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India is brimming with the illogical, but this one really makes the head go bang-bang against the wall (and much worse as you read on): In the capital city New Delhi, pillion riders on two-wheelers have to wear helmets. Like in most other countries. But the law does not make it mandatory for women and children pillion riders to do so. Read on if you feel a serious matter is being discussed here

Companies and managers can mine greater value from technology gadgets and services wiht some creative and out-of-the-box thinking. Such technologies include social networking sites like LinkedIn and FaceBook, iPods, IPTV, Flickr, YouTube and more. Download the article titled Profiting from smarter bytes written by me in Indian Management, published by Business Standard, in August 2007.

Why are we under-exploiting technology at work? 

Are we? With all the ubiquitous bits and bytes being our constant companions? In my opinion, current technologies are full of out-of-the-box possibilities that usually miss our eye. Spare a thought to these, and you could well see yourself being more productive, profitable and smarter in whatever you are doing. Check out my other blog TechGazing.com to read up exciting tips and features on how you can get the best out of technology in whatevr you are doing.

The Zee promoted Indian Cricket League has got itself into a controversy, mostly of the avoidable kind. In the process, it is also spending zillions to lure players. Here’s how they could have handled all this smartly, ensuring BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) unable to do a thing and the event costing them only a fraction of what it is now: Read more

Hello girl, getting married? The pink of your cheeks and the never ending smile gives it away. Congratulations!! Planned a honeymoon? Great.

Don’t forget to book one for your parents too!! Hey, what’s this about? Read on…

The welcome message on board Kingfisher Airlines has the company’s boss Vijay Mallya assuring you his staff has been trained to treat passengers like they are guests at his home. Perhaps they should be a bit more careful before doing things like: Read on to know what the issues are

Even as coffee bars have become an ubiquitous part of most urban landscapes in India, we need to get the atmosphere right before we can truly claim to have adopted the Starbucks or Costa culture in the country. The spoiler is the loud music played at most of these places. Read more

The Indian boardrooms are becoming fighting fit. Braving hectic schedules, top honchos are hitting gyms and taking time off for walks when travelling. Read more

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The Globetrotter’s bedtime story

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Tired of the jet lag? Here’s a quick read on how you can fight it off without making major lifestyle changes. Read more

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Tabo, the village of cavemen and Lamas

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Once upon a time, there was a small Himalayan village located 3,050 metres above sea level. In the Lahaul-Spiti valley, mostly a cold desert region. Populated by only a few ‘souls’, their homes being caves found on a mountain face of the village. Living at close quarters were some Lamas practicing their faith in what is the oldest continually functioning Buddhist establishment in India. Going back to as far back as 996 A.D.

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