At home with computers

Published in ‘Times Computing’ India on 11th October 2000 Computers have a pervasive presence in our lives and in today’s context, can be viewed almost as a necessity. The many uses of a computer can be used to good effect by every member of the family – grandparents, the parents and yes, mainly the kid Nothing epitomises modern life better than the computer. If many of us were asked what

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Welcome to digital democracy

Published in ‘Times Computing’ India on 11th October 2000 Most of us at some point in time have faced the daunting task of dealing with the local Municipal office either to get hold of a birth or death certificate or any other official document. Long ques, red-tapism and corruption are the only things we all associate with government offices. But all that is set to change with new initiatives coming

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Minding Your Manners on The Internet

Published in ‘Times Computing’ on 19th July 2000 Where are your manners young Man – A phrase we are all too familiar with in our younger  days. Well it’s here to haunt you again if you are a new entrant to the dynamic world of the Internet. And if you are planning to be a law-abiding netizen you need to read on to discover the world of Netiquette. Look up

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Welcome to the boomtime rap

Published in ‘The Economic Times’ and ‘ The education times’ on 19th June 2000 AS COMPETITION hots up companies have realized the need to concentrate on core competencies. Corporate houses are now leaving unrelated activities to specialized organizations. This practice has created a market for outsourcing IT-enabled services. IT-enabled services are IT-based, decision-enabling and deliver services from a remote base through high-speed telecom links. India is emerging as a preferred

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