HSR Layout Residents Watch - August 2015

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Citizen activism at its best!

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verything can be solved if the citizen is focused on all-round development. Uniting for a common cause was the reason behind setting up the Whatsapp group by Residents Watch last month. And what an experience it has been. For the first time, we have created a common platform for not just the residents welfare associations and resident activists but also apartment welfare associations. With over 50 members already, there have been some significant progress on ground and some immediate results as well. For more on that, read the ‘HSR News’ section of this magazine. If you are part of an apartment association or a proven activist of HSR, mail us and we will be happy to add you (info@residentswatch.in).

Our Facebook group is just as thriving. While it’s a mix of commercial and civic issues, it’s still curated to ensure that only utility services that would be of use to the general public are allowed to post, like pest control, car care, maids, cooks and cab drivers on demand and so on. If you are still not part of it, join us (facebook.com/groups/bloreonfriday).

We are looking out for residents to raise civic issues through emails, Facebook posts and photographs. If we like the pictures, we could even run them in this magazine with due credit. They could even be good-looking pictures of HSR landmarks, sights and sounds. Mail us now.

The civic body polls may or may not happen this month.

But if they do, please make sure you don’t waste your vote.

My suggestion: vote for the best of the worst. Don’t think about who is ruling at the centre and state. Just vote for the right candidate. A person who understands you, who is honest, non-corrupt and hard working. Don’t go by party, caste, creed or money power. Go with your heart. May the best candidate win.

Until next month, keep your frown upside down.

Zahid Haroon Javali

Wassup HSR?

NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS SET UP STP AT AGARA LAKE IN 6 MONTHS, AUTHORITIES TOLD

Last month, the High Court directed the authorities to set up a sewage treatment plant (STP) at Agara lake within six months. Allowing a public interest litigation filed by HSR Layout Section-7 Residents’ Welfare Association, a division bench of officiating Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee and Justice B V Nagarathna quashed the plan to drop the setting up of the STP by an order dated September 12, 2014, on the recommendation of Congress MLC V S Ugrappa. During the hearing, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s (KSPCB) counsel informed the court that there is no alternative but to set up an STP to save the lake. The petitioners told the court that the proposal on setting up the STP was dropped considering the recommendation of Ugrappa. They also claimed that residents were suffering from diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria.

(Source: The New Indian Express)

THE NEW WHATSAPP GROUP OF ‘RESIDENTS WATCH’

sectors were there as well. The workshop was followed by a boisterous Q&A session. The interest generated on this green initiative indicates that citizens are genuinely concerned.

Citizen activism has received a shot in the proverbial arm, thanks to social media. The Facebook group of Residents Watch (facebook.com/bloreonfriday) crossed 1300 members recently. And we recently launched a Whatsapp Group of citizen activists for Residents Watch. With over 50 members already, which also include the members of apartment welfare associations and residents welfare associations, it’s a unique ‘by invitation only’ group that has already made its mark. Thanks to its members, many issues are being taken up by active residents and some were even solved almost immediately. Like the en masse parking of cabs on 17th Cross Road, the haphazard parking of buses in front of NPS school, and the leaking water pipe running into Agara Lake.

Based on the proactive discussions in the group, the shifting of the bus from 24th Main to 27th Main near the power station is being taken up by the residents. A restaurant owner has come forward to adopt a park in front of him in Sector 3. Watch this space for more such updates every month.

COMPOSTING AND TERRACE GARDENING

The members of HSR Layout Sector-2 RWA led by Arathi organised a demonstration on terrace gardening and composting of wet waste. The programme was well received and the participation was sizeable. Residents from other

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ANIMAL ACTIVIST FEEDING STRAY CANINES BEATEN UP

A seemingly innocent act of feeding stray dogs went out of hand with a group of residents in HSR Layout allegedly assaulting a young lady HR professional with a private firm who is also a volunteer with an animal welfare organisation.

The residents were apparently angry over the 23-year-old HR professional, Manisha Bhatotia, and her group of friends (all young women) feeding the dogs near Ujala Factory Layout in Hosapalya near HSR Layout. Manisha, who is also an animal activist, has been reportedly feeding stray canines in the area for the past three months but never before was she treated in such a violent manner, according to her. Incidentally, the residents too filed a counter-complaint with Madivala police alleging that Manisha had assaulted them.

(Source: Bangalore Mirror) ResidentsWATCH

Kindle your Multiple Intelligences What are Multiple Intelligences?

Researchers believe that our ability to understand the world is complex. And some are better at understanding certain things than others. For example, a person who understands the solar system, might find it difficult to understand and use a musical instrument. And for a musician, understanding football might be tricky.

These differences prompted Dr. Howard Gardner to develop the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. He puts forward that the traditional idea of intelligence, based solely on IQ, is limited. Instead, he proposed eight different intelligences to account for the tremendous potential that both children and adults exhibit.

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Linguistic intelligence Logical-mathematical intelligence Spatial intelligence Bodily-Kinaesthetic intelligence Musical intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence Naturalist intelligence

Gardner concluded that schools and society as a whole, tend to focus on two areas – linguistics and logical ability.

The highly articulate and the highly logical are routinely honoured. But, what of those gifted in other areas? The artists, architects, musicians, naturalists, designers, dancers, therapists, entrepreneurs, and others who enrich the world in which we live.

Unfortunately, many children with a creative bent of mind,

rarely receive reinforcement in schools. Too many, in fact, are labelled learning disabled, told they have attention deficit disorder, or are called underachievers.

And with this aim of catering to intelligence in all its manifestations, the theory of multiple intelligences proposes a major transformation in which schools are run.

It suggests that teachers be trained to present lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, inner reflection, and much more.

But is this approach available in India?

Yes – and even in our very own Bangalore city (or Bengaluru, if you’re feeling politically correct). And it’s something that we, at BrainSTARS, are keenly interested in. We are a Bangalore-based organization dedicated to fostering and nurturing the movement of science, maths and skills education in India.

Our team provides regular sessions to school teachers about how to utilize creative methodologies to benefit school children using Multiple Intelligence and BrainSTARS proprietary 5C approach – Curiosity, Clarity, Competence, Connectivity and Communication.

If you’re interested in finding new ways to help children learn and help them flex their creative muscles, contact us at: BrainSTARS Pvt. Ltd. 358, 22nd Cross, 25th Main, HSR Layout, 2nd Sector, Bangalore – 560 102.

Tel: +91 80 42094026, +91 9611476149

Wassup HSR? PIZZA DELIVERY BOY KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Last month, a 27-year-old pizza delivery boy was killed on the spot after he rammed his motorcycle into a moving tractor near Agara Lake on Sarjapur Road. The deceased has been identified as Manoj Singh, a resident of HSR Layout and a native of Manipur. He was working as a delivery boy with Dominos Pizza outlet at HSR Layout. The accident took place at around 12.30 a.m. when Manoj was heading towards home after finishing his shift. Upon reaching Sarjapur Road near Agara Lake, the deceased failed to spot a speed hump and jumped the bike over it following which he lost control over the bike and hit a tractor running ahead. Manoj Singh sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. Passers-by who noticed Manoj Singh lying in an unconscious state immediately rushed him to St. John’s Hospital where he was declared as brought dead by the doctors. The Madivala Traffic police have registered a case and are investigating further.

(Source: The Hindu)

NPS TEACHER TAKES A WALK INTO SPACE

one-stop grievance cell for all queries pertaining to power outage has not been able to serve its purpose. The helpline remains difficult to connect during times of crisis.

Recently, a power disruption lasted an entire day at the HSR Layout. Residents in the locality made futile efforts to connect to the BSECOM helpline. Banni B, a resident says, “When contacting BESCOM failed, I spoke to a friend of mine working with BESCOM and got the number of the concerned Assistant Engineer. He informed me about the issue and gave me the exact time when the power would be restored.”

Regarding the issue, N Jayanti, General Manager, customer relations (BESCOM), said, “Our lines have been busy as we are receiving several calls due to rain, preventive maintenance work by the KPTCL and BESCOM and tree cutting. We have 30 lines at our corporate office and have decided to add 15 more in about 3 to 4 months. I urge people to SMS their queries whenever they find the lines busy. They can send their SMS to 58888.”

(Source: Deccan Chronicle)

SECTOR 2 ANNUAL MEETING HELD Plant the seed of inspiration in the teacher and watch the new generation bloom. To realise this, Honeywell, in partnership with the US Space & Rocket Centre, created the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy Scholarship programme for middle school math and science teachers. Bhagyam Shekar Ram, vice-principal at National Public School, HSR Layout, was one of the teachers selected from India to attend the annual five-day event in June at the Space Academy for Educators, Huntsville, Alabama, USA. From across the world, 200 teachers participated in 45 hours of classroom, laboratory and training time, focused on science and space exploration. The program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork and leadership. The teachers had their share of fun too, by way of exposure at Astronaut Simulators and a virtual tour into space to save the International Space Station. They also follow lesson plans based on NASA content and receive information to pass on to their students in class. “It’s a platform to inspire teachers who in turn inspire their students to reach for the stars,” Bhagyam Shekar said.

(Source: The Times of India)

BESCOM HELPLINE ILL-EQUIPPED TO HANDLE CONSUMER PROBLEMS

Frequent power cuts due to rain, maintenance work and grid failure has been causing great inconvenience to the people of Bengaluru.

