Even though, I am not a fan of IPL, and neither a die-hard fan of a team, that I follow the matches, I at least make sure to remain updated or try to watch it when Sachin plays. And so, today, I was actually hooked on my laptop, watching MI vs CSK. Sachin misfired, yet … Continue reading »
The love of Cricket and superstitions
Daily Prompt: Buffalo Nickel
After thinking for close to 2 months about writing a post, and keeping a promise I made to myself about writing a post every week of this year, I am here. Late as usual, failing to keep promises. I used to be good at keeping my word and promises, but lately I have been getting … Continue reading »
Let’s wake up!
The recent heinous incident of rape in Delhi, where the girl is still battling for life with infections in intestine, has caused a mass outrage among public and for a change, supposedly in politicians too. There has been cries for severe punishment of the convicts, which I (and everyone) perfectly agree with. Castration? Would not … Continue reading »
Encounters with Security Guards
Somehow I have found myself entering into conversations with security guards at work, now and then, where topics have varied from their job to my job, the company I worked for, weather and a lot more I would recount two occurrences out of those - When I was in my previous company, I remember a … Continue reading »
That trip to Nandi Hills
One of the few things I wanted to do in Bangalore, when I wanted to come to this city (and when I finally came down) was going to Nandi Hills. I finally made that trip, around 4 months after I arrived in this city as a resident and not a traveler. Thanks to Nitin and Charu for … Continue reading »
Indian Drivers – Driving on Indian Roads
Back in 2007, when I went to USA for the first time, the first thing I appreciated and fell in love with, was the traffic. I had been a hollywood fan for a long time and so I was not amazed after seeing beautidul roads and 99% of time orderly traffic. But as its said, … Continue reading »
Browser crashing on Galaxy S2 after ICS upgrade?
If your default browser on your Samsung Galaxy S2, has started crashing right after that much awaited ICS upgrade, then here’s what you need to do, to fix the problem. 1. Go to Settings > Applications 2. Click “All” on the top tab 3. Scroll down and click on “Internet” 4. Click on “Clear Data” … Continue reading »
Why some people micromanage?
In my last company, I had quite a few experiences of micro-management. At times, I was being micro-managed and at others, I closely saw my colleagues and friends at the receiving end. My personal experience tells me that, there are few reasons why some managers believe in micro-managing their teams, even though it most certainly … Continue reading »
One roll, ten rooms…
Back in 2008, when recession started, many companies had waged cost-cutting initiatives all over the world (at least the countries affected by recession). Back in India, in IT companies, these initiatives ranged from cutting the free cab rides, keeping a tab on free stationery (rationing the stationery or completely doing away with it). One thing, … Continue reading »
Standard Chartered Marketing Mail
Few months back, I received a call from a tele-marketer about a credit card from Standard Chartered bank. I was reluctant about getting it, but the tele-marketer explained me the benefits, which looked pretty good. She asked me the normal details – salary, where I work and normal stuff and told me that I “will” … Continue reading »
