Category Archives: Thoughts

Internet For Business Development

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Harshad Oak

My presentation on ‘Internet For Business Development’ at Barcamp Pune, Nov 2009. The learning was part of my preparations while designing the Internet For Business Development & Internet Entrepreneurship course for IndicThreads Education.The session gives an overview of how the … Continue reading →

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Austerity – Business Class vs Cattle Class Discussion Does Matter

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Harshad Oak

I was resisting writing on the austerity talk that has sprung up in India. But the media has now taken the discussion in such a nonsensical direction that I feel forced to air my views. Not that my views matter, … Continue reading →

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Was MJ The Last English Star In India? Has India Gone Back To Its Roots?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Michael Jackson, the ‘king of pop’ was today finally laid to rest, 10 weeks after his death. Michael Jackson was easily the biggest global entertainer ever. Through the 80s and 90s he enjoyed unfathomable levels of popularity across the globe … Continue reading →

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Pune LokSabha Seat Candidates – India General Elections 2009

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Candidates contesting for the Pune Loksabha seat in India’s General Elections 2009.

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For The Cause Of The Taj

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Harshad Oak

The Taj Mahal wasn’t the beneficiary of your votes, the phone companies were Continue reading →

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Blind Belief Brings No Relief

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Harshad Oak

“We are complicating our lives with superstitions. Instead, let logic and science be our guide.” Lately I have been spending some time looking for an office space. Apart from the sky rocketing prices, the other thing that has struck me … Continue reading →

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The reason for migrating from India is not money or career, but a loss of faith in India

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Harshad Oak

“My column in the Herald dated 17th March 2007″ A few days back, a friend told me about his plans to head for a foreign country because he has had enough of India. He isn’t one of the ‘crazy about … Continue reading →

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Bachchan Temple Treks Are Disappointing

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Harshad Oak

I used to think that Amitabh Bachchan was a great role model for Indians. But his regular  treks to temples across India are consistently eroding his stature in my eyes. Ref- Bollywood’s Bachchan walks barefoot to pray India is anyway … Continue reading →

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