Politics is inevitable, deal with it: "Those who combine competence and usefulness (to the organization) are key elements of the mortar that makes for success. But in the absence of political sensitivity and smartness they may go waste. The challenge is to deal with the creative tension while maintaining one’s professional integrity. This is a challenge that one must not run away from."

 
Don't Believe the Hype: The 21 Biggest Technology Flops: "Hype is the coin of the realm in the technology business. If you listen to vendors and the media, it may sometimes seem as though every new product, service, concept or even security threat will be the Next Big Thing. Some live up to all the fuss, but many don't -- and some fail spectacularly. "

 
The incredible story of the Rs 1-lakh car: "There is a lot riding on its small wheels. If the yet-to-be-named car is a success when it goes on sale next year, it would herald the emergence of Tata Motors on the global auto scene, mark the advent of India as a global center for small-car production and represent a victory for those who advocate making cheap goods for potential customers at the 'bottom of the pyramid' in emerging markets."