OK! It is a great feeling to complete the first term at the PGPX!
It is still sinking in that I am at IIMA! Did so many things that I never thought I could do! Presentations, analyses and so many things....
Well the 2nd term is picking up pace now. We had today a "WOW!!!!" class on MacroEconomics. Prof. Ravindra Dholakia just blew the class away with his views on Indian economic history. I never thought Economics could do be so amazing!!! This was not a lecture, it was an experience. We could see the RBI in action, the former Govts., the decision making as he walked us through the last 100 years.
Well other things are in motion. After the rigour of first term, I hope we are equipped for the rest of the year now.
More soon,
Sid
Jun 15, 2008
Mar 11, 2008
Kite Runner - Book Review
To be honest, I have not read many sensitive novels - but this one just blew me away.The book was simply amazing.
When I broke my leg and my wife gifted this to me, I started it only because people had given good reviews and it has been made into a movie. But characters, the setting, the vivid description of Kabul in the 70s, the description of man's desperation, how the secrets tumble out and the climax were simply fantastic.
Even if you are an insensitive sort of person, the minimum this book offers are 3-4 big lumps in your throat.
Fantastic, amazing and wonderful work by Khaled Hosseini.
When I broke my leg and my wife gifted this to me, I started it only because people had given good reviews and it has been made into a movie. But characters, the setting, the vivid description of Kabul in the 70s, the description of man's desperation, how the secrets tumble out and the climax were simply fantastic.
Even if you are an insensitive sort of person, the minimum this book offers are 3-4 big lumps in your throat.
Fantastic, amazing and wonderful work by Khaled Hosseini.
Mar 5, 2008
Finally - Some sanity in Aussie media
Well well well....Do we finally have some sense dawning in the Aussie media? Seems to be so. Time will tell if I am hoping correctly or against hope.
Read this in the Herald Sun - Not a fan of shameful crowd behaviour
Till now, the only player they revered was Sachin - who I agree is the god of cricket - but then others were also carrying themselves very well. For example, the captain Dhoni - a man of immense stature. He seemed to carry the pressure amazingly well - the continuity from Kumble was almost perfect.
And our favourite player this season - the Aussie favourite Harbie? Lets give Symonds the benefit of doubt for the moment that he did not hear the racist term clearly.
(It is a different matter that he does not deserve one bit of that benefit. My Indianness makes me forget that he himself volunteered to be in the position; sticking up for ol' mate; saying to Harbie "You ain't got any mates in Australia'....and other such stuff. It is getting too much from my side, isn't it? ;)...)
Coming back to the point (that is, my senses) - What about the Aussie media. I have been following it a little bit during this series and, to be polite, it is partisan. To be blunt, I don't want to state what it was unlike Mr. ultra-polite Hayden.
The much hyped Peter Roebuck who was hailed as a neutral when he called the Aussies a "Pack of wild dogs" in his column - asked ICC to ban Bhajji to be banned for 5 years if found guilty of making those gestures! What about the much victimised Mr. Symonds? Hell, he knocked out a spectator and that too a drunk one! What about Mr. Hayden who called Bhajji a obnoxious something? So what if it was in jest? Did it occur to him to give the same benefit of doubt to Harbhajan?
Or is it too much to give the benefit of doubt to India which is emerging as a strong contender for the crown? But when it comes to such things Mr. Roebuck only remembers India's financial clout.
I smell smoke somewhere...
Read this in the Herald Sun - Not a fan of shameful crowd behaviour
Till now, the only player they revered was Sachin - who I agree is the god of cricket - but then others were also carrying themselves very well. For example, the captain Dhoni - a man of immense stature. He seemed to carry the pressure amazingly well - the continuity from Kumble was almost perfect.
And our favourite player this season - the Aussie favourite Harbie? Lets give Symonds the benefit of doubt for the moment that he did not hear the racist term clearly.
(It is a different matter that he does not deserve one bit of that benefit. My Indianness makes me forget that he himself volunteered to be in the position; sticking up for ol' mate; saying to Harbie "You ain't got any mates in Australia'....and other such stuff. It is getting too much from my side, isn't it? ;)...)
Coming back to the point (that is, my senses) - What about the Aussie media. I have been following it a little bit during this series and, to be polite, it is partisan. To be blunt, I don't want to state what it was unlike Mr. ultra-polite Hayden.
The much hyped Peter Roebuck who was hailed as a neutral when he called the Aussies a "Pack of wild dogs" in his column - asked ICC to ban Bhajji to be banned for 5 years if found guilty of making those gestures! What about the much victimised Mr. Symonds? Hell, he knocked out a spectator and that too a drunk one! What about Mr. Hayden who called Bhajji a obnoxious something? So what if it was in jest? Did it occur to him to give the same benefit of doubt to Harbhajan?
Or is it too much to give the benefit of doubt to India which is emerging as a strong contender for the crown? But when it comes to such things Mr. Roebuck only remembers India's financial clout.
I smell smoke somewhere...
Feb 14, 2008
End of Oil - Review
I read this book written by Paul Roberts few days ago. It was so insightful. At least for me as a beginner in the knowledge of oil industry and the environment/climate issues, it seemed to be a perfect starting point.
So many things that it talked about, so many issues related to oil and our dependence on that. More than that the title itself makes you think...what after oil?!!
Sometimes it did stretch and delve into details but I guess it comes with the sort of passion that the author has written it.
For people who never think twice before filling up the gas tank and driving for pleasure or where there is an alternative, read this book.
So many things that it talked about, so many issues related to oil and our dependence on that. More than that the title itself makes you think...what after oil?!!
Sometimes it did stretch and delve into details but I guess it comes with the sort of passion that the author has written it.
For people who never think twice before filling up the gas tank and driving for pleasure or where there is an alternative, read this book.
Feb 11, 2008
Is it necessary to rant on a Monday morning?
I am in no mood to rant on a Monday morning but that is that. Thats all one can do after a lovely family weekend!
More so when India has beaten Australia at the MCG!
:)
More so when India has beaten Australia at the MCG!
:)
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