Wanted to share BKMs (3 letter acronym from Intel days) from my last trip to Bangkok. I have already written out this 3 times for friends, so easier if i just type it out once to my blog. We stayed at the The Ascott, No 187 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn Bangkok 10120. www.the-ascott.com The [...]
Archive for July, 2006
Bangkok BKMs or Best Known Methods
Posted in Uncategorized, vacations on July 19, 2006 | 4 Comments »
The English Divide
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2006 | 2 Comments »
In technology we worry about the Digital Divide, where the “haves” will have a significant advantage over the “have nots”. We all have opinions on the recent reservations for OBCs. This raised opposition from those who believe, in a merit based society or allocation of seats based on economic needs. The story below (via Barkha [...]
Jul 4th 2006
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Its been a year since I left Intel in Jul 2005. Must admit it has been a great year without a job and living life on one’s own terms. No more of those early morning or midnight conference calls, status updates and operation reviews. I claim full responsibility for the steady decline in Intel stock [...]
Lessons from 9/11 and 7/11
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
(via Rajan) It wasn’t the first time that Mumbai faced and survived this. Seven blasts one after the other rocked Mumbai on Tuesday evening. While the blasts underlined the ugly face of urban terrorism, it was a grim reminder of the everyday uncertainty that the normal Indian investor lives under. So what are the key [...]