Archive for November, 2009
TEDx Chennai
A life changing experience!
For the last two months my friends and family were wondering (and to an extent worried also) what I was doing? meeting unknown people at CCD at odd timings,spending hours together discussing strange topics, always in front of net and frantically browsing , sending tons of mails, mentioning names like Kiruba, Benny, and many more
Detailing about the menu at a place named ‘Tiffanys’. Believe me it was hard convincing these guys (that includes my wife)
Then I did a smart thing, on 29 NOV 2009 I brought them to TEDx Chennai and I(we) realised that
Corruption is like diabetics, you can only control it, never eliminate.
There are many Everests inside one and the trick is to make one step at a time.
Indian cinema must be content driven.
There is one organisation that takes care of your mental health even if you are not an addict.
All District Collectors are ‘super power houses’ and they can really changes the lives of millions.
Everyone needs food but farmers are always ignored.
Human spirit can fight and kill cancer.
Male and female King cobras have different colours.
And above all when 20 odd young people come together nothing is impossible!
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Image of the week
The vash Basin, thanks to the tape.jpg)
TEDx Chennai
TEDx Chennai Participants
A glance at the profiles of the participants at TED x Chennai will surely give an idea about how great a day Nov 29 is going to be. You will be meeting some great people who have really done (and continue) to do things differently, remember ‘Think different ‘ ad campaign by Apple Inc?
Meet two of them
Vinod Achanta, The wild Biker
“I grew from a timid guy to a wild biker.”says Vinod Achanta
A member of the INDDIETHUMPERS motorcycle club,in 2008 he rode Mumbai – Aurangabad – Lonar – Mumbai and covered 1300kms.
To attend TEDx Chennai conference, he has planned to do what he always wanted and passionate about, to ride all the way down to Chennai from Hyderabad.
“Say no to plastic, ride only a Bullet”, his web page says
Swami Pranavananda Brahmendra Avadhuta alias Christian Fabre
A French Hindu monk who is also the CEO of one of the most successful garment sourcing form in India,Christian Fabre Private Limited
Various articles will give you an idea about Swamiji.
BBC article on Swamiji
The Hindu article on ‘Swami and friends’.
So I am just waiting for Nov 29, a day that will surely change my life.
Daily Dosage
Daily dosage from the world of books
“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.”
TEDx Chennai
The wonderful team behind TEDx Chennai!
As the tag suggest ‘A lot can happen over coffee’ probably the reason why we chose CCD at Ispahani centre as our regular venue for oragnisers’ meet.jpg)
The Team behind TEDx Chennai is truly diverse. We have a teacher, Management student, freelance photographer, advertising professional, Engg student, IT professional, Social media entrepreneur, Graphic designer to name a few.
Apart from the usual deadlines to meet talks and next strategy to make, the topics for discussions ranges from the market price of latest Cannon SLR camera, who’s who of Chennai.
How to market TEDx Chennai on twitter. The latest rumours circulating about team members in facebook
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No wonder The team has so much synergy and its started paying off.
(To be continued..)
TEDx Chennai
Ideas worth spreading! Talks worth listening!
Any idea about the latest trends in Telecommunications and Computer Network Systems fields?
To know more about ‘The curious life of a Herpetologist, wildlife conservationist and founder of the Madras Snake Park ,The Andaman and Nicobar Environment Trust , and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust?
How about listening to Carnatic music accompanied by a Classical Piano?
Meet the director of film Sringaram (Dance of Love) that won three Indian National Film Awards and two Tamilnadu state government awards.
How to run SUKRUPA, A regular school providing a high standard of education that creates various opportunities for the underprivileged slum children?
And more inspiring talks!
Welcome to TEDx Chennai conference at IIT, Chennai on November 29, 2009
(To be continued…)
Daily Dosage
Daily dosage from the world of books
“The old man’s ideal was renunciation. The new man’s ideal will be rejoicing.”
Osho, Autobiography of a spiritually incorrect mystic
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(In)Consistent Branding!
Branding needs to be consistent, especially when you are in retail sector. Inconsistency will lead to confusion in Consumer’s mind and market place.
Heritage Foods India Ltd’s grocery retail chain is Fresh@.
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But when you see just ‘Fresh’, you are confused for sure.
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Is ‘Fresh’ the same retail format? Is it part of the same group? If yes why just ‘Fresh’ and not ‘Fresh@’?
Daily Dosage
Daily dosage from the world of books
“A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.”
Alan Perlis
Image of the week
Image(s) of the week!
With more than 1 Lakh Autos moving around in Chennai city,its very difficult to break the clutter unless you have something very special.
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Found this Auto, with a transparent plastic roof covering part of rear side. And a nice curtain also.
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Remember Jack Trout and Steve Rivkin famous mantra? ‘Differentiate or Die‘
