In the recently held elections in the state of Tamil Nadu, we internet companies had a lot to cheer about – major parties in the state promised to give laptops for free to students [Govt could face legal action]. So irrespective of which party would win our industry had to gain, this rarely happens. The […]
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Bangalore Metro: First impressions are good
On Karnataka Rajyotsava (Nov 1), a State holiday, we decided to take take a ride on the recently inaugurated Bangalore Metro. It is heartening to see the euphoria of Bangaloreans, most newspapers have been carrying the photos of Bangaloreans with wide smiles at the Metro station. Few have been celebrating their birthdays & wedding anniversaries […]
Google’s Eric Schmidt: Curb on H-1B is US govt’s “Stupidest Policy”
Immigration has always been a topic of deep interest to me. I had to convince my friend about blocking immigration.com for him! I had written the detailed Immigration FAQ way back in 1991. In an interview to Washington Post, “Google’s Eric Schmidt: Top 10 Reasons Bureaucrats Drive Me Nuts“, you get to read about […]
India to launch $35 tablet, but MPs to use iPad/Galaxy
During June/July 2011 the government of India announced the launch of $35 tablet. It was supposed to have bee in the market by July itself but now it is expected to be launched on Oct 5, 2011. For some reason the entire project has been very confidential – there were no official press releases on […]
When will online journalists in India get free housing and awards?
The print and TV media in India are no doubt the hot favorites of the governments in India (Central/Federal & State) and the politicians. The government spends sizable amounts of money on the already cash rich newspapers. Most of us in the internet industry have waited to get a piece of that pie (however small […]
