tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132097202009-07-12T17:16:18.647+05:30My thoughts. Sometimes organised, sometimes chaotic.Vivekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09990763077941665358noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13209720.post-18549382466846294642009-07-12T16:49:00.003+05:302009-07-12T17:16:18.828+05:30

Somehow, blogging does not seem to be the best way to let my thoughts anymore.. In the last few months, I have found inspiration for a post on some occasions, only to give up typing after a few lines. This post also started as a narrative of how the photography club at IIMB, one I have worked relentlessly for organized a well received event. About Dr. Yogananda, who was instrumental in the route

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This is another one of my comic scenario posts :) The aunty in the office pantry has a subtle sense of humour, she chose to stop making the little paper boats from the magazine pages at a rather well chosen page.. On the side, I recently read this news that was rather intersting.. I really wonder what they are upto :pAunty, turn the page :D

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The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

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The frantic pace and diversity of activity in life these days is ironically mind numbing. I'm like a crisp leaf floating in the cool afternoon autumn breeze, not bothered about where I end up, changing course at the slightest persuasion. Yesterday I finally talked to Prof. Sen about the CCS (Contemporary Concerns Study) Project, and he suggested we study the various models of fiscal stimulus.

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Is posting this from a Mac dashboard widget :) Should be able to post more often now. Just attended the KK concert on campus and met up with a couple of old college friends, was cool. Now we are announcing that the War of DJ's is cancelled as there is too much random arbit junta on campus because of the concert and our party place can't take that rush.. So I'm back in my room waiting for the

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This amazing presentation about the subprime crisis was floating around the internet a few days ago. I am sure it still is out there somewhere. I'm sure i don't need to explain the irony.

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Life can put you in the most interesting of situations. I rather enjoyed the situation I was in today. I had to sell IIM Bangalore to two IIM Calcutta educated evaluators, and they pushed me in a corner and made me say things i would never have in such a situation :)I couldn't stop smiling all through the Q&A. I hope that is taken as a sign of confidence when I get my grade, but boy was it fun! I

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I now own a MacBook!! (Big Smile)

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There is a guava tree in the center of my hostel, growing out through the courtyard. Of the branches that are reachable from the alleys, I would pick a fruit that was close to being ripe, and plan to eat it fresh off the tree in a couple of days, when the fruit was ripe, but it was always missing by then.One day I saw the man who runs a small coffee shop we frequent between class up among the

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Hi....I lost my brand new Natraj HB pencil with a rubber attached. The pencil costs Rs.3/. If u forward this msg I will get one paisa from Google. If you have heart and want to help a poor child in need, plz fwd it to atleast 10 friends. Please don't neglect. Otherwise my mom will scold me. If you forward it then your life will change for ever (u will get one pack of sketch pens and an apsara

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The passing out parade at NDA is a prestigious event, and if frequently covered by news channels and print media alike. The ceremony marks the commissioning of officers in the armed forces, following which they report to their first assignments. These guys look smart enough to make anyone jealous. (Our defence minister isn't one to be left out anyway). Mr. A K Antony, who was presiding over the

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Someone in the balloon packaging industry had a good time cracking a joke on the entire Mika-Rakhi episode. Take a look at this balloon packaging I came across.Amazing :), especially choosing this design for the "Dil" variety. I'm yet to decipher the meaning of the white drop and the thumbs-up on mika's T. Any ideas anyone?

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Recently, I drove upto the Spice Mall, which is right behind my office to catch a bite. I was walking towards the building in the parking lot when I noticed a little hyperactive boy dancing around an old pale-beige fiat (Premier Padmini). He hopped around and took a look at the car from all possible angles till his mother walked past. Here is the conversation that ensued:Kid: मम्मी ये क्या है? (

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I get unsolicited calls all the time. I even attend to calls of the guy who had this number before I got it. When I was driving to office yesterday, ulta-pulta Nitin got this thing into my head. 20,000 bux for reporting unsolicited calls!I got one from ICICI-Lombard, trying to sell me an insurance I already have. I mean how foolish is that. I already have a policy from them only! Anyway, I got

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Don't count your chickens while they are being culled....

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I have been commuting frequently between Noida and South Delhi off late, and taking the DND Flyway is really convenient. Apart from the little stop at the toll plaza, the drive is smooth and enjoyable, the distance is shorter and it saves a lot of time. I always thought that the DND people were doing a nice service to the nation, even though they charge a little exorbitantly. They actually made a

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Denying the obvious to not hurt someones feelings, hurts a lot more :(

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I never went to an orphanage, at least not with the sole purpose of interacting with the kids, until yesterday. My mother used to cringe at any suggestion of my doing so, because she somehow finds it downright upsetting. Even I was somehow convinced that I would be a little upset to meet some underprivileged kids. That, however was not the case. I've been part of some food donation campaigns, but

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I'll be back!!

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My philosophy in life : Live the moment.How often do we read this in interviews, slam books, orkut profiles. Almost every second person seems to have this philosophy in life. But do they really?I personally feel that any and all disappointments that one faces in life can be traced to expectations we have. Out of ourselves, or out of other people. We let our own expectations down more often than

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Why do you be so conscious when you look me in the eyes,If I've done something to you that's made you feel so shyYou told me you'd always be there for losing you'd nothing to fearIs there reason a for me feel so insecureMaybe your love for, me is not for sureIf this is not true then....Why do I feel so lonely tonightWithout you in my armsWithout you by sideWhy do I feel so lonely tonightWhen I

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I never noticed that I was actually visible in this snap.. just did :) Wasn't meant to be I guess.. So here we are, DJ and I, dwarfed by the Architect of the universe.As far as I can remember, DJ was chaining his bicycle to a stand, and Uday was enjoying the view.. and i was.. well.. enjoying the pulse of the city...

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I recently found this written on a piece of paper. I can't remember when or why I wrote it. Must have had an interesting meeting with someone for sure ;) Read on...Writing a blog can be a difficult exercise, especially when you sit down to write your first article and really want to make a good impression.There are times, when after meeting someone, you feel as if you very extremely vociferous,

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If any of you ever wondered what a stereotypical "Chandni Bar" would look like, please visit "Pacific Blues" in Noida. Its missing the bar girls, obviously. This is where we went to celebrate Life, Universe and Everything a couple of weeks ago, and ended up laughing at the rowdy lot on the dance floor more than anything.The first thing that strikes you about this pub is the lack of girls. Now, a

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I like taking pictures of peculiar numbers in the odometer. Milestones normally, but then this one was rather devilish :)Lucky devil..hmm... maybe shud'v taken that one at 007666... bond-devil...

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