Tag Archives: telecommunications

Technology like chocolate: An Internet Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

We keep Christmas, even though we’re not Christian. India’s the land of festivals, and I grew up believing it’s vital to celebrate — and that it’s easier to get in the mood when all around you is festive. Especially for … Continue reading →

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Guess who called me? Dish Network

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

Back in February,  I posted here about the ubiquitous and recurring phone-spam from Dish Network. They’re the most persistent telemarketers evah! They have the expiring-automobile-warranty and the problem-with-your-credit-card people beat hollow. After years of patiently telling the callers that we … Continue reading →

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Does Haagen Dazs Head Office Know?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

There’s an update at the bottom of this post. ——— When Haagen Dazs, the super-premium ice-cream company owned by the US corporation General Mills, recently announced it would be opening its first store in India in New Delhi, they probably … Continue reading →

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India, disconnected? VoIP

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Okay, that’s an exaggeration. No one is planning to disconnect India from the rest of the world. However, with fears of terrorism saturating the atmosphere, the Intelligence Bureau ( in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Internal Security) would … Continue reading →

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