Category Archives: World Events

Out of this world

Posted on December 5, 2011 by RK

It is important to be curious, I consider myself generally curious. But with Bill Gates, curiosity reaches a whole another level – I have heard second hand accounts of people who have interacted with Gates, who were floored by his … Continue reading →

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What is 2011 a “Year Of”?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by RK

Populism UN designates years to recognize a cause. The Chinese calendar associates years with animals. Leading magazines wait till December to attribute the year to a significant event that happened during the year. I believe this year we don’t have … Continue reading →

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World War III?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by RK

I began to share this article on Twitter, but couldn’t wrap my comments about this article within 140 characters. Caught in the web of local trivia and party politics, the media companies – both TV and print – fail to … Continue reading →

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Debt issue explained

Posted on August 2, 2011 by RK

For the last fortnight or so, the debt issue has been sweeping the attention of every curious guy in the nation, and perhaps in the world. The actual issue is complex, but not difficult to understand. Before you get to … Continue reading →

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Forced break

Posted on June 22, 2010 by RK

It does feel a little weird when you don’t participate in the social media, especially if you are somebody generally active. I just moved to NJ in my 3rd major move (and 9th move of any kind) since I first … Continue reading →

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Rapid Fire Round

Posted on June 22, 2010 by RK

For a change, this post will not seek to provide answers, but will instead seek answers: Topic: The Spill 60,000 barrels a day – I get it. But how does it translate into US oil consumption? In other words, can … Continue reading →

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The disaster called AF447

Posted on June 16, 2009 by RK

Not a day has gone by since 31st of May where I have not checked for news about the recent air disaster near the islands of Noronha, north-east of Brazil. In fact, on the night of 1st June, I had … Continue reading →

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Weird?

Posted on December 2, 2008 by RK

Just today, I have read news about JPMorgan laying off, Citi laying off, HSBC and Credit Suisse laying off. I also read about SBI hiring!!!!

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Wassup fellas

Posted on September 29, 2008 by RK

If you are from one of the 473 cities in the world that follow my blog, you must have been wondering why I haven’t been keeping up with my blog lately. Or maybe not, I don’t care :p Some of … Continue reading →

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Gas prices around the globe

Posted on June 9, 2008 by RK
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