Author Archives: rodinhood

Confessions of a Digital Entrepreneur…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by rodinhood

I have many scars of entrepreneur wars that I wear on my back. My lessons learning to be really patient, taking money when its available and selling when the going is good – not just when the time is right! Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by rodinhood

Spending time and money on the perfect ‘brand name’ creation is all bunk. Those who pretend that it matter are the false advertising types whose livelihood depends on making people spend money they don’t need to: Continue reading →

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My driver plays obscene songs as his caller tune and I pay the bill

Posted on May 19, 2011 by rodinhood

Well, I have no option. This is the Indian Mobile Mafia at play that adds all kinds of value added services to their subscribers’ phones without their permission Continue reading →

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Why service at India Retail stores is so bad…

Posted on May 17, 2011 by rodinhood

Indian Retail sucks. The sales people have usually never consumed the goods they are selling and hence cannot relate to the product. Also, they lack training and even basic manners… Continue reading →

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Do you visit your eye doctor when you want to lose weight?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by rodinhood

There is this amazing confusion between Insurance and Investments that cloud people’s minds. Its almost like visiting and Eye Doctor to lose weight! Continue reading →

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Sometimes you can judge a Country by its Airport…

Posted on March 20, 2011 by rodinhood

Airports and ports in general represent their countries. There is so much a traveler can infer by what she experiences in any of these places of travel Continue reading →

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Why do women carry such large handbags?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by rodinhood

I have given up trying to figure out what my wife is upto with her obsession of  massive handbags. Big new ones appear each week at home. In the morning, a new one is selected for the day. Its takes … Continue reading →

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