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| Let's BACHATA |
[Jan. 25th, 2010|10:47 am] |
Dear All,
The BACHATA fever is rising and people of Bangalore can't get enough of it! Lets Celebrate Republic Day with some new learning!! LRDA announces its 4hr BACHATA Beginner Workshop on 26th January 2009, in its own studio.
It is Time to learn some thing new, so that u don't feel you r alone in Dance floor for BACHATA music ...
Venue : LRDA studio, #11, Akshay Arcade, South end road, Basavangudi, Bangalore. Near to Surana College, Opp to VLCC)
Timings : 1200 -1400 hrs & 1500 -1700 hrs
(1400 -1500 hrs Lunch Break)
Fees : Rs. 600 For Singles, Rs. 1000 for Couples.
The registration Slots shall be provided only on First come First Serve basis.
Be first, to book ur slots..
For Reg and Enq :
Call Amudha - 9880881513
John - 9845433370
Cheers
Happy Dancing!!
LRDA Team
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| Celebrate Valentine's day the Latin way |
[Jan. 23rd, 2010|11:51 pm] |
Saint Valentine's Day is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other, So lets Celebrate the day together, this time the Latin way!!! Latino Rhythms Dance Academy presents a unique way to woo the love of your life.
The entry is only by invites @ just Rs650 per person which includes UNLIMITED Sumptuous BUFFET (Veg/Non Veg)!!
The schedule of the event is:
1. 7pm to 8 pm : FREE Bachata dance Workshop for all.
2. 8pm to 8:30 pm : FREE JIVE dance workshop for all.
3. 8.30 pm : Performance by LRDA pro team , with their brand new choreo performed at HongKongSalsaFestival
4. Dance Floor opens 8:30pm onwards.
SO we have Latin Valentines' party.....is this tooooooooo much already??...think again, there are many prizes to be won,,,the Couple with the Best CHEMISTRY(Hotter than Acidic H2SO4:p ), The Best dressed person and many more LOVELY surprises to be disclosed during the party!!!!!!!
Date : 14 Feb 2010, Sunday
Venue: Amnesia, The Chancery Pavilion
Time : 7pm onwards.
PLEASE NOTE : This time the number of invites are VERY limited and will be given only on first come first serve basis, So collect your pass today either from our Jayanagar Studio or call any of the LRDA team members
Call:
John : 9845433370
Amudha: 9880881513
Cheers :)
LRDA Team, |
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| BSA Cyclothon Bangalore |
[Oct. 12th, 2009|10:57 am] |
Dated: Sunday 11th Oct 2009
Event: BSA Cyclothon Bangalore
No of cyclists: Around 7000
Cycling Experience: Great
Event Organization: Worst, No water, No proper food.
Distance: Elite (65 Km), Amateur (36 Km), Corporate (25 Km) and many more.....
Too lazy to write the whole thing, so here's the link for a well narrated blog describing what happened yesterday in detail from Srikanth...
The Blog: Blog about the event and our brush with misfortune and come back
Photos from Srikanths Canon Camera: Photos of the event |
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| Public Workshop on ‘People’s Perspectives on Urban Governance and Planning’ |
[Sep. 4th, 2009|12:22 am] |
Dear friends, This is to invite your organisation to participate in a Public Workshop on ‘People’s Perspectives on Urban Governance and Planning’ on Saturday,5th September, 2009 in Bangalore. It will be held at the Instituion of Engineers(opp. Indian Express Office), between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Bangalore has had a host of urban governance problems and issues due to which the quality of life of a majority of Bangaloreans has been severely affected. We have not had elections to the BBMP for 3 years. A group of administrators who are not accountable to the citizens have been framing policies and taking decisions on Bangalore people’s development needs for the past three years. Lack of coordinated planning has been one of the causes for Bangalore's many ills. We have the BBMP and para-statals like BDA, BMRDA, KUIDFC, all creating plans for Bangalore. To remedy this scenario, the 74th Amendment of the Constitution (Nagarapalika Act) calls for establishment of a Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) with elected representatives as 2/3rds of its members. The MPC is mandated to be the main planning agency for the metropolitan area. However, instead of setting up the MPC as per constitutional norms, the government set up a non-statutory body like ABIDe which further worsens the problem. The workshop will discuss these issues, their impact on Bangalore and also how we, the urban majority consisting of the urban poor, the middle class, RWAs, civil society can work together to remedy the situation. Please contact us on 92431 94979 for any queries.
