tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107649802024-03-08T05:25:49.429+08:00can't play the 5th chordswaiting to be born again...Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-69124923659432268152008-05-26T17:23:00.004+08:002008-05-27T14:23:34.959+08:00Opening the SourceThese days I'm becoming a fan of open source software. Not because of the big reasons of "no one owns the code" and all, but for the simple reason that I want to avoid piracy and at the same time have the best of the utilities and software on my laptop. In other words, because its free.And after some research, I've found various open source equivalents of software that otherwise would be hard on Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-42185401268345799692007-06-06T10:38:00.000+08:002007-06-06T11:11:35.198+08:00Why, in the hell, didn't I write for so long?You might have already noticed after reading the title that I haven't written anything on my blog for almost 6 months. So I thought, let me rationalize and write few points why I didn't.Reading through the many case studies, I see myself at loss of words without charts and tables. Unless there's a growth of x%, loss of market share of y%, cannibalization of z% and so on, there doesn't seem to be Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-20984402894632737442006-11-06T12:33:00.000+08:002006-11-06T12:39:47.618+08:00About getting chordsAnd also, people are led to this blog while searching for chords of various songs. So you may want to visit my website for:Chords & tabs of Hindi songs (movies, oldies, pop)Chords & tabs of English songs (few songs of all genres)To download, find the "Download the zip file" link on the above pages and enjoy all the chords :). Do comment back on this post/send an email for any correction Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-451632686597543182006-11-06T11:35:00.000+08:002006-11-06T13:10:50.184+08:00About the 5th chords and how to play themI was analyzing the StatCounter statistics just now. Interestingly, one of the search phrases that lead people to my blog is "how to play the 5th chord" :-). I'm sure, those poor surfers are disappointed big time seeing the title above.So, here I write, how to play the 5th chords (also called power chords).TheoryNormally the chords follow the I-III-V theory (1-3-5). That is when you write any Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-84954567406507072612006-10-31T15:48:00.000+08:002006-10-31T16:37:04.593+08:00Ethics, values and the MBA gasDisclaimer: This article is purely an outcome of my frustration and should not be taken as an evidence to evaluate my values or ethics or even thought process. This is just an exaggerated account to mock certain people and experiences.Certain incidences have happened recently in our college questioning the integrity of individuals. Including the racist bantering (forgive me for the Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-21129924597073424112006-10-30T09:59:00.000+08:002006-10-30T10:01:08.659+08:00Diwali the NUS styleWrote a post on the NUS blog.http://nusmbabuzz.blogspot.comEnjoy Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-49155684146503647472006-10-06T12:31:00.000+08:002006-10-06T13:08:43.182+08:00About Tests, Projects and PresentationsI still remember the orientation day, 7th August 2006, when we were handed over the time table for this semester. That was the day when I stuck the time table in front of my study table, looked at it and smiled. Wow! Only 5 lectures a week. I still remember people talking in the MBA lounge, "I'm not going to send this time table back home; they're going to laugh at me. It's so light!!!"Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-53971383738845650932006-09-17T01:57:00.000+08:002006-09-17T02:09:06.950+08:00Sunday, 1:59 am - Can't study any moreSome days, you surpass your expectations. Today (well, yesterday actually), is one such day. I had a study marathon. Started at around 11 in the morning. And have been studying since then. Except the few meal and tea breaks in between and the two hours when I dozed off over my book. I think 2.5, but you get the point. Seriously, got bored now.Have two tests on Tuesday. 8 chapters for each. AroundVidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1157107385791430372006-09-01T18:40:00.000+08:002006-09-01T18:46:02.426+08:00RecipieI had written the following article for Xpressions (e-mag at HTSL). Earlier I was a bit concerned putting the same thing here, but then I read the disclaimer ;-).Disclaimer: Like I care... Well, I do not agree with most of the viewpoints mentioned in the Peek-a-boo about "Guys'n'cooking", which I'm sure was written by a Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1157006656929983612006-08-31T14:43:00.000+08:002006-08-31T14:44:16.940+08:00Aftermath of the inverted smileI don't usually write the ekam songs on my blog for reasons relating to copy-right act of 20xx (when the songs will actually be released). But I wrote this one. I don't plan to compose this song probably because it's too true. I've written enough of true-to-life songs which are usually damn sad.In fact, I was once involved in a discussion that how sadness appeals to people much more easily Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1156921032019262432006-08-30T14:56:00.000+08:002006-08-30T14:57:12.030+08:00The Inverted SmileLiving in a cage, dreaming for a runHappy that they laugh, I'm but a punThe insensitive humans, parasites of mineGod I wish I could pray with bread crumbs and wineStrangled on a leash, I hide all my tearsI smile for them, wary of their fearsMy friends laugh at me, call me asinineGod I wish I could pray, with bread crumbs and wineFood and fun you give me freeBut a cage for me you bindGod I wish I Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1156743854086787102006-08-28T13:43:00.000+08:002006-09-02T12:41:40.936+08:00Majulah Singapura - Getting used to the Lah!!!A break from the lecture and someone says, "your website is so outdated" (or something like that). That really made me realize, boy it's been some ages. And now that I am in this new country, I have many things to write about as well. So here I am typing my way through the same break. Thanks dude :-)So, Singapore. Let me crib a little before I actually get down to write the good part. I'm Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1149252425026458042006-06-02T20:45:00.000+08:002006-06-02T20:47:05.040+08:001 Singapore dollar = 29.115148 Indian rupeesThis is what has been open in my Firefox since last week or so.On Tuesday 23rd, sometime in