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Selamat Datang!

Thats what them Malaysians say when they meet someone!

Now before I put down all my copious notes and research on Malaysia into a decent-sized travelogue I need to put the nose to the grindstone and catch up with hajaar pending work. And also put out some notices.

Notice 1: The book project is coming along nicely. A few publishers are being spoken too. It will be anthology of essays, articles and travel pieces. Best blogs, and columns and so on. And a lot of new material. So spare a prayer for that. Let’s hope it makes a little whimper amongst all the screaming from new english writers in India everywhere

You can help me by telling which posts are definitely shoo in. So drop me a plugoo when you get the time.

Notice 2: In other news I have a couple of excellent internships up for grabs. Six month long projects with an interesting outfit who is assessing HR practises within top name companies and then bringing out a high profile report. (Top!) Perfect for someone looking to do an MBA and searching out for a great project / CV point. So if you are interested, OR, know someone who is then drop me a mail right away. Use. the ‘I’m Listening’ link on top. Two people is all I need. BTW good money, fame, networking and moderate publicity.

(Update @ 4:54 PM IST: The internship is Full Time. So sorry if you are a strategy consultant looking for more work ‘cos his work-life balance simply does not suck enough.)

More posts and updates as the day progresses.



Discussion

Comments for “Selamat Datang!”

  • Rosemary
    Travails - goes without saying. Your one on cricket (though I didnt like it much) - would be a winner. I think you should go by the number of comments. The more comments it generated - the better it can be to go into the book. The one on Pink Floyd also was pretty good...

    More as we go through them... and for sure - I'm buying the book so dont make it too expensive Mr. Budding IWE (indian writer in english). And all the best!!!
  • bhanu
    Organize the book into

    Cricket,
    Finance/economy,
    Corporate India ( this includes your advices to managers and HR ... so on) ,
    College Life
    Entertainment

    I also remember you writing reviews on motorcyclyes. I am not sure why you don't do that anymore, there is a lot of potential for that in India especially for cars. I can help you if you want it. Check www.edmunds.com for a mainstream reviews or www.thetruthaboutcars.com for a more straight face humorous reviews.

    Good luck,
    its not about making it to big league of indian english writers , but its about creating your own brand or style, and you have got it.
  • I want all of the posts in the book :D n yes pls dont make it expensive :)
  • Apparently, Scott Adams of the Dilbert fame had the same idea about a book. His book hit the shelves today and has a cool wacky title. Wondering what will you name yours.
  • whiteelephant
    The best one of the lot is
    why shouthies dont get any... :) thats an all time winner
  • All the best!
    Two malayalam blogs have been already converted to books, and one of them is a best seller!

    Anyway I would say , would like to see more of unpublished articles in the book, if i am to spend my money on it.
  • Nikhil
    Yup... I agree with whiteelephant..... "Why southies dont get ...." has to be in the book.... All the Best.....
  • Deepak
    hey sidin a regular reader of ur blogs.. well where to ping u abt those interns..
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