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Last updated: 09 February, 2007 - Published 15:15 GMT
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"India Poised" - a tour of 'Silicon Valley'

My reporting duties for India Rising have brought me to Bangalore, India's 'Silicon Valley' and the heart of the country's IT boom. It is a hugely prosperous city with impressive architecture and a thriving consumer economy.

billboard in Bangalore India

Today's India is an invigorating and exciting place to be. The 'India Poised' campaign being run by a national newspaper is reflecting the confidence and feel-good factor that the country is basking in.

Pyramid HQ of Infosys India

Infosys Technologies is one of India's technology giants, this pyramid is part of the vast complex that houses the headquarters on 80 acres of land.

conference room

A fantastic array of facilities is available - like this conference room.

Rachael Akidi in Bangalore India

Me outside the Infosys Technologies corporate building in Electronics city.

bicycles in a rack

The grounds of this corporation are so extensive that bicycles and carts are provided to get around. Pick one up at a bike station and leave it another.

Brigade Road Bangalore

Brigade Road - one of the happening spots around town.

A tower in Bangalore

Bangalore's IT boom fuels a construction boom. This tower is one of many springing up along the city's skyline.

Fruit cart

Modernity still accommodates more traditional sights like this colourful fruitcart, propelled along on bicycle wheels.

A cow on a city street

Cows are revered in Hindu culture, and they can occasionally be seen around town.

Rachael with sat set up

A shady spot at Lalbagh Rock - the best satellite signal in town.


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