Google India conducted a multi-city road show to help Bloggers and online content creators leverage video as an alternative means of expression to complement text/graphics. The session also highlighted the YouTube Partner Program and revenue sharing model. Event details: http://googleindia.blogspot.in/2012/06/youtube-workshops-for-bloggers-content.html I attended the session in Bangalore on June 16, 2012. This post is a summary…
Spade is listening
When it comes to Social media, to be or not to be; that is no longer the question. The relevant question is, Can you afford to be yourself? My 19 year old cousin was telling me the other day why he likes Facebook. He said that he could call ‘spade a spade’ and his bunch…
Angry Birds – Lessons for Life
Life reminds us of it’s invaluable lessons in mysterious ways. I refreshed my lessons at this addictive game of Angry Birds. If you don’t know what it is, it may help to read one of my earlier posts ‘Angry Birds – The addiction‘. This article draws parallel between the game and life. If…
Angry Birds – The Addiction
Of all the flightless birds that there are in this world, two have found extraordinary recognition. Dodo for getting extinct; Angry Birds for seeming to live on forever. The game was launched in December 2009 on Apple’s iOS platform at an initial cost of 100,000 Euros. The game went on to become Apple’s top selling…
IPL Season 4,5,6 and beyond
IPL 1: Indian cricket team has recently become the world champions of T20 cricket. A billion cricket crazy people are hungry for more T20 action. Mr. Lalit Modi caters to the demand. Bollywood & Corporate India buy stake in cricket. Corporate India expects that their efforts pay off. Dr. Mallya realizes that not all investments…
The History and Science of Social Networking
Soon after the ape man built himself a house and took to farming he craved to be heard and understood by his neighbor. Since then human beings have yearned too much become social beings. To be known, heard, understood and accepted has always been a top priority from then on. Socialization can be defined in…
Bridging the gap
Facts (Set1)1. About 54 percent of Indian population below 30 years.2. Almost 44 percent of Indian labour force during 1999-2000 was illiterate.3. A study by MeritTrac Services noted that “only 23% of the management talent is employable“5. Out of all Indian university graduates only a meager 13 percent are employable Facts (Set2)1.Infosys spent a capex…