IT returns filing
This year's IT return filing process went like a breeze. The IT department has put up wonderful online FREE filing system, which worked perfectly. Promptly received ITR-V by email, in…
On private security agencies
Following serial bomb blasts in Bangalore, security has become top concern for all IT companies. While its true that the blasts are not targeted on them, companies are not taking…
Piracy = Opportunity
We all know how omnipresent piracy has become in India. For example, I came across the following advertisement (check out the picture below) board in Chennai for refilling inkjet cartridges…
Bottom of the pyramid : Aravind eye clinic
I was watching some videos about 'Bottom of the pyramid' idea by C.K.Prahlad. One of their case studies was about Aravind eye clinic, which was amazing. Check out the video…
Embedding ‘word of mouth’ marketing inside products
One of my friends just got back from US and gave me a pack of stride chewing gum, which he bought there. More than the gum, their cover design fascinated…
Serial blasts in Bangalore
After finishing a casual phone call with my mother at 2:15 PM, I opened up NDTV's website to catch-up with afternoon news. I couldn't believe my eyes to see big,bold,black…
The Art of listening
Times of India do publish some good articles once in a while. I came across one this morning. Check out the article titled 'The Art of listening'. This article couldn't…
Marketing : According to Dilbert
Came across this interesting picture which reflects my current thinking.May be Dilbert put is too bluntly calling Marketing as a 'fraud'. In reality (based my real time experience) it doesn't…
My dear idly Vada
My better half is out of station and I am back to bachelor life for few days. Its been quite a while since I had breakfast in roadside Darshinis. This…
In search of a good news paper
I have been living in Bangalore for the past 7 years but not able to find a good daily newspaper of my taste. During my school and college days I…