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| (no subject) |
[Aug. 14th, 2009|10:56 am] |
Hey guys! Looking for ways too keep your little ones and yourselves engaged? Look what i found while surfing..Hope this would be of use to you too.
Managing an innovative School of Music where learning music has been made exciting and easy for everyone.
MUSIC HUB
No. 635, 1st Main, 8th Block,Koramangala, Bangalore
A Theatre workshop which helps kids to develop and enhance their imagination, concentration, voice and most importantly to
boost self confidence on and off stage.
Active canvas
No. 343, 10th A Main, 3rd Cross, Jayanagar,Bangalore
So enroll yourselves and have fun... I am enrolling at Music Hub for sure! I found this info on www.FindNearYou.com. You ll could also keep checking for updates of events/offers there if you want! |
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| Looking for Old Computer parts |
[Jul. 16th, 2009|10:57 am] |
I am specifically looking for 100 Mhz SD Ram. Where I can find those?
* Enquired at couple of shops at SP Road. No luck.
* Asked at Computer Ware house, if I could do pre-order with them. No help here too. |
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| skating rink |
[Jul. 14th, 2009|07:52 pm] |
Anyone know of a skating rink near Cooke Town ?
(The one in Coles Park is apparently for children under 12 years.) |
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| HELP |
[May. 19th, 2009|11:05 am] |
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Hi ALL,
I am residing in mysore and i have to go to Bangalore International Airport at around between 10:00 PM to 1:00PM.
So i just wanted to enquire about the volvo services from kempegowda bus stand to Airport.Following are my queries.
1. From where i will get this volvo.
2. What is the frequency of this volvo bus.
3. Can i book the tickets in advance.
4. DO i get any number so that i can call to this number and book Tickets.
5. Any other medium is there to reach the Airport.
i am going to travel this weekend so please give me suggestion.
Thanks in advance |
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| Show your care for Lalbagh and Nanda Road - May 9, 8am - 9am |
[May. 7th, 2009|02:12 pm] |
Hi All,
The protests opposing the current plans of the Bangalore Metro in the southern reach have been well publicized in the mainstream media. As a result, they have elicited statements from politicians across party lines supporting the suggestion that the design and alignment of the metro be re-examined before further work is taken up. Interestingly, yesterday, the Chief Minister has made an adamant statement saying there cannot be any change to the current plan of the Metro. Why then, did his Transport Minister state otherwise in a pre-election statement? If we do not hold our leaders accountable to pre-election promises, no one will.
As a result of the CM's blessing, the metro authorities are proceeding with impunity. Yesterday they felled trees in Lalbagh under police protection. It is interesting that the police are busy protecting an action that on various counts is blatantly illegal, and in contempt of the High Court's direction. For example, at the present moment there is no documentary evidence that the portion of Lalbagh that has been "given away" is actually owned by the BMRCL. Separately, the High Court has also issued a stay on all activity within Reach 4 of the Metro (which includes the Lalbagh area), based on a pending case filed by property losers in the area.
While legal means, including a contempt of court filing, are underway to stop this violation, it is imperative that citizens come out and voice their opinion on the short-sighted planning of the Bangalore Metro. Why should portions of the 250-year old Botanical Garden, as well as what is considered by many as urban India's finest tree-lined avenue (Nanda Road) make way for an concrete, overground monstrosity, gigantic overground stations, parking lots, shopping malls, and bus stations? Are there no alternatives? It turns out there are. The metro can go underground. The metro could go along K.R. Road. The metro could go along Jayanagar 11th main. Have these alternatives been explored in all sincerity? Nothing in the Metro Detailed Project Report suggests so.
Hence, this is an appeal to all citizens to come and participate in a peaceful protest on Saturday May 9, at 8 am. We will assemble at 32nd Cross & Nanda Road (4th Main), Jayanagar. Please visit http://www.hasiruusiru.org for details. Please note, Saturday's event is of special significance because officials of the BMRCL, including its Managing Director, will be available on-site. So this is a great opportunity to voice your opinion. Bring friends, bring family, bring colorful posters.
