As software engineers, we are used to hearing “please do it fast/urgent” or other variations. Such requests by clients and managers may be ruining our work.
Opinions
Why do computer engineers work hard and management gets rewarded?
Our industry is broken. Engineers are doing a lot of hard work while reward goes to management. What are the reasons for this and what are the alternatives?
Rotten And Expensive Apples
When “high-performance processors, graphics and storage” mean 1.6 Ghz Core i5 and 500 GB, 5400 RPM HDD and flagship phones cost highest in a price sensitive market, something is definitely wrong.
Read my half-facts, half-opinion based piece about things Apple is doing wrong in India
What makes a Mac different?
Everyone says that Mac is different and better than Windows. What makes it better?
Being Mean is Useless
Being mean makes you fail. – Paul Graham
What happens when someone is mean to you at office? And should you be mean?
Who killed Stannis
Brienne of Tarth wasn’t responsible! No, not Melissandre. The responsible people were: Show writers! I just watched the Battle of Ice (outside Winterfell) again and the way they handled this was very very stupid! First, I love the show and I understand that they have time and budget requirements. But that doesn’t mean that they […]
Why Stannis Baratheon Has Best Claim To Iron Throne
Spoiler alert: This post contains show spoilers. Only proceed if you have watched Season 5.
iPhone 4 Reintroduced in India for Rs. 22,900(~$370). This is Bad News.
There was a rumour about Apple reintroducing iPhone 4 in India a couple of days back. When a friend told me, I was hoping this would not happen. Today, I woke up to the news of Apple reintroducing iPhone 4. That too on the front page of newspaper. A full page advertisement showing iPhone 4 […]
Dear Evernote Team
Jason Kincaid recently wrote Evernote: The Bug Ridden Elephant. This post made to top of Hacker News and echoes lot of thoughts that I have about Evernote. I know it is heartbreaking to see something like this said about your product, but this is what many users think, just see the comments on Hacker News. […]
4 Types Of Clients Developers Get
As a developer, you will find 4 types of clients. The CEO, the manager, the semi designer and the angel. Learn more about them in the post.
Goodbye Infibeam, I’m Not Ordering From You Ever Again!
In India, there’s a certain mentality that seems to be there. And it’s not customer is always right! It’s about providing service. And unlike many companies who are totally head over heels about providing fantastic customer service, Indian companies are about providing least good service. Just a bit better than the competition. Latest example I […]
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Sharda University Started Censoring Internet Recently, I ask students to protest!
Why I Hate Samsung
In short, because Samsung is the kid who copies, and I hate them.
For long version, click headline
Artists, Engineers, Apple, Google, Samsung
Are these different? No! There a lot of similarities here. Read on to find how Apple, Google and Samsung are related. And why I love Apple and not other two.
Google Will Stay Google, And Why I Switched To Safari
I recently switched to Apple’s Safari from Google Chrome. Read why I did that and what made me switch from Google’s Chrome
Lamest Argument In OS Wars: "Hackers Make Malware For Most Popular OS Only"
For years, I have heard that Mac and Linux do not get viruses because they are in minority. Windows is most popular target for hackers because it is most used. Do you agree? Well, you are wrong then. Windows has some 75-80% market share. (Source: Wikipedia) So, it must be a frequent target because it […]
Imitation Never Works!
It is easy to imitate others but can imitations perform just as good and look better? I say no!
Put Equal Weight To Every Action
What would life be like if we do everything with same energy and enthusiasm? Let’s discover!
It Just Works
Apple products have very simple philosophy, It Just Works. That is why no one else can make an iPod or iPhone! Read on to see why Apple is Apple and my final say on Apple vs. anything debate.
iPhone 4S India Price: 16 GB – 1 Kidney, 32 GB – 2 Kidneys
iPhone 4S has been launched in India and prices are, astronomical to say at best. Do you still want an iPhone? I do not, for now.