English Blogs Archive
6 Apr 2019
Narendra Modi’s Rule: Top 10 D & D
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 6 April 2019 In English Blogs
I was one of those 2014 voters who wanted Narendra Modi to become the Prime Minister. Now, after 5 years of Modi sarkar, I have taken a “look-back” and arrived at my top 10 Delights & Disappointments.
5 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary E——
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 5 May 2018 In English Blogs
It has been quite disturbing to read the news that thousands of NEET candidates in Tamilnadu have to take the examination in States like Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan. Before proceeding further, I’d like to make two things clear
5 Sep 2016
The candles.. the lighted paths…
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 5 September 2016 In English Blogs
Having been in professional work environments for a decade and half, I pondered over the key elements that built my career. One element that stays relevant at all times is – the English language, with its usage
1 Nov 2015
Above & Beyond the Obvious…
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 1 November 2015 In English Blogs
Before I changed my job last year after a fairly long stint of 13 years, I went through an exciting, anxious phase – on communication to family/friends, resignation, financial planning, relocation, etc. I wanted to share the
12 Sep 2015
Hel(l-)met
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 12 September 2015 In English Blogs
On the other day, I saw a “Mobile Court” near Malar Hospital, Adyar. There was a big queue of bike riders waiting outside the court to pay the fine (for violation of “helmet wearing” rule). I’m
23 Aug 2015
Before jumping the “RO” gun…
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 23 August 2015 In English Blogs
Thanks to a customer-centric salesman, I saved at least Rs.4000/- and learnt quite a few concepts (that’ll be useful throughout life) on water management. You can read about my thoughts on that salesmanship in my linkedin post .
16 Mar 2015
Balanced Land Acquisition
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 16 March 2015 In English Blogs
Land acquisition bill – The buzz(talk) in the recent weeks… And, most of the arguments surrounding this bill are binary i.e. pro-development, anti-farmer. Such arguments lead to a natural question – Whether we have gone to such
24 Nov 2014
Thank you, Mr.Rishi…
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 24 November 2014 In English Blogs
Last week, I landed in Delhi Airport and went to the “Delhi Prepaid Taxi” counter to book a cab for Greater Noida. The charge was Rs.935/-. Due to some miscommunication, I gave two 1000 Rupee notes (one