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Here is something Raj Thackeray can’t do shit against

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Nirvana

A couple of days ago, I ranted about traffic in Mumbai and how a lack of common sense prevents everyone from enjoying a smooth commute. As if on cue, McKinsey Global Institute has released a report on the increasing urbanization … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time there was a legend such as Sachin Tendulkar

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Nirvana

Once upon a time there was a legend such as Sachin Tendulkar… So finally someone has done it. A batsman has hit 200 runs in One Day International cricket. And what can be more satisfying than the fact that the … Continue reading →

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The Patel Motel Cartel

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Nirvana

Percentage of Indians in USA Percentage of Indians in American Hotel Industry Percentage of “Patels”  in the Indian share

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In spite of the Gods – Book review

Posted on April 2, 2009 by admin

I just finished reading the book “In spite of the Gods – The strange rise of modern India” by Edward Luce. I had eyed this book since a long time and had delayed buying it for some reason. Luckily, I … Continue reading →

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Law & Order

Posted on March 20, 2009 by admin

Yesterday one of our profs made a statement which was quite profound in its terseness. Later I found out that the statement was made a few years ago by Gurcharan Das. We [India] may have law, but they [China] have … Continue reading →

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You’ve come a long way baby

Posted on October 12, 2008 by admin

It is often repeated in global business circles that when the US sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. But have you ever wondered what happens when the US catches a cold? Judging from recent events, this is … Continue reading →

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