I turned a viral rooftop chappal fight into a browser game
A reel went round asking what the game should be called. It already had rules. Nobody had bothered to write them down, so I did, and then I built it.
A body of ideas, not a blog.
Non-Linear Thinking: Why This Conversation Belongs in 2026
Organisations become very good at following the path. The more important question is whether the path is still necessary.
“Non-linear thinkers start with the result.”
Read the essay →25 Tips For Organizing A Webinar That Produces The Best Results
Over the last year, I've learned a lot about what makes webinars successful and, more importantly, unsuccessful. After producing, organizing, moderati…
25 Mr India Fun Facts and Trivia
Here are some absolutely random facts and trivia based on the film Mr. India. Some of these nuggets of information were part of my Facebook Live Quiz…
27 Dabangg Fun Fact and Trivia
Here are some absolutely random facts and trivia based on the film Dabangg. Some of these nuggets of information were part of my Facebook Live Quiz sh…
47 Andaz Apna Apna Fun Fact and Trivia
Here are some absolutely random fun facts from on the film Andaz Apna Apna. Some of these nuggets of information were part of my Facebook Live Quiz sh…
Telemedicine – your doctor just a drone call away
The Telemedicine market was valued at $45 billion in 2019. Estimates based on trends prior to the Covid-19 outbreak appraised the market to be valued…
A 3D Printer On Every Desk Post Covid-19
In 1984, the expectation was that 3D printers could be used for rapid prototyping. At that time, computers were slow, software was just developing, an…
Social Distancing and Fist Fights: Get ready for Fight Club
As restrictions ease, social distancing or physical distancing is the guiding principle to stay safe. However, if you have been to a supermarket eithe…
Head banging at Paid Live Streaming Concerts: The ‘New Normal’ post Covid-19
These days when you scroll through your feed on social media, you cannot help but notice the number of musicians and DJ’s who are Live Streaming
Spoiler Alert: We are going to destroy our environment post Covid-19
These days we get to see a lot of positive photos on the impact of Covid-19 on the environment. My favorite meme about the improved air quality is the…
Paid and Unpaid leave and its impact on Travel and Tourism in 2020
One of the industries that was the first to be hit because of the Covid-19 Pandemic is Travel and Tourism. Most attractions around the world are close…
Is Globalization dead as a result of Covid-19?
Globalization is an incredible innovation that has led countries to overspecialize in a few areas while depending on others to fill the gaps. This pan…
A future we cannot touch : Touchless Technology
The coronavirus pandemic has made us acutely aware of the things we touch on a daily basis. From door handles to ATM machines, kiosk touch screens to…
Impact of washing hands on weather forecasts
The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting every part of our lives and the world economy. As we slowly get used to the new normal that is being created, we st…
The END of Digital Transformation!
For years, technologists in organizations have been advocating Digital Transformation, spewing out presentation after presentation to convince those a…
Are you REALLY trying to sell me something RIGHT NOW??? Where is our Empathy
Do you see the pattern? Yes, we all need our businesses to survive, but where is our empathy?
Biryani and Business Model Innovation
So, what is Business Model Innovation anyway? Think of a business models as a recipe to make your favorite dish. Let’s say you love Biryani. Your busi…
We will remember how you treated us!
We always remember when someone is kind to us. When we experience kindness, we are happy to come back for more. As we face the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pa…
Work and Education in a post-pandemic era
The year 2020 and 2021 will be one of those times we will look back on and acknowledge how so many things changed in such a short period of time. The…
How to Master the Art of Creating Appalling Customer Experience
Our world is filled with some brilliant examples of Appalling Customer Experiences especially on digital. Mastering the art of crafting these gems is…
How LiFi can revolutionize retail
A few years ago the term LiFi made headlines claiming to be 100 times faster than WiFi. The tech got a lot of interest and then things quietened down.…
Addicted to Online Shopping
I think after years of using the internet I have finally become an Online Shopping Addict. I don't know if you have done a lot of shopping online but…
Diwali Masti – WOOHOO!!!
It's Diwali…thought I should wish all of you a very HAPPY DIWALI!!! This is such a fun time of the year…ever week we have another festival. The great…
Does anyone out there still use MSN Messenger?
Today I was looking though some old emails and I discovered that I actually did at some point in time own a HOTMAIL account. So out of curiosity I wen…
I can kick your ass…well…almost!!! KARATE!!!
So...back to this old certificate...well its from my Karate Class from like the 1990’s. When I saw this I was super excited. I was ACTUALLY a Green Be…
I love Airport Arrival Gates
August 1st, 2011.
My First Steaming Hot 3D Video
Now this was like my long drawn out intro to this video…yes MY FIRST STEAMING HOT 3D Video. I wanted my subject to be Steaming Hot to be able to grab…
My Idea for a new Invention!!!
