The fifth largest city in India, Bangalore is perhaps one of the most exciting. It is the city of gardens and parks, and is also at the forefront of IT, business process outsourcing and biotechnology. It is an exciting potpourri of people and cultures, with a multi-lingual and multi-ethnic identity that is hard to pin down. Bangalore is a 'happening' city with pubs, parks and cafes around every corner. Here you can also sample the unusual - everything from golfing and sky diving to Yoga and Ayurvedic massages. From a suburban pensioners paradise, to a vibrant world city, Bangalore has evolved over the years, all the while retaining its laidback colonial charm.

Stark World - Bangalore & Karnataka paints a vivid picture of the city, covering its by-lanes as well as high rises. The section, 'Bangalore' brings forth the city's eclectic identity in well-researched stories and colourful photographs. Why Bangalore is the one of the best cities to live in? Who are the people who drive it?, What are the initiatives citizens are taking to participate in governance? These and other questions are answered here. Bangalore's IT boom and its teeming population of young software professionals are also featured in-depth. Interesting stories on the beginnings of Bangalore as a mud fort, its biennial flower shows and a historical dateline, take readers beyond the big picture.

	The Beginnings of Bangalore
	Bangalore through the Ages
	Number 1 City
	Young Population
	Bangalore's Who's Who