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India’s interesting trivia

India is the world’s largest democracy.
The name „India“ is derived from the river Indus.
The Taj Mahal is the most photographed building in the world.
The decimal numeral system was developed in 100 B.C. in India.
India is one of the most ancient and still living civilizations (at least 10,000 years old).
The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people.
India has the most post offices in the world.
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind and was developed 2,500 years ago.
The value of „pi“ was first calculated by an Indian mathematician Budhayana in the 6th century.
Chess was invented in India.

Indian business etiquette: Don’ts

Don’t be late for meetings – although some people tell that Indians are routinely about 30 minutes late for everything.
Don’t over-schedule yourself. It takes up to two hours to reach some offices because traffic is very heavy and unpredictable.
Don’t show amusement at the different Indian accents and the choice of words. This does not take away from the fact that many Indians speak and write better English than many native English speakers.
Don’t assume everyone eats meat and drinks alcohol. Many Indians are “veg” (eat only vegetarian foods) and don’t drink alcohol.
Don’t be aggressive in your business negotiations – it shows disrespect.
Don’t take large or expensive gifts as this may cause embarrassment. If you do take a gift make sure you present the gift with both hands.
Don’t refuse any food or drink offered to you during business meetings as this may cause offence.
Don’t discuss religion, especially with Muslims who form 11% of India’s population.
Don’t show amusements if you witness Indians shaking their head in the course of conversation.
Don’t make flashy displays of wealth or property – India is a developing country and foreigners stand out enough without flaunting themselves and their property.

Indian business etiquette: Do’s

Do bring along lots of business cards – everyone will ask for one and everyone will offer you his or hers.
Do start your conversation with “namastay”. That is the local form of greeting. Follow it up with “kaise hai”. (How are you?)
Do try and remember the names of the people you meet and address them by name – most of the Indian businesspeople use the first name right away.
Do study up on the companies you visit before you get there – it is very impolite if you are not well prepared.
Do dress modestly if you are female – even when it’s hot! Form-fitting clothes on women are seen in nightclubs only.
Do keep an open mind – you may be frustrated by the apparent contradictions you face every day, but this is an ancient country with a very complex history.
Do carry with you a box of sweets or at least a chocolate bar for the children, if somebody has invited you home for dinner.
Do wait for a female business colleague to initiate the greeting. Indian men do not generally shake hands with women out of respect.
Do use titles wherever possible, such as “Professor” or “Doctor”. If your counterpart does not have a title, use “Mr.” or “Miss”.
Do always remain polite and honest at all times in order to prove that your objectives are sincere.

Top 10 Restaurants

Neben unzähligen Rickshaw-Burgen (einfache Lokale mit südindischen Speisen für ca. 20 Rupien), gibt es in Bangalore auch einige besondere Restaurants.

Meine Favoriten stelle ich euch nun vor – mit Anschrift und Telefonnummer zum Reservieren.

1. Millers 46

46 Millers Road, Tel.: 080 4114 8022

Westliche Küche. Das Millers ist das einzige Steakhaus in Bangalore und ein absolutes Muss für alle, die längere Zeit der Heimat fern sind. Für den großen Hunger empfehle ich das ‚Chateaubriand Big Mama‘.

2. The Only Place

13 Museum Road, neben Raheja Arcade,
Tel.: 080 3271 8989

Europäische Küche. Das Lokal ist im kolonialen Stil gebaut, bietet einen großen Außenbereich und ist immer gut besucht. Sehr gut schmeckt das ‚Chateaubriand Surpreme‘.

3. Olive Beach

16 Wood Street, Ashoknagar,
gegenüber Brigade Tower, Tel.: 080 41128400

Mediterrane Küche. Im Olive Beach findet man eine sehr breit gefächerte Auswahl südländischer Gerichte. Zu Empfehlen ist der Sonntagsbrunch.

4. Samarkand

Gem Plaza, 66 Infantry Road,
Tel.: 080 4111 3366

Mongolische und afghanische Küche. Ein sagenhaftes Ambiente erwartet euch im Samarkand. Unbedingt sollte man eine Gericht aus dem Tandoori-Ofen ausprobieren.

5. 100ft. Boutique Bar Restaurant

777/1, 100ft. Road, Indiranagar,
Tel.: 080 2527 7752

Mediterrane Küche. Obwohl die Villa an der stark frequentierten 100ft. Road liegt, kann man hier entspannen und das leckere Essen genießen.

6. Taika Spa and Lounge

The Pavilion, 206-209 Church Street,
Tel.: 080 4151 2828

Thailändische Küche. Wer nichts gegen scharfes Essen einzuwenden hat, dem rate ich ‚Green Chilli Chicken‘ zu probieren. Danach im angeschlossenen Club tanzen!

7. 20ft. High

22 Church Street,
Tel.: 080 25594632

Westliche Küche. Das Fleisch ist frisch und zart. Das Lokal, das sich in 20ft. Höhe befindet, ist immer gut besucht. Ein ‚Steak à la 20ft.‘ ist nicht zu verachten.

8. Mainland China

House Of Lords, 14 Church Street,
Tel.: 080 25597722

Chinesische Küche. Das Mainland China ist ein sehr schickes Restaurant mit absolut stilvoller Einrichtung. Sonntags gibt es ein Buffet, ansonsten ‚Peking Duck‘ probieren!

Ebony 9. Ebony

13th Floor, Barton Centre, 84 MG Road,
Tel.: 080 25589333

Nordindische Küche. Auf der Terrasse lässt sich ein herrlicher Ausblick über Bangalore genießen. Sehr zu empfehlen ist als Dessert ‚Triple Chocolate Mousse‘.

10. The Beach Restaurant