See you there. |
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| Metro and Lalbagh, Nanda road - what happened and next steps |
[Apr. 25th, 2009|01:03 am] |
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This past week, Bangalore has demonstrated democracy's true potential by coming out in large numbers protesting the destruction of the world renowned Lalbagh and Lakshman Rao Parks (on Nanda Road) by the insensitivity and lack of care for progressive planning by the Bangalore Metro authorities. All Lok Sabha candidates of Bangalore South have endorsed our stand. Mr. R. Ashok, Karnataka Transport Minister has categorically stated he would instruct the Bangalore Metro officials to stop work forthwith. He has also assured that there would be no tree felling on the note that the Government would be willing to consider realigning the southern reach of the Metro. However, the Bangalore Metro authorities have intensified work on this reach, in total disregard of the Minister's assurances to the public. Hasiru Usiru has been leading a determined struggle to make sure the metro does not violate Lalbagh and Nanda road. After 4 successful protests earlier this week, significant sections of the people of Bangalore and politicians from Bangalore South are now demanding that we need to look at alternate solutions so that Lalbagh and Nanda road are saved. The protest on April 26 is to demand that : - The government issues an order staying current work on of the metro in South Bangalore
- Issues orders for public consultations
- Seriously evaluates proposed alternatives and comes up with a new design
Come join us - Sunday Apr 26, 10:30 am Lalbagh West Gate
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| 5.30pm Tue, Apr 21, Padayatra on R.V.Road |
[Apr. 20th, 2009|10:37 pm] |
We've had 3 successful protests and things do seem to have moved a bit. Today, Transport Minister Ashok (incharge minister for Bangalore South) has been quoted saying that he will make sure Metro does not impact Lalbagh. Yesterday, all the 4 main candidates from Bangalore South(Mr.Ananth Kumar, Mr.Krishna Byre Gowda, Prof.Radhakrishna and Captain Gopinath ) said that they would like to see the metro re-aligned so that Lalbagh does not get touched. Mr.Byregowda has also mentioned that he wants to see Nanda road saved.
We are yet to get more committments for saving Nanda road.
Anyways, we will not rest till we get written assurances that the metro will be re-aligned, after public consultations.
A we continue our protest, our next move is -
Padayatra on R.V.Road, Starting from South-End Circle towards Lalbagh West GateTuesday Apr 21, 5.30pm BMRCL has demolished 500 feet of Lalbagh's wall and has cut trees in Lalbagh, inorder to build a station inside Lalbagh. BMRCL has also confirmed that 323 trees will be cut on R.V.Road(Nanda Road) for the metro. On the night of April 11, BMRCL illegally started cutting trees on Nanda Road and they were stopped by Hasiru Usiru volunteers. 
Shouldn't we save Nanda road and Lalbagh, our natural heritage?
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| Join us this evening at 5pm, Nanda road.. |
[Apr. 19th, 2009|12:05 pm] |
..as we continue the run of successful protests to get the Metro to align smart ans save Bangalore.
http://hasiruusiru.org/
Join the protest against the impending destruction of Nanda Road, Jayanagar Sunday, Apr 19, 5pm, 32nd Cross, Nanda Road The BMRCL plans to route the Metro through Nanda Road, which will cause the felling of 323 trees on this majestic avenue, and destruction of Lakshman Rao Park. Earlier this week 500 feet of Lalbagh's wall was demolished and trees were illegally felled inside Lalbagh. The BMRCL has also sought permission to acquire land in Cubbon Park. This protest is in continuation of the successful protests we held at Lalbagh's West Gate on April 15 and 17.
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| Come, join us- Human Chain @Lalbagh on Apr 17, 6pm opposing Illegal Metro Construction in Lalbagh |
[Apr. 17th, 2009|11:07 am] |
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Save Lalbagh, Save Nanda Road, Save Bangalore’s future
Joing the Protest against the illegal construction of Metro in Lalbagh
Friday, Apr 17, 6pm, R. V. Road (at Lalbagh West Gate) Earlier this week (April 13-14), the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) demolished over 500 feet of Lalbagh's wall and cut down trees inside Lalbagh illegally, all for a Metro Station (which can become a parking lot and a Mall soon). This protest is in continuation of the successful protest held on 15 April. Come in large numbers. Bring expressive posters Simply Stated Bangalore’s Metro can go underground and save the city and its landmarks for posterity. We urge the Government to scrap the totally unnecessary Rs. 3,000 crores investment in the High Speed Rail Link from M G Road to Bangalore airport, which will serve the needs of only 30,000 air travellers. We demand the Government invest this Rs. 3000 crores to take the Metro Underground – and serve the needs of lakhs of people now and in future. This is techno-economically possible, if there is political will and vision.
