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  • A T M 9:14 AM on August 26, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Lost and Found in Seoul 

    What do you do if you find 15 bank cards and 15000Rs (33000 WONS) unattended. Party ? It all happened when I was taking the taxi to reach the hotel in Seoul. While I was taking out my luggage at the hotel, I found a fat wallet in the back seat of the taxi. I took it silently and checked-into the hotel.

    On opening I found cash-filled, card-filled wallet. My eyes went wide open and started feeling lucky. But my conscience was telling me find the the owner. But how ? On searching I found the Visiting card of the person. Dialled the number.  Could not convey what I wanted to say…coz his english and my korean were pathetic. Could finally say few keywords,  “wallet” “Found” “Hotell No. XXXX” “Room No. “XX”

    He dialled the hotel lobby to find out the hotel address and he came over.

    He is a VC. A big man. Was very happy seeing his wallet intact. Thanked me and he went off. Eventful beginning at Seoul. He has promised to see me before I leave Seoul. Do you see those two cute kids of him.

     

    • Jnaneshwara 9:58 AM on August 26, 2008 Permalink

      Hi Aru,

      Well done.Good Job.Promptness is paying & will pay for you.It will protect u ………

    • Niranjan 5:41 PM on August 26, 2008 Permalink

      Good job !!, Hey i have a friend working in Samsung.

    • Arvind 4:39 AM on August 27, 2008 Permalink

      Headlines: Local Indian helps Korean.

      Seoul, Korea. Indian tourist finds and returns a lost wallet belonging Mr.(name censored for privacy), whose company is planning to takeover Microsoft Corporation. When contacted, he said, ““.(story truncated)

    • Arvind 4:40 AM on August 27, 2008 Permalink

      he said, “I have chosen this person to be my partner in ruling the world; he helped me find my keycards to our takeover contracts”.(story truncated)

    • person 1:21 AM on August 31, 2008 Permalink

      Hey good job buddy. I’m happy for you..
      Enjoy your business trip:-)

    • indu, raju 7:56 AM on September 1, 2008 Permalink

      Nice job you returned his property back to him, keep in touch with him, he may yours best Korean friend. you upheld ‘Atithidevobhava’!

    • Adarsh 2:07 AM on September 2, 2008 Permalink

      Nettu, Thanks for changing the attitude these guys have against Indians.. you are the face of the new generation on india… very happy you did this. What I am not happy is that you havent made a business deal yet with him. Unless something is in pipe before you leave Korea :-) good luck… send me your autograph if you decide to stay back, look after his empire and marry his daughter after 15 years :-)

    • Niranjan 4:09 PM on September 4, 2008 Permalink

      Yeah , I see ATM getting married to his daughter 15 years later .

    • Harsha 2:18 AM on September 8, 2008 Permalink

      Good Job :-)

  • A T M 7:06 PM on August 21, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Looking East 

    I have seen a bit of west, but never been to east.

    Aerial view of Seoul

    I would be visiting Seoul, South Korea for next three weeks, starting this Monday. Before you say wow, let me tell you it’s a zero-pleasure-trip.

    Language and food are the other concerns besides the fact that it is my first ever date with a telecom operator, at their doors. Last two weeks were grinding at office, because of the home work needed to pass the tests. It’s going to be real test of the nerves. Wish me.

    [PS: Now you know why Hushpuppies made it to the shoe rack. To Cool the heals ]

     

    • Jnaneshwara 8:01 AM on August 22, 2008 Permalink

      Hi Aru,
      Happy Journey in Advance.All the best for your Assignement there…

    • Gopal 9:46 AM on August 23, 2008 Permalink

      Good luck man…believe in self..njoi maadi..

    • A T M 9:50 AM on August 23, 2008 Permalink

      Thanks Gops. Need your cool,calming factor.

    • Arvind 11:27 PM on August 23, 2008 Permalink

      1.Have a nice, safe trip.
      2.Post some pics.
      3.Say Hi to Lee Myung-bak for me:)

    • heo hiralal 12:32 PM on August 25, 2008 Permalink

      Don’t forget to try out some “Khimchi”. Dog meat is also a delicacy out there.

  • A T M 7:55 PM on August 12, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    The World’s most comfortable shoes 

    I never wore black formal shoes. Reason being, they are not comfy + You cannot walk fast or run. All due to their make. Inflexible leather and tight sole. Though they please the on-looker for the formal looks, the wearer is never at ease.

