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All about the latest technology and business success - Google

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:03:00 +0000

'The Google Story' is an interesting read, where authors David Vise and Mark Malseed present the success story of Google. The book pretty much covers all the major information about Google, and its founders, such as the company's USP- its revolutionary search engine, the company culture, the founders' acumen in getting investors and retaining control, its IPO and the company becoming Microsoft's direct rival. The book also gives some tips for effective googling.

All about the latest technology and business success - Google

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:03:00 +0000

All about the latest technology and business success - Google

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:03:00 +0000

Relentless

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:39:00 +0000

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the quintessential figure when it comes to propagating the need to eradicate poverty, is doing all he can to achieve his dream.

Relentless

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:39:00 +0000

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the quintessential figure when it comes to propagating the need to eradicate poverty, is doing all he can to achieve his dream.

Relentless

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:39:00 +0000

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the quintessential figure when it comes to propagating the need to eradicate poverty, is doing all he can to achieve his dream.

Writer's Block: Words that you love and hate

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:33:00 +0000

I have never tried special embellishments in my posts, with obscure jargon, for 2 reasons.

1. I dont know how to use them properly.
2. Even if I do know, I dont think they are a necessity.

With my limited grasp of 'verbose writing' these are the words I love, some of which I have as my tags :

1. Books
2. Movies
3. Ramblings
4. A better world
5. Blog
6. Help
7. Win
8.Cool
9. Okay

I have come across many words which I have disliked for no particular reason. ( You can say I am wearing the 'Red Hat' if the analogy of the Six Thinking hats is taken)

1. Celebrity
2. Short cut
3. Hot ( the one referring to personalities ; surprisingly I like 'cool' though)
4. Insurgent
5. Nothing much

Writer's Block: Words that you love and hate

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:33:00 +0000

Writer's Block: Words that you love and hate

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:33:00 +0000

People are Idiots

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:34:00 +0000

That is the central theme of Scott Adams' 'The Dilbert Principle', arguably one of the best books I have read. It is not a statement just to attract attention, but is brutally honest. With all management books that are written keeping only the managers in mind, here is one which views from the side where most employees are, in the 'cubicle' space. Many statements that Adams makes might look ridiculous and be easily dismissed but it definitely conveys serious meaning. Being a cartoonist, his prescription at the end is very simple, actually that is all what is needed, not the verbose and voluminous pages that are stuffed in many management books, with incredible 'research' put in. An author with witty humor and a self-deprecating style is a welcome relief and his dig at every management fad is what the 'employee' in the reader would have wanted to voice. It is a must read and to be followed, not just as a way of work, but a way of life itself, learning to laugh at ourselves being the idiots we are, and understanding the reality behind the parody of the corporate world. The mails Adams got from his readers bear testimony to its relevance. No wonder it is a recommended reading in many top business schools. Adams conveys his views and the essence of cubicle life, with laugh-out-loud humor.

One of my innumerable favorites is this :
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Boss to Dilbert:

Do you remember when the company president visited? You asked why your project had been cancelled.

He promised to get an answer.That task has been delegated all the way back down to me.

I'd like you to craft a response for me. You'll have to put your new project on hold until this is done.
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Way to go!

People are Idiots

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:34:00 +0000

People are Idiots

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:34:00 +0000

May Sports Round-up

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:22:00 +0000

May has seen its share of glories and failures in the sports arena. These are the round-ups of my favorite sports.

Cricket : With India's pathetic display against Bangladesh costing it the World Cup, its tour of the latter was viewed with skepticism. But they achieved what they were supposed to, zero loss record and a series victory each in the test and one day series. Dinesh Karthik was the new find, with his excellent batting display. England hammered the West Indies to their greatest test loss ever, in the 2nd test of the nPower test series. Ryan Sidebottom made a memorable comeback with 8 wickets in the match. The West Indies without Lara look pathetic.

Soccer/Football : Several winners emerged in the European football circuit. Manchester United clinched the EPL but with a rather forgettable loss against West Ham United. Chelsea avenged their EPL title loss by defeating Man U in the FA Cup final. AC Milan were crowned European Champions when they ensured that the 2005 final re-match with the Reds was only a memory. Inzaghi scored twice and there was no comeback from Liverpool this time save a lone goal in the end. Sevilla captured the UEFA cup in an all-Spanish final against Espanyol. Real Madrid look tantalizingly close to their SPanish League title, with Barcelona breathing down their necks.

