{"product_id":"becoming-bangalore","title":"Becoming Bangalore By Roopa Pai","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUNCOVER THE SPIRIT OF THE CITY WE CALL HOME.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat makes Bangalore, well, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eBangalore\u003c\/i\u003e? Is it our geography, our history, or perhaps something more intangible—a palpable spirit that charges the air and shapes our daily lives? After two decades of exploring, writing, and talking about her hometown, author Roopa Pai presents \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"276\"\u003eBecoming Bangalore\u003c\/i\u003e, an evocative collection of essays that traces the evolution of our city from a sixteenth-century settlement on a hill to the charismatic, liberal metropolis we love today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThrough this fascinating mosaic of stories, Pai teases out the \"Bangalore jigsaw.\" You’ll encounter a scientist's quest for excellence, a maharani’s foresight, the bold visions of entrepreneurs, and the deep pride of our writers. It is a brilliant, reflective journey that explains how Bangalore manages to cultivate inclusive, creative, and laid-back spaces even amidst its frenetic growth. For anyone who has ever wondered about the soul of this city, this book is your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocal Insight:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the historical and cultural threads that make Bangalore uniquely ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvocative Writing:\u003c\/b\u003e Roopa Pai’s signature style turns historical research into a captivating narrative that feels like a conversation with an old friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCelebrates Our Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for residents who want to understand the \"liberal soul\" of the city we live in every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Fascinating Mosaic:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a diverse collection of perspectives, from urban planners to visionaries, that paints a complete picture of our city’s evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover our roots. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eBecoming Bangalore\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592239706395,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/91JZIH2tf-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1784109863","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/becoming-bangalore","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}