The Chevron Hotel

Visveswaraya's Industrial &...

by Schnorf

Visveswaraya's Industrial & Technological Museum :
See an unconnected tubelight glow, actually watch your voices as you speak, learn how to make motion pictures, paper and burglar alarms. These are just some of the fascinating aspects of a museum that is a wonderland of information about the marvels of science.

Home Cooked Kerala Food

by cochinjew about Home of Friends in Bangalore

I was introduced to Kerala food during my childhood visits to Brunei and to this day, I am partial to it. So when the chance arrives on visits to India to have homemade Kerala food, I am very thankful They make Idlis from the start, a time consuming process but the outcome is very tasty
Uppuma, an eastern bread substitute with spices mixed in
various curries, sambar and chutneys
always milky tea, which might have had its origin, now exported world wide in Kerala

Social Conventions

by dsantosh

"Social Conventions"

The Indian Hindu greeting is to fold the hands and tilt the head forward to namaste. Indian women prefer not to shake hands. All visitors are asked to remove footwear when entering places of religious worship. The majority of Indians remove their footwear when entering their houses. Because of strict religious and social customs, visitors must show particular respect when visiting someone's home. Many Hindus are vegetarian and many, especially women, do not drink alcohol. Sikhs and Parsees do not smoke. Small gifts are acceptable as tokens of gratitude for hospitality. Women are expected to dress modestly. Short skirts and tight or revealing clothing should not be worn, even on beaches. Businesspeople are not expected to dress formally except for meetings and social functions. English-speaking guides are available at fixed charges at all important tourist centres. Guides speaking French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian or Japanese are available in some cities. Consult the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Unapproved guides are not permitted to enter protected monuments. Tourists are advised to ask for guides with certificates from the Ministry of Tourism or the Government of India Tourist Office (see address section). Photography: Formalities mainly concern protected monuments and the wildlife sanctuaries. Special permission of the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, is necessary for the use of tripod and artificial light to photograph monuments. Photographs of the wildlife sanctuaries are allowed on payment of a prescribed fee which varies. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Tipping: Taxis and restaurants do not expect to be tipped however hotel and airport porters should be tipped around 20 rupees, and guides and drivers 100 rupees per day where service is not included.