Bangalore

British

/ ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː /

noun

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

This year it was with Royal Challengers Bangalore, opening with Virat Kohli.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

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

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Well, I was reminded of that story while visiting Global Edge, an Indian software design firm in Bangalore.

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

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