Bangalore Diaries
First Indian company in Nasdaq-100
Infosys
I SPAR
- a long or arduous search for something
- a person who is invited to visit the home of or take part in a function organized by another
- Quest
- Guest
"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
The Godfather
Italian polymath laid the groundwork for modern observational astronomy and physics. His advocacy of heliocentrism—suggesting Earth orbits the sun—put him in conflict with the Catholic Church and had to spend the rest of his life under house arrest.
Galileo Galilei
Dish invented in Bangalore during WW2 due to rice shortage.
Rava Idli
ONTO ROT
Toronto
- make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
- speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy
- Whimper
- Whisper
"Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Forrest Gump
American theoretical physicist renowned for his contributions to quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics. Also known for his ability to explain complex scientific concepts in simple, engaging ways.
Worked on the Manhattan Project as well.
Richard Feynman
Oldest bookstore in Bangalore
Higginbotham
HASTEN
Athens
- important, serious, or significant
- the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality
- Major
- Mayor
"I'm the king of the world!"
Titanic
American astronomer, best known for his discovery that the universe is expanding. Also classified galaxies based on their shapes. Has a telescope named after him
Edwin Hubble
First multinational corporation to set up base in Bangalore
Texas Instruments
LOCKS MOTH
Stockholm
- a slatted wooden case
- reduce (something, especially food) to small shreds
- crate
- grate
"I feel the need, the need for speed."
Top Gun
Son of a blacksmith, worked as a bookbinder in his early years. Went on to be known for his discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry, including electromagnetic induction. Also credited for isolating benzene
Michael Faraday
Famous personality, during his time as lieutenant in the 4th Hussars, whose debt of Rs. 13 to Bangalore Club was written off as “irrecoverable debt” in 1899
Winston Churchill
RAISE ONE BUS
Buenos Aires
- take into one's possession or control by force
- a feeling of intense pleasure or joy
- Rapture
"I do wish we could chat longer, but...I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye."
Silence of the Lambs
Mathematician, known for her work on the first mechanical computer, considered the first computer programmer. There is also a programming language named after her
Ada Lovelace