Electronic mail - Electronic banking - Electronic food ?

All things are E- today. I seriously doubt if the founder of the internet expected that his work would change the world so much. What started has transmitting text from one server to another, has transformed the whole world in a span of 2 decades.

Back in the mid/late 90's, I just started learning about the phenomenon called Internet when I was into my 8th or 9th grade. We used to go to Internet Cafe's and browse the awesome yet still in development world of internet and would send electronic mail to distant friends and relatives. As we moved into 21st century, the E factor as grown so rapidly that, anything and everything has become internet dependent.

I look at the kids at school these days and it blows my mind. Kids in 3rd grade and 4th grade would know more about using a smart phone and the internet than we grownups (:-/) would know. I know a kid from NC, who was attending 6th grade and he helped me fix my android phone. Wowww..

One true contribution thanks to the development of Internet, the world has really shrunk in terms of getting information across cities, countries and continents. However, The more we have gotten used to this E-way of living, I fear that there will be a time when we might be forced to rethink, the whole situation of getting things done electronically. Come on, We do love chips, but the edible kind. Not the silicon wafer.

Interesting read

Came across  this post while reading through Startribune.com. The article shows how technology has changed the way our system functions today. Job losses, more advanced computing systems and so on, life changes exponentially.

Insomnia ?

Sleep eludes me . . . I'm seeking a world of complete harmony and peace, yet there are so many hindrances. Life without fun tends to put you through a phase of mundane non-existential work system, the one that can make even the ardent employee to take a step back in his love for work. 
I've heard that 'Nothing good happens after 2 in the morning' ... which is why you might come across this jibber jabber of a post.

Sitcoms ... keeps your mind at ease

People who think watching tv is lame, think again. 30 minutes of distraction in a day, helping you forget all that is wrong, helping you laugh for once. There are way too many shows on television that seems to be luring a large number of audiences. Crime shows, drama series, sitcoms, reality tv and so on. 


Sitcoms such as How I met your mother, Friends, Big bang theory really takes television series to a new level. Friends and Seinfeld became trend setters for other shows that followed. My personal favorite of the lot, The Big Bang Theory. The show revolves around Four nerdy friends and a blonde waitress who aspires to become an actress. Based in Pasadena, CA, all four work at Cal Tech and Penny, the waitress works at the Cheesecake Factory. 


BBT is in it's fifth season now, and the people behind the show manages to come up with creative stuff that keeps me hooked to the show. HIMYM was another show that I used to like, but not anymore. I feel the people have lost their way in their own story. However, I would still recommend Season 1-5 of HIMYM. 


I have just started following Star Wars: The Clone wars, animated series. I am a huge fan of Star Wars and I hope this show stands upto my expectations. 
So, people, if you want to forget your worries for 20 minutes and have a good laugh, watch BBT :)


Live long and prosper !

A good way to ameliorate your english ...

Back in high school and college, I would see few of my friends working hard to solve The Hindu crossword puzzle. I somehow never got  the hang of it, nor did I ever read the entire paper. However, over the last one year, I have realized the joy of reading. Not just a good book, but the everyday news paper.

Especially, for people who prepare for competitive exams such as GMAT, CAT, GRE, and so on, reading the news paper everyday and solving a few crossword puzzle would really help. More than helping you with just exams, newspapers provide you with a better understanding of our society, system and the happenings.

Back to crosswords, The Guardian, UK's news portal has one of my favorite crossword puzzles. Their archive can be searched for older ones and this would really serve a good brain teaser and help you get better at the English language. More specifically in using the right words.

Have fun and learn well !

Sustainable economy . . .

The debate of whether or not to allow FDI ( Foreign Direct Investment ) in Retail in India, has gotten me thinking , What does this mean to our local communities ? to the farmer who sweats it out to provide us a descent produce to consume ? the government that struggles between corruption and keeping people's interest alive ? 
What is and what is not at stake here ?


Irrespective of whether FDI retail happens in India or any other country, I feel they tend to impact the local community in huge way. In the case of India, Inflation is on a rise, the basic produce, essentials nutritional products are on rise. IT pay scales have come down ever since the world stumbled upon economic breakdown. Now, 68% of India are based in villages. Who are these FDI-Retail going to benefit ? Probably the top 1% of the bureaucrats who have a vested interest of roping in large profits thanks to the spending spree of the upper and middle class society of  India. This might portray a booming economy yet we fail to realize the bigger picture. Big retail giants dominates European and American economies. Ever since the economic turmoil that rattled these developed nations, local communities have started to realize the importance of community development and creating a local self sustained economy around their villages and cities which eases the pressure on the daily worker / working people. In the US there are small cities, villages where one cannot find the so called Retail giants thriving. It is because, the people there have their own chain of stores which sell the local produce, encourage the local baker, butcher etc. This has started to become a trend in most conservative communities as they realize what is in their interest. 


Now, getting back to situation in India, though the government sees the possibility of FDI bringing in job opportunities and economic development, they fail to realize that, these big retail giants have a ruthless work culture, which might not go well in India. People start to lack compassion and humility. Besides, creating such stores, would deny the opportunity of so many local vendors who tend to hold on to a loyal clientele, thanks to their ability to provide a good discounted price. What could the government actually do to create a sustainable economy ? Encourage the setting up of farmer's market, providing honest subsidiaries for the most essential produce and helping create an awareness of the latest developments in improving productivity and exposure to creating a successful local market.  


All said, I'm looking at the situation with more emotional quotient than practicality. Any thoughts or suggestion on this topic is really welcomed. 


  

Happiness ?

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Came across this quote while reading Marc&Angel's Blog. This quote started me thinking, is it still a valid one ? What defines a creative effort ? should it be a meaningful one ? or could it be one that we perceive to be great except in the eyes of the beholder. My personal view about today's creative efforts is that, it all tends to become money oriented at some point. Gone are days of personalities like Dr. Salk (Thanks to who, the world sleeps without having to worry about polio) and Dr. Kurien (who's effort in bring the white revolution to India, has helped millions). 

In the current scenario, being creative is a question of changing the way the world sees a product. From necessities we have started chasing the wants. It's time we stopped, look back at where the world is heading towards and start making a creative change, that could bring happiness to the community and to one's self. 

In the words of Spock, Live long and Prosper !

Freedom we seek . . .

In life we go through a morbid phase which tends to bring down our spirits. We tend to do a lot of things which are things people would have never expected you to have done. We tend to surround ourselves in a fortress of our own wrong doing and make us appear desolate to the outer world. 
All we seek from this is a freedom of self, to do the wrong right and to set our life straight. But We always struggle to get it going. Irrespective of how much we realize we need to set things right, we struggle in finding the right way out. 
Where do we start ? 
What do we do ? 
Whom should we seek for  help ? 


I have always questioned myself, who gives the best solution to one's situation ? And I feel the answer lies within the individual. However, he/she always can use a third person's opinion to help them get where they want to. 

Educated Garbage ?

Who or what is an educated garbage ? 
A computer not put to effective use !
A person who is educated yet wanders sans purpose in a socialistic dump yard ! 

A recipe for disastor

You make, 


A bad decision at the wrong time
An impulsive decision when not needed
A blunder when it could have been avoided
Procrastinate when time is not your friend ...
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