For any commercial transaction, the spoken word can never be relied upon due to a number of reasons 1. The person may say he or she never made the statement at a later date. 2. There are no records kept for reference 3. The listener may not have heard what was said properly due to [...]
While analysing the high traffic websites in 20+ large countries in the world, the websites with the highest traffic levels are either search engines or social networking websites. This indicates that most people use the internet mainly for search, for finding information. So a search engine is a major influence in the internet industry of [...]
Meeting on Paid news Circulation of Indian language papers Manufacturing growth
The book “Big Brands Big Trouble” was delivered nearly 2 months after first placing the order . The book was ordered at 2 different online book stores, but the order was cancelled as the book was not “in stock” and amount refunded back. The third seller also said the book was not in stock, despite [...]
In the “Discovery of India” by Jawaharlal Nehru, I find one of the best explanations of why India’s ancient civilization has declined and allowed itself to be dominated by European countries. About Europe ” Behind this technical progress was the spirit of science and a bubbling life which displayed itself in many activities. New techniques [...]
From the Freakonomics blog, I liked this post Rancid Chicken for $36.09 . (it is also mentioned in the book) Often people misjudge a person they met briefly or have had limited interaction with. If think the person is “nice” , many try to take advantage of it, only to suffer the consequences. As as engineer, you would personally interact [...]
Interesting article on lobbyists, PR firms and the influence they have. http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?265345 Their services are employed by certain companies to ensure that they have a level playing field.
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 [...]
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 [...]
For many the reason why they start a business is money and fame, which if why getting funded or featuring in TV interviews is important. For me , the biggest incentive is the freedom to take my own decisions, to work independently. The freedom to take decisions, to treat customers fairly is part of a [...]