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Of 20K and Stinky Toilets

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:16:00 +0000

On the same day that the Sensex crossed 20000 points, the news comes of stinky toilets and dog feaces at the Commonwealth Games preparation in Delhi. Apparently the facilities are "unlivable", which...

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And that's the way Shera roars

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:42:00 +0000

Its probably not often that India gets to host large international sporting events of this magnitude. And it does not even involve cricket. So I guess the Commonwealth games is a huge occasion for...

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We the Indians....

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:47:00 +0000

My team and I, recently had the opportunity to interact with clients who happen to be French. It was to be an informal (with stress on informal) meeting, over teleconference. The objective...

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IPL Vs Gladiators...

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:24:00 +0000

So is there anyone untouched by the Indian Premier League. Well I suppose it would touch most Indians, even if they don't like cricket, or to say the least,, hate it. One cant really get a day away...

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Where Have I Been...??

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0000

My last post was in May 11,2009. That makes it exactly 272 days, or which is exactly 38 weeks and 6 days. Oh and just FYI ( for all those not into corporate acronym, FYI = For Your Information ) I...

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Indian Political League

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:06:00 +0000

As a keen observer of the politics over the years, one can easily sniff out a messy brawl months ahead of the elections. Get ready for a "all-is-fair" battle of the General elections. One of the...

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Time For Some Serious Changes....!!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:36:00 +0000

The Mumbai ordeal is over for now. And peace has returned, momentarily of course. Its a rude shock to all of us, and the pain is being felt even more, because the rich and the powerful of India have...

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Battleground Mumbai

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:28:00 +0000

There is never a period of extended peace in the country. Just when things seem alright and peaceful, someone comes up and stirs up the hornet's nest. The gruesome acts of terrorism in the financial...

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Down and Washed Out

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:40:00 +0000

Well, I am not talking about the India - England ODI series, but rather the situation of Tamil Nadu, currently under the siege of heavy rains. Many parts of the state have been severely battered by...

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Terror On The High Seas

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:10:00 +0000

The only sort of pirates that i was familiar with, were the types that sell/download pirated software and movies ( No wait... the other pirate i know is Captain Jack Sparrow... Ahem ). But then, all...

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Shown The Way Out

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:37:00 +0000

The global financial crisis has affected almost everyone. Either its the looming danger of losing your job, or the fear of complete closure of the industry itself. In this current scenarios, as small...

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The Devils are Advocates..!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:38:00 +0000

Any one I am sure would agree to the fact that our law system and judiciary are one of the worst functioning bodies in the country. We never have much respect for the law - and we make it a...

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The Tainted Uniform...

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0000

The Indian Armed forces are one of the most respected organizations in the country. Especially the Army, which gets the most honor amongst them all. The code of discipline and courage is legendary....

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Oh - Bama...!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:23:00 +0000

First of all I am happy that George Bush is not the President of the United States any more*. And second, i am happy that George Bush is not the president of the United States anymore**. And finally,...

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Happy Diwali..!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:19:00 +0000

Wishing All a Happy and Prosperous Diwali ( Deepavali )...!!

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Let There Be Light...!!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Diwali is here.. and like every time its a joyous moment of celebration and festivities. Not just in India but also in lots of other countries, where Indians are in abundance...! So as usual it...

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Mission to the Moon...!!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Well, it may have been quite a while since someone showed interest to visit our nearest celestial neighbor - the Moon. So on 22 October, 6:20 AM IST mission Chandrayaan-I will be launching off...

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The Big Red Couch Wars

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:36:00 +0000

Really funny things happen when you throw in big corporates, innovative ideas and a lot of competition. Like this whole ad war that started around the big red couch. Well, the story goes as...

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Pits of Doom

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:21:00 +0000

It is indeed a very sad thing that apart from hunger, disease and natural disasters, there is another factor that kills children.... The scourge of the Open Bore wells.. ( eerie background music )...

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Why rumors are a bad thing....

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:44:00 +0000

By now every ram, arun and vijay ( Indian versions of Tom, Dick and Harry ) where ever he is, would be quite aware of the financial "situation" in the world. So what happens when a big financial...

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Public Deception System

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:33:00 +0000

I don't really understand the ration card or the Public Distribution System (PDS). Quite simply, because we don't need the so called subsidized rations. By "we" i mean people who can afford to buy...

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The Good, Bad and Corrupt...

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:30:00 +0000

"Calvin: Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man? Hobbes: I'm not sure that man needs the help." With that, I am...

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Warning: You may be viewing a potentially unsafe site :-(

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:59:00 +0000

That is what Kaspersky Anti Virus thinks of my blog. Well. it began just like any another normal day, and i as usual started my online rituals with logging on to Gmail, and Pidgin ( a chat...

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The Economic Gibberish...!!

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:17:00 +0000

I was absolutely clueless about what's happening to the world markets, and the economical jargon confused me beyond any hope. But i knew that what was happening could or will in some way affect us,...

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Terrorism Rears its Ugly Head Again

noreply@blogger.com (Aslam) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:35:00 +0000

It happened again. This time in the national capital, Delhi. Just when things appear to be a bit calm, things from no where came up and ruined the precious moments of peace. The lives lost are...

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