At the Cafe Coffee Day outlet at the Bangalore International Airport, I asked for an empty cup (paper or plastic; any size) so that I could share my coffee (an expensive one bought a few seconds back) with someone who I was with. Seems they can’t give one. I offered to pay. Seems an empty […]
Quite some time since I posted a CRM horror story. This time it was at The Shoppers Stop at The Garuda Mall, Bangalore. On the 2nd floor, D and I are looking around, when we’re approached by an in-store staff who asks, “Would you like to avail a First Citizen membership?” I wanted to scream, […]
That’s what a security guard at the Reebok store on 100 ft. Ring Road, Banashankari 3rd Stage said when I visited the store at 11:00 AM last Saturday. I desperately needed a cap and I had committed to buy one then and there. Instead I was not allowed to step inside the store because — […]
A “must see” presentation. Don’t judge the presentation by it’s title — it’s applicable to a general audience. [slideshare id=415548&doc=brainrulespzreview-1211213300619507-9&w=425] Link: Brain Rules for Presenters. Pay particular attention to slides 49, 51, 55, and 56. I strongly believe in the following two points made in the presentation: “There is no greater anti-brain environment than the […]
| View | Upload your own This presentation on how to manage your career is a must see and a must implement for each one of us. It’s brilliant — albeit a bit quirky. How many of these lessons do you actually follow today? Original article at Presentation Zen.
| View | Upload your own A well researched presentation on the state of the Mobile Value Add Services (VAS) industry in India. Being in this industry, I can say that the authors have correctly identified the problems afflicting the VAS industry.
From an ICICI Bank flyer, FlexiCash is a special overdraft facility offered to salaried individuals. Simply put, it gives you the benefit of having a pre-approved and pre-sanctioned cash limit in your bank account. With FlexiCash, you enjoy the double benefit of ready cash for what you need, whenever you need. From filling those shortfalls […]
On my way home from work yesterday, I had the opportunity to tail a Maruti Swift DZiRE for close to four kilometers. Having looked at the car from all angles, I have just one thing to say: Just because you know how to weld things together does not mean that you should weld together everything […]
Yesterday, at the Cookie Man outlet located in the Forum Mall, my five-year old niece wanted a single coconut cookie. I was informed that the coconut cookies could only be bought in bulk. While I was explaining this to my niece, the employee overheard my explanation. She immediately went over, got a single coconut cookie, […]
Videocon first burns shareholders’ money in creating this meaningless and irrelevant ad. And when it’s time to cut that multi-crore check to each of the multi-crore demanding celebrities, they unleash this lame scheme on the public. Maano Ya Na Maano! Pay just Rs 12,990 for the Jumbo 34 Flat TV and deposit a sum of […]
This brilliant ad from Barclays Bank for their credit cards would like you to believe that you are in total control. However, dig deep and you’ll find this: Barclaycard Gold Card Our fee free for life Gold card gives you simple options to tailor the card to your needs. Choose between a minimum monthly payment […]
I placed an order for the Dell 19″ SE198WFP Widescreen Flat Panel (Analog and DVI) monitor on January 10, 2008. I was given an expected delivery date as January 16, 2008. The monitor arrived at my doorstep on January 12, 2008 — in just three working days! The packaging was top-notch, the packaging was complete […]
I think Vodafone, as a company, desperately needs these astrology alerts more than you do. Here’s a possible list of astrology alerts Vodafone would receive: You will continue to irritate your customers if you run this advertisement again today. PS: Not that you care two hoots for that. You will lose a lot of customers […]
Says the Airtel marketing department: Trends indicate that youth and young professionals are more active users of messaging. SMS 2.0 represents a huge opportunity for Airtel to differentiate itself, and further gain both mind-share and market-share in these segments. So what exactly is the “value added crap” you get in this endeavor to gain mind-share […]
Recently, at the Cafe Coffee Day outlet near Ashoka Pillar, Bangalore (South), we asked: Could you please change the television channel to the cricket match? We just want to catch the score. To which came the reply: Sorry sir. Management has asked us to keep the television tuned to only music channels. Management for management’s […]
If you’ve sat on the driver’s seat of a Maruti SX4, you’ll definitely have observed a huge blind spot in the front right portion caused by a wedge shaped A pillar. On my way to work today morning, I tuned in to a program on Radio City during which SX4 owners in Bangalore could have […]
Head over to: Madhus Enterprises No. 35/5, Langford Road Near Double Road Circle Bangalore — 560 025. Tel: +91 80 41519430 / 50 Email: me [at] madhusindia [dot] com Highly recommended. I’ve personally witnessed their efficiency in service. They use high-precision wireless equipment to get the job done. You can also get your vehicle’s emission […]
Says ICICI Bank: Carefully Read The MITC. While applying for a credit card, insist on your agent to provide you with the Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Also, carefully read through the terms and conditions before signing your application form. Makes me wonder if there are any Less/Least Important Terms and Conditions (LITC) that […]
If you run a mobile phone company and broadcast your wares with such lame advertisements, especially in a market considered to be Mecca of the telecom world, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that your shareholders are unhappy. Read: Motorola Replaces Chief With an Insider. Said the dissident shareholder Carl C. Icahn, I believe that […]
Select your country, enter your phone number (any), and hit the CALL button. That’s it and you’re connected to me! Once we’ve hung up, I’d really appreciate your gesture of leaving a comment about your experience. What are you waiting for? Call me now. Note: Unfortunately, the flash based calling widget doesn’t display on a […]