Metro's Impact on Lalbagh
l1135.18 square metres of Lalbagh Botanical Garden has been acquired for a Metro Station. This has been done by an Ordinance to the Karnataka Parks Act, without prior public consultation or democratic debate. l Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has demolished 500 ft of the wall and cut 5 trees along the Lal Bagh West Gate on 13th-14th April lThis will surely lead to a greater portion of the park being taken away to create parking zones and malls at the Metro stations, as planned.
Metro's Impact on Nanda Road and Other Parks When BMRCL sought clearance, it claimed that trees on Nanda Road will only be pruned, not cut. Now in response to an RTI application BMRCL has confirmed that 323 trees will be cut on Nanda – RV road. That is ALMOST ALL TREES ON NANDA ROAD WILL BE CUT. 42 other trees will be pruned and cause a huge loss in Nanda road, tree canopy and park areas BMRCL also plans to acquire land in Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain and Cubbon Park and trees will come under the axe. The alignment through Lalbagh and Nanda Road has been extended to Kanakapura Road in total contravention of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, and is likely to be an economic disaster as the potential ridership here is not very significant.
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| Human Chain @Lalbagh on Apr 15, 6pm opposing Illegal Metro Construction in Lalbagh |
[Apr. 15th, 2009|01:06 pm] |
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Earlier this week(April 13 and 14), the Bangalore Metro Rail corporation (BMRCL) has demolished over 500 feet of Lalbagh’s wall and cut down 5 eucalyptus trees inside Lalbagh. BMRCL proposes to have a Metro station inside Lalbagh itself - Bangalore’s distinctive botanical garden! Lalbagh is protected by a separate, stringent law. In a highly undemocratic move, the Karnataka Government changed the law by moving an ordinance to acquire Lalbagh land for the Metro, rather than prefer a debate over the changed law, in the Assembly. The opposition has also failed to protest this undemocratic move. Lalbagh and Lakshman Rao Park on R.V.Road, (also called the AC Road, Nanda Road ), both major landmarks and heritage of Bangalore are being destroyed for the Metro. This when the High Court is hearing PIL over alternatives in Metro alignment. What seems like a minor portion of Lalbagh gone today will surely lead to greater portion of the park being taken away to create parking zones and malls that the Metro plans at its stations. When they sought clearance, Metro authorities claimed trees on Nanda Road will be pruned, and not felled. Now they want to cut 323 trees on Nanda Road(R.V.Road) alone. The BBMP Tree Officer has confirmed that the tree felling in Lalbagh was not cleared by him. This makes felling of Lalbagh’s heritage trees, daylight robbery! Don’t be a mute witness to this wanton destruction and illegal desecration of our parks and open spaces. Come out and protest. Demand from candidates standing in the Parliamentary Election from Bangalore South to make their stand clear on the issue. Let us stop the illegal construction of Metro in Lalbagh. Join the Human Chain to be formed at the illegal demolition site(at R.V.Road, near Lalbagh westgate) on Wednesday, April 15, 6.00 pm. Be there. 6 pm today |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 3rd, 2009|08:45 pm] |
hello everyone =) I have several questions:
I'm currently in the USA. I'm studying nursing, and as I've had a deep interest in Indian culture for many years, I'm interested in spending time there. From what I hear Karnataka is very beautiful, and I think it's the part of India I'd want to visit, if I could.
does anyone know of medical organizations which would accept nurses from the US as volunteers? I know Karnataka is very developed but I want to be doing something helpful to others while I'm there and not just be a tourist. I'm a white male, if that matters. I'd love to become fluent in pretty much any Indian language (actually I'm rather interested in Tulu at the moment).
is it easy to be a vegetarian in Bangalore and/or Tulu Nadu? I'm a vegetarian for religious reasons and that seems hard for a lot of americans to understand. I'm assuming it's easier in India.
this is a shot in the dark, but can anyone tell me anything about Bhuta Kola, it's perception, or its accessability to foreigners? I've studied african religious practices of a similar nature and have have a profound respect for this sort of thing and would be very interested in seeing the south asian varity. I'm also very interested in Veerashaivism but I've found that Veerashaivites are easier to contact via the internet.
thanks for your input on any of the above =) |
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| at K.R.Circle tomorrow - Procession for GM-free Karnataka |
[Feb. 27th, 2009|04:10 pm] |
A few months ago, a nation-wide campaign opposing Genetically Modified (GM) crops, under the banner of ‘I am no lab rat‘, was launched. The campaign’s most pressing objective is to prevent the entry of Bt Brinjal in India, for which your help is indispensable. [For more scientific evidence on proven health hazards of Bt Brinjal, please visit http://gmfreekarnat aka.wordpress. com/about/ ].
