August 18, 2007
- Are you what you always wanted to be?
You ask any student – What do you want to be?
You will get a quick reply -Doctor
Software Engineer
Singer
Pilot
Teacher
Etc.Why do different people want to do different things?
Because – they "want" to do that. They have a "desire" to achieve something in the given field. They want to "make a difference" in a [...]
August 14, 2007
- Who needs whom? An acid test!
There is a big debate over India becoming an IT super-power. Every few days I will meet an over-excited guy who is impressed with the growth of Indian IT companies an think that they will take over the world soon!
Let us do an acid test to determine if this is true!
Let us consider a hypothetical [...] - West Bengal – Poised to take a leap in IT & ITeS?
Department of Information Technology, Government of West Bengal (www.itwb.org) is doing a remarkable work in supporting and nurturing IT industry in the state of West Bengal. Their investor-friendly approach and innovative action-oriented leadership has changed West Bengal over last five years. I am fortunate to be doing business in this state in such exciting times!
They have put up [...]
August 2, 2007
- Some nature photographs to refresh your soul
Here are some photographs from one of my trips -
June 15, 2007
- Plains can look beautiful too!
Plains can look beautiful too!
These pictures were taken from a moving car.
If you want any of these pictures in higher resolution, feel free to contact me.
June 11, 2007
- The Kumbha of South India
Picture of the kumbha konam. This is considered as the kumbha of south India.
June 5, 2007
- Om and Trishul made of diyas
Hindu scared symbols of Om and Trishul made of diyas (earthern candles)
- Is India loosing its low cost advantage for software outsourcing?
India has been regularly "labeled" as the ultimate software offshore outsourcing destination. Advantage India has been expressed in terms of location, better adaptation to english language, cost, quality talented pool and a young population.
However, it seems that India is fast loosing the low cost advantage due to inflating salary bills in IT industry. India is [...] - Where is the growth focused?
There is a mad rush out here. Large swanky new shopping malls are opening every month to give the desired lifestyle to the next-generation Indians who believe in “work hard – party harder”. An average middle class Indian is earning well and want to live life BIG size.
When I was in Bath (U.K.) in [...]
June 4, 2007
- A path to heaven
The lush green valleys of the Western Ghats (South India) indeed gives a feeling of heaven. It is not a surprise why people call it "God’s own country". A picture showing – a path to heaven!
- Sunrays playing in the Munnar hills
Here is a nice picture of sun playing in the Munnar hills. Worth watching –
Feel free to use this picture anywhere you wish or ask for the hi-res if you need. A credit will be appreciated.
- Neel Kurinji – A flower that blooms once in twelve years
On my recent trip to Munnar (South India), I had the fortune to see the bloom of Neel Kurinji (blue-kurinji). It is a shrub like plant which blooms with a blue flower once in twelve years! If you want to experience the same, you will have to visit Munnar in 2018.
Some photographs for you -A [...]
May 24, 2007
- What can we do for India?
Dear Friends,
I got this email today in my mailbox. The mail says that this is a speech from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India. I am not sure about the source, but the message is definitely thought provoking. I think it is something every Indian should read at least once and think about "Our role [...]
May 21, 2007
- Entrepreneurship at its best!
Entrepreneurship knows no barriers!
Last year while searching for an office in Annanagar area of Chennai, I came across an entrepreneur who is remarkably different and inspiring. He reaffirmed my belief that entrepreneurship does not need boardrooms, stylish presentations and big venture capitalist to become successful.
I met this guy who runs an auto (three-wheeler taxi). [...]
May 17, 2007
- Indus Net Academy – A step closer to my dream
There has been a lot of talk over the BIG IT talent pool in India. Every bureaucrat and market research agency in the country shows towering numbers of colleges and students that they produce.
But the burning question is – Is this talent employable?
The biggest challenge Indian IT industry faces today is the ever-growing gap between graduating [...]
January 2, 2007
- A view of the regional provident fund office at Kolkata
My relationship with the Provident Fund Office dates back to 2004, when I went ahead to get my company and employees registered under the Employee Provident Fund Scheme in order to get them the much desired social security.
But what I saw there, shattered my faith in the department. Rampant corruption, mismanaged departments, pathetic work [...]
December 21, 2006
- Changing political priorities
It is funny to see how politicians change their fundamental political beliefs to get political mileage.
In 1970-80, the Community Party of India and their allies ruled the state of West Bengal with a strong leftist policy. Strikes were a common scene and industrialists were considered to be aliens and leeches! This was enough to result [...]
December 2, 2006
- When will the call center outsourcing bubble burst?
A lot has been talked about call center outsourcing.
We have heard and seen how it is changing the lifestyle statement for the young Indians who are now earning a handsome salary and (many of them) living a bohemian lifestyle!
On the other hand there have been voices against it for reasons ranging from cultural differences, inappropriate [...]
July 21, 2006
- Indian ISPs censoring blogs – The complete story
On July 15th, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) had sent ISPs a list of sites to be blocked. R H Sharma, senior engineer with MTNL, said that the list of sites ran into some 22 pages. – A blog at Rediff India
This directive led to blocking of several sites including hundreds of blogs. This was [...]
