Brigade Road

Earlier people would gather at the junction of Cauvery Emporium and Brigade Road to bring in the new year. This time they will not be allowed to gather.

Roads will have 50 smart card-enabled public bicycle sharing points, 30 e-rickshaw stands, 35 e-toilets, water ATMs, 420 sensor-based smart dustbins and 50 designated vending kiosks.

Beating acute poverty and lack of resources, Ramesh Babu revived his late father's saloon in the 90s while building a luxury car-rental business on his own.