Category Archives: Media

Please Search That Diplomat

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Harshad Oak

The Indian media has been making a fuss about Indian diplomats being searched by US airport security. I honestly do not understand what the big deal is, if these people were being searched based purely on suspicion & not based … Continue reading →

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Fading Orkut – Rising Facebook

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Orkut has easily been the most popular social network in India for the past few years. However things are changing and Facebook seems to now have replaced Orkut as the happening network. Orkut users are seemingly migrating in herds to … Continue reading →

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Royal Challengers Is Obvious Surrogate Advertising For Alcohol

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Harshad Oak

It’s good to know that the Health Minister has challenged the name of the Bangalore Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team, “Royal Challengers”. It’s however sad that it takes the Health Minister of the country to speak up before the … Continue reading →

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The Stupidify Spell Has Been Cast. Can Brains Fight Back?

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Harshad Oak

A commonly used spell in the Harry Potter books is “Stupefy”. When a wizard says the incantation, a jet of red light flies out of the tip of the magic wand and if it hits the target, the recipient gets … Continue reading →

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First Java Champion In India!

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Harshad Oak

Pleased to announce that I have been chosen as the first “Java Champion” in India. Java today is a mature technology that is being taught and used throughout the software world. However it is still evolving and venturing into new … Continue reading →

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Using The Right To Information At The Pune City Corporation Office

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Harshad Oak

For several years I have been planning to use the Right To Information (RTI) to get information and facts on things that bother me in the city. I read up on the subject, talked with friends, blogged about it, but … Continue reading →

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Making Hindi Movies In English

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Harshad Oak

I am no movie buff or expert, but I do like to stay in touch with what’s happening in the movies and the changing mannerisms of moviewalas… Article touches on movies, regional languages, Hindi and English. Published as part of … Continue reading →

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Interview In Oracle Magazine – Peer To Peer Section

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Harshad Oak

I have been featured in the Peer-to-Peer section of the current edition of the Oracle Magazine (May/June 2007). Do have a look. 1) Photo On The Table Of Contents Page 2) My Interview On The Peer To Peer Page

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