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And Yahoo's gonna kick everyone's arse! Maybe.
Looks like Yahoo's finally getting one up on the Googles and the Microsofts.In a move that could have far-reaching consequences not just for Yahoo and its competition but for the online space as we know it, Yahoo is opening up its Web platforms to third party application developers. And also,...
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Published 2 years ago

Nonsense is fun, ain't it?
Ok, got tagged into doing this....so here goes!Rules:1. Put the MP3 player on shuffle2. For each question, press the next button to get the answer.3. Must write the name of the song no matter what. No cheating!IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY?” YOU SAY?Swades - OST!!Not idea what sense that...
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Published 2 years ago

Orkut finally wakes up. But is it too little too late?
One thing (probably the most important thing) that makes Facebook so addictive is the various third-party applications developed on the API (Application Programming Interface) platform that create content for connecting with friends in a network. Think about the time you added the 'Compare...
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Published 2 years ago

Indian Premier League gets underway!
Alritey! After all the showbiz, drama and news (not that I mind when Preity Zinta is in it :-), we finally get down to some cricket starting today!Planning to attend at least a couple of matches here in Mumbai.The event schedule is as follows: Time Match Venue Friday 18...
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Published 2 years ago

So how different are we anyways?-The Climax!
Not much to look into here except the 'None Listed' tab. This can be explained by a couple of reasons: a) the person is neither of them, b) he is a stalker (its almost always a 'he'!, c) its a 'she' and she doesn't want 'b)' on her tail, d) the person forgot to update this detail in the profile...
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Published 2 years ago

So how different are we anyways?-Part II
Alrite! Let's continue.Ok, first of all, absolutely no regional programs in the India and Pakistan lists. Not even something on MTV! It could be that MTV is more for the surfing kind of viewer who catches a song on it between flipping channels but nonetheless, MTV and Channel V have been trying...
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Published 2 years ago

So how different are we anyways?-Part I
Facebook has a feature which lets you view certain tastes and preferences collectively of members in a network as well as pieces of a collective profile.Was playing around with it and pulled out some stats on members within 3 specific networks - India, Pakistan & New York (well, they didn't have...
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Published 2 years ago

My lovely pigeons!
Yello everyone! How you doin'! Btw, since my blog revamp, I have been inundated with requests from junta asking me to do the same to their blogs. I'd love to. But it's gonna take at least 2 coffees and one dinner for it :-)The window sill in our drawing room is one nesting ground for pigeons that...
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Published 2 years ago

Adios my friend!
It was September 2006. I was at the Mumbai airport waiting to catch a flight to the UK. The flight had been delayed and so I went looking for something to do (after I ran out of battery on my phone talking to someone :-) I see a bookstore in the lobby and pop in to take a look. It's an eight hour...
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Published 2 years ago

Social Bookmarking in Blogger (Technology is cruel!)
Ok so I decided to pimp out my blog a little and though I'd add Social Bookmarking links so that people could 'Digg' my posts so that others could 'StumbleUpon' them etc (oh, I am so clever!). So I start looking for some widgets to easily add to my blog template and realize there aren't that many...
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Published 2 years ago

Entrepreneur is not one of them... :-(
Came across this link that tells you what your ideal career is. Tried it and following are my ideal career choices:ArchitectArtistBusiness strategistCollege professorComputer programmerMathematicianNeurologistPhilosopherPhotographerVideo game developerAlready 'am - Business Strategist,...
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Published 2 years ago

Not how to get out of 'em but rather get on with 'em...
I was out over the past weekend with some friends. Had gone over to a pub, some 6 of us. And we were havin' a pretty good time when, as it happens so often (or is it only with us?!), some random guy at the bar ticked off a friend of mine who got annoyed et al. Anyways, I was standing right next...
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Published 2 years ago