This blog has been set up as a running journal of experiences while working in Bangalore. The name of this blog, Silicon Nagar contains the two essences of this experience. Nagar is an Indian word meaning "colony," and is frequently found as part of localities within Bangalore, such as Ramamurthy Nagar or Indira Nagar, which were originally autonomous villages. Over time these villages grew together, forming Bangalore. Bangalore is frequently referred to as the Silicon Valley due to the reception of IT call centers from the United States and Europe, from which is pulled the "Silicon" of this blog name.
Bangalore has recently become the home to branches of several tech companies, including Hewlett Packard, America Online, Brocade, and most notably for me, Cisco Systems. Many of these IT companies have set up shop on the outskirts of the city, such as the Marthahalli area on the eastern side of Outer Ring Road, adding yet another "nagar" to the city.
I'll update this blog as possible while I'm here working at Cisco and learning about India's country and culture. Please email me if you have comments or questions.
-Scott Pack
Sounds like an awesome time. Anxious to hear more and see pictures!
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