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Poetry and me
A language without its literature is like a beautiful beggar. She has her beauty but still unaccepted in society. Literature in the form of Poetry has been part of my life since childhood. I *do not* write poems. I have to admit that I did try writing but then I would also proudly admit that … Continue reading
Ramadan 2011
How I spent my Ramadan in my childhood ====================================== Most of the time in my childhood, we had exams during Ramadan or just after it. It was an advantage for waking up early to study. Ramadan for me in my childhood was to wake up early before sunrise, eat as much as I could, drink … Continue reading
An open letter to Bank of India : Are you bothered about your users?
Bank of India has launched its yet another terribly ‘faltoo’ service. This time its a software! There are no more browser based services available after March 18th 2010. I am not surprised but rather annoyed at the foolishness these people carryout sometimes always. 1. It works only on Windows. I gave up windows due to … Continue reading
Best friend’s wedding
You know you’re someone’s best friend when you goto to that person’s wedding and everyone knows you! And for those who don’t, you’re introduced as a very special member with words like ‘Hey, Meet my best friend”, and their family members as “Meet him, he is bride/groom’s closest friend” I had this experience yesterday when … Continue reading
Welcoming 2010
2009 was indeed a good year. Made good money, spent good money and it was all worth it. Made a lot of serious decisions. Gained a lot of experiences. My 2009 resolution was to travel a lot as I’d not traveled anywhere in 2008. And so I ended up visiting 10 countries which include China, … Continue reading
Don’t BUY HP LAPTOPS In INDIA. PERIOD.
EDIT: I found this most suitable. Some years ago I got a laptop from HP. The irony is that my laptop was used by HP service center more than me! The following email screens will explain what kind of Customer Help is provided by the so called MNC Hewlett-Packard! So I didn’t receive any reply, … Continue reading
Chinese People
There is a strange yet fascinating feeling whenever I come across Chinese people. Their overall personality, aroma, the way they carry themselves , the hard work they do, their laziness — Almost everything! Kolkata, my hometown has been a home for the Chinese since long ago. Its the only city in India to have a … Continue reading
Joining a startup?
There are two types of people in the world. One who can only do a job whole life. Others who can never tolerate a job. I am the latter. Where do you belong? Most people don’t join a start up because of a very basic reason. The risk factor. In the beginning its all very … Continue reading