Interview with Keith Dsouza

According to him he is a Born Geek and Tech Freak. Among the things he loves, is coding in open source and more importantly have fun. To all those engineering aspirants who have dropped out, he is an inspiration. Started in 2006, the blog has managed to break into the top 100 technology blogs of the world. A Mumbaikar by heart and all the way from New York, we have Keith Dsouza of Techie Buzz interviewed at your adda. 🙂

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The Storyteller of Marrakesh

Today’s novel revolves around mystery and fiction. “The many interruptions and digressions can test the reader’s patience, but it is the evocation of place that truly animates the novel. “, said New York Times in its review of this novel. His previous creation ‘The Gabriel Club’ was a heady intrigue set in Budapest. It was published in sixteen countries and J. M. Coetzee, a known author of South Africa, called it ‘an impressive debut, serious and passionate’. Welcoming Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya with his book ‘The Storyteller of Marrakesh’ under the Book Reviews program.

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BlogAdda’s Tangy Tuesday Picks – Sep. 20, ’11

Tangy Tuesday PicksWhile India is reeling in the effects of inflation, Ratan Tata unveils the Rs 22cr Tata Nano encased in 80 kg of 22 carat gold, 15 kg of sliver and 10,000 semi-precious and precious stones, including rubies and pearls. Apparently this car will tour India. What is your take on this? Let us know below. Time now to read the Tangy Tuesday Picks.

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The (In) eligible Bachelors by Ruchita Misra

Today we are announcing the 15th book to be given for review under the book reviews program! Thank you for to all those who have expressed their interest and we look forward to your continued support. The book that we announce today is based on marriage and relationships, and the author quizzes us by asking, it is all about meeting the RIGHT people, or is it what happens when you meet the WRONG people?

Arranged marriages and mothers put together is a hilarious combination. Maybe someone should write a book on it, thought Ruchita Misra. And this book is a product of such thoughts. Presenting The (In) eligible Bachelors as the 15th book under book reviews program! 🙂

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BlogAdda’s Spicy Saturday Picks – Sep. 17, ’11

Spicy Saturday“While growing up, my generation was focused on playing the Ranji Trophy and later Tests for India but with the advent of Twenty20, youngsters these days have more options and I just hope that it doesn’t shift their priorities for the longer version of the game” – Rahul Sharad Dravid – The man who redefined the rules of test cricket. Yesterday, he played his last One Day innings. A man who has sacrificed and evolved to become one of India’s batting mainstay. We salute him. Read Sidvee’s posts and other top posts from the Indian blogosphere below. 🙂

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