Archive for the ‘Life’ Category
My Tryst with IDC, IIT Bombay
This is going to be a post with strong words so be warned. And to the IDCians I know, I don’t mean any disrespect, this is my personal experience.
It all started with me wanting to become a product designer quite a while back. When I gave my CEED exam the year I was graduating (2008), [...]
To go or not to go?
As I complete one year of working at ergoform I am faced with a dilemma. To put it simply – I have to do my master’s in design, but should I do it in India or do it abroad? As I look at it both have it’s advantages and disadvantages.
India:
After I complete 2 years of [...]
IPL Schedule Wallpapers
I was looking for a chart of the IPL matches this season and I was surprised to find that all schedules available were simply text. So I decided to do something about it. Here are the results. Enjoy
[EDIT] There was a mistake with the schedule on 22nd April – Sorry! Here are the [...]
I love Nikon too
So finally I took the plunge into the world of SLR photography. I bought the Nikon D-60 yesterday. No fancy lens extras, only a kit 18-55 VR lens. Instead of spending a lot of money upfront buying expensive lenses, I figured that I should first learn how to use an SLR properly. I remember reading [...]
Continue Reading...Injection :(
I’m getting my 2nd MMR vaccine dose today. No I am not a baby. But NY state laws require me to have taken both doses after 1 year. The system in India is to give it after 9 months. I wonder why there is such a difference of opinion of schedules for vaccination all over [...]
Continue Reading...3 Head Design
3 Head Design welcomed me with this sawed off front of a green ambassador balanced precariously on 2 nylon threads from the ceiling. Quite an entry I must say. The guys seem to be really laid back and easy going. There were three founders if I understood right. All friends from school and all exponents [...]
Continue Reading...Memories of Manipal
Here’s something i wrote for the college magazine this year. Wonder whether it got published though. I was asked to write something that captured my years at Manipal.
“My four years in Manipal have been nothing short of a crazy roller coaster ride. From late night screaming in 5th block, to playing Command and Conquer on [...]
