Dr. Suraj A. Dhirwani, Author at Dr. Suraj A. Dhirwani

We are Loving it !

Just saw this ad today: McDonalds special LUNCH Menu: Burger + fries + coke for Rs. 55/- about a year ago – it was this same brand that launched a special breakfast menu. Just made me wonder about the vicious cycle created here: 1st – We – the ‘smart’ Indians fall over each other to […]

10/01/2012
Beyond the Prescription, Blogs, Perspective & Prose, Side Effects, Stethoscope for the Soul
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Happy Independence Day 2011

Kuch saal pehle ki baat hai, Hum sab saath milkar lade the, Woh bade angrez bhi bhaag pade the. Azaad hua tha yeh desh, azaad hue the hum. Par kuch bhediye hain aaj bhi hamare beech, Bhookhe, beimaan or neech. Ab aaj kis kis ko bhagaoge aur marte jaoge? Kabhi na kabhi uss dayre mein […]

14/08/2011
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Android 3/3 : My experience with Android

Part 3/3 Part 1: http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2011/08/android-23-how-to-buy-android-phone.html Part 2: http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2011/08/android-23-how-to-buy-android-phone.html What I am going to share here is MY experience of Android. By now it is pretty obvious I was blown away by Android. Here’s why: let’s begin with BASIC features that it did so well: 1. Contacts: the MOST essential part of a phone It SYNCs contacts like […]

Android 2/3 : How to buy an Android phone

Part 2/3 Part 1: http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2011/08/android-13-my-introduction-to-android.html So, anyone looking to buy an Android phone: Should do so ONLY if: 1. You like smart phones and really want to experience an OS belonging to this Generation 2. You are flexible and sensible 3. You don’t want a dumbphone that thinks its a smart phone and makes you […]

Android 1/3 : My introduction to Android

Change is always with Hesitancy. Its never easy to change, to make the jump, to take the plunge. But I did it – FINALLY. From Nokia to Android (HTC Desire Z) & now – makes me feel like a FOOL for not doing it earlier. My Nokia smartphone looks like a dumb phone after experiencing […]

Tata does it AGAIN !!!

I have been repeatedly waxing eloquence about the amazing principles, products, etiquettes, work culture, results and Indian drive of the Tata brand and most of their products. REPEATEDLY !!! http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2010/08/titan-indian-watch-brand.html http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2011/07/update-titan-indian-watch-brand.html http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2011/02/mobile-number-portability.html But they have gone and done it again! They have amazed me & floored me ONCE AGAIN! This time : it is with […]

31/07/2011
Blogs, In My Humble/Honest Opinion (IMHO), Lateral Reflections, The Diagnostic Eye
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Letter to Mr. Ratan Tata

This was a letter I had written to Mr. Ratan Tata Sir. & the best part was I received a genuine reply straight from the Chairman’s office ! I shall scan and upload the reply letter later. 28th February 2011 Dear Mr. Ratan Tata Sir, I am an avid patriot of Tata & Sons and […]

31/07/2011
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What my Father Never taught me…

Do you read the newspapers? I have given up, I just don’t see the point! EVERY damn time I flip through the newspaper – All I see is theft, crime, rape, murder, death, beating, cheating, racketeering, corruption, lies, sex, scandal, leaks, stings, links, terror, extortion, kidnapping, fighting, in-fighting, mud sledging, slapping, shoe throwing, war, famine, […]

28/07/2011
Blogs, Chronic Thoughts, In My Humble/Honest Opinion (IMHO), Lateral Reflections, The Diagnostic Eye
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Singham : When a Leo goes to Watch a Lion

Singham: Old wine in new bottle – never tastes different : unless the maker is Rohit Shetty !!! Age old story, but the treatment matters.Crisp dialogue.Amazing action.Gripping screenplay.Awesome performances.Rocking title track with choreography.Emphatic background score.Hardly any songs.Due credit to the profession andFresh ideas. Never before has the climax of an action film been so full […]

24/07/2011
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Update:- Titan: the INDIAN Watch Brand

Almost a year ago – I had written a post ravishing praise on Titan:http://drsurajdhirwani.blogspot.com/2010/08/titan-indian-watch-brand.html Its been a wonderful year, but then 1 of those watches, the Obaku, the soft leather strap started ‘flaking’.What happens next? Just 1 simple letter to Titan and a prompt response – mentioning that they have ordered for a new strap […]

05/07/2011
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