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All my life I’ve been a student at schools that are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (except for a few years in Goa) One of the advantages of CBSE is that the syllabus/material doesn’t change much especially when you move across the country. And this was …

Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi NCR and Telangana. These are the 7 states that I have actually stayed in for more than 2 years. And I’d say that’s the best thing that has happened to me. Having stayed in such diverse places, I’ve learnt a lot about the …

We all know very well that the automobile industry in India is bleeding. Courtesy the rising prices or millennial preferring to ride in cabs. Most of the well know companies have either reduced the production or have in fact shut down the manufacturing for days. This was a significant step …

“Smelly cat, smel-ly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smel-ly cat, it’s not your fault.” (if you are a true FRIENDS fan, I’m sure you are humming this right now !) This is one of the many iconic songs from my favorite sitcom FRIENDS. I’ve in fact watched …

At the onset of this decade, a phone with a camera and touch screen was a status symbol. I remember when my friends got the Nokia N8 or the Apple iPhone 4, they were surrounded by everyone. From playing Fruit Ninja to watching videos, we never knew that this was …

Navratri is that time of the year when people from all walks of life forget their worries and join in the celebrations. Be it the pandal hopping for Durga Puja or the Garba-Dandiya nights, people love all of it. It’s time for colors, music and food. It’s been just over …

Many of you may not know but my formal education started in Ahmedabad. Hindi being my mother tongue, I rate my Gujarati better. Having spent more than a decade in Gujarat, I always miss something or the other. More often than not, it’s the food. Gujarati food has a different …

When Xiaomi launched their first product in India – Redmi 1S – it was one of the finest smartphones that time. One thing that nobody knew was where was Xiaomi was going with this. Few years later, Xiaomi is everywhere – Smartphones, Selfie Sticks, Action Cameras, Smart Products, Smart Health …

The city of Agra has always remained a major landmark in the history, art, and culture of India. The erstwhile seat of the Mughal Empire might have now become a bustling urban hub of modern establishments and lifestyle. But somewhere tucked in its deeper corners, you can find traces of …

One process that most of us would do every year is renewing our vehicle insurances. And for most of us, it’s only to get away from the traffic cops. The yearly ritual has become an automated process and we barely have a look at the break-up provided by the insurance …