established Kingfisher Airlines. In a short span of time Kingfisher Airline has carved a niche for itself. It was the first airline in India to operate with all new aircrafts. Kingfisher Airlines is the first Indian company to purchase an Airbus A-380. Initially the connectivity was only between Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore. At present, the airline connects more than 15 cities with international flights planned for the future.

Chaotic Traffic Clogs Bangalore Roads


Chaotic Traffic Clogs Bangalore Roads

Pedestrians battle scooters, taxis, private cars, and vans on Bangalore's chaotic Mahatma Gandhi Road, known as South Parade in the days of the British. Despite a nightmarish list of infrastructure shortcomings, including potholed roads too narrow for the traffic they bear, Bangalore's exploding middle class keeps buying every form of motorized conveyance, adding nearly 1,000 vehicles a day to the already overtaxed streets.

International Brands in Bangalore


International Brands in Bangalore

A laborer in Bangalore walks past a KFC carrying boxes. Bangalore supports many fast-food restaurants, but Indian and international, partly because of the large number of middle-class high tech workers

Cafe Coffee Day in Bangalore



Cafe Coffee Day in Bangalore

The Cafe Coffee Day chain, like this one in the Forum Mall in Bangalore, dominates the Indian market. The chain is a division of the Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company, Ltd. The stores are commonly referred to simply as Coffee Day; the first was opened in 1996 on Brigade Road in Bangalore, and today is the largest cafe retail chains in India, with 298 cafes in 65 cities around India.

Bangalore Airport Road and Office Buildings


Bangalore Airport Road and Office Buildings

Signs and Stores on Mahatma Gandhi Road Bangalore


Signs and Stores on Mahatma Gandhi Road

Traffic Driving Past Vidhana Soudha


Traffic Driving Past Vidhana Soudha