Article that I read on the net didn’t explain further the criteria for selection….but the results are as mentioned under….
1. Google
2. GE
3. Microsoft
4. Coco Cola
5. China Mobile
6. Marlboro
7. Wal Mart
8. Citi
9. IBM
10. Toyota
Priya Q on April 30th 2007 in Advertising / Marketing
In 9 years of World cup history (the first world cup was played in 1975 in England), Australia has won 4 matches. And 2007 victory is Hatrick for Australia! What is it that they are doing right and we Indians wrong? Don’t we practice enough? Or is it something else? My personal opinion is that we lack the killing spirit…. The do or die attitude which drives you to push yourself and give the best and may be team spirit as well? Not sure though.
Priya Q on April 29th 2007 in Author's muses, Sports News
It is mixed emotions for me. On one hand India clears the irradiation test for its maangas (read mangoes) hence placing itself on the exporter list after 18 years. Following which now Americans get a taste of ‘raja’ of the Indian fruits. Other markets like Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand have also opened up much to the joy of mango producers. Reliance which can make business out of dust, if they have their way, have said to have planted 1 lakh mango saplings in Jamnagar, Gujarat and will be exporting mangoes worth Rs.30 crore to the US this year!
Priya Q on April 28th 2007 in Author's muses, Information / Reviews
An international event was organized at Palace Grounds in Bangalore with 40 countries and 200 delegates as paid participants. People traveled across miles only to find they were all duped. Palace ground lay silent with its sprawling ground with no signs of event set up or the organizers themselves. Frantic calls to the organizer ended up futile.
Besides waste of money and time for the participants, think of the image of India that stays tarnished in their minds, now forever! Strict action should be taken against such defaulters and overseas participants’ interest safeguarded.
Priya Q on April 27th 2007 in Author's muses, Information / Reviews
With the news flashing about discovery of a planet by few European astronomers, I raced ahead in time and thought of the possible scenario. 20.5 light years from now a life beyond earth?
Going by mythology, earth will be destroyed completely and give birth to a new start / fresh beginning or for that matter going by scientific discoveries that brings forth the repercussions of challenges like global warming, increase in population etc; year 2050 is predicted to be the end of everything living. Should we then look at an alternate locale for living?
Priya Q on April 26th 2007 in Author's muses, Information / Reviews
Two very cool videos on global warming and water planet ….. http://www.leonardodicaprio.com/ ……
virtual green house on lexus’ website http://www.vfvirtualgreen.com/
Preview of Al Gore’s The Inconvenient Truth … http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2078944470709189270
Check ‘em out!
Priya Q on April 26th 2007 in Global Warming, Information / Reviews
New Delhi without winters, a ferry ride to the Gateway of India, an island within Chennai, drought in Cherrapunji are few of the scenarios we can expect to witness if global warming is not arrested or slowed down soon.
Disappearing grassland, perishing cattle and wild life, infertile lands, low agricultural produce, floods, droughts and earthquakes will become the order of the day.
It is said that 2035 is said to be the year when the Himalayan glaciers would totally melt and vanish causing catastrophic disruptions. Vector borne diseases, like dengue and malaria, are expected to rise sharply across India as changes in temperature makes it conducive for mosquitoes to thrive. Heat stress would cause deaths. In the past 150 years, the 11 hottest years were witnessed since 1995.
Priya Q on April 25th 2007 in Author's muses, Global Warming, Information / Reviews
I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four part philosophy…….
First, ants never quit. That’s a good philosophy. If they are headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they look for another way. They will climb over, they will climb under, they will come around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you are supposed to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That’s an important perspective. You can’t be so naïve, as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering their winter food, in summer.
Priya Q on April 24th 2007 in Love, Life & Philosophy Quotes
When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my garden. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile right back.
When I hear music I love, I know I cant carry a tune and don’t have much rhythm so I sit self consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don’t know them, they make up their own.
Priya Q on April 24th 2007 in Love, Life & Philosophy Quotes
Only two days back I got talking to two of my friends from the banking industry about the RBI policies and the opening of the banking sector in 2009. And the possible M&A between Barclays and ABN Amro makes headlines today. It’s a good move by Barclays to enter the market and be visible for next two years before the sector opens up in April 2009. Current policy by RBI doesn’t allow any new entrant to get into retail business without having a rural presence. A bank like Barclays, one of the largest financial services company from UK would possibly not want to dilute it image by entering the rural market at this point in time.
Priya Q on April 23rd 2007 in Author's muses, Information / Reviews
