When very smart people start blogging, they are extending their brand but they are also doing a great service. Now, people across the world can get their insights asynchronously. I want to extend a warm welcome to the two new bloggers – the 2 Ts. 1. Tim Sanders Tim Sanders has been a huge inspiration… Continue reading →

Suddenly, I feel like I have been busy – too many blog posts on the same day. CIOUpdate published my latest column titled “Giving and getting help – Part 1.”  In this part, I cover the aspect of giving help. Although the article is targeted at technology professionals, the concepts have a broader applicability and… Continue reading →

100 is the number of photos on my Flickr album. The last few photos are scanned images of the buzz in India related to my book “Beyond Code” The 100th photo is the scanned image of my interview in Economic Times, Chennai edition. Link – Raj Setty’s photos 100 is also the number of “Trusted… Continue reading →

Liz Strauss over at Successful-Blog.com featured this blog as a SOB (Successful and Outstanding Blogger) in her week 47 list. I am honored. A big thanks to Liz and a big thank you to all of you readers out there. Have a great weekend all of you! Please sign up for my newsletter here:

I spent the last couple of days in India at BlogCamp at Chennai . I was invited there by Kiruba Shankar and I was really glad I was there. I had exchanged emails with many bloggers over there but had never met them in person. I am one who believes that nothing can replace a… Continue reading →

My travel schedule and the book release event and the follow on press appointments have kept me extremely busy and away from blogging. Adding to this, I am also on a “vacation” with Kavitha and Sumukh. So, basically lots of excuses. The book release event succeeded beyond the expectation of all the concerned people (publisher,… Continue reading →

Flash News: I just heard from the publisher that there are going to  be two Chief Guests for this event 1. Ajay Jadeja – cricketer who has played close to 200 one-day cricket matches. 2. Sita Raina – noted director I am thrilled! You are all cordially invited for the “Beyond Code” release event tomorrow…. Continue reading →

Last couple of days I spent time with some of the brightest folks I know in Bangalore. One of them was none other than Jnan Dash. Jnan provided a ton of insights on technology trends but throughout the two days sprinkled his talks with humor. Here is one gem on entitlement. Everyday morning a man… Continue reading →

Kids at any age are fun. Their thinking is not contaminated. Here are a couple of recent incidents that I remember: #1 Sumukh (my seven year old son) picked up the phone one day. It was his aunt on the phone and I think she asked him what he was doing. Sumukh’s reply was “Talking.”… Continue reading →