Nokia 3110 Classic

We bought the Nokia 3110 Classic with Yahoo! Go and were very excited about listening to the FM stations in Bangalore. It has been more than a year since we stopped listening to Radio after we moved from #51, Koramangala.

Bangalore Metro Route Map

Weekend getaway to Puducherry

We are planning a weekend getaway for the long weekend (15-17 Aug, 2008) and the popular choice is Puducherry - The French Riviera of the East. Have read a few reviews on Mouthshut and Lonely Planet and concluded that it would cost about Rs. 3000/day. I'm having a tough time figuring out what trains go from Bangalore. Found this Indian Railways Time Table website and downloaded the Route Map with table numbers Adobe document. Looks like the closest town via rail is CUDDALORE JN(COT) or VILLUPARAM JN(VM). KSRTC runs two Volvo bus services - one in the night and one during day and costs Rs. 380/- per ticket. Found this travelbyvolvo blog informative.

Attempted to book the Volvo tickets via AWATAR Online Booking System but it only allows ICICI credit cards and SBI cards.

The Pupil Tree

We resumed our search for a play school for Pranav. I accidently dropped my spectacles yesterday and therefore took time off from office this morning to get it fixed. This gave us a chance to enquire at The Pupil Tree, Sarakki (J P Nagar) branch. They started this branch a few weeks back and still haven't got kids enrolled. Pranav seemed to enjoy the place.

We heard about this school from Deepa's elder sister Jayashree. Her daughter goes to their Bellary school which is also famous for their school building architecture.

DPT Shot

Pranav got the HIBERIX and INFANRIX shots and Polio drops from his paediatrician Dr. Seema Misra at the Apollo Hospital on Bannerughatta Road. The HIBERIX (Hemophilus Influenza Vaccine) cost Rs. 440.00 and the INFANRIX cost Rs. 750.00

Scholastic India book fair @ EC Bazaar

We have a book fair at the EC Bazaar by Scholastic India offering books at less than 50% of the original price.

MICR

I decided to file my ITR by availing Spearhead's services. According to my Form-16, I paid 254625 INR as income tax for FY 2007-2008. While filling the Basic details, came across the field MICR to be provided in case IT Office needs to refund. Fond this MICR Codes Bank Master file document on the Reserve Bank Of India website that lists all the Bank codes.