Incognito Manohar Parrikar

When I read in IIT news letters, Manohar Parrikar became the Chief Minister of Goa I wondered who he was. I didn’t know most of the IITians so I can be excused but what about the rest. In recent years, Rajesh Gupta, who was in metallurgy department from 1973-78, in same depatment as Manohar Parrikar’s,… Continue reading Incognito Manohar Parrikar

Tested it on Bengalis First

My story about Mitsubishi I told to Bengalis first. Knowing they are the most delusional. I was not disappointed. First one in America was an undergrad at UC Berkeley. A well respected school. As soon as I said I was harassed in Japan, he screamed, “You are lying, They are the kindest people in the… Continue reading Tested it on Bengalis First

Honest IAS officer AIR 4

I think he perhaps started the trend of IITians appearing for UPSC exams. For me IAS positions were a big no-no, thought IAS officers were only good for corruption and bribery. He studied civil engineering at IIT. Not a very difficult branch, but still he studied hard and secured silver medal standing first in the… Continue reading Honest IAS officer AIR 4

My nanaji’s death

He was a famous lawyer’s assistant (munshi) in Bihar Sharif. He could practice law by himself. He did financially well. He had interest in occult and did chart reading too. The incident I am to describe here was not witnessed by me, but by several who were at home with him in Bihar Sharif. One… Continue reading My nanaji’s death

IIT vs MIT Revisited

Some visitors to my site come looking for comparison between IIT and MIT. I thought the matter should have been resolved long time ago. MIT is rated by most rating agencies in the top 10 engineering schools. The same rating agencies rate IITs in 200s, 300s, 400s or lower. Many Indians are proud of IITs.… Continue reading IIT vs MIT Revisited