Bangalore Vs Hyderabad

bijapuri · Sep 30th, 2004, 23:05

Does there exist a rivalry between these two
cicites? Such as SFO-LA, BOS-NYC, etc . . .

Also, which city would you prefer to live in?

Railway · Sep 30th, 2004, 23:51

As far as software is (was) concerned, there used to be a rivalry. But I think Bangalore beats Hyd hands down. But then, my opinions are totally biased.
Blr, I think is much more cosmopolitan than Hyd. But then if you are conservative type, large part of Blr is pretty conservative too.
More schools, More/better Engineering/Medical schools in Blr.
More IT firms in Blr.
More Public Sector firms.
Better weather.
Traffic, either like Hyd or a little worse.

crvlvr · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:20

water problems exist everywhere in India -- even in Bangalore where bore wells are drying up.. sadly, the problem stems more from a lack of infrastructure, not natural resources.

Bangalore used to be a nice sleepy town.. now its an overcrowded mess. And nightlife is made to shut down at 11:30pm.. whats up with that?

Apana · Oct 1st, 2004, 08:11

The traffic in Bangalore is AWFUL. It just doesn't move. It will be another two/three years before Hyderabad becomes like that, unless new flyovers are built.

Bangalore is more cosmopolitan, but Hyderabad is more laid back. And Hyderabadi food is excellent.

Though I am from Coorg I decided to live in Hyderabad after studying here.

Apana

beach · Oct 1st, 2004, 15:47

Pune (first)
….
….
….

Delhi (last)

Bangalore – Right place to work and wrong place to live.
Hyderabad - I can’t stand the heat , otherwise it is a nice place to live.
Pune – I like it.

Chennai – The heat & humidity makes me go mad
Mumbai – Too crowded

Kolkata – If it’s Salt lake , yes

Delhi – No.No.No

Kochi - Yes
Chandigar -Yes
Malgudi – O yes. But I’ll look like a cartoon character

beach · Oct 1st, 2004, 16:15

Two weeks ago when Indian IT czar and Chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji expressed his deep concern about the business environment in and around Bangalore, the silicon valley of India, he was visibly worried. The reasons were obvious: despite posting an impressive turnover of Rs 1,759 crore and a superlative profit growth of 73 per cent in the quarter ending June 2004, he fears that infrastructural bottlenecks, higher attrition levels and rising wage costs in the city may hurt the future profitability of his company.

“We believe the problems are serious,” Premji said. Two years ago, he had expressed the same displeasure about the bad roads and power conditions in the city which caused a big flutter in the government, but nothing changed barring a few surveys conducted by the top government officials.

Premji is now thinking not to expand operations in Bangalore and is looking at Kolkata in a big way and also intends to shift some operations to this new centre which has already started operations last month. Wipro currently employs about 11,000 people in Bangalore and the Kolkata software development centre is likely to employ about 4,000 engineers in two years time.

Since Bangalore is bursting at seams the government officials at Karnataka are promoting secondary cities like Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli………[

pkalra · Oct 1st, 2004, 17:25

Malgudi, [ wish I can find it ]

Karma Queen · Oct 1st, 2004, 17:34

i was living in bangalore for 2 months earlier this year, and i loved it. certainly the easiest city (that i've experienced) to live in as a foreigner, as it's so cosmopolitan. there's a nice mix of your typical indian cityness, but if it becomes too much, you can just go to mg road and have a quiet coffee. i love it

radz · Oct 1st, 2004, 19:31

Chennai

hey Delhi is not bad

.

bijapuri · Oct 1st, 2004, 23:47

thise of you that opted for Malgudi- Where in India would you like to live?

abracax · Oct 7th, 2004, 19:38

I don't think I could live for any length of time in any large Indian city without developing lethal respiratory problems. Perhaps the Basant Nagar suburb of Madras would be tolerable, or maybe Green Park in New Delhi. On the whole, I'd rather live in the countryside, or in a village like Masinagudi (TN) or Gallibedu (KN). Someplace in the Himalayas would also be nice, like Old Manali.

edwardseco · Oct 7th, 2004, 19:52

Water isn't that bad a problem in Hyderabad. You stockpile and adjust to the tap schedule. But, I can assure you that none of my relatives gives it a second thought and they have plenty of water for bathing. It sin't like in Mumbaii where you have shrines dedicated to the tap god to improve the odds..

timmy · Oct 8th, 2004, 12:43

I haven't been to most of the cities on the list. So far, Varanasi would be my first preference. I'd certainly put Delhi ahead of Mumbai, tho.

crimsonriver · Oct 12th, 2005, 21:31

Delhi

Just a day's drive away from the mountains...

ddevadatta · Oct 12th, 2005, 21:59

Bangalore for me. My home town, all my kin folks live there, etc etc. Hence I am was too biased and love being biased about Bangalore. Never care to even consider any of the other cities you mention. Lived out of India way too long for that. So Bangalore is THE place for me...

