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No ban on blogging in India

I think we should all take a break, ban or no-ban. I am quite amused by the exaggerated worries from all those doe-eyed bloggers. Lets face it, if the govt bans the blogs, we will find a way to get around it. I know there are enough smart people who are blogging, and continue to […]

Startups – how do you choose your people?

Originally posted at Venturewoods How are startups hiring people in India? What matters – Education, Background, Aptitude… Last few months at Vaatsalya, we have assessed ourselves on how well we have done on our people front. First off a few things about our business which will put this in context, a. All our hospitals are […]

Ode to bloggers

Jay Srinivasan, whom i met at Bangalore Bio 2006, has started a blog on startups. Check out his In-verse blog Them most people just watch the world turn, Just a tiny few that can make the world churn. Amongst them the bloggers that watch and learn, Then thrash out the issues from stem to stern. […]

Prospective Study: Travel site in India and VC funding

Just when we thought the space is already crowded, this shows up US-based venture capital companies Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sherpalo Ventures have invested in Cleartrip.com as the Indian online travel market starts showing signs of getting crowded. Though financial details weren’t available, media reports earlier this year indicated that Cleartrip.com is to […]

KMC Hubli Alumni Network (Now KIMS Hubli)

Just launched the KMC Hubli Alumni Network. KMC is completing 50 years next year, and a major bash is being planned. So join the network and bring in your suggestions. By the way, did you know that KMC Hubli has an official website? Check out www.kimshubli.org! Here is a press release on it.

Barcamp Bangalore

As expected, Barcamp Bangalore was a blast! Some of the guys presented very cool ideas/products. My day started off with a neat presentaion on podshaala. I think podcasting lectures over the internet has great potential. Not sure how many people (read teachers) will agree to tape their lectures. IMO, its a great tool to take […]

Web2.0

Lazy sunday afternoon surfing to understand this web2.0 business. Interesting trail : Webfalls, a gateway to cool and interesting sites > Web20generator, generate web 2.0 templates and play around with color schemes that make your eyes vomit, withespace galore and big-ass dorky fonts > Web 2.0 Validator, The definition of web 2.0 changes on a daily basis. Now you […]

PM Taskforce on Health

Some of these things really p*** me off. Why is everyone harping about low cost healthcare for the world?? Now even our prime minister. What are we, the “low cost everything” capital of the world. Please. How about something orginal. How about “Best healthcare system” in the world, how about creating a healthcare system like […]

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