The BESCOM helpline number 1912, which was touted as a

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The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of HSR Layout Sector 2 Residents Welfare Association was conducted on July 26, 2015 at the Cambridge Public School. A number of issues pertaining to infrastructure were discussed by the members who demanded a proactive stance from the civic agencies and elected representatives. A detailed account of activities and decisions taken on issues during the last year were presented by General Secretary Chandrashekar. This included a special meeting that was conducted with Joint Commissioner BBMP Bommanahalli, his engineers and then corporator Latha Murthy to discuss infrastructural issues on October 18, 2014.

The association had also organised an environmental awareness and cleanliness campaign on November 8, 2014. It had also submitted a memorandum to DCP Rohini at the police meet conducted by the Federation of HSR Layout Residents Welfare Association. It had also escalated the gross negligence committed by BESCOM staff while cutting branches and trees. This prompted the Superintendent Engineer of BESCOM to warn the erring officials.

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Wassup HSR? CYCLE DAY IN 3 PLACES AT THE SAME TIME

Cycle Day was back again in HSR Layout last month. It was held in three places simultaneously: 18th Main, HSR Layout Sector 2; 8th Main West Road, Kalyan Nagar, HRBR Layout; Cubbon Park, in association with the horticulture department. HSR Cyclists Group was

the community partner for the event in HSR Layout. In all three places, it was from 6.30am to 11.30am. This eco-friendly event is an initiative of Bengaluru Coalition of Open Streets (BCOS), a non-profit collective comprising DULT, Praja RAAG, ESAF and individuals. Organisations like Bangalore police (traffic and law & order) and BBMP are supporting this regular event.

(Source: The Times of India)

WATCH OUT, NO STRANGER OVER PHONE WILL GIVE YOU MONEY

Callers claiming to be from your own bank will befuddle you into believing every word they say. They scare you with an expiring account, policy or maybe they just want to confirm your last ATM withdrawal.

Worried over losing money or because they already

seem to know so much, you will divulge your account details and before you know it, thousands would have slipped through your fingers. These phishing calls have been on the rise in the City. People are caught unawares and fall into cleverly laid traps. “They might call saying you have won a large amount of money and all you need to do now is give your account details so that the money can be deposited. Sometimes, they say you will have to pay nominal service charges of a couple of thousands to have lakhs of rupees transferred to your account. These couple of thousands may look small compared to the big price offered, but when ten more people fall for the same ruse, it adds up to a lot of money,” said B A Anil Koushik, Senior Branch Manager of Karnataka Bank, HSR Layout.

Always terminate any call that requests for personal banking information, says Lakshmana K, Manager at State Bank of Mysore, HSR Layout branch. “If you have divulged any information to the caller, contact the bank immediately and block your cards and seize all online transaction until further notice. Run to the nearest ATM and check your account balance,” he said.

An email id does not seem very threatening an information to give out. A harmless looking link or page will ask you to register with your email id and date of birth. With just the permutations and combinations of these two pieces of information, your email account is hacked. Studies say that most people use a combination of their names and birth dates as passwords, making it easier for a smart hacker.

Once an e-mail account is hacked, it is easier for the fraudster to reset the password for your internet banking account. “When a customer wants to reset a password, the new one is sent to their registered email id. People need to be careful about what they reveal when they fill forms at malls,” said Lakshmana.

(Source: Deccan Herald)

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FoodiesDelight HSR Layout is a foodie’s haven. From North and South Indian food to Continental, European and Chinese, HSR Layout is a melting pot of some of the world’s cuisines.

The thrill is to also go and find small joints that serve great food.

GROCERIES }} AJFAN DATES ‘N’ NUTS

No 191, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 70220-22107

}} GO 4 FISH

21st Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98442-47000

}} MEAT JOINT

No 53/3, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99642-99933

}} CEREAL FRESH

No 1190, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99727-56401

}} SAFA SUPER MARKET

Shop No 1, BDA Complex % 6561-4275, 96864-47864

}} MK RETAIL

No 485, NIFT, 27th Main, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 4213-4646

}} M K AHMED SUPER MARKET

• No 58/59, Behind BDA Complex, 17th Cross, 12th Main Road, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-7822 • 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2572-9924

}} SOBHA SUPER MARKET

No 190, 9th Main Road, 14th Cross, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-1026

}} GRAND SUPER MARKET

1695, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-7373, 99000-27373

}} MULTIPLEX HYPER BAZAAR

No 2624, CPWD Quarters, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0277

}} FOOD PALACE SUPERMARKET

24th Main Road, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-7999 }} NILGIRIS SUPERMARKET

176/243, 9th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 6536-6536

}} EZZEE BUY SUPERMARKET

No 15/2, Yellukunte Village, HSR Layout % 4212-8047

}} MORE

2336, 17th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 97439-91530

}} AISHWARYA SUPERMARKET

801, 19th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-2099/199

FAST FOOD }} BBQ SQUARE

}} GOLI

484, 17th Cross, 27th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99720-50039

}} FIVE STAR CHICKEN

37/38, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 97390-09388

}} PIZZA HUT

14th Main Road, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0305

}} DOMINO’S PIZZA

1573, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6870-3740, 68886888, 4444-8888

}} PIZZA HUT EXPRESS

2633, 27th Main Road,13th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 3377-3300

Vistar Arcade, 24th Cross, 18th }} US PIZZA 4, 64/65, GF, 27th Main, Sector Main, Sector 3 % 80640-05777 1, HSR Layout % 6000-0600

}} DUNKIN’ DONUTS & MORE

No 1081, 14th Main, Sector 3

}} SAAHIB

837, 27th Mn, 11th Cr, Sector 1, HSR Lyt % 88845-09999

}} CHICK BLAST

1249, Vittal Square, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 70223-76131

}} KFC

30, Opp BDA Shopping Complex, 14th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-2530

}} MCDONALDS

1, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-4353

}} FAASO’S

BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS

}} NORTHAM’S PIZZA.PITA

}} PATVILLE PATISSERIE

No 2318, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90193-43939 22nd Main, 22nd Cross, HSR Layout % 88671-64415

}} SUBWAY

Near BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-5009

697/795, 26th Main, 11st Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81975-97838

}} CALVINS

3, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 4965-2625

1322, Venkatesh Mansion,

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FoodiesDelight }} DOUGHRIGAMI

1197/3, 22nd Cross, 25th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout Tel: 96111-62447

}} JUST BAKE

}} PUROHIT BIKANER SWEETS

1735, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 92412-69252

}} KANTI SWEETS

No 801, Family Super Market, 19th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-6125

27th Main, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050

}} SWENSENS

28, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 3221-0218

}} THE FRENCH LOAF

2317, Opp NIFT, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4934-1742

}} K C DAS

1174/2, 17th Cross, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9028

}} DAILY BREAD

154, Bluemoon Log Inn, 9th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 6450-0247

}} CARNIVAL CAKES

1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99167-54689

}} SHREE MITHAI

}} CORNER HOUSE

590, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-7337

1666, TKC Enclave, 27th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout }} SWEET CHARIOT 1174, 5th Main, % 94494-17141, 72592-41707

7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5998 }} SHUBH SWEETS & CHATS

2623, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6583-0980

INDIAN }} EMPIRE RESTAURANT

169/A/170, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0878, 4041-4141

}} MARINE FISH

No 1215, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 90351-99634

}} PURNABRAMHA MAHARASHTRIAN RESTAURANT

19th Main Road, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6888-8911

}} WAZWAN

4, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96118-59851

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FoodiesDelight }} BEEGARAOOTA

519, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-0009, 99168-74081

}} HELLOO DELHI

17, 18th Main, Sector 3, HSR layout % 6535-1717/1818

}} TANDOOR SHACK

No 1098, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 3232-5031

}} GHALIB

No 1694, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4095-0092/97

}} CHAYAKKADA

No 450, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 25720441, 81979-39437

}} VASUDEV ADIGA’S

1177, Sai Optimus Gold, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2272-4457/58

}} SRI KRISHNA SAGAR

No 809/A, Sector 1, 27th Cross, HSR Layout % 2258-1133

}} ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN

No 27, Ground Floor, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-5399/6399

}} BANGALORE AGARWAL BHAVAN

Next to Lawrence School, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 93799-12345, 97437-32517

}} PUNJABI TADKA

2733, 27th Main, 16th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96117-65699

}} CHILLYZ FOOD COURT

No 1081/1, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 72591-80006

}} THE MOGHUL’S

447, 17th Cross, 17th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 88926-91164

}} PUNJABI RASOI

1082, 18th Cross, 3rd Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-3043

}} KABAB MASTI

1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector, Service Road, HSR Layout % 77605-38668

}} BANGALIANA

2633, 27th Main,13th

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Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98453-66458 }} IT’S MY MEAL

526/A, Ganesh Complex, 19th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 96321-00235

}} AMMIS BIRYANI

1st Floor, Royal Arcade, next to MK Ahmed, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2571-7777

}} MAST KALANDAR

3, 1st Floor, Sector4, HSR Layout % 3192-5500, 6569-5279

MULTI CUISINE }} CINNAMON

78, Ground Floor, Right Wing, 11th Main, 14th Cross, HSR Layout % 4965-3564

}} AMBARI ROYALE

No 1502, 19th Main, Sector 1, Near Bus Depot % 81977-22229

}} GYPSY KITCHEN

1722, 19th Main, 27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4965-3433