    Then comes  Hushpuppies black with Bounce technology. Designed just for all the complaints I stated here. I bought a pair at Bata’s store yesterday. At a price tag of 4299/- it looked mehenga.  But when I visited other stores, after marking this one, to check if there are any other brands coming closer to  this make, I found none. Believe me, this is Infinitely comfortable. To bounce in every step.

    [ I will reveal why I bought Black shoes in my next ]

     

    • Arvind 4:42 AM on August 13, 2008 Permalink

      How much did they pay you?

    • Person 2:41 PM on August 15, 2008 Permalink

      not much just $10000!

    • A T M 10:47 AM on August 16, 2008 Permalink

      The very first touch and feel tells you that this Shoe is unlike other ones. Only when you look at the price tag you’ll know that this *should be* expensive. Again, free publicity, for anything I like.

    • Adarsh 2:09 PM on August 18, 2008 Permalink

      How can you wear on your feet which is so expensive. I cant imagine myself stamping a 5000 rupee shoe. I would rather hold it in my hands and walk :-)

      ofcourse: I would wear a regular Bata Shoeto the office..or a REDtape Black shoe:-)

  • A T M 6:39 AM on August 10, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Raymond’s – The Complete man 

    Me and my brother were talking other day.  Topic was What should an individual possess to make a decent, comfortable, meaningful and fuller living in today’s times. In other words, it’s like that ad punch line.  What makes the Raymond’s – The Complete Man

    My list reads like this.

    - Savings bank Account, Credit card, Passport,Driving license,Pan card
    [ The absolute essentials ]

    - A broadband connection, Laptop and mobile phone
    [ To be anywhere, anytime ]

    - Taste for books, music, good movies and travel
    [ To taint your brain ]

    - An IT Job
    [ Need not necessarily be an IT job, but something cushy ]

    - Yoga skills
    [ For a refreshing mind-body-soul ]

    - gmail account
    [ Should I say more ]

    Notice it’s not about BMW, 30X40 etc
    It’s not about luxury. It’s about those little things which makes one feel good by having it.

    What’s on your list ?

     

    • Jnaneshwara 10:38 AM on August 10, 2008 Permalink

      Hi Aru,
      U r right
      Following are necessary & that too in a city like Banglaore (Big citeies ) following are must.
      “Savings bank Account,Credit card, Passport,Driving license,Pan card,A broadband connection, Laptop and mobile phone,Taste for books, music, good movies and travel,A nice Job,Yoga skills,gmail account”.

      It may take some time to implement but if we follow & implement above no doubt our life becomes Good & better ..

    • Avinash.T.M 9:19 PM on August 12, 2008 Permalink

      Hi Aru, its actually my idea to drop post. its ok carry on. But it is actually nice post

    • Arvind 4:43 AM on August 13, 2008 Permalink

      How much did Raymond pay you?

    • A T M 5:59 AM on August 13, 2008 Permalink

      Free publicity man. But let’s appreciate the power of Raymond’s advertising idea of complete man. Good for the brand.

    • Arvind 9:38 PM on August 13, 2008 Permalink

      Yes, you’re right.

      You missed one point:

      -Wife
      [A loving, caring, homely life partner who understands your needs and makes you feel at home, all the time!]

    • Me 7:08 AM on August 14, 2008 Permalink

      My favs :)

      A chilly winter evening.
      Four friends.
      Heavy rain.
      Four glasses of chai.

      (OR)

      few hundred bucks of gas.
      A rusty old bike.
      And an open road.

      (OR)

      Maggi noodles.
      A hostel room.
      4.25 a.m.

      (OR)

      3 old friends.
      3 separate cities.
      3 coffee mugs.
      1 internet messenger.

      (OR)

      Rain on a hot tin roof.
      Pakoras deep-frying.
      Neighbours dropping in.
      A party.

      (OR)

      You and mom.
      A summer night.
      A bottle of coconut oil.
      A head massage.
      Gossiping about absent family members.

      (OR)

      Best pals hanging around,
      most imp exam tomorrow,
      no one’s studied before,
      we end up being nostalgic, no study!

    • Adarsh 2:06 PM on August 18, 2008 Permalink

      I dont know how I passed MBA without mugging up Moslow’s theory of human wants and the motivation that gets a man to need more… its starts with food water clothes and moves up to ego and self actualisation needs.

      my take on the absolute essentials are below:

      1) Money. ( Forms of currency / credit cards / rich dad or working wife)

      2) Companionship : ( Forms of Family / like-minded Friends / Internet / peers )

      3) Self-Content ( Feeling HAPPY that you have more than others who are not as lucky as you are in terms of health and spending power.. instead of feeling SAD looking at people richer than you)

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