Efficiency
One day they are not there and the next day they are everywhere. I am amazed at the amount of work that was accomplished in such a short time. I… Read more »
Author Archives: Babu Srinivasan
Car Remotes:Do I need to hear that you locked your car?
I can understand (but don’t think it is necessary) why manufacturers provide audio feedback when you unlock your car. But I cannot understand why you need audio confirmation when you lock your car? After all, you just exited the vehicle and can see the visual feedback.
Unnecessary Honking and what can be done about it
Traffic jams are bad in both San Jose and Bangalore (or any major city in India). The difference is that in San Jose it is not accompanied with noise pollution.
The way the system works in India, honking is a necessary evil. You have the most absent-minded, trustworthy and fatalistic pedestrians here
Laws of physics vs Laws of man: speed breakers
The laws of physics are more powerful that the laws of man — and more painful too. You won’t find many speed limit signs on the Indian roads, and even of you do, drivers just ignore them. So, what is the solution? Speed breakers: big ones and if you drive fast over them, they can not only break your car but also your bum.