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When the obvious is not obvious!

Human mind is a maze that is rather difficult to understand. It is full of linear thinking at large but unexpected complexities at times. Situations come when logic gives way to emotion etc. I was intrigued by Firo B when I did this exercise almost 25 years ago in college. What I have seen after all these years is that many of us do not want to believe what we are doing. A teenager is well aware of the exam the next day but just because the attraction of learning the new style of serving in tennis is far more attractive, time is devoted there. Nothing wrong with it except for either the preparation is satisfactory or the subject matter has been made dull by design. So much so for Indian education system that teaches the fundamental premise - success is quantification in terms of marks, title, money, size of house, car etc. Asians (Indians in particular) are termed as "Peacocks" in the terminology used by a beverage company. Consumption is driven more by what others say than s...

Technology or show biz

There is a great deal happening on the tech front both by techies and more importantly by non-techies. A sms lands on my odd sized and odd shaped but reliable and efficient Nokia (market leader in India), "Pls sms me yr mob no. as I lost all numbers in my prev ph and dont know how to tfr to my E90". I did not know whether to laugh or cry! What is the message about? - to find my mobile no which is meaningless as I received it on my mobile number, or - about change of the phone by the person or - about possessing E90 It also reminded me of a nice conversation with a tall fast growing professional who is a flashy personality (FP) FP - I need an advise from you (with a serious face) D - How can I help? FP - I travel a lot. D - Hmm FP - Can't do without a computer D - Hmm (guessing where it is going) FP - Travelling is very stressful and is back breaking. D - Hmm...hmm...hmm FP - Blackberry does not fully open all attachments D - Hmm...hmm....hmm ...