An assorted collection of some of the articles I have written over the years.

Some have been published elsewhere too, some haven’t. And there are yet others, even published, but not here because I can’t find the softcopy. I’ll put them up later.

Most of the articles are a bit dated. Nevertheless, I hope that they will make interesting reading for some people.

Connected via Email (August 2003)

In our digitally connected world, email is still the original killer app. This article is a whirlwind overview of email’s applications, perils and possibilities.

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Published in: Economic Times of India, Sept 2003

How Email Works (Sometime in 2002/2003)

A look at what happens behind the scene, when your computer tells you, “You have mail.”

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The Dark Side of Creativity (Sometime in 2001/2002)

What prompts a virus writer to create malicious code? Why does a cracker deface is website? What brings forth the darker side of creativity in a human being?

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Published in: CNET

Net Effect (Jan 1999)

Usage of the Internet has surpassed most expectations. With privitization now here in India, the consumer is all set to experience the circle of woo. A quick look at some of the issues that one can expect to surface in the near future.

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Published in: Economic Times’ ISP-India’99 Special

IT in the Next Year (Dec 1998)

Things I see in my crystal ball about the IT scenario in the coming year 1999. Linux, Java, Email, Security…

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Published in: PC Quest, Jan 1999

Java Technology (Mid 1998)

What is Java? Where did it come from? What can it be used for? Where is it headed? A look at why Java is the most rapidly adopted technology in the history of the software industry!

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Published in: Express Computers, Dec 1998

The Web Within (Early 1997)

Corporate Intranets can provide information in a way that is immediate, cost effective, easy to use, rich in format and versatile. Intranets can benefit almost everybody.

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Published in: Biznet, Feb 1997; Web Vision, April 1997; Economic Times, Oct 1998 (COMMASIA’98 Networking + Internet’98 Special)

So You Want to Establish a Web Presence? (Mid 1996)

A look at some of the alternatives available to an organization and the pros and cons of each.

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Published in: Biznet, Dec 1996; Bombay Management Association, Nov 1997; Economic Times, March 1999