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Driving in Mumbai

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Nirvana

Or The Dummies Guide to Surviving Mumbai Traffic 1) Learn to use all the lanes – Your life is not one dimensional. Why should your driving be any different? Expand into adjacent dimensions and learn to use all the lanes. … Continue reading →

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Another brick in the wall

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Nirvana

We don’t need no faulty signals, We don’t need no greasy cops. Raindrops falling on the wind-screen, Potholes, leave those vehicles alone All in all you’re just another car in the jam All in all you’re just another car in … Continue reading →

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Water cuts and game theory

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Nirvana

Water cuts are a way of life in Mumbai. Each year that the met department predicts a normal monsoon, we have water shortages. And BMC cuts or limits supply of water. A water cut has been implemented in our area … Continue reading →

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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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Why should I wear a helmet?

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Nirvana

First a short background. Tonight our car got towed. This was when we were having a dinner consisting of dosai and idlis. Not only was the food bad, we were in for a rude shock when we saw another car … Continue reading →

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Saku bai is the new mother of scientific management

Posted on January 31, 2010 by admin

The latest news from my side. Household work has gone à la carte. The last maid-servant we had hired has left. It’s time to hire a new one. And as anyone who has negotiated for a maid-servant in Mumbai will … Continue reading →

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Tryst with Mumbai rains

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Nirvana

This post will contain all my experiences with the infamous Mumbai rains. Already had one of a kind experience in the July 2005 showers. Let’s see what 2009 will bring. Day One (25 Jun 09) – Left an umbrella in … Continue reading →

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Mumbai’s rich weighing machines

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Nirvana

This infograph shows the revenue earned by the weighing machines installed on Mumbai suburban railway stations. Figures are in Rs lakhs (100,000). Further more each machine takes one rupee coin to issue your weight. So this is where all the … Continue reading →

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Supply and demand lessons on Juhu Beach

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Nirvana

Last week I had gone to Juhu beach with a few relatives. Those of you who have been there would know about the popular eating area near the beach – most of them making Indian snacks like pani puri, pav … Continue reading →

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There are some things money can’t buy

Posted on March 27, 2009 by admin

One of my favourite ads is the Priceless series by Mastercard. This is where they list down a few expenses and then as the punchline, deliver something which cannot be measured in money. It conjures up a beautiful combination of … Continue reading →

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