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Sim swap alert

SIM SWAP ALERT: Airtel never calls you to do a SIM Swap by sending an SMS ‘SIM <20 digit number> to 121’ WITHOUT having a NEW SIM. Beware of such calls as it may lead to banking or financial fraud/misuse of your mobile number. Got the above mentioned message, today morning. Think about it, people… Read More »

Successful vs Unsuccessful

Whenever I watch a poorly made movie, I always wonder how they were able to make every scene so pathetic and so hard to watch. I mean 80% of scenes in a sh1tty movie, tend to be unbearable to watch. At the same time, while I skip through the channels and I see a very… Read More »

Met 2 malayalis today

While I was moving towards the Trinity circle bus stop, to catch cab, I came across an an individual who should be around 40, and he was asking me directions for Trinity complex. As it is my regular protocol, I asked the specific name of the building he was looking for. He told me, he… Read More »

How Sheldon makes friends

Just watched a part of the series ‘Young Sheldon’ where he gets a book ‘How to win friends and influence people‘ from the library ( recommended by the librarian) and tries to implement its principles in his life. The episode covers several scenes from his personal as well as school life, where his attempts to… Read More »

Best things in life

Best things in life are usually free. If you have ever done, Pranayama, and become aware of breathing then you will understand the importance of every Breath cycle. Love is free. It doesn’t cost anything to fall in love. And once you get the right partner, then you might even have a life satisfaction compassion… Read More »

Process vs People Management

In your carrier as an employee you would have come across several managers. I have categorized them into two kinds Process Manager People Manager When I say process management, it means, managing without the human element. You apply the latest and the greatest techinque from the best business management books, but fail to look at… Read More »

Letting go off the steam

​ I feel the doggy is trying to give out its frustration by barking. After barking for a while, it seems happy. I have even heard of birds shaking off their wings, after a potential stand off between two birds

Smart selling – Where is public accountability ?

I saw this article today and was taken aback. BMRCL or rather Bangalore metro rail corporation land acquisition for building stations or tracks have always faced protests and troubles. But more often than not, people are convinced that it is done for nation building and you must support it. But here, the land is being… Read More »

Nature of things and your preferences

Isn’t it strange that, things that you like are good things and things that you hate are bad things ? For example, since you believe in one religion, say Christianity – Christianity seems to be the only true religion. Strange huh ? You prefer iPhone and strangely, apple seems to be the best phone maker… Read More »

What I must do with my life ?

I regularly get ideas from people on how I must live my life. A few years back, someone asked me : What are you doing here ? ( Meaning, why can’t you find a better job, suited for you ) Strangely, I just loved my job and the contribution that I used to make, and… Read More »