Image courtesy vagabondrhythm We may find many talented teachers out there to teach us everything that we probably want to learn in this life time. But only a good student and a positive spirit can help absorb all that the teacher has to offer in terms of the learnings and lessons of life. So, the… Continue reading A thought from the inauguration of an institute of traditional arts
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Live Longer = No Smoking
It's not about the message, it's about how you say it. Spotted at 'all stir fry', Gordon House, Colaba - Mumbai.
Get motivated and not distracted
Traveling by train, I overheard 2 middle aged gentlemen talking. A: Do you know how many businesses does Anil Ambani run? ... 19. And how many do we run? B: Not 19 for sure. A: Correct we barely manage to engage ourselves in 1 or 2 and call ourselves over-worked. And when new opportunities arise… Continue reading Get motivated and not distracted
Monday Mumble: Can localised SMS marketing work?
Bluetooth proximity marketing is something which I have enjoyed experiencing on every instance. However the technology has limitations due to it's short range and the fact that users need to have their Bluetooth activated and also devices set to "discoverable" mode. So going back to something I read a few years back about mobile towers… Continue reading Monday Mumble: Can localised SMS marketing work?
Fashion – Not a show-stopper
Creativity is not a cut and paste formula. And I guess what works once, maybe even twice may not work again and again. That's what Madhur Bhandarkar seems to have missed out on in his latest project - fashion. Gay designers, the need to sleep around for work, drug abuse, alcoholism & a bit more… Continue reading Fashion – Not a show-stopper
Happy Diwali
Book-Shelf Update #5
Butter Chicken in Ludhiana by Pankaj MishraGives a good peek into the interiors of India. And I am very keen to explore India and it's people beyond just it's metro & satellite towns. This should be a good read. Stay Hungry Stay Foolish by Rashmi Bansal (View Blog)Success stories have always inspired me and I… Continue reading Book-Shelf Update #5
Lessons from Digital Media Panel Discussion
After a really long time I signed myself into attending a seminar which was not related to my job. I attended the panel discussion on Digital Media at IIT Powai, organised by WATBlog. I must commend them for the efforts put in organising a bus from Andheri to the venue in the wake of the… Continue reading Lessons from Digital Media Panel Discussion
Great Steal, Big Brands POOR STORES
Last evening I went shopping with family to the famous discount store format "The Loot" (Marine Lines). Although we ended up buying a lot of clothes I don't think the experience was as good as their prices. The place is claustrophobic and clothes are just falling all over you. I guess it was just an… Continue reading Great Steal, Big Brands POOR STORES
Dandiya queen gives me marketing lessons
Every time around this year the Dandiya Queen - Falguni Pathak appears out of no where and makes Mumbai dance to her tunes. A few nights back while watching her perform LIVE on TV, she triggered off some marketing lessons in my mind. A simple map which charts out how she maintains her popularity even… Continue reading Dandiya queen gives me marketing lessons
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