Road is to be widened for 3.3 kms between Yeshwanthpur circle (NH4) and Cauvery junction in Bellary road (NH7), via CNR Rao circle, Maramma Temple circle, Sankey tank road and Bhashyam circle. The entire stretch would be made a six-lane road of 30 m width. BBMP will cut 501 trees and acquire 27,590 sq m of land during the project. Total project cost is around Rs 33 cr. BBMP held a Bhoomi Pooja for Sankey road widening on December 7th. Last week High Court had given BBMP the go-ahead for widening. Pic: BBMP Work on the stretch is divided into…
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With the soaring gold prices one would want to find a substitute which looks as elegant as the yellow metal. So here it is... the substitute can be Kundan jewellery, silver jewellery, antique and imitation jewellery which looks graceful. Not everybody can shell out `2915 (24 carat gold, as on 29th November) per gram. With the marriage and festival season coming up, these are a few alternatives that you can try at a lower price. Pure silver (gold plated) Italian mesh design set, priced at Rs 13,950, The Gallery, Jayanagar Pic: Nagashree Gururaj Kundan earring with meenakari work, priced at…
Read moreWith the soaring gold prices one would want to find a substitute which looks as elegant as the yellow metal. So here it is... the substitute can be Kundan jewellery, silver jewellery, antique and imitation jewellery which looks graceful. Not everybody can shell out `2915 (24 carat gold, as on 29th November) per gram. With the marriage and festival season coming up, these are a few alternatives that you can try at a lower price. Pure silver (gold plated) Italian mesh design set, priced at Rs 13,950, The Gallery, Jayanagar Pic: Nagashree Gururaj Kundan earring with meenakari work, priced at…
Read morePeepal or Bo trees are large and erect with shining heart shaped leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze. Seeds in bird droppings let out roots quickly and they grow everywhere, even in little nooks on walls. As its botanical name indicates, Ficus Religiosa is a sacred tree revered in our country. Reluctant to throw away their broken idols or pictures of gods, people leave these at its base. Occasionally they build a temple beside it. Peepal tree planting at the viewing deck 16 Sep 2010. Pic courtesy: PNLIT We planted a Peepal tree in the viewing deck at Puttenahalli…
Read morePeepal or Bo trees are large and erect with shining heart shaped leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze. Seeds in bird droppings let out roots quickly and they grow everywhere, even in little nooks on walls. As its botanical name indicates, Ficus Religiosa is a sacred tree revered in our country. Reluctant to throw away their broken idols or pictures of gods, people leave these at its base. Occasionally they build a temple beside it. Peepal tree planting at the viewing deck 16 Sep 2010. Pic courtesy: PNLIT We planted a Peepal tree in the viewing deck at Puttenahalli…
Read moreObjections from the Public called for to the 'Naming/Renaming' of various areas It has been decided to name the 33rd MainRoad in 4th Cross of Vysya Bank Colony, J.P.Nagar I Phase (comes under Ward No 179, Shakambarinagar area) as "Shri Rama Temple Road" as per the BBMP meeting held on 28-7-2011. The Park in Ward No 125, 2nd Main, Marenahalli, Binny Layout 1st phase is going to be called as "Binny Park" as per the same meeting. The 2nd Main Road in Narasimharaj Colony of Ward No 154 will be called as "Dr. C Ashwath Road" as per BBMP meeting…
Read moreParents always compare their children's accomplishments with other children. I know my mom does! It is funny how she seems to always say, "look how your friend studies! She gets A+ in everything and you are sitting in front of me with what is equal to a fail mark? Why can't you be more like her?" My usual reply is, "she is my friend, not yours so I know how much she gets!" "I have spoken to her parents! I know she does very well. At least much better than you!" "Ma, you stretch the truth about how well I…
Read moreObjections from the Public called for to the 'Naming/Renaming' of various areas It has been decided to name the 33rd MainRoad in 4th Cross of Vysya Bank Colony, J.P.Nagar I Phase (comes under Ward No 179, Shakambarinagar area) as "Shri Rama Temple Road" as per the BBMP meeting held on 28-7-2011. The Park in Ward No 125, 2nd Main, Marenahalli, Binny Layout 1st phase is going to be called as "Binny Park" as per the same meeting. The 2nd Main Road in Narasimharaj Colony of Ward No 154 will be called as "Dr. C Ashwath Road" as per BBMP meeting…
Read moreParents always compare their children's accomplishments with other children. I know my mom does! It is funny how she seems to always say, "look how your friend studies! She gets A+ in everything and you are sitting in front of me with what is equal to a fail mark? Why can't you be more like her?" My usual reply is, "she is my friend, not yours so I know how much she gets!" "I have spoken to her parents! I know she does very well. At least much better than you!" "Ma, you stretch the truth about how well I…
Read moreAvailability of Eco friendly Ganesha idolsKarnataka State Pollution Control appealing the public to celebrate eco-friendly Ganesha festival by using only paintless Ganesha idols. Paintless Ganesha idols available in the following places. 1.The Living, #56, Tatana Mane Compound, ,III Main Road, Chamarajapet, Bangalore 560018 Also at : Veena Kala Mandir, Tata Silk Farm circle, K.R.Road, Bangalore Ph : 9241715008 / 9901303390 2 Kamalini # 37, 17th Cross, Sri Bhooma Malleswaram, Bangalore, Karnataka 560003 Phone : 080 23567470. 3 Mr.Kari Basappa, Nagarajappa – 10th Main, Srinivasnagar, Near Ayappa temple,Bsk 1st Stage ,B’lore 50 Office: 94/12,Basava Gangotri,Kubbalgud,Mysore Road,B’lore 74 9886748371 4. Mr. Seshadri, No.3, West Anjaneya Temple Road, Gandhi bazaar, Bangalore- 9342303247 5. Vani, Next to SBI Padmanabhnagar Branch,…
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