Vadodara - an upcoming city
No changes in the last 15-20 years: I was in Baroda for 15 years. Then moved to Bangalore in Jan 2004. And came back in Dec 2006. I did not notice any major changes in Vadodara in the 3 years I was in Bangalore. Lot of changes in last 6-8 months: But in the last 6-8 months, I found the place to have changed a lot. So thought of putting down a few thoughts of the new face of Vadodara. This is a good read for those who were in Vadodara during some time and want to know what has changed in the last few months/years. Even if you've never been to Vadodara, you can still read on to get an idea of how a Tier-2 city is fast catching up with bigger cities. Malls: This place is suddently full of malls / multiplexes now: a) The first that comes to mind is 'Vadodara Central' near Genda circle. This place is choc-a-block, especially on weekends. The fully air-conditioned mall is a delight for anyone wanting to escape the Vadodara heat. b) Inox - Situated near Ellora Park market, opp...