Archive for the 'Delhi' Category

Polyglot Delhi

Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi for road signs. Thats a lot. Oh well, politicians need votes from everyone.

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Do Not Honk

“Do Not Honk”

(Hindi) “Even a dog does not bark without reason”

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Trust.

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This is a small but momentous development for India: Our society is becoming more trustworthy (alternative, cynical take: labor costs for “policing” have been factored in this).

This could only happen in the developed world I thought.

Micro-innovation: Disposable Plastic Steel

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This is a disposable spoon. It looks like steel. Buts its 100% plastic!

Its perfect for gatherings where you want to come across as polished but don’t want to bother with cutlery. Bought this home with me from a wedding. Couldn’t get myself to throw it in the dustbin. Totally innovative. Loved it!

Domino’s at your local shaadi

Pizza has gone mainstream. Really mainstream. Imagine my surprise when I saw a domino’s stall at a wedding yesterday!

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I Voted!

I made my voice heard in the current Haryana state government elections!

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Very Very Very Sorry

“Sorry we are closed” is just not apologetic enough anymore. The very has become necessary because the singleton Sorry has become so degraded as a communicator of apology.
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Similarly you need to be a Very Very Important Person (VVIP) to get attention because the word VIP has become so overused.