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Must-visit Sunday event: The Kaikondrahalli Lake festival is here!

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Kaikondrahalli lake

It’s that time of the year when Kaikondrahalli Lake on Sarjapur Road comes alive. Mark your calendar. Tomorrow, the 17th of February, will witness Kere Habba 2019 between 6am and 6pm. The lake that is home to a kalyani tank, kalyani gazebo and bridge gazebo will play host to a food court, retail stalls (santhe), … Read more

What happens to abandoned vehicles on the roads and footpaths?

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abandoned vehicles hsr layout

Recently, the state government announced that they are setting up a scrapyard in Yelahanka to dismantle old and abandoned vehicles. While we are not sure when that proposal will reach the execution stage, here is what happens to seized and abandoned vehicles that you see around police stations in the neighbourhood. The Bangalore Political Action … Read more

Budget 2019 demands: Pet park in HSR, lake maintenance fund, waste processing and incineration units, metered parking & more

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BBMP budget 2019

We are mighty impressed with some of the demands made by HSR resident activist Kavitha Reddy to the BBMP Commissioner for the forthcoming budget. If these suggestions are implemented, much of the garbage situation can be bettered. After much consultation with experts and regular citizens, Kavitha has formulated a list of demands for the BBMP … Read more

HSR basement shopkeepers defy closure orders and open for business

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Some basement shops on 27th main road that were recently shutdown by BBMP have opened for business again. While a few of them are observing the law, several others are openly defying the law.

After shutting down nearly 70 shops on this road after serving closure notices, the BBMP forcibly shut a few while the other shops voluntarily closed for business.

However, with pressure mounting on the BBMP top brass, the High Court order implementation was halted for a while, so that the other shopkeepers get some time to relocate their business.

The BBMP officials told Residents Watch that they have received complaints about shops reopening again without their approval. “We will act after the Joint Commissioner gives us the go-ahead,” said one official.

What to do this weekend? Here’s a definitive list for this Saturday & Sunday!

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HSR Layout is full of events that are a welcome mix of the old and new, the inspirational and aspirational, informative and entertaining. Take your pick. The events suit everyone, and there is something for everybody… almost.

FEB 9, SATURDAY EVENTS

FITNESS

Meditation Session for Deep Relaxation
6-7pm
Vivekananda Health Global, 61, 11th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout
Rs 350

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This meditation is a simple and effective technique to relieve stress and induce deep sleep and relaxation. It is based on the principle of stimulation and relaxation. There are proven results that, this meditation can reduce the number of hours needed in order to feel rejuvenated.
Benefits of this practice:
This meditation for 25 mins, give much more rest than 6 hours of sleep
Reduces Metabolic Rate by slowing the breath
Deep relaxation to all parts of the body
Helps in promotion of Positive Health
This special technique involves a series of relaxation practices with physical postures which takes an individual to deeper level of relaxation leading to decreased thought process.
There are limited seats available. RSVP at the earliest.

NIGHTLIFE

Valentine’s Week
7pm-1230am
Lounge 189 Resto Bar, 756/L-189, 6th Sector, HSR Layout, Silkboard Junction

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Playing the best of Bollywood and Punjabi music. Drop in with your friends or call your love and ask them to be your valentine. This time, they have your favorite DJ artists of Bangaluru. Complimentary drinks. Unlimited cocktail shots.

WORKSHOPS

Cartoon character design
10am-2pm
Arena Animation, #2802, 27th Main Rd, Agara Village, 1st Sector, HSR Layout
Free

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A free one-day workshop on learning how to design your own cartoon characters. No prior experience required, just bring your creativity and imagination and we’ll provide everything you need to work with. This workshop is open to all, those who have a natural gift for art and those who know nothing and can draw nothing. Conducted by Manjunatha C, senior pre-production faculty at Arena and Dev Thapar, an artist and comic illustrator.

STANDUP COMEDIES

The Vineyard Comedy Show 5.0
Hindi, English, 1hr 30mins
8.30pm onwards
Grapevine, 43, 22nd Cross Road, Sector 3, HSR Layout
₹199

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The Vineyard Comedy shows bring you the best of upcoming acts from Bangalore showcasing three comedians: Anand Rathnam, Kartikeya Fatwani, and Harman Preet Singh. There will be other surprise spots as well.

    EVENTS ON FEB 10, SUNDAY

STANDUP COMEDIES
Joke It Off

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