Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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What Is Your Travel Philosophy?
Arun Basil Lal’s travel philosophy on why he spends weeks in a location than visit every popular spot that the destination has to offer got me thinking about unique travel styles we all have. He rightly quotes – Travel as slow as possible This is something I completely agree with. I remember listening to one […]
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TheAnand.com is 10 years old today
This website, TheAnand.com came to life 10 years ago today. It has been a exciting journey so far and the world has changed so much! Reflecting on a few things from the top of my head that have changed drastically since I started on Geocities in 2000s – Dial-up internet! (those long cables that ran […]
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#ssKochi – Speaking at HeadStart Startup Saturday Kochi
On Saturday, I had the opportunity to speak at HeadStart organized event – Startup Saturday. I was invited to participate on the panel discussion on “Digital Marketing” by Mittu Tigi from Zhooyi Communications. It was one of the first “unconferences” I attended in a long time and was looking forward to learn and share with […]
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How to Unblock Twitter Users in Bulk
My twitter account was hacked a few weeks ago, thanks to a rogue app that ended up blocking all my followers, my follows and everyone on my lists. It was annoying to say the least, seeing over 2500 awesome tweeps blocked. Since all my network was blocked, I was no longer able to follow them […]
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Kochi Metro – Another White Elephant in the Making
Just came across the revamped website of KochiMetro rail and noticed the below image – Who is the Kochi Metro targeted at? Those who currently travel to work by private bus? You expect a salaried workforce currently spending around Rs. 5 per 2.5 Kms to move to Rs. 15 /km? Those who take the car […]
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Financial Planning – They Should Teach This Stuff At College!
Financial Planning is something that most youngsters in our country have no clue about. Found this little video called One Idiot made by the IDFC Foundation’s to educate the youth of India to be financially independent. Loved it and raises some serious questions on how we live our life, hope it helps you too. And […]
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Top Reasons We Will Hate the Google Glass
As the technology world prepares to begin its transition into the era of wearable technology, with smart watches and smart eye wear, it might change the way we live in ways we might not have expected it to. Google Glass is probably going to be one of the hottest must-have gadgets when it launches this […]
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BarCamp Kerala 12 at Technopark, Trivandrum
BarCamp Kerala 12 will be held on 22nd of April(2012) at Techopark, Trivandrum. BarCamp Kerala is an ad-hoc gathering rooted in the desire to share and learn in an open and friendly environment. Hearing the word ‘barcamp’ for the first time? BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and […]
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Having Fun as an Interviewer
When going through resumes and calling up candidates gets tiring, this is how you can have some fun 😉 Me: Hello, am I speaking to Mr NAME? NAME: Yes, NAME speaking. Me: Hi, I had received your resume for the position of XYZ at ayruz web holdings. Are you currently working? NAME: No, I was […]
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