If you ask any Bangalorean what Whitefield is synonymous with, the answers would most likely be ‘ITPL’, ‘Tech corridor’, ‘IT hub’ or unfortunately ‘traffic’. Well, there is no denying that this locality, which was originally developed as a self-sufficient farming community for Anglo Indians in the 1880s, has undergone a sea change.
Once home to beautiful gardens and sprawling villas, the history and heritage of Whitefield is indeed engaging. One person passionate about this cause is 41-year-old Babu Ajaz whose family has been residing in Whitefield for generations. “My great grandfather moved from Medimallasandra village to Whitefield in the early 1900s to supply chicken and mutton for British settlers,” says Ajaz.