the afternoon, when I was fully convinced of cherishing C++ for the rest of my life, my phone rang with an international number on the display. Is it Santosh (my colleague), no, why would he call me at this hour? (human nature - negatives come to the mind first) Oh shit! Did I do some major mistake while Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1148038291344642902006-05-19T17:59:00.001+08:002006-05-19T19:31:31.413+08:00Enough is enough!Today, I've decided. No more of "helpless, not hopeless" crap. No more of hanging my head in shame in front of my own arguments. No more of useless blog posting and email chain-forwarding against government's acts.I'm applying for a voter's card.And those of you who want to know about it, here are few links that will help. Voter's Guide [PDF] - This document is a small 8-page PDF (with large Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1147545786222892792006-05-14T01:13:00.000+08:002006-05-14T02:43:06.270+08:00Helpless, not hopeless!Just saw it in the news. Laathi charge on medical students in Mumbai. (Rediff News 1, Rediff News 2, Rediff News 3, Times Of India).I had a written the two lines above, and just found the links when Nidhi called. And, I had a long discussion with her about reservation. I was pretending to be "for" reservation while she was being herself - "against" reservation.I was pretty angry when the Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1147438906370658412006-05-12T20:34:00.000+08:002006-05-12T21:01:46.386+08:00Hoping to see a rainbow I'm sitting at home, browsing the net, having a cup of sweet adrak ki chai, and coughing and sneezing my way through today. Yes, I'm down with cold. Mom said, "you've got to do some exercise, sitting in that chair all day long in office. Why not join swimming, you like it so much." So I said okay; I had forgotten that I liked swimming but I did have some reservations. I knew I wouldn't Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1146055429184773862006-04-26T20:35:00.000+08:002006-04-26T23:13:43.123+08:00RSS/Atom feed eer kahein chalo chidi maar aayebeer kahein chalo chidi maar aayephatte kahein chalo chidi maar aayehum kahein chaloa hamau chidi maar aayeThere are numerous tutorials on the web about RSS feed. Almost every website that provides a feed, has a tutorial. So I thought, why not write myself one. And also, I'm using RSS on my new website and thought, I should. The disclaimer here is that this Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1145864626956006942006-04-24T15:42:00.000+08:002006-04-26T04:12:44.316+08:00Insensitive to the coreAn incident happened in Armenia (a country in Southwestern Asia, east of Turkey; I admit, I did not know where or what is Armenia untill I googled it.). An Indian medical student fell down from sixth floor and had serious injuries. He died due to "medical negligence". The Indian student community is protesting for justice.Negligence would not be the right word here. Probably, gross mutilation or Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1144658364600025402006-04-10T15:24:00.000+08:002006-04-26T20:47:21.423+08:00The worst mail I ever gotIt's been some time since I wrote anything for the blog. And when I was just thinking about it, I get this mail. I would surely categorize it as the most pathetic forwarded mail I ever got. Read for yourself.ComplanBoy - "I am a PB boy"Girl - "I am a PB gal""Badte bacho ke liye complete software - Powerbuilder"Coca cola"Eat bugs, Sleep bugs.....Do only debugs"Visa CardInternet Programmer - "I gotVidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1143797208574111262006-03-31T17:08:00.000+08:002006-03-31T18:33:19.286+08:00AJAX & PicsquareOn Tuesday, I met few friends and came to know about two really cool things.AJAX - I was looking for ideas to implement search on my website (and I don't want to pay for it). So I wanted to load a page in background and have a Javascript search into that page and display the search results. But, I didn't know how to get the page in background. Alternate option for what I wished to do was to have Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1143542927383518782006-03-28T18:42:00.000+08:002006-03-28T18:48:47.406+08:00Cool Labelr!Upadhyay (undoubtedly nerdier-than-thou) has come up with this really cool funda to categorize your blogs. Plain javascript and DHTML. So simple, yet so convenient.Post your suggestions in the comments.Try it: www.labelr.comSuggestions:1. Include "Show All" labelVidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1143524474913406232006-03-28T13:18:00.000+08:002006-03-28T13:41:14.930+08:00Beer and guitar go together!I heard about a band called Shoestring on Radio City, Bangalore. Was browsing through their website when I found a link on "Learn to play [guitar]". Thought of checking it out.It's really good. Includes music reading (which I always wanted to learn, but was too lazy). And guess what, the classes are in a pub :-) - Legends of Rock (review 1, review 2).The curriculum looks pretty professional. And Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1142919398879259332006-03-21T13:29:00.000+08:002006-03-21T13:40:13.376+08:00Holy Wheel, just got patentedJohn Keogh, a lawyer in Australia, patented a wheel saying that it is a "circular transportation facilitation device".Google - "John Keogh" wheel patentHe he he, that was funny! But will I have to pay for my car?Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1142918879995933702006-03-21T13:19:00.000+08:002006-03-21T13:28:00.013+08:00Gotcha, Uncle Sam!This episode happened with the US consulate last week. Background: Post 9/11, most of the employees from my company get their visa rejected or on hold for a month, owing to the critical knowledge that we have. This guy seeing that the same happened with the guy immediately before him in the queue, goes to the consulate officer and says that he's working on nothing but a Document Difference toolVidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10764980.post-1142858915738728022006-03-20T20:45:00.000+08:002006-03-20T21:09:09.856+08:00Papa don't preach!!!Read an article in TOI about the complaints about the "modern" songs. One of my favourite singers, Asha Bhonsle, says "woh khoobsurati nahin rahi". http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1454057.cmsI've heard such comments a lot many times and I think it's about time the gods relinquish their thrones to the "in" thing. Fine, even I don't like remixes, but I also don't like people Vidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360187600613094181noreply@blogger.com0