We the members of GM-Free-Karnataka (http://gmfreekarnat aka.wordpress. com/) are coming together on Saturday, 28th February, 2009 at to take a Shava-Yatra (Funeral Procession) of Brinjal which will culminate in handing over petitions to the Health minister. We invite you to participate with friends in large numbers and show solidarity in this effort to stop the entry of Bt Brinjal in Karnataka. We want your help to pressurizing the State Government to declare GM Free Karnataka .
Place : K.R. Circle
Time : 10 am - 12 pm
Date : 28th Feb, 2009.
Please come in large numbers and let us show solidarity in the fight against
making us lab rats.
With warm Regards
GM Free Karnatka (http://gmfreekarnat aka.wordpress. com/) |
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| All you need is love. Interactive Theatre Performance |
[Feb. 20th, 2009|11:47 am] |
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In true bohemian revolution spirit of believing in truth, beauty and freedom; but above all love.
[ YOURS TRULY THEATRE ] presents an interactive theatre performance titled ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE.
All we need today is a revolution of love to change the world and conquer hatred, violence and war.
So join us in recognizing, reliving and celebrating all the love we have in our lives.
Share those love filled moments, feelings, emotions, dreams, memories, fears, hopes and aspirations and watch them being enacted them on stage.
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WHEN: Sunday, Feb 22, 2009
WHERE: Nayana Hall, [ Ravindra Kalakshetra ], JC Road, Bangalore.
TIME: First Show at 5pm. Second show at 7pm.
TICKET BOOKING OPTIONS:
1. Call 9845243051 or 9845853093.
2. Email [ yourstruly@gmail.com ]
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ABOUT THE INTERACTIVE STYLE OF THEATRE
This performance is a purely unscripted and unrehearsed interactive theatre show and is created through a unique collaboration between the performers and the audience.
Members of the audience share feelings, moments, stories and events from their life and watch their story immediately being recreated on stage with artistic and aesthetic coherence.
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| State of security at major places here |
[Feb. 5th, 2009|12:42 pm] |
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Diamond District, Old Airport Road (I work here)
- Checks only between 8-11am at entrances
- Checking resumes at ~10pm everynight
- If you carry a laptop bag, like most IT people do , you are not checked!!
So if you want to do something , just walk in with a black laptop bag between 11am to 10pm and you would not be asked to even show your ID.
Second alternative: Come dressed as a pizza delivery guy. Lots of people (typically from the IT companies here) order pizzas. I have seen Domino's Pizza delivery guys take their scooters right inside. They are never even asked to show their ID's ( as if ID cards cannot be spoofed. but you get the idea)
Bangalore International Airport (International Terminal)
- Time 2-5 am ( time when a lot of flights to Europe typically leave)
- Walk in past the CISF security people. All they will check is your passport and paper ticket
- Dont stop , just walk into the restroom on the ground floor ( near to the CCD )
- Tip the guy who's in charge of the loo 20 bucks and ask him to prevent other people for coming in. Excuse : smoking
- End result: the guy will actually stand in front of the door, tell other people that the loo is being cleaned, while you smoke inside.
- The loo is almost directly beneath the customs/immigration area on the first floor. Imagine the damage that could be done by planting a bomb there.
I know this because I have smoked in the loo at the BIAL at 3 am. And I wasnt the only smoker who uses the "facility"
So you have complete privacy while you do your mischief
Forum & Garuda Mall
- Reach both these places past midnight. Typically when the last show gets over.
- Get out from the auto, walk straight into either of these malls and get inside.
- Do whatever it is you want to do
Majestic bus terminal / Bangalore City railway station
- Lets not even get started about security holes in these areas. I could probably write a novel on this.
Motivation behind this post
After the Mumbai attacks, I could not help but start looking for security loopholes every time I go to a public place in this city.
A city where I live and work in.
I hope people who can make a change get to know of this and things become better.
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