}} FISHERMAN HUT

1779, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4965-3005

}} KITCHEN AFFAIRS

251/A, 19th Main, 17th Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 4965-3074

}} ATITHI

219/2, 1st Floor, 9th Main, 15th A Cross, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 4965-2709

}} ANJAPPAR

}} GRILL N HOG

64/65, Husna Sahar Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4212-2048

}} MISHMASH

2321, 17th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0091, mishmash.co.in

}} MUSTARD FOOD COURT

46, 18th Main, Sector-3, HSR Layout % 6575-4854

}} KUTTANADU

90, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4212-0507, 80959-83146

}} THE LITTLE CHEF

2733, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6435-0423

}} RAYAAN’S

329, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-0454

}} NIZAMS PARADISE

1085, 18th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 6723-2400

}} SHER KHAN

No 150/2, 24th Main Road, 8th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 2258-9000/3000

}} EARTH PLATE

1, Above McDonalds, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-4114

}} SWATHI SPICE N ICE

145, 1st Floor, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2550-7575, 9900013406/07, swathigroup.co.in

}} KUMARAKOM

23, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6500-0118

25/26, 6th Sector, BDA Complex, }} NANDA’S HSR Layout % 4965-3140 1558, 19th Main, Outer Ring }} STOP & EAT Rd, HSR Layout % 4209-0505 1197/1, 22nd A Cross, Sector } } KABAB MASTI 3, HSR Club Road, 1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 96116-37724 HSR Layout % 77605-38668 }} NOODLE DOODLE

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96862-23357

}} NOSTALGIA

No 433, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98803-18181

}} KOHINOOR

No 426, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4213-4863

}} TOMATINA

2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606 ResidentsWATCH

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}} MUGHAL GARDEN

}} GRIGLIATO RESTAURANT

}} SICHUAN

}} TANDOORI CHOPSUEY

}} NAPOLI ITALIAN BISTRO

}} DRAGON’S KITCHEN

}} AMBUR STAR BIRYANI

CONTINENTAL

944, 5th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9482 435, 27th Main, 1st Floor, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98866-98866 Behind BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0796

}} SWATHI SIGNATURE

145, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 99000-13444, 99000-31444

}} SOUTH INN

1158, 5th Main, 20th Cross, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-0213

EUROPEAN }} THE EURO KITCHEN

1562, Mantri Sarovar,Sector 1, Agara, HSR Layout% 2572-6660 646, 12th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0999

}} FISH & FRIES

1677, 27th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98801-16229

CHINESE

No 764/1, Vishal Towers, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6444-8888

AMERICAN }} GREASY SPOON

815, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90080-07155

COFFEE SHOPS

}} LUO HAN (VEG)

666, 27th Main, 13th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6450-5304, 99861-92288

}} WANGS KITCHEN

27th Mn, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050

1552, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3232-0077/88

2137, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3925-3925

}} LATTE

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}} GOLD BEAN

No 457, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-9596

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First person

NPS taught a lesson in parking BEFORE

AFTER

Text & pics: Kavitha Reddy

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For several years, the residents of 17th B Main and the Sector 4 Residents Welfare Association have been complaining to various authorities regarding the errant NPS, the constant harassment, the rude behaviour by visitors of NPS and the use of abusive language by the drivers of NPS buses.

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raffic issues and the National Public School (NPS) bus menace is not new to the residents of 17th B Main in HSR Layout. On July 7, when Rajkiran drove to 17th B Main along with my sister-in-law Rohini, 15-month-old Nikhil and 13-month-old Kanishk, the school buses were parked right in the middle of the road. Rohini walked all the way home carrying Kanishk in her arms, while Rajkiran got out of the car and asked the driver to back-up his bus and give space for his car to pass. The driver refused and abused Rajkiran who was carrying Nikhil in his arms. When Rajkiran questioned the driver, all the bus drivers ganged up to beat him. My brother and I, who were in the house, rushed to the spot. While my brother covered Rajkiran and Nikhil, I pulled the drivers away, and they misbehaved with me as well.

I called the police immediately and took the drivers to the police station. When I was writing the complaint, a phone call was made, asking the police to release the drivers. The police asked me to come back later and file the complaint. Initially, they were hesitant to file the case. I had to write to the Chief Minister’s Office and the police commissioner about the issue and only then was allowed to file the complaint.

After the incident, the school buses are following lane discipline and the staff members are parking their vehicles inside NPS. If the NPS management had any respect for the neighbourhood, they could have corrected themselves a long time ago.

Kavitha Reddy runs Basecamp, an outdoor adventure firm in addition to being a lake activist

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Saving water bodies

Kaikondrahalli Lake needs you

Donate and get tax exemptions under 12A and 80G By our feature writer

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SOS CALL Contributions can be made to MAPSAS, which is a registered Trust under laws of Karnataka, and it has 12A as well as 80G exemptions. Want to contribute to the corpus or towards the immediate monthly maintenance?

Email Subramanian Sankaran at subsank@ gmail.com. He can provide you with bank details and issue receipts.

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ne of Bangalore’s best-maintained lakes in Kaikondrahalli needs community help to continue funding for its upkeep. The four-year-old CSR funding arrangement is ending in a few months, with the sponsor reducing the funding by half effective immediately.

While efforts are underway to identify alternate CSR funds, the immediate funding needs prompted the lake’s community custodians to look to individuals and resident welfare associations for donations. Open your heart and purse and fund this water body that is truly paradise on earth. With the chirping birds, the serene water body and the extensive tree growth in an urban sprawl, the Kaikondrahalli Lake is an island of serenity in a sea of chaos.

It is our job to save it not only for us but also for our future generation. Whether you live here or are planning to move to another city, this help from you will go a long way in saving Planet Earth. One donation can make a difference, even if it’s just Rs 100. So don’t feel bad if you have little money. Donate what you can, and the problem will take care of itself.

The lake is being maintained by the Mahadevpura Parisara Samrakshane Mattu Abhivrudhi Samiti (MAPSAS), a non-profit trust that manages several lakes in Bellandur.

According to the trustees, the maintenance of the lake costs around Rs 18 lakhs every year, or an average of Rs 1.5 lakh a month. This is to pay bills like covering the salaries of gardeners, security guards, diesel to pump water to plant/ trees during the non-monsoon months, de-weeding the lake and keeping the toilets clean, among other things. The cost would have been a lot higher if not for the non-monetary contributions from well-wishers and experts.

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TotalWellness Sole to soul. That’s what wellness is all about. And thankfully, the neighbourhood in and around HSR Layout, offers these and more. From allopathy to homeopathy; ayurveda to naturopathy, there is a suite of services available for the discerning resident.

BEAUTY PARLOURS }} HAIR SPEAK SALON

No 36, 1st Floor, 80 Ft Rd, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 6566-9944

}} THE MIRRORS

16, 7th Cr, 24th Mn, Sector 1 % 90191-33888

}} MAGIC HANDS

806, 19th Mn, Sector 2 % 99022-69871

}} THE SLIMMING CLUB

No 1114, 1st Floor, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 88677-77255

}} H9 NATURE CARE

}} 1ST GLANCE UNISEX

}} CUBE SALON & SPA

}} NANDITA’S THE BEAUTY ZONE

}} SLEEK SALON

}} JAWED HABIB

}} SCARF UNISEX SALON

}} YLG

}} GOOD LOOK SALON

No 1181, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 96633-59191, 98809-48981 1295, 17th Cross, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 80888-77778

2633, Liss Arcade, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-5502, 74066-60462 434, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout % 4213-4462, 98864-63499

24th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 1, }} DIVINE GLOW 1713, 27th Cross, 19th Main, HSR Layout % 96110-23444 2nd Sector, HSR Layout }} TRIMME % 4208-3402, 94498-56163 90, 17th Cross, 14th Main, } } CLEOS Sector 4, HSR Layout 422, 27th Main Road, Sector 94835-29388, 74116-56146 % 1, HSR Layout % 3240-7673, }} BELLEZA 4213-4147 No 112, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97427-47034, }} CLOUD 9 417, NIFT Road, HSR Layout 97419-11044 % 2572-2178, 4202-5326 }} LAKME SALON

l 484, 17th Cross, 27th Main,

Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6638-9590 l 40, 14th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 6066-4444 }} SCISSORS ENRICH

2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606

}} VISION HEALTH CARE

256, 17th Cross, 5th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99025-65657

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}} LAVANYAS BEAUTY PARLOUR

35/A, Sector 3, HSR Layout, % 97314-00400

}} CHIK MIK BEAUTY PARLOUR

2623, NIFT, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3485

1322, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99024-00772 No 1181, 1st Floor, 24th Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6575-8555 No 1162, 23rd Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6579-0648 171, 18th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 88921-73164

}} AJ’S HAIR & SKIN CONCEPTS

No 1062, 1st Floor, 22nd Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6450-4802

}} PEARL’S BEAUTY CARE

347, 9th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 9740420142, 72049-51779

}} STYLE TIPS UNISEX SALOON

55/10, Shop No 7 & 8, Gurumurthury Complex, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4202-7524

