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Why should boys have all the fun!

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Disclaimer: This is a free-flow conversation that does not intend to hurt the sentiments of any gender. Location: GoodLuck Café, Pune   Thanks a ton for your help, Ajju and Raj. Now, This report can be termed as complete.’ Sanjay thanked while taking a bite of the perfect Bun Maska. ‘No need for thanks and all, Guruji. In fact, it was our privilege to collaborate with you on this Project.’ Rajesh replied. ‘Now, you are pulling my leg by calling me Guruji. I am just a year senior to you’ Sanjay clarified. ‘But senior is senior, be it a year or 10 years. Also, you have a Doctorate, Sanju bhai, so for me and Raj, you are Guruji.’ Ajay joined in. ‘No, I mean seriously, IT folks like you come with an advanced mindset. You guys actually added a lot of perspective to this project report. Cheers!’ Sanjay lifted the cup of coffee in his hand. ‘Thanks. With Perspective, I recollected that our perspective about Police also changed today in that Kondhwa R*pe case.’ Ajay expressed. ‘Actually, y...
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Responsiveness - The key to your success!

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Around this time last year, a professor from a prestigious research institute reached out to me, seeking a speaker for an upcoming symposium at their institution. I approached a senior colleague to deliver the technical talk, and he said he would check his availability. However, a week passed without any response from him—neither a confirmation nor a decline—leaving me unable to update the professor about the speaking opportunity. The professor expressed his frustration, saying, “I understand your colleague might be tied up with important work, but he could have at least returned my call once. After all, I am also a distinguished scientist at a renowned institute, not a junior staff member.” His anguish resonated deeply, bringing to mind the timeless truth: "Nobody is too busy—it's always a matter of priorities." And what the professor wanted here was to feature in the priority list. But it couldn't happen in the given time. As a result, my credibility took a hit, and...
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Who’s the Boss!

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  ‘Sorry to be late guys! Hope you don’t mind’ I said while settling down at Symphony-The Lounge. ‘Of course not! And anyway, we have started, so please don’t mind’ Ajay replied, raising the glass. ‘You know how these guys are…’ Veeru expressed his displeasure signalling at Ajay and Tarun. ‘ I am absolutely okay macha !’ I said and called the waiter for the order. ‘Thanks, Sanju bhai, you know Veeru is a forever complaining soul’ Tarun replied. ‘You know his problem is that he thinks all those who drink are assholes.’ Ajay opined. ‘Hahaha..It’s not his problem, but a universal issue…’ I expressed. ‘Drinkers think that non-drinkers are assholes and vice versa’ ‘Perfect Bhai’ Ajay high-fived me, ‘Only a PhD holder like you can explain it without any hesitation! By the way, Howz your new job going on?’ ‘You guys already know my story, right! ‘Yeah! I mean, we know that you quit that coveted government position after an unwanted transfer and have joined the prestigi...
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The Circular Economy and End-of-Life Automobiles: A Sustainable Approach

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  Note: This article was published in the June edition of the e-magazine FM&CRE World.                                                                                                     ****** At various meetings and conferences about sustainability, we often hear this term -Circular Economy (CE). The circular economy is a sustainable model that seeks to minimize waste by keeping materials and products within the economy as long as possible through practices like recycling and refurbishing. Unlike the traditional linear model that relies on a "take-make-dispose" approach, CE prioritizes keeping materials and products in use for as long as possible. This minimizes waste and maximizes...
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नतिजे आते है, हमे चौंकाते हैं! Common man’s commentary on the General Elections 2024.

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 ‘ Tera Kangana Kangana Kangana..’ Ronjoy was singing with a cryptic smile on his face, as he entered my study. ‘What happened Babu Moshai, looks like Priti is in Pune.’ I guessed. ‘No Sanju sir, if she was here in Pune, why would I be here with you!’ ‘You have a point, but if not Priti, then Who ?’ I tried to mimic the high-decibel TV News anchor emphasizing the word, WHO. ‘It’s Kangna..Kangana Run Out or shall I say Knock Out!’ ‘Oops! I did not think you were mentioning her.’ I replied and shut my laptop down. ‘What a slap sir,’ I interrupted Before Ronjoy could complete his sentence. ‘But it’s not fair to mock her, not only her but anybody who is physically assaulted.’ ‘I know, but somewhere, an average Indian like me feels that she deserved it. It's her  karma .’ 'Is that because you are a Hrithik fan? I quipped. 'Now you are mocking Sirjee,' ‘Hahaha.’ ‘I think every Indian is against Kangana,’ Irfan expressed with a high five to Ronjoy.  Am...
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Smart isn't enough: We need Sustainable Cities!

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This article was published in the  3rd edition of FM Globalnet magazine FM&CRE World - April 2024. Last month, I attended a Summit on electric mobility and the keynote speaker was promoting green energy to power EVs for achieving the sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs, adopted by the UN in 2015, are a set of 17 goals aimed at achieving a more sustainable future, including goals on poverty, inequality, clean energy, and climate change These goals act as a blueprint for development of smart city. One of the overarching objectives of the smart city is smart mobility which rely heavily on technology and data collection . Sensors, cameras, and connected devices gather information on traffic flow, parking availability, public transportation usage, and more. Data collection and analysis can help cities identify areas to improve, such as energy use or waste management. And, Smart technologies can then be used to implement solutions, such as smart grids for energy or se...
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