I wish i had an idea like this. Damn cool stuff.
I know it need brains!
Monday, January 30, 2006
Bangalore - The Brand
Bangalore - The Brand
In the last few years, the golden goose of Bangalore, IT companies started complaning about Infrastructure issues in the city. At one stage, some of them even mentioned about the possibilty of moving out of the state while evaluating their future expansion plans. With the present Government taking little effort to address the issue, there is a growing concern that they might actually be forced to divert their attention away from Bangalore. But, so far nothing of such magnitude has happened. But the recent turnuot of events might send some jitters. First, it was the IISc attack. City's transition from an IT destination....to Soft target for terrorism was a jarring jab in the ribs for many. Second is the actions of the ambitious Gowda family that could well be the killer blow to the City.
Sorry for raising the topic 'India-China' again, but i have no other option. We all have been told that China is fast emerging as a super power. And there are so many reasons attributed to their success story. The only reason i attribute is "Policy stabilty". This is one of the key issue or a pre-requiste for any business to thrive. Nobody wants to wake up to new policy everyday. This is a nightmare, if you are a busniessman. In such situation you are better off doing nothing!
What we lack in India is "Policy stabily", which stems from political instabilty. Every party that comes to power have their own idealogy that is diagonal to one another. This kind of situation leaves a confusion in the minds of entrepreneurs and they look out for different place. With the recent politcal actions, Bangalore might have to face such situation. All those development work that were eventually done by the present government will get halted. All those contracts will be re-tendered and new contracts will be signed. Because the new government does not want to lose out this oppurtunity.
The city's growth has been fuelled by the IT companies for years and if archaic policies of Gowda family were persued relentlessly, then the Golden goose will take its wings to another city.
In the last few years, the golden goose of Bangalore, IT companies started complaning about Infrastructure issues in the city. At one stage, some of them even mentioned about the possibilty of moving out of the state while evaluating their future expansion plans. With the present Government taking little effort to address the issue, there is a growing concern that they might actually be forced to divert their attention away from Bangalore. But, so far nothing of such magnitude has happened. But the recent turnuot of events might send some jitters. First, it was the IISc attack. City's transition from an IT destination....to Soft target for terrorism was a jarring jab in the ribs for many. Second is the actions of the ambitious Gowda family that could well be the killer blow to the City.
Sorry for raising the topic 'India-China' again, but i have no other option. We all have been told that China is fast emerging as a super power. And there are so many reasons attributed to their success story. The only reason i attribute is "Policy stabilty". This is one of the key issue or a pre-requiste for any business to thrive. Nobody wants to wake up to new policy everyday. This is a nightmare, if you are a busniessman. In such situation you are better off doing nothing!
What we lack in India is "Policy stabily", which stems from political instabilty. Every party that comes to power have their own idealogy that is diagonal to one another. This kind of situation leaves a confusion in the minds of entrepreneurs and they look out for different place. With the recent politcal actions, Bangalore might have to face such situation. All those development work that were eventually done by the present government will get halted. All those contracts will be re-tendered and new contracts will be signed. Because the new government does not want to lose out this oppurtunity.
The city's growth has been fuelled by the IT companies for years and if archaic policies of Gowda family were persued relentlessly, then the Golden goose will take its wings to another city.
My Nominee for Nobel Peace Prize 2006
During the first week of January, one thing that remained on focus was India tour of Pakistan. Billed as one of the most intense series, with more than billion eyes expected to watch the action unfold, some rated this series, as high as Ashes. Energised by the series victory against English at home, and Shoaid Aktar finding his rhythm in the company of Sami and Rana the series was heavily loaded against Pakistan. India, having beaten Sri Lanka fair and square in One day and test matches at home and drawing the series against South Africa, under the new leader Dravid and Coach Chappel were really geared to take up any challenge thrown at them.
During the run-up, Indians were warned to be prepared to take on the pace attack of shoaib & co on a green track at Lahore. The result is here for everybody to see:1089 runs scores in 220.5 overs claiming 11 wickets; Second world highest opening partnership of 410 runs between Sehwag and Dravid; 5 centuries and 1 double century and the match ending in a Draw.
Taking on the flake for preparing such tame pitches, the PCB sent its curator much earlier to Faisalabad, venue for Second test match. From individual skill, team strength and its strategy the focus shifted to 22 yard strip. Team selection for the second match test match, clearly showed who is gaining momentum in the series. R P Singh, left arm medium pacer was brought in place of Sourav Ganguly. Pakistan preferred Imran Farhat and Razzaq for their pacemen Rana and Sami. Indians were prepared to take agressive, bold decisions whereas pakistan preferred to be on "Safe mode".
With the pressure of preparing a track that to produce a much more competive game of cricket, the test match produced.....1702 runs in 426.4 overs claiming 30 wickets; 6 centuries and 2 near centuries; match ending in a draw.
With two placid tracks, batsman's paradise, bowlers graveyard......the end result is, boring game of cricket with series level at 0-0 and the team head to Karachi for the last test starting on 29th January.
After losing the home series in 2004, i expected a better fight back from Pakistan. But the kind of wickets that were offered, seldom gave any room for tussle between these countries. I came across a comment by one of the former cricketer in one of his news paper column, that this series is underlined for friendship and peace. I think the Pakistan Cricketers took this statement literally and wanted a win-win situation, what better way to acheive with series drawn. At the end of any series, we will have to pick a man of the series. I think this series deserves much more than that. So, i porpose to nominate the pitch curator and PCB for this years Nobel Peace Prize. I think they have earned this!
During the run-up, Indians were warned to be prepared to take on the pace attack of shoaib & co on a green track at Lahore. The result is here for everybody to see:1089 runs scores in 220.5 overs claiming 11 wickets; Second world highest opening partnership of 410 runs between Sehwag and Dravid; 5 centuries and 1 double century and the match ending in a Draw.
Taking on the flake for preparing such tame pitches, the PCB sent its curator much earlier to Faisalabad, venue for Second test match. From individual skill, team strength and its strategy the focus shifted to 22 yard strip. Team selection for the second match test match, clearly showed who is gaining momentum in the series. R P Singh, left arm medium pacer was brought in place of Sourav Ganguly. Pakistan preferred Imran Farhat and Razzaq for their pacemen Rana and Sami. Indians were prepared to take agressive, bold decisions whereas pakistan preferred to be on "Safe mode".
With the pressure of preparing a track that to produce a much more competive game of cricket, the test match produced.....1702 runs in 426.4 overs claiming 30 wickets; 6 centuries and 2 near centuries; match ending in a draw.
With two placid tracks, batsman's paradise, bowlers graveyard......the end result is, boring game of cricket with series level at 0-0 and the team head to Karachi for the last test starting on 29th January.
After losing the home series in 2004, i expected a better fight back from Pakistan. But the kind of wickets that were offered, seldom gave any room for tussle between these countries. I came across a comment by one of the former cricketer in one of his news paper column, that this series is underlined for friendship and peace. I think the Pakistan Cricketers took this statement literally and wanted a win-win situation, what better way to acheive with series drawn. At the end of any series, we will have to pick a man of the series. I think this series deserves much more than that. So, i porpose to nominate the pitch curator and PCB for this years Nobel Peace Prize. I think they have earned this!
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Back to Action
Its been really long long time that i had updated my blog. If i remember correctly, my last post was sometime in late June or early July of 2005. So its 6 months i have come across any of the blogs. Its not because of my aversion, but my work took me to different places which made it difficult to balance. Now i am bit settled down in a place and hope to continue from where i left.
Wish me luck:-)
Wish me luck:-)
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