}} JULIE’S BEAUTY PARLOUR

L 139, Near Bhagini Hospital, 15th Cross, 5th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-5544

}} GOLDIE LOCKS

}} GREEN TRENDS

}} NATURALS

}} NETHRA’S BEAUTY SALON

112, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97427-47034 3, 2nd Floor, Opp BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 88846-88846, 2572-7738

17th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6568-6686 Liss Cottage, #1718 & 1719, 19th Main, 27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4114-6776 ResidentsWATCH

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}} AHA UNISEX SALON

421, 27th Main, Sector 1 HSR Layout % 4215-6060

}} SAARC FAMILY SALON

1127, 17th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-2476

}} SUGANS

59/101A, 2nd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0277

}} KIMERA

Bhagyalakshmi Square, 3rd Floor, 17/N, 18th Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-7444

}} JP PROFESSIONAL

3738, 1st Floor, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99028-07116

}} NATURAL TOUCH

No 53/A, Somasundarpalya,

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Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99720-02319

FITNESS CENTRES }} CONTOURS

No 804, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-5105

}} VIVA FIT

433, 3rd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 94800-10044

}} HSR NUTRITION CLUB

239, 1st Floor, 6th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98862-62473

}} BOOT CAMP

19th Main, Sector 3 % 99000-69882/27827

}} SNAP FITNESS

17-T, 1, 17th Cross, 19th Main Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout

% 99000-03242, 90081-10110 }} SAMRIDHI

L 149/A, 5th Main, Sector 6, Above Fooddays, HSR Layout % 99010-77202

}} MAGNUM FITNESS STUDIO

810, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99004-10035, 4204-2672/69

}} HSR FITNESS

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 89710-06784

}} GOLD’S GYM

No 2631, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4242-0606

HOSPITALS }} VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL

1127/A, Sector 7, HSR Layout, HSR Layout % 3920-7900

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TotalWellness }} NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL

}} RAGHAV’S CENTER FOR MEDICAL & SURGICAL SPECIALITY

1, 18th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 7111-2223, narayanahealth.org

}} SANKALP NETHRALAYA & POLYCLINIC

No 1194/2, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 98808-22174

}} DEVI EYE HOSPITAL

157/A, HSR Outer Ring Road, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 4111-2604

}} MEDALL CLUMAX CARE CENTRE

No 1543, 19th Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 72593-67777, 6940-7777

}} GREENVIEW HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

}} MOTHERHOOD

20 & 21, Kalpa Vruksha, Sarjapur Road, Opp Total mall 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 4266-6000 % 6792-7777 }} ASPIRE FERTILITY CENTER }} QUEEN’S HOSPITAL 1192, 1st Floor, Sandeep 11/B, 19th Main, 25th Cross, Arcade, 5th Main, 7th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-6684, 88845-57171 % 78130-09090 }} SAKRA WORLD HOSPITAL

52/2 & 52/3, Outer Ring Road, Opp Intel % 74068-00506

}} RAINBOW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

}} NARAYANA DIABETIC CENTRE

24th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6791-9191

CLINICS }} NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY CLINIC

1197, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 6050-6688

}} EXCELA MEDICARE

No 1320, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6555-5655, 97408-51726

}} NATIONWIDE

43/A, 1st Floor, 6th Phase, HSR Layout % 2572-7331/32/33

}} IKON SUPER SPECIALITY ORTHO & SPORTS INJURY CENTRE

L-167, Service Road, Outer Ring Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 09980422410

No 1172, 24th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 6565-0030, 90350-77924

}} DR GOVIND’S MEDICAL & DIABETES CENTRE

541, 17th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5378/6450

}} THE APOLLO CLINIC

54, 1st Floor, 12th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-4235/36

}} NH REVIVA

B #101, 102, 2nd Floor, BDA Complex, HSR Layout, 6th Sector % 6533-6533

}} EXPRESS CLINICS

244, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-7771 expressclinics.in

}} ENT & CHILD HEALTH CLINIC

4 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout, % 99804-78898

}} AKSHAYA CLINIC

}} HSR DIABETIC CENTRE

8/5, Marathahalli-KR Puram Outer Ring Road, Doddanekundi % 4241-2345

85/1, 19th Main, 15th C Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0466, 88840-87066

Mangammanapalya Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 94486-19404

DIAGNOSTIC LABS }} HEALTH NEST

1162, 24th Main, 24th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99800-31003, 2572-0092

}} V CURE CLINIC & DIAGNOSTICS

1000, BDA Complex, 9th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-5191, www.vcure.in

}} SPANDANA

No 816, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 2258-6725

& 080-41146776, 77604 67772

Rs 999/- Offer

Henna medium, hair wash, green tea facial, U cutting, waxing full arms & under arms Liss Cottage, #1718 & 1719, 19th Main, 27th Cross Sector 2, near IOC bunk, HSR Layout

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DENTISTS }} SUNKRIS DENTAL HEALTH CARE

4, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Agara, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98860-60757, 9945384748, 2258-4910

}} CONFIDENT DENTAL CARE

434, 2nd Floor, Opp Krishna Sagar, 27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6565-0016

}} RAGHAV’S

No 1194/2, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 6577-6644

}} SMILES N MORE

No 161, Behind HSR BDA Complex, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2929, 80500-08383

}} VASAN DENTAL CARE

1127/A, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 3300-9000

}} KOSMIX DENTAL CLINIC

No 971, Purva Fairmont, 25th A Cross, 22nd Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 98862-40419

}} WHITE DENTAL STUDIO

No 51, Behind BDA Complex, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2355 6454-7070

}} WESTMEAD DENTAL CLINIC

141, 150Ft Ring Road, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2550-6882

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}} AESTHETE LIFESTYLE DENTISTRY

No 117, Opp Devi Eye Hospital, 5th Sector, HSR Layout % 98450-85088

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE }} VEDICA AYURVEDIC

No 16, 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2563-6644, 88845-67838

}} AYURVEDALAYA

No 411, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 80505-59024

}} DR BATRA’S

No 419, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3860/61

}} EARTH AYURVEDA

No 143, Sector 5, HSR Ring Road % 6570-0609

}} VAIDYARATNAM

No 2335, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0020, 81051-64638

}} SAMATVAM HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

No 61, 11th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-1500

}} KEVA AYURVEDA HEALTH CARE

No 600, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 65470744, 80500-56033

}} TRINITY HOMEOPATHY CLINIC

No 727, 11th B Cross, 25th Main Road, HSR Layout % 4213-4070

}} ENERGY NESTS

13A, 4th Floor, 14th Main, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 2563-6666

}} DR SILPA HOMEOPATHY CLINIC

216, near NIFT, 20th Cross, 27th Main Road, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 93430-14711

}} DR LALITA’S HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC

1694, 1st Floor, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 77607-57025

}} SHATHAYU AYURVEDA

1017, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 22581171, 99000-55100

}} NATURE’SMART SKIN & HAIR CLINIC

No 440, 28th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99000-95973

}} ASADAL HEALTH CARE

535, 23rd Main, 22nd Cross, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout % 99807-57756.

A special neuropsychiatric unit.

}} ARISE HOMEO CLINIC

819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-6240

}} AYUR SHOP

195/1, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2658-3635

}} FREE HOMEO CLINIC

No 666, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81975-05434

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Cover Story

United by cuisines

Pics & Text: Zahid H Javali

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BAs with a passion for food. That about sums up Rohini (32) and Chethan Reddy (31). Naturally, their career gravitated towards the culinary. Three years ago, they gave birth to Mishmash, a casual dining restaurant in Sector 1 that serves a bit of everything. And now, they have started a fine dining restaurant in Sector 4 called Samaikya (which means, ‘Equal & United’ in Sanskrit).

And it is indeed Telugu cuisine at its united best. The state of Andhra is split but Samaikya is uniting all the food from the three regions that make up Telugu cuisine

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— Andhra, Telangana and Rayalseema. “A short stint at big corporates made us realise that we wanted more in life, other than a 9-5 job,” says Rohini, who takes care of accounting and restaurant supervision while husband Chethan oversees customer relations.

Why Samaikya? “It’s part of our growth cycle,” says Rohini. “We decided it is time to diversify into other cuisines. What better way to diversify into, other than the cuisine closest to our heart, Telugu cuisine. We realised not many restaurants in Bengaluru served authentic Telugu food. Many selfclaimed authentic Andhra restaurants have got very few recipes right. We wanted

to bring to the customer, what we have grown up eating. A homely experience in a premium ambience was our goal.”

Samaikya brings to you delicious homely food in a traditional ambience.

From the well-appointed, ikkat-clad seating, the Tholu Bommalu (shadow puppets) suspended from the ceiling and the Kondapalli toys, the promoters have not only encouraged local artisans but also represented all the three regions through their art forms.

If you walk into Samaikya, the winsome-twosome recommend you to start your day with breakfast. “You can try our babai hotel idli (idli with a dollop of homemade ResidentsWATCH

Samaikya serves up the finest Telugu cuisine from Andhra-Rayalseema-Telangana

butter), guntur idli (idli smeared with a special powder), garelu (vada) or MLA pesarattu (green gram dosa). Finish that off with our Irani chai,” says Chethan. For lunch, nothing to beat their meals. “We not only cater to vegetarians, but also meat-lovers.”

