One thing you learn quickly in Mumbai is to call every male–irrespective of age–as “Bhaiya.” Be it the laundry guy, the canteen walah, the shop keeper, or the janitor, everyone is your bhaiya aka. brother. Most statements you make will contain the word. For example, “Arre bhaiya, khane ke liye kya hai?” (”Oh brother, what’s […]
Archive for April, 2006
I learnt a cool accounting trick today. We had to play a game of Monopoly in class. Unfortunately, my teammate and I ended up with a cash imbalance at the end of the game. Don’t ask me how, but we did! The missing cash meant that our Balance Sheet and P&L Statement would not match. […]
This is a question often asked - and often unanswered - in admission interviews at SP Jain. SP stands for Shriyans Prasad. If you are observant, you will notice a board that carries the expansion for SP when you step into the college. I am not very familiar with the history of the college. I’ll […]
I am finally back in my room after a gruelling three-exam marathon and an accounting class. Here’s how I fared:
Managerial Economics:
30 questions; 45 minutes; multiple-choice format. I discovered that I have a very active subconscious. I managed to tick many answers correct relying on the drowsing cum studying I did yesterday night. Just went through […]
Oh Darling Ye Hain Mumbai
Published by April 27th, 2006 in The Mumbai Blog and The SP Jain Blog. 5 CommentsShree Krishna restaurant serving “Royal Seema Dosa,” “Perfect Dosa,” and “Tasty Dosa” in front of another store that calls itself “Wet Concepts.” Leaves very little to the imagination. The weather is hot and sticky. You cannot walk a few feet without sweating (reminds me of those water tankers in Bangalore that merrily chug along while […]
I had never lived in a hostel until today. It’s an experience I have been looking forward to. I wasn’t disappointed. Walking into my room I was met by two cots with Kurl-On mattresses and pillows on them. That and a mosquito screen lying on the floor. My room is in the new hostel wing […]
An incredible offer from HSBC
Published by April 25th, 2006 in Public Service Ads and The Bangalore Blog. 0 CommentsHere’s a useless strategy from HSBC to get you to spend your hard earned money.
Did you know that if you make purchases of Rs. 2500 or more using your HSBC debit card between April 15, 2006 and May 31, 2006 you will get a priceless Rs. 51 as cash back? That’s an amazing 2.04% ROP! […]
Two recent incidents have led me to believe that the Hutch mobile network is haunted.
A friend recently tried reaching me on my Hutch number. The call was answered by one Salim. My friend disconnects the line and presses redial. Presto! This call reaches me. Now, who’s this Salim who can also be reached on my […]
To Save or To Spend?
Published by April 23rd, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog and The SP Jain Blog. 4 CommentsWhen it comes to money, there are two schools of thought - the old and the new. The old school of thought believes that “One should save for a rainy day.” Save for tomorrow even if it means you have to be frugal today. The new school of thought, on the other hand, believes that […]
Download an MP3 of the Kannada TV Serial Muktha
Published by April 21st, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog. 15 CommentsRight here! (MP3 - 2.42MB)
Thanks to Pratap Simha who has been kind enough to let me mirror the MP3 on this website.
Click to download the MP3 of the Kannada TV Serial Muktha.
Download an MP3 of the Kannada TV Serial Maayamruga
Published by April 21st, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog. 10 CommentsRight here! (MP3 - 1.29MB)
Thanks to Pratap Simha who has been kind enough to let me mirror the MP3 on this website.
Click to download the MP3 of the Kannada TV Serial Maayamruga.
Consider our experience with Sangeetha Electronics, a popular mobile phone vendor in Bangalore, with stores located on JC Road, Jayanagar 4th Block, and at the Forum Mall, Koramangala. We (myself and Avinash) have been regular customers at Sangeetha over the past couple of years, having bought several mobile phones for friends and family. In total, […]
Where to find a Notary in Bangalore?
Published by April 20th, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog. 18 Comments“True Copy” and “Attested By Me” - these are two phrases which you often require to be stamped on your photocopied documents and for which you need to visit a notary (def. “Someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document’s validity and to take depositions”). You, of course, need to part with your […]
Two must read articles from the latest McKinsey Quarterly:
A life insurance policy for China
Protecting intellectual property in China
PG Accommodation For Men @ Banashankari 2nd Stage
Published by April 19th, 2006 in Public Service Ads and The Bangalore Blog. 3 CommentsPublic Service Advertisement
Paying Guest (P.G.) accommodation for men at Banashankari (BSK) 2nd Stage - close to MindTree and about 1.5 kms from Jayanagar 4th Block - located at,
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Banashankari 2nd Stage
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Fully ventilated spacious rooms
Individual safe lockers
Deluxe cushion beds
24 hours hot/cold water
2-wheeler parking
Phone/Cable TV
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Pluto, the most distant planet in our Solar System, has been known for nearly 30 years to have a moon – Charon – although some scientists suspected it may have other, smaller moons. Now, Nature reports the discovery of two new moons orbiting Pluto and presents streaming video of lead scientist Hal Weaver and News […]
How to earn well from the comfort of your home?
Published by April 17th, 2006 in Public Service Ads and The Bangalore Blog. 7 CommentsPublic service advertisement
Do you want to be a teacher without going to school? Here is a chance to stay at home in any part of the country, teach, and get paid handsomely. Bangalore based Tutor Vista has introduced online tutoring for children in the US and the UK. All that the tutor needs is a […]
Does your newspaper report well and without spelling mistakes?
Published by April 16th, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog and The SP Jain Blog. 0 CommentsYesterday’s edition of The Economic Times carried the following article (on Page 6):
Is biz school salary hype only a myth?
MARQUEE B-school grads are definitely the chosen ones in the job market. The starting salary is sky high, opportunities are abundant and the experience is global. Bluest of the blue chip global companies and investment banks […]
Where to head for a weekend break from Bangalore?
Published by April 15th, 2006 in The Bangalore Blog and Travel. 11 CommentsHere’s what you absolutely must do this weekend. Start at 07:00 IST on a Saturday morning for a one-day trip to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Balmuri Falls, and Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. That’s exactly what Avinash, Shruthi, and I did this Saturday. And what a fun trip it turned out to be. None of us […]
BSNL Broadband and The Art of Negotiation
Published by April 13th, 2006 in Technology and The Bangalore Blog. 3 CommentsA side-effect of owning a broadband connection from BSNL is how quickly you become adept at “The Art of Negotiation,” particularly true if
Your phone is a fair distance away from your ADSL modem and
Your family lives with you and competes for usage of the phone (both incoming and outgoing)
Picture this.
You are cruising the Internet at […]
