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Punctuality, What Punctuality?

Posted by: Ashok on: July 11, 2008

One of the nice things about living in San Francisco bay area is the “Indianness” of the place. There are so many Indians here you don’t feel like you are too far away from your home town in India.
With lot of Indians come lot of Indian parties to attend. Parties where most of the folks [...]

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Afghanistan Bans Indian Soap Operas!

Posted by: Ashok on: May 6, 2008

I recently came across the news that Afghanistan has banned a few Indian soap operas from airing on their local television channels. Apparently because these soaps (or TV serials, as they are more commonly referred to in these parts of the world) are not in keeping with Afghani culture and religion. They are too “immoral” [...]

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Healthcare in US & India - Which One Is Better?

Posted by: Ashok on: February 28, 2008

I recently had the chance (more of a misfortune, rather) to experience the state of healthcare in both US and India. The contrast in the whole process between the two countries is fascinating. If I ever find myself in a situation where I need to choose between one of the countries for medical treatment, it [...]

These Trivial Things, You Know…

Posted by: Ashok on: November 1, 2007

I hope I am not the only one thinking like this!
I spend money on a lot of things between my paychecks, like we all do. Some of those purchases are necessary and some are not. But there is this small category of things, that are absolutely necessary, but I find very difficult to spend money [...]

Onine Friendships - Are They Really Worth It??

Posted by: Ashok on: October 10, 2007

I was listening to a talk show on NPR the other day. It was a fascinating discussion on how Internet is changing the way people, especially youngsters, seek and manage their relationships with others. One of the callers, who was a teacher, was wondering how kids are losing the sense for real life these days [...]

Most Bizzare Way To Rob A Bank

Posted by: Ashok on: July 13, 2007

I recently read a news article about a very interesting way to rob a bank. Some guy in Manchester, New Hampshire, robbed a bank in the funniest way you could ever imagine. He covered himself in tree branches (yes, that’s right, in tree branches), duct-taped to his body and head. The poor soul behind the [...]

Too Much Of Ads In Life

Posted by: Ashok on: June 25, 2007

Did you ever wish for the electricity to go out when you’re in an elevator? Or ever felt like running away from your car when filling up gas?
It seems to me that advertisement-supported/enhanced business models are pushing the line a bit too far. Almost to the point of no concern for consumer’s privacy and [...]

If You’re A Friend Of Mine…

Posted by: Ashok on: June 7, 2007

…and live in San Francisco bay area, and planning to have kids some time soon — I have a request for you — could you please please “deliver” babies in second half of the year? Any time between July through December would be great!
Well, the reason is, we have so many friends here, and almost [...]

Immigration Debate

Posted by: Ashok on: January 4, 2007

I was reading this article on Business Week a while ago - it argues US should make it easier for skilled immigrants to settle down here, and that argument is backed by well-researched data.
Anyways, what caught my attention was a comment posted by one of its readers, someone named “Steve”. He says “I would warn [...]

Airtel Calling Cards To India

Posted by: Ashok on: December 31, 2006

Selling calling cards to India has been such a booming business of late, with the Indian population in US growing at a staggering pace in the last few years. There have been so many service providers offering calling cards these days, the latest of whom is Airtel - by Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications company [...]

Want To Buy Hell, Anyone!?

Posted by: Ashok on: October 27, 2006

The online version, that is! And it might set you back by a fortune too.
The domain name Hell.com is up for sale, and is expected to go for more than a million US dollars in auction! Whoever buys this domain will have an opportunity to “redefine what Hell is”, according to Moniker, the [...]

UN Security Council - Not Full Yet!

Posted by: Ashok on: October 25, 2006

Just read this news article about the still-ongoing contest between Venezuela and Guatemala to fill the final seat on United Nations Security Council — neither country has been able to muster the necessary two-thirds majority to win, even after 36 rounds of voting!! The latest vote count is Guatemala’s 109 versus Venezuela’s 72 (the magic [...]


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