Right, indeed. You can choose from Kodi (chicken), Mamasam (mutton), Royallu (prawn) or Chapa (fish) bhojanam. Samaikya has an a la carte menu to spoil you silly. There are over 25 starters for meat-lovers and vegetarians. Dishes like Kaaram Kodi Undalu (Minced chicken meatballs), Kaima Mutti (Kheema cutlet), Panner Vepudu (Paneer Fry), Korameenu Roast (Roast ResidentsWATCH

made of fresh water fish) and Kamju Vepudu (Quail fry) are some of their specialities.

For the main course, they recommend their biryanis and pulavs. “Our favourite in the main course would be the Nellore chapala pulusu (Special fish gravy native to Nellore), ulavacharu kodi koora (Chicken with horse gram curry), gutti vankaya (Brinjal Curry), kajyam soy gongura koora (Mutton liver curry with dhill and sorrel leaves) and the peethala pulusu (Crab gravy),” says Rohini. Chethan adds, “Don’t forget to try our khubani ka meetha (apricot sweet dish) or badam kheer (almond sweet dish).”

Samaikya’s highlight is that it serves up an array

of dishes hitherto confined to the traditional homes.

“The recipes have been diligently sourced and our experienced chefs bring the authentic Telugu ‘essence’ to our discerning guests,” says Rohini. “Samaikya is a new experience altogether as we bring authentic Telugu homely food featuring unique dishes in a premium ambience and with excellent service.”

#450, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Tel: 080-25726616 An average meal for two: Rs 150-200 (breakfast) & Rs 300-500 (lunch/dinner) August 2015 |19

Lung space

Public park used as playground by Lawrence School Residents want it restored fully as a park

By our feature writer

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The Sector 6 residents are opposed to this because Lawrence School is using it as a playground and parking spot. They would rather have the entire lung space turned into a children’s park to avoid such misuse. Since the latest court verdict is clearly in favour of it, the BBMP should do its job and convert it as one.

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he BDA had initially earmarked the park next to Lawrence School in Sector 6 as a playground. Later revisions point it out as a children’s park, according to the BBMP reply given to an RTI query by Sector 6 Residents Welfare Association (RWA). To restore it as a park, the residents spearheaded by Ramesh Chandra and B Kodandarama Gowda (joint secretary, Sector 6 RWA & vice chairman, Federation of HSR Residents Welfare Association) got the forest department to plant over 50 saplings in the area being used as a playground. This prompted BNR Reddy, Chairman, Federation of HSR Residents Welfare Association, to have the saplings removed by the BBMP engineers and replant them nearby so as not to obstruct the children from playing. “Last year, we had decided to turn half the park into a playground,” Reddy told Residents Watch.

“The saplings were removed without the approval of the BBMP joint commissioner,” said Gowda, post incident.

“BBMP Administrator Vijay Bhaskar ordered that the present status be maintained following which the saplings were planted back in the same spot by the BBMP.” Ramesh Chandra said the residents of Sector 6 have been fighting for a full-fledged park for several years. “So far, there have been three court judgements (2010, 2011, 2014),” he told Residents Watch. “The 2014 court verdict clearly tells the BBMP to make it into a children’s park. Lawrence School is using it as a playground for its students and parking zone for its buses. BBMP has even given a separate gate for the school.”

Sector 6 has four parks in all, including this one. The park is crying out for BBMP’s intervention. They not only need to restore it as a children’s park but also make budgetary provisions for its upkeep.

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Back2School

Finding the right school is as important as finding the right job. Education is the gateway to the world. And knowing English is as important as learning your national and regional language. It’s a balancing act and you have to carefully choose your child’s system of education.

We make your choosing easier, by listing every good institute in the neighbourhood.

SCHOOLS }} FUTURE NEST

Sector 7, HSR Layout % 4218-3430, 97401-88900 }} STEPPING STONES

No 17/A, 26th Cross, 26th Main, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L-84/A, 14th B Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout 4th Main, HSR Layout 99455-18541 % Sector 6 % 96221-51234

}} CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL

58/1, 17th Cross, 19th Main, HSR Layout-1st Sector % 2572-3839, 2572-7335

}} CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL

CA 28, 11th Cross, 22nd Main, Near BMTC Depot, HSR Layout1st Sector % 2572-9281, 2572-9282

}} GNAN SRISHTI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

19th Main Road, 17th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98453-19944, 2572-2002,

}} NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

32/P2, 17th B Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 25729406/08/10

}} FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CA # 33, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-9825, 2572-9826, 3200-2581

}} LAWRENCE SCHOOL

9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2777, 98457-60764

}} BETHANY JUNIOR SCHOOL

2337, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3198

}} BANGALORE SCHOOL OF SPEECH & DRAMA

529, 16th A Cross, 3rd Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-0735

}} RAVINDRA BHARATHI GLOBAL SCHOOL

29/1, Somasunderpalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 73537-77383

}} SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL

27th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 88610-04640

}} JSS PUBLIC SCHOOL

COLLEGES

}} VIBGYOR HIGH

}} OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

No 4/A, 14th main, HSR Layout 6th Sector % 2297-0133 Royal Placid Layout, Harlur Road, HSR Layout Extension % 96115-69253/54

}} ILMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

No 112-113, 8th Cross, Mangammanapalya Main Road,

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43893, 99645-89956 }} SHAKUNTALA DEVI INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

32/P3, 17th Main Road, 11th Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 98447-90111/ 90333, 2572-4791/92

}} GREATER BANGALORE EDUCATION OF MANAGEMENT

No 90/85/2/2, Sector 1, 21st A Main, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 2258-0477

}} NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (NIFT)

CA Site No 21, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 94489-93608, 22552550/51

PRESCHOOLS }} ROOTS MONTESSORI

1136, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 96636-58888

}} YOUR KIDS ‘R’ OUR KIDS

39 MCHS, Sector 4, Opp BDA Complex HSR Layout % 1800-1022-033

}} OI PLAYSCHOOL

1496, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98866-89000

}} CUDDLES

No 79 & 84, 16th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout No 32, 19th Main, 17th B Cross, % 99801-99028 4th Sector, HSR Layout % 3026-6301/16/35/51/91 }} ACE MONTESSORI Sector 1, HSR Layout }} JSS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN % 96633-73111 4/A, 14th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2297-0130, 98866August 2015|21

Back2School }} CAMBRIDGE CHAMPS

1, MCHS Colony, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 6561-5666

}} SUPRA MONTESSORI

No 431A, 25th A Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99863-61430

}} BLOOMING BUDS

1699, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 96110-45196

}} KIDS PARADISE

938, 24th A Cross, 16th A Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-7874, 98800-41148

}} APPY KIDZ CARE

}} TIME KIDS

1385, 25th Main, 26th Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98807-54481, 6570-2145

}} BACHPAN...A PLAY SCHOOL

1495/A, 20th Main, 8th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6531-4177, 99000-94177

}} BRIGHT KID

2578, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-5512

}} SERRA INTERNATIONAL

#83, 16th cross, 14th main, HSR Layout-4th Sector % 6570-1770, 96207-89992

753, 22nd Cross, 19th A Main, }} NAKSHATRA Sector 2, HSR Layout 821, 8th B Main Road, 21st Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 88802-93997, 96861-83087 % 93791-57547 }} KIDZEE l 2316, 16th Cross, 27th Main, }} BUBBLY BUNNIES Sector 1, HSR Layout, 1090, 8th Main, 19th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 94490-65321 l 493, 16th B cross, 4th Main, Sector 6, HSR % 3241-7727/7728 Layout % 99009-57367 }} I-PLAY I-LEARN }} RISE AND SHINE 93, 14th Main, 17th Cross, 29, 18th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout Sector 7, HSR Layout, Behind % 90082-29306 McDonald’s % 77605-04167 }} GYAN }} SHISHUKUL INDO KIDS 266-67, 15th Cross, 18th Main, 1009, 8th Main, HSR Layout Sector 4, HSR Layout % 988057th Sector % 6536-0614, 48393, 89714-91568 93421-27782 }} BUDDING KIDZ }} KARA 4 KIDS No 9, 24th Main, Sector 2, 64, IAS Officer’s Colony, 15th HSR Layout % 90666-47247 Cross, 4th Sector, HSR Layout }} KIDS VILLE ACADEMY % 2572-6344 No 527, 24th Main, Sector 2,

Montessori School

HSR Layout % 98451-88088 }} SRI SRI RAVISHANKAR BAL MANDIR

45, 12th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0770

}} JOY OF LEARNING

31, 12th Main, 18th Cross, Behind Mac Donald, HSR Layout, Sector 7 % 98456-18181

}} GOLDEN ARCH

363, 23rd Cross, 13th Main, HSR Layout 7th Sector, % 2572-2077

}} CHERUBS MONTESSORI

173, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98450-34342, 98459-14110

}} PRATHAMA MONTESSORI

1504, 19th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98860-92800, 6571-8399

}} EUROKIDS

Cherry Tree, 1484, 20th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93421-67266

}} KIDDY BLOOM

1154, 6th Main, 19th A Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99004-22324

}} PODAR JUMBO KIDS

No 667, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 84949-42779

}} GIGGLE WIGGLE

Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98866-87571

Extended Care Facility

29, 18th Cross, 9th Main, HSR Sector 7, Behind McDonalds, Bengaluru-102. Call 77605-04167