Coming back to inventions...I love walking around certain types of shops because they always feature some random invention by some happy go lucky dude…
Stand By Me (Dildaara)
Perhaps now I should get to the REAL point of my blog today. Well last year when City 1016 (www.facebook.com/city1016) tuned 8 years old we made a spe…
Why I Love a nice Afternoon Sleep
Today was quite a unique day in my life. Today after what feels like a million years I actually slept in the afternoon. The Siesta, the Afternoon Slee…
Finding Opportunity in Inconvenience
We live on an inconvenient planet. In this Tedx Talk I tackle finding opportunity in Inconvenience. This talk was part of Tedx Amity University
Autonomous Vehicles powered by Intel at Mobile World Congress 2017
#5G is the revolution in waiting. Intel demos the future using 5G to power #AutonomousVehicles and #SmartCities. This is definitely the coolest tec…
Mobile Connect at Mobile World Congress 2017
Check out the Amazing authentication technology by #MobileConnect. GSMA's Mobile Connect enables you to use your unique mobile number as an universal…
Mobile World Congress 2017 Highlights
Highlights of Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. Featuring the biggest names in technology. From Nokia to Intel, Microsoft, Samsung and LG and m…
OZO by Nokia at Mobile World Congress 2017
The $45,000 #VR #360Camera by #Nokia. #OZO rocks!!! This is not a low res 360 camera. This is what you use if you want to produce professional world.…
Samsung’s Ultimate VR Experience at Mobile World Congress 2017
#Samsung creates the ultimate VR experience. Using the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR and some incredible hardware, Samsung transports visitors to their stall…
The Leju Robot at Mobile World Congress 2017
The most incredible robot I have ever seen. #LejuRobot made by a bunch of guys from Shenzhen, China who loved to make robots. #Robotics
The New Nokia 3310 launched at Mobile World Congress 2017
Here is a Hands on with the #Nokia3310. The world's most loved feature phone makes a comeback in Q2 2017. This new Nokia 3310 features a camera and sn…
World’s First Connected Wall using NFC at Mobile World Congress 2017
World's First Connected Wall using #NFC. Now you can make payments by tapping your NFC enabled credit card on a screen. This is amazing technology yet…
ZTE Gigabit Phone on 5G at Mobile World Congress 2017
#ZTE showcases the World's Fastest Phone on #5G(Pre-5G) - ZTE Gigabit Phone. This phone is ahead of its time. Clocking 976mbps in front of my eyes thi…
Santa on a Harley
hristmas 2015, Santa was on a Harley across #MyDubai. Thank you for all the smiles, the selfies and covert pictures :-) Wishing all of you a Merry Chr…
Rohit Jayakaran’s Memoirs of a Radio Jockey
My journey has been a long and amazing one. For those of you who don’t know how it all happened, here’s the complete story. While I have mentioned onl…
Interviewing Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan
When the Stars come to this city, they come to City 1016 - The UAE's No.1 Bollywood Radio Station. This week we had the stars of Disney's Khoobsurat i…
When Chacha Chaudhary came to Dubai
Have you ever seen Chacha Chaudhary at a ComicCon? The challenge you will face when trying to dress up like Chacha Chaudhary is the fact that Diamond…
Dubai Expo 2020 Bid – LIVE from Paris
At the OECD Managing Director for the Dubai Expo 2020 Bid Committee Reem Ebrahim Al-Hashimi presented Dubai's bid to host the prestigious event. From…
The Facebook Timeline Philosopher
May 19th, 2013.
Don’t waste a moment without friends!!!
"I paid the last time, this time YOU pay!!!" If I had a Dirham for every time I got into an argument like in the title with my friends, I’d be paying…
A Rain Day – Memoirs of a Schoolboy
7:35…the rain would not seem like it was helping the cause of insignificant school children who had been praying for a RAIN DAY. At about 7:40, we kne…
How Aishwarya Rai Bachchan just changed the World
A lot has been said about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s weight gain over the past few weeks. Most of it is far from flattering to hear especially if you ar…
Salman Khan does not have a heart of Gold
Celebrities come to Dubai very often but it is not very often that they are able to touch your heart in a way that you never thought possible. Usually…
Sachin Tendulkar wanted to call them Uncle
In our daily lives in Dubai we often meet film stars, rock stars and entertainers from around the globe, however very few encounters will ever match u…
Why do we eat Indian Chinese food with a fork and spoon?
Last night I was at a friend’s place and they decided to order some Indian Chinese food. I ordered my favorite – Chicken Fried Rice and with that we h…
Stuff they don’t teach you in Driving School in Dubai
June 2nd, 2012.
The story of Worlds First 3D Bollywood Interview with Akshay Kumar
So Tia and I at City 1016, decided to shoot, “The World’s First 3D Bollywood Interview with Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhudeva.” The stars we…
Desi A to Z Guide to Living in Dubai
This evening I was thinking about living in Dubai and what makes the city what it is. This place is home and I love it. As I kept thinking about how u…
Accha…it rained today!!!
I must say I am always amused by the rumors of rain in Dubai. Over the last few days I am sure you have heard this in daily conversation as well. What…
My Adventures as Santa Claus
I’d love to believe that a week before Christmas, I was extracted from a high security prison in Russia and then introduced to the Secretary of the IM…
Why I think RA ONE Rocked!!!
You know what, its been a long week and a very long day...I wanna sleep but I feel that I should write about the film Ra One. I know a million people…