Category Archives: Fun

CodeChef launched!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by amit

For the last 2 months or so I’ve been working on setting up an India specific, online coding coding contest: www.codechef.com. The goal of the site is to identify top technical talent, promote our brand and foster technical competition. It’s … Continue reading →

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How True

Posted on January 19, 2009 by amit

Saw this Satyam Ad in the Bangalore Airport: Count on us to transform the game of business How true..

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Only in India…

Posted on January 12, 2009 by amit

I just returned for 2 trips, first to Goa for New Years, then to Israel for my cousins wedding. The trips were complete opposites though I enjoyed them both very much, Goa was one long party, and Israel was (mostly) … Continue reading →

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A Poem

Posted on December 11, 2008 by amit

Yesterday I had my 3rd Hindi lesson.  Combining everything I know I’ve written a poem: Chidya udthi hei Nadi beti hei Ek aurat gati hei… Unke daanth safedh hein Unke paanv lambhe hai Mere dil ko chot lagi hai… Translation: … Continue reading →

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Every Tom, Dick and Harry…

Posted on November 25, 2008 by amit

People here use really antiquated, ambiguously British phrases, here’s a short sampling I’ve recently heard: When I miss a shot in basketball people yell out, hard luck! A good shot is lovely! I’m often asked, What’s your good name sir? … Continue reading →

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