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TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748

}} SESAME STREET

}} KIDS CONCEPTS

}} MAAC STUDY CENTRE

LIBRARIES

}} POORVI TUTORING CENTER

}} FASTMATH

Plot No 5A, Block 5, MCHS Colony, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96321-05522

}} DISCOVER KIDS

No 27, 18th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 7, behind McDonald’s, HSR Layout % 98806-50266

}} JUST BOOKS

2628, 1st Floor, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout, Sector I, HSR Layout % 2258-7430, 72599-74251

DRIVING SCHOOLS }} MARUTI DRIVING SCHOOL

21st Cr, 8th Mn, Sector 1 % 88840-17222

}} MILLENIUM MOTOR SCHOOL

No 29/1, 24th Main, Agara, HSR Layout % 98865-68138

}} GANESH DRIVING SCHOOL

No 58, 1st Floor, MG Palya, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 2572-0055

}} MINI DRIVING SCHOOL

No 18/1, 1st Floor, Opp Devi Temple, 24th Main Road, 25th A Cross, HSR Layout % 6567-8811

TUTORIALS }} CHEFS@WORK CULINARY SCHOOL

No 251, 19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-3488, 83500-79824

}} PRAVAHYA ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

L 150, 5th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 4610-9933

}} APTECH

No 88, Ground Floor, 17th Cross, HSR Layout % 6012-7000

}} CHANGE INSTITUTE

No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97391-83608

ResidentsWATCH

2081, Sobha Daffodil, Somasunderpalya % 98868-93791 No 72, 16th Cross, 14th A Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 96202-02528

}} VIVRITHI

1877, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99866-10750

37/38, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98860-79222, 90369-50782 Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99862-83569

}} FIITJEE

No 19, SS Plaza, 13th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 089047-95799

}} WISE VISION ACADEMY

}} CAREER FORUM

}} FOREIGN LANGUAGES INSTITUTE

}} PARADYGM COACHING CENTER

1032, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6569-0105 Sierrra Cartel, 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 4953-7981, 98863-73048

}} EDGE TUTORIALS

No 876, 6th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout %76769-56051

}} THE IMPACT IAS ACADEMY

No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 90350-74443, 97420-67910

}} INTELLI SOURCE

No 57, 2nd Floor, 5th Block, Koramangala % 6681-5614 No 322/2, 2nd Floor, Hosur Main Road, Madivala % 6653-4254

}} SRI SANJEEVNI IIT & AIEEE ACADEMY

No 91, 17th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 90350-74443

}} BIOTECNIKA INFO LABS

No 427, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 3249-4384

No 76, 12th Main, 18th Cross, }} SIP ACADEMY Sector 7, HSR Layout % 98867Global art, Opp. Akme Harmony 90852, 2572-3244 Apts back gate, Bellandur Gate Main Road }} RATI TUITIONS % 98801-67268 No 83, Somasundarpalya, Sector 2, HSR Layout }} ABACUS LEARNING CENTER 403, 15th Cross, 5th Main, % 97398-05980 HSR Layout, 6th Sector }} SAMARTH ADVANCE COACHING % 2572-5555, 98863-37904, L-31, Fernhill Garden Apt, 98867-47450 2nd A Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 98861-63793, }} SRI SRI SPORTS ACADEMY 2574-0065 Mangammanapalya-Hosa Palya Road, Sector 2, HSR }} ANSHU AGARWAL Layout % 99866-96983, 71/8, 10th Cross, 9th Main, 78999-68234 Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 93433-19441 }} ADVAITAM 867, 25th Main, 11th Cross, }} PEARSON LEARNING CENTRE Sector 1, HSR Layout 150, 9th Main, 6th Sector, % 98807-70411 HSR Layout % 3221-1912 }} NIIT TRAINING CENTER

395, 2nd Floor, Ganapa Arcade, 27th Cross Road, 9th main Rd, Mangammanpalya main Road, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 4090-8536

}} PREKSHA TUTORIALS

1213, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 98442-42182

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RetailTherapy

Here is an ever-evolving list of shops and establishments around the neighbourhood that offer a complete shopping experience. From shops selling apparel to boutiques offering designer wear, HSR Layout offers a complete shopping experience. Shop till you drop!!!

APPAREL }} MOCK ORANGE

2580, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1, HSR Lyt % 99167-27806

}} COOL CLUB

Spandana, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1, HSR Lyt % 4953-8922

}} LINEN COLLECTION

No 964/965, 27th Main, Below Pai Intl, Sector 1 % 4213-3122

}} MARC N’ PARK

No 410, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-5111

433, 17th Cross, 19th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 95357-00571 }} PLANET FASHION

No 1/A, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0557

}} TAKILA SHOP

1677, III Floor, 27 Main, 22 Cross, Sector-2, HSR Layout % 90350-51947

}} JP COLLECTIONS

27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4219-0980

}} ADAM’S AVENUE

No 85/1, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout

}} FAVOURITE SHOP

}} CELIO

}} SOCH

}} LEVI’S

No 804, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1919 No 805, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1920

}} PEOPLE

No 417, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4124-1622

}} THE ARVIND STORE

G4, JK Landmark, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93424-72677

}} SIYARAM’S SHOP

G3, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 93434-72677

}} AURELIA

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96866-98986

No 90, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4202-5266 No 419, Ground floor, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4209-7964

}} PASSWORD

1192, Shop No 2, Ground Floor, 24th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2572-0545

}} NEEMAKUMAR DESIGN STUDIO

59/101A, 1st Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 6547-0520

}} SWADESHI

2629, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6583-1758, 22580280, 2258-7502

}} SRIMAYI

}} SHOWBIZ

}} KIDZON

}} TURTLE

No 1153, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 99722-39969

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2630, Basement, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-6596, 98808-47528 428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR

Layout % 96322-20581 }} M K RETAIL

485, NIFT, 27th Main, 17th Crs, HSR Layout % 4213-4646

}} THE LABEL

3, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4057

}} MOD FASHIONS

116, 10th Main, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-6663

}} MAHARAJ PARADISE FACTORY OUTLET

No 4, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-1558

}} SRIRANGAM TEXTILES

No 18/4, 9th Main, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2226

}} SARIKA SILKS & GARMENTS

44, 24th Main Road, Agara, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-7786

}} STHREE

5, Ground Floor, 14th main, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2597-9593

}} EMBRAZEN LIFESTYLE

Shop No 5, 53/C, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81233-44445, 2257-8100

}} KINAARI DESIGN STUDIO

1157, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 20th Cross, Sector 7, HSR layout % 97397-37033

}} SHAPES

20, Ground Floor, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-9997, 94488-64446

}} MAHARAJA GARMENTS

53/1, Sector 2, 24th Main, ResidentsWATCH

RetailTherapy Parangipalya, HSR Layout % 2572-7646, 99161-99420 }} AARZOO

No 251/A, 19th Main, 19th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97390-86924

}} PSME DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

}} POSHAK

No 1/51, 7th Cross, 22nd Main, HSR Layout % 6531-3368

}} SAMRA BOUTIQUE

No 6/6/1, 24th Main, 25th A Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 72595-34130

20, 7th Cross, 24th Main, Sector }} KAPAS 1, HSR Layout % 98455-88955 2331/A, 17th Cross, 24th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout 99005-05669 % 2258-3155, 99020-67701 }} MILOU 2614, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR SPORTS APPAREL Layout % 6888-8919 }} VIVIDITY

No 2801, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4804, 98454-98535

}} UNNATHI

35, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-6700

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& EQUIPMENT }} THE SPORT MALL

No 36, 1st Floor, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 96864-54056

}} SPORTZ ARENA

HSR Layout % 2572-9929 }} HERCULES SPORT

Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4218-1695

}} AVIN SPORTS

27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 4213-4376

}} NEXTGEN FITNESS

41, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-9511/12

BABY PRODUCTS }} BORN BABIES

1366/552, HSR Club Road, 14th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 95350-88844

}} KIDS GIGGLE.COM

27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99802-64544

No 7, BDA Commercial Complex,

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RetailTherapy }} KIDZ PARADISE

Shop No 5, JK Landmark, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98864-58579

}} LITTLE BOSS

437, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4701/02/03

}} WONDER YEARZ

2630, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99005-12814 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-1841, lilliputkids.com }} KIDS CITY }} BABIES IN ARMS 819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, 677, 13th Cross, 27th Main, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, Sector 1, HSR Layout HSR Layout % 4213-4213 % 2258-1784 }} TOTS N TEENS }} HONEY BUNNY 451, 17th Cross, Sector 4, No 433, Opp Krishna Sagar, HSR Layout % 2572-0061 27th Main Road, Sector 1, FURNITURE & HSR Layout % 94483-21987 }} LILLIPUT KIDS WEAR

}} MY BABY STORE

141, Sector 5, Outer Ring Road, HSR Layout % 84530-03939

}} LITTLE MISS

No 163, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-3746

HOME DÉCOR }} SOFAS & MORE

No 2802, 27th Mn, Sector 1, HSR Lyt % 4203-5334

}} GLASS WORLD

HSR Layout % 6572-2401 }} BEST LOOKING FURNITURE

1/151, 24th Main, HSR Layout % 2258-2025

}} SRI SAI FURNISHING

No 1069, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0599

}} MILAN FURNITURE & FURNISHING

No 12, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3999

}} VISHAL FURNITURE

164, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 90362-34833, 97312-14004

}} SAFA FURNITURES

Shop No 28, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 96864-47868

No 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3,

Visit HSR’s largest exclusive store for innerwear

JP Collections 88, 27th Main, Opp. HSR Police Station, Sector 1, HSR Layout Call 080-42190980 26| August 2015

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TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748

1, HSR Layout % 2258-0436.

