February 2012
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Do Away With College Placements
Our generation, especially in India, has been spoon-fed from the early days. The newer generation is worse. And by the newer generation, I’m referring to the current students who’re probably 2-5 years younger than me. It’s like Moore’s Law for societal up-bringing changes.
College placements might have started on premium institutes so that the big guns of the corporate world could tap in to...
January 2012
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Frozen Chole vs Frozen Nuggets
When I say I like frozen food, I’m referring to the nuggets and burger patties that I can take out from the freezer. Not chole and parathe that’s been cooked by mom a week ago and freeze packed for me to survive on as she was going out of town for a fortnight.
Yes, chole and parathe made by mom are always nice (read: ghar ka khana). But that equation’s complete only when served by her as well.
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Today was my first time to Terttulia. Do they...
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Being a food reviewer how could I haven’t eaten at Terttulia yet. After today, I think I’m glad I hadn’t gone there yet. But quite a few people I know rave about the place. Here’s what went wrong:
The place smelled of fresh paint. No, you do not keep a restaurant open when it smells like that. Do you not have the money to buy some...
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“Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources...”
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December 2011
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“Chehre ki syahiyon mein chupi hai umar. Umar ke takaaze mein chupa hai chehra....”
– Self
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“Waqt nahi dekhta, sirf chalta jata. Koi use dekh raha, koi use pooch raha. Lekin...”
– Self
November 2011
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October 2011
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Cooking: What are some useful hacks for beginning...
Cooking: What are some useful hacks for beginning cooks who work during the day? 22 answers on Quora What are some useful hacks for beginning cooks who work during the day?
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Why I Left India Again →
As I started reading this article, it reminded me of Suketu Mehta’s Maximum City. Perhaps every individual who returns from a foreign land looks at India, and Mumbai in particular, in the a similar fashion.
This article’s written by a certain Sumedh Mungee. The following paragraph really made me think about the bridge between the rich and the poor:
“India’s wealth and lifestyle...
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August
The key clinkles, the lock turns and the door needs a slight push to pry it open — a moisture-absorbed puffed wooden block stuck in a frame. And then he comes running to me. His eyes show affection. His half-open mouth wanting to call my name out. His prancing about reflecting the joy in seeing me.
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Raavan. Steve Jobs. #sameperson?
Stark reactions to the tweet. Most found it disrespectful. Some agreed. It all boils down to the individual perceptions of what Raavan stands for. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravana “ Raavan. Steve Jobs. #sameperson?sahilkOctober 5, 2011“ THIS» is exactly why Sahil you manage to piss of people by making shitty jokes like this RT @sahilk Raavan. Steve Jobs....
September 2011
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NYTimes+VisualDNA: Personality Test
By the end of the personality test, NYT was asking questions related to which section I read first on when I visit their website. Ha. Smart move.
And then I read this on VisualDNA’s site: VisualDNA is an exciting new technology that enables you to find relevant content more easily. We use fun image-based quizzes to understand what you like.
Here’s my result:
You’re a...
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The Open Letters →
Screw the Open Letters to the Delhi Boy or the Madrasi Girl. Here are the Open Letters from the guys behind the Comic Sans Monologue.
What's your definition of a serious relationship?
For me, it’s when I feel that if required, by certain circumstances, to get married to the girl I’m dating, I wouldn’t mind spending the rest of my life with her. Getting married or not, that’s irrelevant.“ What’s your definition of a serious relationship?sahilkSeptember 6, 2011“ @sahilk Parents?MrShriSeptember 6, 2011“ @MrShri Lol. No. At our age I...
Mid Day Redesign: Feedback
Mid Day, one of India’s leading tabloid, got a redesign today. The Times Group’s regional Mirrors’ got a redesign too a few months back, which hadn’t wow-ed me at all. I took a look at the centre spread of their issue of 6th Sept. 2011. Disappointed. Here are a few pointers:“ Need to pick up Mid Day and see what their new design looks like. I’m not expecting to be...
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Ray Ban Never Hide Sounds: What's Wrong With It
There are two parts to the campaign. One is to find new amateur talent and give them an opportunity to be showcased via a public voting and a final gig with Pentagram; which is good since NH7 points out it’s been a while that something like this has happened. The other is the activation programme, which is being handled by Rolling Stone India, across eight cities where they’re having...
August 2011
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To Lokpal or Not To: FAQs →
Yesterday Anna Hazare started his Fast Until Death v2.0. The country’s people have joined in the protest against corruption. The opposition is having a ball. Friends are part of the march/fast. Friends were arrested yesterday and released later in the day. For them, the Jan LokPal is the solution to India’s corruption.
A couple of months back when v1.0 took place, I joined the peace...
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