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On December 7, from 9AM to 5PM, there will be a LEARNING event for the benefit of Yolanda survivors. I personally think this is like hitting two birds with one stone: LEARNing more while HELPing others. Here is the schedule of topics: 09:00am...

I am a corporate guy, with experience in teaching MBA classes as well . And I categorically state: there is no skill gap. The only gap is in our approach, at least in the general sense of the term. What is the difference between the 2 statements - Sk...

It has been more than a week already since super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) made two land falls in the Southern part of the Philippines, particularly in Samar and Leyte. Since then, the lives of many, not only in the Philippines but also from around th...

There would be a million times in life when you would have to choose from amongst two situations and we tend to choose the easy way out. You would get confused regarding what is the right thing to do. The easy way out is not always the righteous one,...

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) wrought such great havoc to the Philippines: public infrastructures, communication lines, and homes were instantly destroyed in Leyte, Samar, and nearby coastal towns. Several days after the super typhoon hit, the Philippines...

We had heard when Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) would be arriving, but I guess we weren't prepared for what it would leave in its wake. For quite some time, we heard nothing about the areas that it hit because it caused a media blackout. It wasn't until I...

This is the second part of the post : http://reflectionsvvk.blogspot.in/2013/10/facing-up-to-our-colonial-heritage-part.htmlThe dawn of the early 1950s saw the recession of colonialism as a workable model of growth across the world; by the end o...

"Adjust"; "Learn to move with the times"; "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"; "Everyone does it"; "Do it for your own survival"; "If you have to grow, this is the only way" and many many other similar variations would have been heard by all of us on...

Are you in a relationship wherein you absolutely feel that he is the right guy for you and he also loves you dearly yet he just couldn't commit to being with you forever? I know a lot of women has this issue with guys. I am sure that generically t...

Are you in a relationship wherein you absolutely feel that he is the right guy for you and he also loves you dearly yet he just couldn't commit to being with you forever? I know a lot of women has this issue with guys. I am sure that generically t...

Ah... It feels so fresh to be here after months of distractions and all the so called liabilities. Coming back here is as cool as the morning breeze that I have always desired for. Well, when demand soars, supply has to be revamped. So here I am with...

4 Smart Guidelines To Break Into The Music Industry By Jackson Bassey It’s not always easy to follow your dreams, and there are certain industries that pose a greater barrier to entry than others. The music industry is definitely one of those.

Photo from here. Have you ever tried dining alone in a restaurant? I have tried it a couple of times. The first time I did it felt like I am the loneliest person on the planet but I also felt freedom. After a doing it a couple of times, it gave...

Photo from here. Have you ever tried dining alone in a restaurant? I have tried it a couple of times. The first time I did it felt like I am the loneliest person on the planet but I also felt freedom. After a doing it a couple of times, it gave...

It is the 20th century but believe it or not, ending a relationship because the parents doesn't approve of it still happens. Parents have various reason for disapproval--religion, family background, social status, looks, etc. Regardless of the reason...

It is the 20th century but believe it or not, ending a relationship because the parents doesn't approve of it still happens. Parents have various reason for disapproval--religion, family background, social status, looks, etc. Regardless of the reason...

Our Colonial past is seared into the mind of every educated Indian; most of us do recall with bitterness the sad period between 1757 and 1947. It is difficult to be emotionally detached on this topic – as evidenced by the responses on various onlin...

I feel like the most naive person in the world. I overheard from fellow commuters earlier this day about their date rendezvous last weekend. I was actually shock to hear them talk about personal matter inside a public utility vehicle. Anyways, the g...

I feel like the most naive person in the world. I overheard from fellow commuters earlier this day about their date rendezvous last weekend. I was actually shock to hear them talk about personal matter inside a public utility vehicle. Anyways, the g...

India is known as a land of diversity; one of the most clichéd descriptions about India has been its unity in diversity aspect, and this can be readily seen in the varied linguistic and cultural traditions that span our land in addition to the relig...

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