When Ideas take Wings…
When Ideas take Wings… Came across the ePlane at Dubai Expo! Created by a startup from IIT Chennai – it envisages a 2 seater flying ‘car That can cut the travel time by a factor of 4, May spawn a … Continued
The HP DeskJet Love Story…
One of the defining accomplishments in my life has been the creation of the HP DeskJet printer market in India. In end 1993, after the successful launch of HP LaserJet 4, my boss threw a challenge at me – … Continued
SS2: Reciting Reverse Alphabets from Memory!
Reciting Reverse Alphabets from Memory! Can we recite alphabets in reverse order from memory? In the above video, I do it in ~10 seconds. How does one accomplish this? There is a simple mnemonic aid that I have placed in a memory … Continued
SS1: Reciting Pi to 1000th Digit- a new Personal Best!
A new personal best in Continuous Learning-Memory Training! This month – as a simple personal challenge – I memorized and recited the value of Pi (22/7) to 1000+ digits! I have been a voracious reader- and have evolved a commitment … Continued
Semiconductor Innovation Ecosystems: Learnings for India
Government of India has announced its new Expression of Interest for a Semiconductor Fab with a mixed response and a lot of media interest over the recent weeks. Another subtle move has been the preparation of a detailed project report … Continued
Building the Organization Culture…
Proud to be acknowledged by my corporation for my initiative in organizing the technical workshops on Semiconductor and ATMP manufacturing for the Indian stakeholders. Applied Materials has a very clearly articulated value system – we lead with winning teams that … Continued
Semiconductors- An industry Primer
Content Plan: Semiconductor Primer Workshop with MEITY & ELCINA Sometime back, Mr.Saurabh Gaur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, asked me to deliver a Semiconductor Primer for the Ministry of Electronics& IT. I worked with ELCINA to prepare and … Continued
Cross-eyed PhD: Tip 10 Rigor of a Structured Equation Model (SEM)
“Piled High and Deep”, www.PHDCOMICS.com, by Jorge Cham Editor’s Note: This post by contributing author, Sanjay Malla, Research Scholar explains the rigor of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling – a key requirement in the PhD programs of most … Continued
Solar PV Safety – working on rooftops..
One is surprised at the casual approach to rooftop safety in the Indian PV industry. With the emerging boom in the residential rooftop solar market, there are a number of entrepreneurs leaping into the marketplace. Unfortunately, most of them are … Continued
Lighting a FIRE…
With Dr.Sandeep Verma, Secretary, SERB. On 15th January, JC from Intel invited me to attend a DST/SERB workshop on the FIRE – Fund for Industrial Research Engagement. The pioneering initiative by SERB/DST visualises a shared fund of 50:50 by industry and … Continued