Small Story 637.

 Small Story 637.

 A Memorable Drive on Kanakapura Road

Ramesh had come to Bengaluru from Chennai two years ago to work as a Manager in the Bengaluru branch of his corporate office. Although the popular Forum Mall was located near his apartment, he had never found the time to visit it.

One day, his wife Shalini and daughter Charu expressed their desire to see the mall and also enjoy a long drive along Kanakapura Road. They left their apartment at 3:00 PM and reached the mall shortly afterward. The family was amazed by the impressive arrangements, attractive stores, and vibrant atmosphere. They spent a pleasant couple of hours shopping and exploring the mall.

At around 5:30 PM, they came out and began their drive along the rapidly developing Kanakapura Road. Charu was fascinated by the sight of modern buildings, apartments, and eateries lining both sides of the road.

Excitedly, she said, “Dad, this area now has all kinds of restaurants, just like our areas of JP Nagar and Jayanagar.”

Shalini smiled and whispered, “That’s true. My friend Suganthi, who lives here, used to tell me that five years ago people would travel to JP Nagar and Jayanagar for shopping and dining. Today, Kanakapura Road itself is filled with restaurants, apartments, and commercial establishments. The arrival of the Metro has further increased its popularity, attracting people from various parts of the city.”

Ramesh nodded in agreement. “Yes, Bengaluru has changed a lot. The Garden City has expanded rapidly with apartments, malls, and modern infrastructure.”

Charu added thoughtfully, “Yes, Dad, but traffic is also increasing. Despite having different modes of transportation, managing traffic seems difficult.”

“My friend who lives nearby says this area will develop even further,” she continued. “He believes more facilities can be expected under the new administration.”

“I have heard the same from my colleagues,” said Ramesh. “However, I hope the authorities give top priority to traffic management and maintain good, pothole-free roads.”

“Exactly,” said Shalini. “These are basic amenities. Let us hope the new administration focuses on action rather than promises.”

After spending nearly five enjoyable hours outside, visiting the mall and witnessing the remarkable developments along Kanakapura Road, the family returned to their apartment. Despite the traffic hurdles they encountered, they thoroughly enjoyed their outing and cherished the experience of seeing the transformation of their neighborhood.

K.Ragavan

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