46, 2nd Cross, 5th Main, Sector Shoes and bags.

7, HSR Layout % 99160- 06600 }} BATA SHOE STORE }} AMBER HOME INTERIOR 2799/2800, 27th Main Road, No 993, 9th Main, 7th Sector, Sector 1, HSR Layout HSR Layout % 98451-50176 % 3256-9268, 98809-86637 }} HI-TECH FURNITURE

}} OPULENCE

1542, Salasar House, 19th Main, 7th Cross, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 2258-1595

}} MACRUSS

No 25/26, Somasandra Palya, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 98862-22290

}} M0HSIN FURNITURE

No 1500, 19th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 6453-0011

}} KIDS FURNITURE WORLD

17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97420-83169

}} THE INDOOR COLLECTION

}} REEBOK

423, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4725

}} FOOT LOCKER

36, 14th Main Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99018-49777

}} BLAK THE SHOE STORE

428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4224-7461

}} PUMA STORE

807, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-4047

}} SHOE BAZAAR

29, 1st Floor, BDA Complex % 2597-9555, 98807-86766

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout }} FEET FASHION % 92421-11111, 2258-0228 No 2627, 27th Main, Sector 1, }} DÉCOR INDIA HSR Layout % 2258-3088 1566, Sector 1, HSR Layout WATCHES % 3232-3300 }} WELLBORN FLOORINGS

No 1572, Service Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6569-4461

}} IDEAL MATTRESS

}} FASTRACK

429, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4208-8780

}} WORLD OF TITAN

7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2112, 4204-2467

}} NOVA TIMES

No 2, BDA Shopping Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-5153

}} NEW CITY TIMES

No 156/6A, 24th Main, Agara, HSR Layout % 99722-80330

}} THE TIME FACTORY

2799/2780, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4179

AQUARIUMS }} HEAVY PETTING

HSR Club Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout % 99000-27683

}} EDEN

1707, 19th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4093-9839

}} NEMO AQUA PETS

254, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout T% 98450-61951

OPTICIANS }} LAWRENCE & MAYO

191, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-3599/3621

35-A, 1st Floor, BDA Commercial Complex % 2572-1548

HANDICRAFTS & ANTIQUES }} CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM

44, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-5660

FOOTWEAR }} MARK

28/32, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 99160-93401

}} NIKE

427, Sai Ram Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2886, 99161-94134

}} STEPZ

804-805, 27th Main, Sector

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RetailTherapy }} VISION EXPRESS

810, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 4213-4925

}} EYE WORLD

419, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2119

}} ITOUCH SMARTPHONES RESTORE

410, 24th Mn, Sector 2 % 6012-2260

}} EYE CARE

ELECTRONICS & HOME APPLIANCES

}} SONY CENTER

}} PRATHAM VISION CARE

}} ICENTRE

}} SAMSUNG

No 1, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 97380-55424 87, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 90367-02442

}} BRIGADE OPTICS

3&4, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81238-06667, 2852-8247

}} TITAN EYE PLUS

2795, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-3062

}} SHIVA VISION CARE

60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 4147-7113

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 96866-85406

}} UNILET

2318, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 99000-46919

}} IFB POINT

No 2799, 17th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4184 60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-7256

}} PRESTIGE SMART KITCHEN

15, BDA Complex, HSR Layout % 2572-6991, 6590-2721

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout }} GLEN ALDA No 330, 27th Main, Sector 2, % 80880-99511 HSR Layout % 92437-00660, }} RELIANCE DIGITAL 92437-02026 17T, Sector 3, HSR Layout } } ADISHWAR ELECTROWORLD % 2572-0652 No 812, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4213-4000

CHANDELIERS l LED LIGHTING l CROCKERY l VASES l GIFT ARTICLES BANGLES l JEWELERY l GOLD PLATED GLASSES PLATINUM PLATED GLASSES l 22CT GOLD PLATED PHOTO FRAMES # 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout, Near BDA Complex, Bangalore 560 102.

Tel: 93412 20729, 99165 04788

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TO ADVERTISE, CALL 98805-85748

}} SANGEETHA MOBILES

No 422, Vibhu Complex, Sector 1, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout % 95389-61888, 89712-02025

}} PAI INTERNATIONAL

No 964, 27th Main, 1st Sector, HSR Layout % 2258-1213

}} NEXT

2625, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout % 3247-9266

}} ACER MALL

174, 9th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9222/23/24

}} BLUEMOON ELECTRONICX

No 389, 9th Main, 7th Sector, HSR Layout % 2572-2449

}} A S ELECTRONICS

42, 24th Main, Sector 1, Agara, HSR Layout % 98459-17124

}} GIRIAS

No 227, Hosur Road, Bommanahalli % 2572-4947

}} UNIVER CELL

No 647, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-0219

}} VENKATESHWARA ENTERPRISES

No 410, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 4167-8088

}} A-Z ELECTRONICS (SAMSUNG)

428, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4207-0240

COMPUTER CARE }} PUROHIT COMPUTERS

Shop No 15, BDA Shopping Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout

% 2572-1166

}} 3M CAR CARE

Racerz Inc, 991/992, 5th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99805526, Ganesh Complex, 3rd Floor, 29298, 92436-05444 19th Main, Sector 3, HSR Layout } } WINDSHIELD WORLD % 99162-11057 82/1, Hosur Road, Kudlu Gate }} ORCHIDS NETWORK % 6558-2255 No 174, 1st Floor, 9th Main }} TEAM TRACK Road, Sector 7, HSR Layout 7th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 2572-7272 % 77600-46777 }} TECH SYNC SOLUTIONS INC. }} AUTO SPA 1071, 24th Main Road, Sector 17th Cross, 27th Main, Opp BDA 1, HSR Layout % 6597-7941 Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout }} CARTRIDGE CRAFT % 6900-0222 398, 27th Main Road, 10th }} CASTROL PITSTOP Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout 27th Main, Sector 1, % 2258-5545 HSR Layout % 98855-60743 }} CLEMTEL TECHNOLOGIES }} PRONTO 526/A, 19th Main, Sector 3, 436, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 97388-12609, HSR Layout % 6999-9124, 99162-11057.

4114-5125 }} TECHSUPPORT INC

WELLBEING }} SOULTRENDS

No 551, 14th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99025-88500

CAR CARE }} TYRE KINGDOM

No 1463, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout % 2572-2229, 4915-6042

}} BRIDGESTONE SELECT

No 144/1. Outer Ring Road, 22nd Main, HSR Layout % 95384-95827

}} TYRE PLUS

27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 98451-18844, 99860-40627

}} RELIANCE AUTOZONE

No 144, Service Rd, Sector 5, HSR Layout % 95919-88139

AUTOMOBILES }} NINE STAR SUZUKI

Hosur Road % 99725-13333

}} KUBERA TVS

Opp. CPWD Complex, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 81471-71831

Call 080-25721166

l

Computers l Laptops l Accessories l Sales & service l Stationery Purohit Computers Shop No 15, Ground Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6, HSR Layout www.purohitcomputers.com

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AreaEssentials

AreaEssentials

Small things can make a big impact in life.

Just when you need the name of a helpline for children, women or senior citizens, you need to have a book like Residents Watch at hand. This section strives to equip you with everything you would need to make your life easier to live. This list will forever be finetuned to suit the growing needs of residents.

USEFUL NUMBERS Dial A Rickshaw: 80506-61111, 92434-04800 Police control room: 100 Fire service station: 101 Traffic control room: 103 Sanjeevini (accidents): 102, 1062 Madiwala traffic: 94808-01824 (inspector), 98860-56307 (sub-inspector) HSR Police Station: 2574-7752 Hoysala Police Patrol: 2294-3000 Police Commissioner’s office: 2294-2222/3322 KSRTC control room: 2225-5720 Passport office: 2570-6101 BBMP control room: 2222-1188 Railway enquiry: 131, 132 EasyAuto: 98441-12233 BangaloreOne: 2295-5517 BBMP: 90197-81559 (assistant engineer), 9900607899 (assistant executive engineer) BBMP (Horticulture): 94806-83594 BBMP (Health): 94487-08061 BBMP (PRO): 2212-8409/22975523 BBMP (Roads): 9480683561 BBMP (Lights): 9480685340 BBMP (Advertisements): 99456-68835 BBMP (work inspector): 99021-66884 Dog Squad: 2297-5585, 94806-83069 Cattle/monkey catching: 98801-08801 BBMP (snake catchers): 98801-08801, 99169-68959 Private snake catchers: 99803-39880 (Kishen), 99808-55720 (Devaraj Shivappa) Hearse van: 9480683495