Tennis : Roger Federer started out the month with his worst form in recent times, having gone 4 tournaments without a title. But the master he is, he produced one of the most stunning comebacks, clinching the Hamburg Masters title, beating his clay court nemesis Rafael Nadal , and ending his 81 match unbeaten record on clay. Roland Garros beckons Federer this time more than ever. American men have had their worst year since 1972 Australian Open, when none of them got past the first round in the French Open, with Andy Roddick surrendering meekly.

Formula 1 : Lewis Hamilton has been a revelation and his having a dream debut having finished in the podium in all four of his races, even becoming the youngest ever driver to lead the standings momentarily. Mclaren are facing prospects of a ban after reports suggesting that they had ordered non-compete instructions to Hamilton with Alonso. Bad news and a bad example this is for F1, after the Ferrari debacle when Barrichello slowed down for Schumacher to win a few years back.

May Sports Round-up

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:22:00 +0000

May Sports Round-up

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:22:00 +0000

Innovations for the poor

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:43:00 +0000

Many of the world's innovations are stunning and provoke admiration but cater to only the top 10 percent of the economic strata, says an article in the NY Times. Innovations are needed to make this world a better place, at the same they should be affordable and practicable to the bulk of the society. This article in The New York Times showcases some clever and useful inventions for the poor, such as a rolling water transporter, a drinking straw which filters out harmful bacteria etc. If we go by the Bottom of the Pyramid concept, there is a huge business potential waiting to be tapped, at the same time providing cost effective solutions to millions.

Innovations for the poor

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:43:00 +0000

Innovations for the poor

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:43:00 +0000

Never say Die!

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:09:00 +0000

High ambitions you always have
Work hard you always do
People grow and fall around you
You stay the same without a clue.
Attempts you lose count of
Shake off failures with a laugh
Studying success too you do
Finding the method to make you the guru.
Cool as a cucumber you need to be
To experience all the glee
Though when you look around
There are better brains abound.
Nobody you need to prove
That your aim is to always improve
Learning is what inspires
Until the last breath you expire.
Hurdles you face head-on
Catch the bull by the horn
Not a hero's impact
But pearls of wisdom gained in fact.
Viewing a threat as an opportunity
Change the way the game is played
Success is a moving target
Each step to discernment is a stone laid.
Live a life with a meaning,
Values not compromised for valuables,
Remember to reach high,
Follow the spirit - Never say Die.

Never say Die!

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:09:00 +0000

Never say Die!

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:09:00 +0000

Gratified !

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 27 May 2007 07:58:00 +0000

I was extremely bored and was feeling my grey cells were really 'greying' . My incessant attempts at thwarting this boredom led me to taking an IQ test, by the International High IQ Society , the second largest IQ certifying organization in the world ( Mensa International is the largest, but does not allow free online IQ tests). The test involved 36 questions each to be answered within 90 seconds, covering 6 sublets such as verbal reasoning, mathematics, factual knowledge etc. They invite those who score above 124 in these tests (above the 95th percentile) to become their full-time paid members. I got 135.

Gratified !

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 27 May 2007 07:58:00 +0000

Gratified !

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Sun, 27 May 2007 07:58:00 +0000

A buy-out with all the drama

noreply@blogger.com (Siddharth) — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:57:00 +0000

The 'Barbarians at the gate' movie based on the book by the same name, is on the leveraged buy-out of cigarette major RJR Nabisco. The CEO Ross Johnson wants to buy out his company but is rivalled by the king of buyouts - KKR. The movie moves interestingly showcasing all the drama and the run up to the price wars to buy the company from both ends. James Garner as Ross Johnson portrays the enterprising and daring CEO well, so does Jonathan Pryce as the stoic Henry Kravis of KKR. Some scenes when customers test RJR's new smokeless cigarette 'Premier' are amusing. To explain some terms including the LBO, there has to some some finance 'un-savvy' person who asks the questions, and it is Ross's wife who fits the bill. The film is a good watch for those who like corporate themes, such as 'Wall Street'.