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Monthly Archives: April 2010

Nepotism and corruption

If you have studied in the best college in the country strictly on the basis of merit and worked in the largest professionally managed company in the country, one of  the most unpleasant experiences of running an online business is the corruption and nepotism you encounter. Most people do so, because they think they can [...]

Problems and life

When things go as per plans, life becomes boring.   When people create problems for you, it adds some excitement , you get a break from your daily routine and force yourself  to learn some thing new. People who know me tell me, if  you lead a difficult life, you become so tough, you can face anything.

Tracking patterns

 At first , certain hacking incidents seem to be random. But after these hacking  incidents occur repeatedly, it is easy to find patterns and take suitable corrective action .  It appears that the hackers are well funded as they continue  with their activities for many months and years.

The elite bubble

From corruption, absenteeism in India When I see the Indian elite, and I hear the talk about how India is improving all around, I feel I am observing a bubble. The reality out of the bubble is very different. People in the rural areas, just a few minutes drive from the elite bubbles, live in [...]

Respect and experience

A decade ago, most  young  people respected their seniors.  The respect for seniors was genuine and they learnt from their experience and knowledge.   This helped them learn quickly and avoid repeating mistakes.  Today, a significant number of  young people  think  that a person who is older to them is stupid and try to cheat, lie  or [...]