25th May 2025 The plural of spouse is spice. — Christopher Morley
My Tryst with Reverse Auction: Concepts, Chaos and Connecting the Dots…
I recently participated in a tender process which culminated in a Reverse Auction. It was an insightful experience for me and hence I thought of sharing here. For the uninitiated, Government departments or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) award contracts via tendering process. The bidders are evaluated on the basis of total value (i.e. Technical + Commercial)... Continue Reading →
Remembering Dr. Jayant Narlikar…
I had a privilege of visiting IUCAA, Pune in early 90's when I was in school (7th or 8th standard probably) and listen to Dr Narlikar. I didn't know how great he was, but he could still connect with the kids.As I grew older I started understanding his greatness. The good part was that he... Continue Reading →
Thought of The Day
24th May 2025 “You learn something general by studying something specific.” — Stephen Kuffler
Thought of The Day
23rd May 2025 "We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it's forever." — Carl Sagan, in Cosmos (1980)
Thought of The Day
22nd May 2025 “The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.” — Voltaire
Thought of The Day
21st May 2025 Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions;reality can be attained only by someonewho is detached. — Simone Weil
Thought of The Day
20th May 2025 The purpose of art is to lay barethe questions that have beenhidden by the answers. —James Baldwin
Thought of The Day
19th May 2025 “Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.”― John Betjeman
Thought of The Day
18th May 2025 “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” — Confucius
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