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Traffic is a Design Problem!
Innocent people are losing their lives every day on roads due to accidents. Unfortunately, the aftermath of every accident has become predictable. There is an outpouring of sympathy for the victims and may be a few attempts to analyze with … Continue reading
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In search of the perfect taxi driver
In search of the perfect taxi driver! I have probably hired countless number of taxis. Most drivers are uninteresting which is good so I can focus on my work or thoughts. Some drivers are interesting conversationalists too, which is a … Continue reading
Online banking experience is a NPA!
Online banking experiences in India is a big NPA! If online banking was a bank account, it would be dubbed as a Non-Performing Asset! Take any online banking experience of Indian banks, you will find the following characteristics: Tons of … Continue reading
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Experiments With Runs – My first 5K!
Last Sunday (July 6th), I ran 5kms at the Open 5 Kms organized by Life is Calling and sponsored by Ajmera Thump, a realty company. The run was organized in Electronics City, Bangalore, India. 5 kilometers run is not much … Continue reading
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Product Management Express Rolls out of Bangalore
The Product Management Express Rolls out of Bangalore This may not be the blockbuster movie Chennai Express but Product Management Express, a joint initiative between NASSCOM and IPMA, has no less a goal to reach the masses. Of course, the … Continue reading
The Future of Mobile Apps
I recently commented on Mukund Mohan’s blog about my take on the future of Mobile Apps in response to his thought provoking blog. I thought I take this opportunity to add more color to it and describe my view of … Continue reading
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[Humor] Where you sit in an Auto Rickshaw determines your personality
Here is predictive analytics for a mundane (almost Seinfeld-ish) situation: Does where you sit in an auto rickshaw when traveling alone determine your personality? I think so. Do you agree? Traveling in an auto rickshaw is really fun! Assuming the … Continue reading
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Books to read on Product Management
There has been growing interest in high technology product management. Wouldn’t it be great to have a single master collection of all must read books by a product manager? So, here is an attempt. Product Strategy for High Technology Companies … Continue reading
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AAP needs to ride the Tornado and get to 2.0
AAP needs to ride the Tornado and get to 2.0 Since AAP is compared to a fast growing startup, it may well deserve a comparison with a high technology product that is in hyper growth mode. So, here is a … Continue reading
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Sustaining the movement – meet the new IPMA Committee
Sunday, March 24, 2013 was a momentous day in the history of IPMA. The general body participated in the first elections to vote a new committee. Pandith Jantakahalli, the Returning Officer for this elections announced the new committee which was … Continue reading
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