26 August 2011

Off the beaten track: Chaotic commercials

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As I don't own a TV in Gujarat (I don't have much time to watch TV), it is a welcome change for me to watch good programmes (spir...
25 August 2011

Off the beaten track: Timely taxi to troublesome trolley

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Yesterday, I flew home on a few days' leave from my work in Gujarat. Like in past January, this time  too it was a pleasant travel fr...
16 June 2011

Off the beaten track

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after moksha of chandra grahana (end of lunar eclipse phenomenon), i had sometime to spare before my daily Sandhya Vandhana etc. listening t...
14 June 2011

Off the beaten track: At Crosswords (Bookshop)

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this evening after office, i had enough time to visit `crosswords', my favourite bookshop and buy `dancing in cambodia and other essays...
15 May 2011

Off the beaten track: Customer satisfaction

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It is a common belief that private companies are better than public sector undertakings.  A few years back, soon after buying a fully autom...
01 May 2011

Canned fruit juice and concrete concepts

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As we all know, canned fruit juice is a popular consumer item today. Just like most other household items, fruit juice cans can be used very...
23 April 2011

Household items, activities and games in K-10 Mathematics and Science Education

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In my post on April 18, I mentioned the importance of outdoor games to children. I am sure that you would agree with my point of view. Whe...
22 April 2011

Off the beaten track: Zodiac The Shirt People

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When I was glancing through the pages of this morning's edition of Times of India, I was delighted to see a full page ad released by ...
19 April 2011

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Whenever I travel, I take my notebook and datacard with me, so that I can watch my favourite TV programmes (some of which may not be availab...
18 April 2011

Outdoor games and computer/videogames for children

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People of my age know very well as to the immense benefits which children can derive by playing outdoor games. Today, most of our tow...