Bengaluru

British

/ ˌbeŋɡəlˈuːru /

noun

the alternative official name for Bangalore

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Both are in Bengaluru, and each lasts three to four days with accommodations provided.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Batter Jacob Bethell was also at the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but made an early return from India because of a finger injury.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For instance, in Bengaluru, peak-hour train frequency on the busiest line is five minutes or more, while on a newer line, it goes up to 25 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Staff turnover runs at least twice as high as in Mumbai or Bengaluru, PwC found.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"Do you remember why you came to Bengaluru, Prince of Forgetfulness? You came to find your family."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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