Fare Guard from Farecast

Innovative product to protect from fluctuating airfares. Farecast, the Internet start-up that made waves last year by predicting ticket prices for air travelers, is putting its money where its mouth is. Farecast, will begin offering one-week fare guarantees for an extra $10. The company planned on Monday to announce Fare Guard, a service that guarantees [...]

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The Service Game is Over

Lot of young enthusiastic to be entrepreneurs come to seek advice and funding on some core service capability, to develop in India and service the global market. Develop in a Rupee market, sell in Dollars, Euro or Yen. They are also very motivated by the fact that there are no taxes on foreign exchange earnings. [...]

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Quality vs Cost

I saw a nice quote yesterday, The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low cost is forgotten. especially for those balancing cost with quality.

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Mobile Phone Mania

The new fad with media is about the mobile phone growth in India. From Sam Pitroda, who has nothing to do with mobile phones, make statements on this topic. At the same time, most mobile phone consumers are frustrated with the experience of making a call and keeping the conversation on. I have not seen [...]

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The Infosys Crack, Character or Infrastructure ?

If you observe the recent Infosys results carefully, there are serious issues with some long term trends. The attrition has gone up and margins have gone down. HR manager reported, the younger generation is very restless and wants faster progress via new projects, formal seniority, supervisor, manager etc. This shows lack of character and unrealistic [...]

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In Appreciation of Mr Noodle

Instant noodles or more commonly, 2 minute noodles in India, has saved many from midnight hunger, last minute guests for dinner or too bored or tired to cook. More than 100 million are cooked and served all over the world. The product we have used so often, has some history to it and we must [...]

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An Hour on the iPhone

Somebody quoted the iPhone will trigger a nuclear war in the mobile world between Nokia, Motorolla and Apple. Apple brings great software and interface to this business and will provide billions of consumers a whole new experience. (via IHT) David Pogue got a chance to spend an hour with the phone. His experience below. Today, [...]

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Good Bye Treo 650

I have been a Treo user for the last 5 years. Today Apple launched iPhone that basically extends Mac OS X from the PC to the phone. My home PC is a Apple, now will be able to extend the experience to the phone also. What I saw on the launch video makes it an [...]

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The American Model of Capitalism, Less Certain ?

(via Outlook) Pranab Bardhan in a brilliant essay, argues whether, one size does not or does suit all. A little over a decade ago the American model of capitalism was triumphant: Liberalize and privatize. Today there is less certainty on the matter—some forms of capitalism are more palatable to anti-globalization activists than others. more >>>

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Travel : Good List of Travel Articles

(via NY Times) on the list are articles about affordable trips to Europe, a taco tour in California, a beer run in the Czech Republic and exploring a little-known corner of Tuscany. On my priority list, Iceland, Czech Republic, Burma, Galapagos and Cuba. Interested in visiting any of these let me know.

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