Bangalore, was the city of my birth. It was almost a retirement hub. A quiet city, renowned for its races, pubs and gardens.

Then I moved to Mumbai/Bombay. When I returned to Bangalore, it was a sea change, it was slowly turning into India’s 5th metropolis. Today, when I visit the city once more, I realize that it is overcrowded, bustling with people and has very high energy levels. This is something I would have never imagined about Bangalore 15 years ago.

However, this is something I love in a city, hustle and bustle and action all around. All in all, the old activities such as pubbing and racing continue to exist but have taken a backseat to IT and the booming Indian service sector.