I am trying to develop a habit of reading, last week while reading one article I got to know about “Mundaka Upanishad“. Upanishad are suktis[chants] which teachers[guru] used to share among students in older days in India. There are 18 principal upanishads. On searching harder I got these 2 videos explaining “Who am I” using …
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Oli, Constitution & Indo-Nepal relationship
Constitution Nepal is still recovering from the aftermath of massive earthquake which killed over 10, 000 people and displaced millions. The rescue and aid operation in most of the affected part is still underway. At the same time the political parties in Nepal decided to pass its new constitution and it came into effect on …
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Notes from DevopDays India
Living in Bangalore has an advantage, you get to attend technology conference regularly with amazing set of speakers. Last week I attended DevOpDays India. Like every other technology event DevOp Days had amazing set of speakers, attendees & cool swags. I made a small note on the overall event: Everyone is excited about DevOps and …
Introducing AroundStartups
I am sure you all those who follow me on various social media platforms would be aware about AroundStartups. All I wanted is to have a platform to meet & interview people from India’s startup ecosystem. These are the hardworking folks inside their organization, portfolio and overall community & always willing to help, support, mentor. …
Random Thoughts: On first time founders
One advantage of living in Bangalore, Silicon Valley of India is that you are surrounded by entrepreneurs as well as investors be it a microbrewery, cafe or restaurant. Walk to DYU Cafe at Kormangala or Starbucks koramangala/Indiranagar or youngistaan indiranagar, you will see the action where a team is pitching to an investor or a …
random thoughts: Respect
I moved all the way from one of the remote part of India to Capital city. I really feel blessed that my mom made the decision to kick me out of her jurisdiction to a new independent hostel life. My first encounter was with A.N. Singh, my physical education teacher and hostel warden. He is …
Random Thoughts: On starting Up
One advantage of living in Bangalore is everyone around you is working on startup ideas. You visit a coffee shop or a microbrewery you will find folks talking in length & at times even pitching product ideas to investors for funding. I keeping asking myself these questions whenever i think about starting up. 1. Is …
India in 69 pictures
We celebrated 69 years of Indian independence yesterday. Like all the bloggers, artists, media houses and social media friends, I wanted to post a tribute to India on this blog. Here are 69 pictures of food, temples, people, palaces and more; taken by me or my friends [Johnshon, Shiva, Krish or Deepan] while traveling across …
Notes from OpenStack India Day
I know this post should have been published a bit earlier, but I have been sick for few days and therefore this delay! Last week we fervently celebrated Openstack India Day. It was the fourth one in the past 3 years. I am very happy the way the OpenStack project has taken over and particularly …
Random Thoughts: Money, is it everything.
In age of capitalism, money is de facto to happiness for most , it gets you everything (almost) Power Business Class ticket Grand Villa World Tour But are these the only things you need in life? What about inner peace, satisfaction and quality time with your new born baby or old aged parents?