Archive for the ‘bangalore’ Category

National Anthem in Bangalore theatres

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

A while ago I had read about movie theatres in India being required to play the National Anthem before the show. As a child growing up I remember it being played "after" the show and doors were being opened only after the completion of the anthem (rightfully so).

WANTED: Official memorabilia of Bangalore International Airport

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

A teenager from Poland sent me an email today, Dear Friend, My name is *******. I am sixteen years old and I am from Poland. I like planes and flying very much. My dream is to become a pilot in future. I send you and your airport big regards, and I ...

Royal ride, Mysore is Mysuru now

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Our politicians across all parties are united when it comes to diverting the attention of their citizens. Dharam Singh initiated the change of name of 12 cities and finally it got approved during HDK's tenure. Why has the government unnecessarily fiddled around something which was going on smoothly? I ...

Lido in its new avatar is back!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

For many of us Lido was one of the favorite theaters for English movies. It had a nice garden around it, ample parking space. I still recall seeing Crazy Boys, Jaws, Airport series at Lido. Few years ago I saw a board on the gate "Closed for Projector repair" or ...