Relocation - Local orientation and help

lambuhere1 · 6th February 2008, 10:58

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Pray that your company has a corporate connection!!! But 1000min free / 1000 sms free / 1000 min std @1: what connection do you have????

Happy, What I heard from my collegues for reputed companies Airtel is giving 1200 mins free at 250 monthly rental. Want to give it a shot ?

diabloo · 6th February 2008, 11:00

I see lots of TN, DL, MH, AP, KL, WB registered vehicles in Bangalore. If police really harass them then they would have been forced to get KA plates.

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Originally Posted by amtak

The reason being the way the traffic cops harass outstation cars. I don't want to be stopped at each and every traffic signal and asked to pay a fine.

Thats true of most visitors. I suggest you sign up for Kannada speaking classes and sensitized on local culture.

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Further, the only thing I can say in Kannada is "kannad goitta illa!"

govigov · 6th February 2008, 11:03

may be somebody can create a guide to speaking basic kannada.

sushrutha · 6th February 2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Happy, What I heard from my collegues for reputed companies Airtel is giving 1200 mins free at 250 monthly rental. Want to give it a shot ?

That's cool. I'm interested

For which Company this offer is ?

snaronikar · 6th February 2008, 13:19

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Originally Posted by govigov

may be somebody can create a guide to speaking basic kannada.

I will take the lead if anybody needs help. PM me if you want to learn any words. I'am a kannadiga.

snaronikar · 6th February 2008, 13:22

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Originally Posted by diabloo

You don't recommend raising his ride in Bangalore? Considering the speed-breakers scrape the underbelly of your Ford?

But he was asking for it. His family will not allow him to use 2 wheeler you see. Anyways, M800 parts are more cheaper than Ford Ikon.

diabloo · 6th February 2008, 14:07

Can we have a language thread? Bulletin board based tutorial?

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

I will take the lead if anybody needs help. PM me if you want to learn any words. I'am a kannadiga.

lambuhere1 · 6th February 2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Can we have a language thread? Bulletin board based tutorial?

I second that. Not that one cannot manage with Hindi/English in BLR, with Kannada does help in dealing with auto guys, cab guys etc.

govigov · 6th February 2008, 15:10

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

I second that. Not that one cannot manage with Hindi/English in BLR, with Kannada does help in dealing with auto guys, cab guys etc.

Please. That would be great. I need to more learn more kannada as well. the bullettin board idea seems great. Can some kannadigas take the lead?

amohit · 6th February 2008, 18:32

As far as kannada is considered...i would also like to join in...9 yrs in blr and i still cant speak a sentence in kannada...shame on me

Regards,

snaronikar · 6th February 2008, 19:57

Will be more than willing to help you guys out. Tell me what all words you want to know. Will translate into kannada (with spelling in English).My adivce is open a thread in Shifting gears. It might be helpful to many people to learn the local language.

Samples:
Haeggiddira (How are you?)
Change illa (No change)
Idu Ellige hogutthe (where is it going)
Dhanyavadagalu (Thank you)
Ideya (Is it there?)

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Originally Posted by govigov

Please. That would be great. I need to more learn more kannada as well. the bullettin board idea seems great. Can some kannadigas take the lead?

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

I second that. Not that one cannot manage with Hindi/English in BLR, with Kannada does help in dealing with auto guys, cab guys etc.

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Can we have a language thread? Bulletin board based tutorial?

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Originally Posted by amohit

As far as kannada is considered...i would also like to join in...9 yrs in blr and i still cant speak a sentence in kannada...shame on me

Regards,

kuttapan · 6th February 2008, 20:51

@amtak - Coverage wise, depending on where you stay a provider maybe good or just sucks. Vodafone maybe good in one area, but just not usable elsewhere. All providers drop calls in the peak times. So select one that gives you the best plan. Will depend on what company you work for.

condor · 6th February 2008, 20:54

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snaronikar

: Samples:
Haeggiddira (How are you?)
Change illa (No change)
Idu Ellige hogutthe (where is it going)
Dhanyavadagalu (Thank you)
Ideya (Is it there?)

And another- "maathu tirugisa.beda" = "Don't change the topic".

Let's stick to the topic, guys .. and help Amtak settle down. We can start a separate language thread.

amtak · 6th February 2008, 22:25

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

@amtak - Coverage wise, depending on where you stay a provider maybe good or just sucks. Vodafone maybe good in one area, but just not usable elsewhere. All providers drop calls in the peak times. So select one that gives you the best plan. Will depend on what company you work for.

Sid,
I am trying for Kormangala in sharing. If that does not work out, BTM is the other option.

amtak · 11th February 2008, 19:44

SOS:

I am moving to BLR next week and yet to find an apartment here. Can someone please pass on some of the estate agents nos whom I can send an email or talk to. Also, how are the hotel rates in Kormangala??? I might have to spend a week in a hotel in BLR (at my own expenses!!!).

Please help!

6th February 2008, 11:03	#33
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	may be somebody can create a guide to speaking basic kannada.
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6th February 2008, 18:32	#40
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 52 Times	As far as kannada is considered...i would also like to join in...9 yrs in blr and i still cant speak a sentence in kannada...shame on me Regards,
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6th February 2008, 20:51	#42
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	@amtak - Coverage wise, depending on where you stay a provider maybe good or just sucks. Vodafone maybe good in one area, but just not usable elsewhere. All providers drop calls in the peak times. So select one that gives you the best plan. Will depend on what company you work for.
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11th February 2008, 19:44	#45
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	SOS: I am moving to BLR next week and yet to find an apartment here. Can someone please pass on some of the estate agents nos whom I can send an email or talk to. Also, how are the hotel rates in Kormangala??? I might have to spend a week in a hotel in BLR (at my own expenses!!!). Please help!
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