Genius art on the street

A walk around Richmond Town reveals a wall with unique art. Geniuses.

Enfield in the air

Royal Enfield Motors is what the faded board says. What catches the eye as one rides through the street is the Enfield in the air.

Bangalore, Feb 2021

Cats in the compound

Roam at will. Climb trees. Find their food. Nap anywhere. Enjoy the shade. Keep the rats at bay.

They own the place!

Gautam’s poem in Open Sesame, Deccan Herald, Aug 6, 2010

Writer’s Garden, Deccan Herald

Getting your driving licence renewed in Bangalore

Edit: An updated version of this article can be read on Citizen Matters here.

Driving licences that expired over the past year are still valid – upto 31st March 2021. If you need to get your licence renewed and are wondering how to go about it, here is a recent guide that I hope will help.

Go to the Sarathi Parivahan website page for “driving license related services”. https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do

Saturday afternoon on Church Street

Church Street is closed to traffic on weekends. This had slipped my mind, and as I stepped out of the MG Road metro station, I was surprised to see the activity and “life” on the street.

MG Road Metro Station on Church Gate side