View Poll Results: where would you prefer to live?
Bangalore	24	17.02%
Hyderabad	11	7.80%
Pune	11	7.80%
Chennai	7	4.96%
Mumbai	25	17.73%
Kolkata	10	7.09%
Delhi	14	9.93%
Kochi	13	9.22%
chandigar	2	1.42%
Malgudi (other)	24	17.02%
Voters: 141. You may not vote on this poll

Sep 30th, 2004, 23:05	#1
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Sep 30th, 2004, 23:51	#2
Railway Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Loco Shed Posts: 54	Bangalore.... As far as software is (was) concerned, there used to be a rivalry. But I think Bangalore beats Hyd hands down. But then, my opinions are totally biased. Blr, I think is much more cosmopolitan than Hyd. But then if you are conservative type, large part of Blr is pretty conservative too. More schools, More/better Engineering/Medical schools in Blr. More IT firms in Blr. More Public Sector firms. Better weather. Traffic, either like Hyd or a little worse.

Oct 1st, 2004, 19:31	#9
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Chennai hey Delhi is not bad. __________________ My Photo gallery

Oct 7th, 2004, 19:38	#11
abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 432	I don't think I could live for any length of time in any large Indian city without developing lethal respiratory problems. Perhaps the Basant Nagar suburb of Madras would be tolerable, or maybe Green Park in New Delhi. On the whole, I'd rather live in the countryside, or in a village like Masinagudi (TN) or Gallibedu (KN). Someplace in the Himalayas would also be nice, like Old Manali. __________________ He travels fastest who pays for a cab.

Oct 1st, 2004, 05:20	#3
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	water problems exist everywhere in India -- even in Bangalore where bore wells are drying up.. sadly, the problem stems more from a lack of infrastructure, not natural resources. Bangalore used to be a nice sleepy town.. now its an overcrowded mess. And nightlife is made to shut down at 11:30pm.. whats up with that?

Oct 1st, 2004, 08:11	#4
Apana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 147	The traffic in Bangalore is AWFUL. It just doesn't move. It will be another two/three years before Hyderabad becomes like that, unless new flyovers are built. Bangalore is more cosmopolitan, but Hyderabad is more laid back. And Hyderabadi food is excellent. Though I am from Coorg I decided to live in Hyderabad after studying here. Apana

Oct 1st, 2004, 15:47	#5
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,232	Pune (first) …. …. …. Delhi (last) Bangalore – Right place to work and wrong place to live. Hyderabad - I can’t stand the heat , otherwise it is a nice place to live. Pune – I like it. Chennai – The heat & humidity makes me go mad Mumbai – Too crowded Kolkata – If it’s Salt lake , yes Delhi – No.No.No Kochi - Yes Chandigar -Yes Malgudi – O yes. But I’ll look like a cartoon character

Oct 1st, 2004, 16:15	#6
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,232	Two weeks ago when Indian IT czar and Chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji expressed his deep concern about the business environment in and around Bangalore, the silicon valley of India, he was visibly worried. The reasons were obvious: despite posting an impressive turnover of Rs 1,759 crore and a superlative profit growth of 73 per cent in the quarter ending June 2004, he fears that infrastructural bottlenecks, higher attrition levels and rising wage costs in the city may hurt the future profitability of his company. “We believe the problems are serious,” Premji said. Two years ago, he had expressed the same displeasure about the bad roads and power conditions in the city which caused a big flutter in the government, but nothing changed barring a few surveys conducted by the top government officials. Premji is now thinking not to expand operations in Bangalore and is looking at Kolkata in a big way and also intends to shift some operations to this new centre which has already started operations last month. Wipro currently employs about 11,000 people in Bangalore and the Kolkata software development centre is likely to employ about 4,000 engineers in two years time. Since Bangalore is bursting at seams the government officials at Karnataka are promoting secondary cities like Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli………[

Oct 1st, 2004, 17:25	#7
pkalra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 160	Malgudi, [ wish I can find it ]

Oct 1st, 2004, 17:34	#8
Karma Queen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 365	i was living in bangalore for 2 months earlier this year, and i loved it. certainly the easiest city (that i've experienced) to live in as a foreigner, as it's so cosmopolitan. there's a nice mix of your typical indian cityness, but if it becomes too much, you can just go to mg road and have a quiet coffee. i love it

Oct 1st, 2004, 23:47	#10
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,601	thise of you that opted for Malgudi- Where in India would you like to live?

Oct 7th, 2004, 19:52	#12
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	Water isn't that bad a problem in Hyderabad. You stockpile and adjust to the tap schedule. But, I can assure you that none of my relatives gives it a second thought and they have plenty of water for bathing. It sin't like in Mumbaii where you have shrines dedicated to the tap god to improve the odds..

Oct 8th, 2004, 12:43	#13
timmy Back in Australia Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 375	I haven't been to most of the cities on the list. So far, Varanasi would be my first preference. I'd certainly put Delhi ahead of Mumbai, tho. __________________ Read my India Travel Blog from late 2004, or look at my Photo Gallery from my last two trips.

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