Saw a news where Manohar Parrikar was shown accepting a peda from a person who had come to see him.We already knew he had diabetes of that time. His security should have prevented people to make such gifts. If not possible Manohar should have thrown the peda discretely in the garbage bag. My father died… Continue reading Manohar Parrikar accepting milk pedas
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Manohar Parrikar – The last days
Manohar Parrikar died of pancreatic cancer.After the diagnosis, the end is almost sure. Checked the internet and 5 year survival rate is very poor – 2% I remember. One of the poorest of all cancers. All he needed was to wrap up his affairs and die in peace. Instead he came to work regularly till… Continue reading Manohar Parrikar – The last days
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
My last job in America -Indian MIT PhD complains
Partha Saha had a PhD in physics from MIT. He had gotten into IIT but decided to go to MIT. Not rich but managed after going there. I made friendship with him. Very nice to talk to. Gave me several pieces of advice. He told me his father was a freedom fighter but the highly… Continue reading My last job in America -Indian MIT PhD complains
Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Monica, Oh My Darling!)
From comments on YouTube realized that the song is over 50 years old. It was played in Mood Indigo just a few years after its release. Nandan Nilekani was the General Secretary who arranged Ashaji and RD Burman’s visit. Sorry there was no Helen that night, who added her charm to the song on YouTube.… Continue reading Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Monica, Oh My Darling!)
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
IIT Bombay graduate testifying against me
In America I sued, or rather went through arbitration against Option One Mortgage, a subsidy of H&R Block, the tax giant. Just a few days prior was having lunch with Jeet Karnik. He did his masters in mathematics at IIT Bombay. Then he did his Ph.D. from University of Michigan, a reputed university. After that… Continue reading IIT Bombay graduate testifying against me
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