Happy 30th Birthday Pacman!

One of the most popular games of my generation, Pacman, has indeed made the cut above everything else that came after it. Today is the day when the game Pacman celebrates its 30th birthday, and this is perhaps the only game that has survived all odds. Google commemorated this event in history by replacing their logo with a flash based Pacman… Continue »

Traveling should be a Part of Work

I am strict believer that whatever profession one may be in, if if does not involve travel, the job eventually gets monotonous and stagnant. At the end of the day, it does not matter how exciting your work is, if it does not have the travel effect built into it. I fly often on business trips and particularly enjoy them even… Continue »

A New Era has Begun

I am not big on the number of days I spend on this planet nor superstitious about the numbers in the age column. But, I feel it today, having completed three decades makes me feel older than I am. It feels like I wasn’t ready yet to turn uncle. Yes, I turned thirty today and definitely not the proudest day of… Continue »

IT Professionals are being Influenced...

What could be more shocking than a bomb going off in a crowded market? For me, it is the news that IT professionals are surfing jihadi websites, and sending out emails to Pakistan in the same regard. Security audits conducted in several IT hubs in Bangalore has revealed that some IT personnel are indulged in jihadi activities based out of India’s… Continue »

The Dead Alibi

Earlier this week, I went out for an after-office drink with a cousin who I hardly see often. It was good catching up with him, and one of his experiences that he mentioned is worth blogging about, if not bragging about. In India, when you get caught for a driving offense, it is rather customary to state a person’s name who… Continue »

PMI Bangalore Chapter gets New...

PMI Bangalore chapter have given opportunities to a new set of faces to head the executive committee. This was earlier announced during the annual body meeting last year, and has been made formal this year. P S Ravindranath takes over from Amar V. Bhaskar as the president, while Sai Naga will continue to hold the post of secretary and treasurer. During… Continue »

New Gadget in my Quiver : Canon...

I picked up a new digital camera yesterday – Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. Being a big fan of Canon, I have always wanted to have a camera manufactured by them. I paid 16k for the camera and I got a Reebok watch and Reebok sunglasses free with it, along with 2GB memory card. And, I bargained for a carry case as… Continue »

The Year 2010…. A New...

Years pass by, whether we do something, nothing or a whole lot of things. We come up with new resolutions every year without fail and with the same probability of setting goals, we end up ignoring it sometime around November. So what do we need to do to ensure that we do what we always wanted to achieve? This is a prelude… Continue »

How to Cook Food that Tastes the Best...

Today is a day to remember. After 3+ years, I bade good bye to Accenture. For those who don’t know me well enough, I was working as a service manager for one of the company’s prestigious clients. I start with my new job on Monday. I am looking forward to it; except for the miles that I need to put… Continue »