India is a country of villages and agriculture plays a major role in our economy. The population plays a key role in power dynamics during elections. Still, they are most oppressed, silent and lacking on all government benefits. The incredible part is, even with all the shortcomings they are hopeful. Every parent aspires to see …
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Surge pricing debate: Question nobody asks
Surge pricing for taxi aggregators has been banned in Karnataka. While I have been reading the opinions of various people on different social media platforms on it, there are a few voices that are missing – taxi drivers. They’re the ones who really suffer from this ordeal, especially drivers who have bought cars on loan …
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Some Apps/Hyperlocal service which I regularly/occasionally use.
We are living in App driven economy from Match making to Cab to Pastry to Doctor all it needs is a mobile phone loaded with app. You can get world news, podcast, jokes everything in this little supercomputer called smartphone. I am part of this same world like you all & felt like sharing my …
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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 …
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 …
My problem with Twitter feeds of Indian VC’s & Investors.
India is turning into a startups hub with the amount of fund flowing in from US/Japan/China and other countries. Some of the startups got an early exit making VCs & founders rich. Anyways, this post is not about funding scene in India. It is all about these investors and VC’s who are glorifying portfolios in …
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Encounter with Indian Ocean
Saturday I along with Archit & Krishna went for Indian Ocean concert, Shastry you get all the credits for letting me know about this buddy. 😀 I am a big fan of Indian Ocean and on record this was first time in my life i attended any live concert. Apology if I am hurting someone …
Rest in peace Kalam Sir
The untimely demise of a great citizen, the people’s president is no more and I am deeply saddened with his demise.Dr. Abdul Kalam was India’s hero, a worthy scientist with indomitable spirit and an impeccable leader the nation was lucky to call President at one point of time. He carried out his duties of office …