Steve Jobs – by Walter Isaacson
I bought Steve Jobs on the way back from my recent trip to India. Sick and dreading the impending long flight back to Los Angeles,…
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“Einstein: His Life and Universe” by Walter Isaacson
I started reading this book few months back. I was a very slow reader as it is and only read few pages a day. However,…
The Politics of Division
Now that the once United Andhra Pradesh is bifurcated, let me write what this might result in politics in terms of development, resources, culture and…
“Sub Rosa – Sanctuary’s End” by Patrick Sean Barry
The novel, a fast-paced, well-written historical thriller, takes place inside 24 hours. As the Bishop Theophilus of Alexandria puts the last pieces in place to…
Doyen of Telugu Cinema – ANR
No need to mention or enumerate the accolades to one of the most accomplished actors in Telugu Cinema, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, popularly called ANR….
The Tale of Two Floundering Democracies – Part II
In this part I would like to discuss how the world’s foremost, most powerful and advanced democracy is floundering. USA was probably the best thing…
The Tale of Two Floundering Democracies – Part I
One is the world’s oldest and one is the world’s largest. And how have they been faring!? Well you know who I have been talking…
Environment and a Perspective of Human Pettiness
Often times we wonder why things go wrong even when there should not be a problem. Most of the problems in the world currently are…
Twin Curses that are Killing India’s Resurgence
There are two ‘C’s that are killing India’s emergence as a major nation, a nation that can even be a torch bearer for generations…
America’s Obsession with Guns
The recent mowing down of little kids and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary school has brought in many things into light about guns in…
Bluffing the Bluff – American Politics
In a day or so citizens of U.S.A will elect it’s president, which has enormous implications to both to the U.S and the world….
iOS 6 Maps: A Comprehensive Review and Comparisions
As you all know there are are tons of critical reviews and jokes about Apple iOS maps. But what is really behind this new…
Hitler on iOS 6 Maps
For the most part I like the direction of Apple products and features but this one they botched royally! Ever wondered what would have…
Google Unleashes Nexus 7
We heard about this a while ago but finally Google seems to make it more public, to say it is available! I am guessing this…
Apple Vs. Samsung Patent War
The case is coming to a close! I think the verdict in this will decide quite a bit about copyrights, patents and IP (intellectual property)…