Archive for October, 2006

Recitation.

3 Comments Published by Vijay October 31st, 2006 in Random Noise

Truth, purity, and unselfishness - whenever these are present, there is no power below or above the sun to crush the possessor thereof. Equipped [...]

Am I Living In One Of India’s Best Cities?

3 Comments Published by Vijay October 30th, 2006 in Life in India, Random Noise

The October 15 issue of the self proclaimed ‘India’s First Wealth Magazine,’ Outlook Money, has in its cover story ranked India’s Top 50 cities on quality of Life. The complete story can be read here.
Here are the top 10 cities to live in according to their ranking:

Kochi.
Salem.
Ghaziabad.
Thiruvananthapuram.
Tiruchirapalli.
Indore.
Mumbai.
Thiruvallur.
Kolhapur.
Vishakapatnam.

The complete list of 50 cities and the criteria [...]

Note:

4 Comments Published by Vijay October 27th, 2006 in Random Noise

I’m trying out a new ‘minimalist’ look for my blog.
Actually ‘minimalist’ is more aptly used as a description for my blogging in general.
I hope to be more active from this weekend.

Happy Deepavali.

3 Comments Published by Vijay October 20th, 2006 in Random Noise

Wishing everyone a Happy Deepavali.*
It is customary to exchange sweets and gifts on the occasion of Deepavali.
Here is something that my friend Suresh sent me in lieu of Deepavali Sweets. I’m sure you all appreciate my magnanimity in sharing this
& here is the gift…
Some time ago I chanced upon an interesting and delightful [...]

Paraskevidekatriaphobia

3 Comments Published by Vijay October 13th, 2006 in Random Noise

For those of you who are superstitious and know the significance of the day and date…

May the Gods be with you.
For those of you who aren’t and don’t know….
See here and here to get an education
Beware!!
‘They’ are out to get you. (That is, if ‘They’ already haven’t and you don’t know about it [...]

Still Alive

4 Comments Published by Vijay October 9th, 2006 in Random Noise

I’m still alive and kicking.
The break from blogging was not entirely brought on by the Radiology Grand Rounds fiasco. I have been terribly busy at work.
My hospital will be conducting a short Continuing Medical Education programme in Radiology this Sunday (October 15, 2006). As the sole radiologist, a lot the responsibility falls on me, though [...]

Taking a Break…

5 Comments Published by Vijay October 2nd, 2006 in Random Noise

My attempt at hosting a blog carnival was a fiasco.
For the most part I am to blame because I missed the deadline.
There were some extenuating circumstances though.
When I had the Grand Rounds post ready, my blog failed to open. I fixed that (with some help). Dr. Sumer very kindly gave me a futher extension of [...]