Archive for 'Random Thoughts'

Johann Hari: The Dark Side Of Dubai

This article seems to have created quite the shit storm. Although I was born and raised in Dubai, I do share his sentiments. This is not the Dubai I knew and remember fondly. It has lost its way, especially over the last 8 years. I remember as a kid growing up here the fun and [...]

Etisalat iPhone plans don’t make sense

So I called up the Etisalat 101 helpdesk to find out if I could subscribe to an iPhone plan without the iPhone since I already have one. And the lady on the helpdesk said it is “impossible”.

Now bear in my mind, I have an original O2 iPhone from the UK and I also have a [...]

Delhi bound

After 4 blissful days and a tortureous night in the desert we are heading out on the 4060 overnight train to Delhi.

Now to deal with 4 Irish people jabbering on incessantly. Realized it’s not that they talk a lot, they just keep repeating themselves!

Thank god I have my book from ex prez Abdul Kalam called [...]