Society Archive
5 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary E——
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 5 May 2018 In Society
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 Society
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 Society
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 Society
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 Society
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 .
24 Nov 2014
Thank you, Mr.Rishi…
By Sivakumar Mahalingam On 24 November 2014 In Society
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