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Pics from Bangalore

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Was a long week, but got to spend a lot of time with my team & some other teams in Bangalore. Good trip all-in-all…here are some pics of the fun times.

At amusement park in Bangalore - “Wonder-la”
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DeWars - theĀ  oldest Pub in Bangalore (opened in the 1930s)Bangalore_Feb 08 080.jpg

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Me driving an auto-rickshaw again

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The “yard” at Irish Pub in Bangalore hotel

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Dancing banned in Bangalore?

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Yes, it’s true! Some new news upon arriving in Bangalore. Apparently, about 3 months ago, dancing was officially banned across Bangalore. If you want to dance, you must do it in the private of your own home. Again, yes, it’s true.

Why? From what I’ve heard, because the men here have been getting a little too “heated” with the ladies.

However, in the office today, I heard there are some “underground” places popping up for dancing. Prohibition, anyone? Footloose, maybe?

People in Bangalore who are really into the party scene are now ditching Bangalore for the weekend and heading elsewhere…like Chennai for party time. Bars here stop serving at 11:30pm anyway.
I could see this happening in China, but would have never thought something like this would happen in India … especially when dancing is such a huge part of the culture here.