Author Archives: Pramod
Apple iPad and ebook pricing – disappointing!
Apple recently announced another great design achivement with their launch of iPad. I clearly am a fan of Apple’s design skills. I am also impressed at the way Apple has ramped up their Supply Chain – recently a global study … Continue reading
Globalisation – is it really a new concept? And if not what should we learn from the past?
I am just about to finish reading a rather interesting book about the history of Samurai (The Religion of the Samurai – A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Kaiten Nukariya.) It talks about how … Continue reading
Innovation in Career Management from UpMo
I recently came across this website called UpMo that helps develop a road map for managing ones career and tells how to get there. Continue reading
Reservation and the real problem
The story about the reservation saga continues in India. I am sure this will also whimper down like the Mandal Commission protest in 1991. The problem is that there is a problem in India – and we are no where … Continue reading
A great interview.
For the second time in less than two decades India is having the great reservation debate. While no one questions the merits of the need to solve problems faced by the underprivileged in India, I personally do question the case … Continue reading
Comment Spam
I am again hit by comment spam – so I am closing all comments for the time being. I am sure you will be able to find my email if you have to contact me
Remembering Shakti – Left me wanting more
Yesterday night I attended concert by Shakti at the Basel Stadt Casino – with John McLaughlin (guitar), Zakir Hussain (tabla), U. Srinivas (mandolin), Selvaganesh (mridangam, ghata and kanjira) and Shankar Mahadevan (vocals). It was a very good fusion music evening. … Continue reading
Bright idea offers hope for drinking water
Swiss researchers have developed a biosensor that lights up when it detects arsenic, and have successfully tested it in drinking water in Vietnam. The award-winning breakthrough could improve the lives of millions worldwide who face serious health problems caused by … Continue reading
Fasnacht Diary from Basel
Nick from Basel who is an active Fasnachter this year has written a diary about his experience. I found it very good read – especially as it gave insights to the fun that Fasnachters themselves have. I was lucky myself … Continue reading
Forts of Maharashtra – aerial views
Indu has posted some beautiful pictures of forts from Maharashtra. Its very rare to get to see such beautiful aerial pictures from India. I have never been to any of these forts though – yet! More here