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REVIEWING A BOOK

Name of the Book: Namma Bangalore: The Soul of a Metropolis BLURB:


Author: Shoba Narayan` In “Namma Bangalore,” Shoba Narayan takes
Year of Publishing: 2023 readers on a journey through Bangalore and her
Publisher: Rupa Publications India experince with the city. She reflects, “Bangalore’s
Place of Publishing: India food is where tradition meets innovation—each dish
a story of the city’s diverse heritage.” As the city
RECOMMENDED CHAPTERS/EXCERPTS: transforms from a tranquil “Garden City” to a bustling
Exploration of Traditional South Indian Cuisine: metropolis, Narayan notes, “The challenge for
Excerpt: “In the heart of Bangalore, the breakfast ritual is sacrosanct. The simple Bangalore is to grow without losing the charm that
yet profound joy of a dosa served with sambar and once defined it.” These early chapters capture the
chutney is more than a meal; it’s a connection to generations past.” essence of a city at a crossroads, striving to preserve
This chapter “FOOD” also provides readers with multiple its soul while embracing the future.
reccommendations for a variety of food places around bangalore
However her comparison to other cities like Chennai
Balancing Growth with Heritage: and California was extremely grating and rather
Excerpt: “Amid the rise of high-tech offices and luxury apartments, Bangalore’s tedious to read, and the manner in which the author
historical landmarks and heritage buildings stand as describes the city doesnt feel like its her opinion but
silent witnesses to the city’s past, struggling to maintain their rather various articles put together to publish a book.
relevance in a rapidly modernizing environment. The chapter delves into the
formation of bangalore of acity and its transformation from a garden city to an
economic hub QUOTES AND EXCERPTS:
“So you see, don’t just dismiss this city as merely
modern. Bangalore is as modern and cosmopolitan
QUESTIONS THAT EMERGED
How does the food culture of Bangalore compare to that of other major Indian cities in terms of tradition and modernity? as it gets, but, at the same time, it is also an ancient
How is it any different from any other metropolitan city? settlement”
- “Chapter- MInd Blowing things about Bangalore’s History, page 15”

“Our kids don’t take public transport; they don’t bike


to buy vegetables and they never have to travel
KEY WORDS/THEMES: in the unreserved compartment on their trips home
for vacation. Yet, we want them to stay grounded,
hungry and driven, just as we were.” - and the
paragraphs that continue make me think about the difference
between being spoilt and giving children comfort, I don’t
agree with the statements that the author makes.
- “Chapter- How Bangalore thinks about money, page 218”

“It is a well-known fact that the brain needs


downtime in order to come up with creative ideas.
Newton was half-napping when he discovered
gravity. Archimedes was in a bathtub when he came
up with the Archimedes’s Principle. Bangalore’s
traffic orovides excellent dowtime for entrepeneurs
and founders to come up with life-changing ideas”
- “Chapter: Is Bangalore India’s ‘Ideas’city, Page 7”

AKSHAYA REDDY & ASHRITHA

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