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Bangalore

British  
/ ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː /

noun

  1. Alternative official name: Bengaluru.  a city in S India, capital of Karnataka state: printing, textiles, pharmaceuticals. Pop: 4 292 223 (2001)

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I’m a Hindu but have supported the Bangalore Baptist Hospital for the past 25 years, funding and guiding it to its current position as one of the country’s leading hospitals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

It has an excellent portfolio of Indian investments such as a controlling stake in the Bangalore airport.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

India has long been a centre for outsourced IT support, with cities like Bangalore or Chennai being traditional hubs for such work.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The Schafraneks relocated to Australia in 1947 after a successful plywood venture in Bangalore.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

And needless to say, it is much easier and more satisfying for them to work hard in Bangalore than to pack up and try to make a new start in America.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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