Meru Cabs is one of the supposedly better managed cab services in Bangalore. They started business here when the new airport (BIAL) was commissioned, and have since then expanded from providing only Airport Pickup/Drops to general, intracity services. In fact, their advertisements (primarily on FM radio) focus on their availability after a late night party, [...]
Early morning (around 7:45 AM), Silk Board Junction. A man in a new Hyundai Accent – well dressed, probably well educated, is driving his new car. All windows rolled up, and reading the newspaper while driving – both when the car is in motion, and at traffic signals. This goes on for 5-10 minutes (around [...]
A series of crude bomb blasts has taken Bangalore hostage since 1 PM today. Encompassing all areas of Bangalore, these low-intensity gelatin bombs have already claimed a few lives and seriously injured tens of people. No information yet on the identity of the people behind the blasts, or the reason. I was passing very near [...]