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Electrical Division: 94806-85413 (assistant executive engineer), 94806-85340 (executive engineer) Street Light BBMP contractors: 82771-79637, 95352-71566 Park Development Division: 94806-83436 (superintendent) Forest Department: 9480685038 (supervisor) BESCOM complaints: 2258-5287, 94498-44831, 94498-40477 (JE), 94498-40476 (AE) BWSSB: 2294-5154, 9845444154 (assistant engineer), 98454-44037 (assistant executive engineer) BMTC: 2295-2253 BDA Office (HSR Layout): 2572-0264, 2572-5932 Post Office (HSR Layout): 2572-0744 District registrar: 2525-3505 Registrar of Companies: 2553-7449 Registrar (marriage): 2559-5977 Sub Registrar office: 2535-2907, 2561-4548 Ananth Kumar, MP: 2656-8483, 98443-08554 Lok Ayukta: 98450-00022 M Satish Reddy, MLA: 94480-51616 MLA’s PA: 97396-71804 (Harish) BBMP Administrator Vijayabhaskar’s Twitter ID: @bbmpadmn Police commissioner Twitter ID: @cpblr HSR Club: 2572-3928 HSR Layout Youth Association: 89515-75805

HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous: 98455-87507 Helping Hand: 2353-5787 Children’s helpline: 1098 Women’s helpline: 1091 Elders helpline: 1090 Trees for free: 98454-49703 Asha Foundation:2354-3333 Dream A Dream: 6534-9980 Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: 2572-1444 Mitra Jyothi (for the blind): 2258-7623/25 Petcare: 2294-7300 (CUPA), 2860-3986 (PFA), 90366-70771 (Vets Society for Animal Welfare and Rural Development) Swakruta Charitable Trust (for women entrepreneurs): 9886046987, 2255-5227

RESIDENT WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS SECTOR 1: 98453-94608 (Ravindran), 98456-35648 (Muniswamireddy) SECTOR 2: 98459-56053 (Brig RS Murthy), 98809-87339 (Chandrashekar) SECTOR 3: 98440-23561 (Prof Sadashiva), HM Javali (98802-82477) SECTOR 4: 99807-13619 (Vijayalakshmi), 99800-08418 (Chandrashekar) SECTOR 5: 98454-83979 (HN Subbuswamy), 99804-93844 (MT Ramaiah) SECTOR 6: 94483-88912 (Raje Urs), 91418-52084 (Deshmukh) ResidentsWATCH

AreaEssentials SECTOR 7: 98800-91609 (Munivenkatappa), 99001-24477 (Prem Kumar)

ODD JOBS Satyaapan.com: housekeepers, cooks, office boys, electricians, plumbers & painters.

Mosquito mesh: 94482-64511, 99166-68957 Painting: 99001-99081, 9880325969, 87928-23079 Plumbing: 98800-04624, 97380-08158, 90191-36181 Repair works: 1800-42-525252 Borewell service: 98450-14845, 96632-07070 Electrical works: 98803-25969, 87928-23079, 2572-0758, 81971-47041, 94800-81117 Rainwater harvesting: 2572-3911, 98457-88308 Solar systems: 2572-1355 Key makers: 99722-30096 Water treatment: 99455-95251 Water testing lab: 2573-1142/81 Pan card: 6653-4014 Mineral water suppliers: 9686613943, 6547-1197, 9980421388, 99861-08869, Pest control: 99027-39891, 4131-5656 Water tank cleaners: 96861-49322, 98802-16085, 94485-13352 Security services: 3329-8000, 3329-8001 Matrimonial services: 3255-7963, 2255-5227, 98860-46987 Legal services: 99456-88974 Forex services: 96205-42691 Financial services: 4208-3339, 2572-3911 Private gas agencies: 4917-6006, 99165-12242, 97416-37096, 6683-0900, 4917-7144, 49608777, 2573-5807, 4915-3659 Packers & movers: 98440-57216, 93421-55380 Water suppliers: 96114-37370, 98809-60881, 98454-20534, 99016-66688, 2691-2004 Mr Homecare.in: Cleaning, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, electrician: 090220-70070

DRIVERS ON HIRE }} DRIVERSININDIA.COM

% 8046-8686

}} DZIRE DRIVE

% 92417-74565, 9036004565, 94499-87140, 98867-07140, 6534-3434

}} EZI DRIVE

% 4240-0000, 3291-9714, 98865-18108

}} BANGALORE DRIVERS

% 98458-55386,

74119-78123, 74113-36800 }} DAY & NIGHT DRIVERS SERVICE

% 80888-08876, 6547-4747

HOTELS

HSR Club Road % 99006-01234 }} SANCY’S LAUNDRETTE

679, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4110-2277, 2550-4477

}} BANDBOX CLEANERS & DYERS

60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6, HSR Layout % 2572-0780

}} MR.CLEAN

6, 19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4, HSR Layout % 99459-77920

HOBBY CLUBS }} GUBACHEEZ

1491, 20th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 4953-4693 Play zone for parents & kids.

}} THE ELITE ROYALE

}} SOULTRENDS PYRAMID

}} LAVENS

INST OF MUSIC

14, 13th Cross, 9th Main, Sector MEDITATION CENTRE No 551, 14th Main, Sector 7, 6, HSR Layout % 4337-0000 HSR Layout % 99025-88500 }} SHREE COMFORTS 62, 13th Main, 18th Cross, Sector }} KARNATAKA YOUTH CRICKET ACADEMY 7, HSR Layout % 2572-9798 58/4, Harlur Road, Zee School }} BLUEMOON LOG INN campus % 73533-08833 154, 9th Main, 6th Sector, HSR }} GEETANJALI HARMONICA Layout % 2572-5999/6999 145, 4th Floor, 5th Sector, HSR Layout % 6400-0180

SERVICE APARTMENTS }} PIONEER HOSPITALITY SERVICES

115, 27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 2258-3524

}} IRIS SERVICE APARTMENTS

1554, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 6637-9524

}} 4 IN FOUR BOUTIQUE SUITES

20, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout % 81972-91483

}} SUTRA HUB

% 6533-3399, 99455-18534

}} NATYAKALA DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY

2339, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2888, 98452-78678

}} GYAN SRISHTI MUSIC ACADEMY

19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout % 2258-2002, 97385-79940

280, 8th Cross, 28th Main }} INNOVATORS CHESS ACADEMY Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout No 31, 12th Main, 18th Cross, % 94484-75088, 95357-91999 Sector 7, HSR Layout % 99804}} FORT GRAND 09870, 97400-91742 479, 18th Cross, Sector 2, }} BASECAMP ADVENTURES HSR Layout % 2258-2222/33 227, 31st Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout LAUNDRY SERVICES % 93420-16482, 2258-6912 }} WAASHUB

No 1204, 22nd Cross, Sector 3,

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August 2015|31

Photo essay

By Brig (retd) RS Murthy

Commercialisation of residential areas is an issue with serious ramifications in the immediate and foreseeable future. Will the authorities act on illegal permits given by the BBMP and shut down shops and offices in residential areas?

Send us photos like these in HSR? If we like it, we will print it with credit. Mail: info@residentswatch.in

Filthy drains need desilting desperately and there are many drains like these across HSR Layout.

Will the authorities swing into action before it leads to more potholes and waterlogging during the rainy season?

The BDA and BBMP layout boards have faded away and yet mark their attendance. About time they were repainted. Will the BDA and BBMP chiefs look into it please?

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Here is one of the many buildings that have violated building bylaws in HSR Layout.

What is the BBMP really doing about it? And why is the state government napping while the builders The non-maintenance of vacant plots lead to have their mosquito and snake menace, illegal garbage say? dumping and garbage burning. Will the plot owners be brought to book? Will the neighbours take the trouble of talking to the site owners?

Mansi Creations

Franchisee: Wrangler/Lee/Vans No 1514, 19th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout Tel: 080-22582160

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Lake activism

Residents opposed to STP at Agara Lake

One RWA is in favour while the others are against it

By our feature writer

T SHOW YOUR THUMBS DOWN Sign this online petition and share among friends who really care about lakes. http://tinyurl.com/ nq5pho9

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he Agara Lake sewage treatment plant (STP) proposal is going back and forth. When residents and the local press were opposed to it, the state government put a halt to the STP. But with Sector 7 Residents Welfare Association filing a PIL and winning the case, the STP is back with Agara Lake. But the biggest flaw in the PIL was that they did not take the people fighting for the lake conservation into confidence. The result: Those fighting for the lake’s survival are not in favour of the STP, and are planning on filing a fresh PIL to stop the installation.

The lake activists are opposed to it because Agara Lake does not need an STP. “Agara Lake has a good catchment area and many alternate sources of water that can keep the lake full all through the year,” says Kavitha Reddy, the principal campaigner. “We proved this to the Chief Secretary of Karnataka and even submitted a ground report, prompting the government to cancel the STP. A recent survey commissioned by Lake Development Authority for the revival of the lake also endorses our point that Agara Lake does not need an STP.” The activists contend that the STP would be a waste of public money. “If every small lake like Agara in Bangalore starts demanding Rs 35 crores for STP and Rs 18 crores for revival and lakhs of rupees every month for operations and maintenance, isn’t it a waste of public money? Also note that 40 acres on the other side of the lake (Bellandur Lake area) was allocated to the BWSSB for a large STP. But that land was then given to an SEZ and the BWSSB is now forcing that STP on Agara Lake.”

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