It’s been less than 24 hours in Tokyo. I am in love with the city. I have a few friends via open source connection. Along with it, I had a few meetings. Despite all the modernization and capitalist ethos, Japanese tradition still values people-to-people relationships. I am here for work and vacation. Things I loved: …
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Appearance
It was 8 am and, mercury was at its peak, Delhi summer. I had last night’s hangover. I had met Matt during my Portland visit a couple of years back. Infrequently we were exchanging notes over email. He was in India for his Ph.D. thesis and wanted to meet me today. In 2008-2009, Gurgaon was …
Maasi
Come during day time, don’t take the late-night train, my maasi looked worried as she uttered this. She lives in a village which is 3 km from the nearby railway station. Summers in Bihar are painful because of heat, mosquitoes, power cuts. I was done with my class 8th exams and had 60 days of …
conversation
Last week in Delhi I met with Manish Jain , a seasoned entrepreneur and owner of BPB Publication. Some learning: Be honest to yourself and the journey of life will become much easier Money makes people change. Don’t be a slave to it, use it as an entity. Stop comparing your life with others. You …
Delhi
Coming to Delhi is no less than nostalgia for me. The city is very close to my heart, almost a home. I have spent 12 years of my life here. With the rapid pace of Delhi’s development, every visit welcomes me with a surprise. I have missed Delhi winter for a very long time, December …
Business advice from Ashish [my friend]
I studied my 11-12th with Ashish & have known him for over decade. We grew up together, he got married and blessed with two kids and running a successful business in Delhi. I am here in Bangalore, trying to figure out what is next. Last week I was in Delhi all for him, because we …
Notes from RubyConf India
It’s been super hectic this April with extensive traveling and tons of craziness. I was in Goa the second time this year to attend the Rubyconf. This is an annual event where Rubyist developers and upstream contributors meet from across India. The event featured keynotes & …
Skilled waiter and his Post Graduate degree #Faces
While indulging in some sinfully good brew at Murphy`s Brewpub, Bangalore (btw they have good Wit Beer) I encountered Abhishek, the waiter who waited on us. After making conversation with him, I discovered his intensity and knowledge of learning which intrigued me to …
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Retired sailor hobbyist fishermen #faces
Name: Krishna Place: Mandvi beach, Gujarat Occupation: Hobbyist fishermen Krishna, a stark looking 65 year old was silently surveying the sea when I first caught sight of him at Mandvi Beach. In conversation, he tells me that he has sailed across Africa …
Shipmaker who traveled across Africa and Gulf #faces
Name: Isa Ismail Place: Mandvi, Gujarat Occupation: Ship architect [wooden ship] In my quest to discover how ships are built at the backwater port of Mandavi, I came across this 60 year old stalwart individual.Isa bhai, as I respectfully call him …
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