I have been writing since January 1994, but my focus shifted from general writing when a new word was introduced to my vocabulary. The word was "Internet", and not only did it enter my vocabulary, but it also changed my life. The articles below show what the Internet is, and how we can exploit this fantastic new medium ... or is it a new lifestyle itself? Read on...
The Internet - an Introduction: Stripped of any jargon, the series that follows explains in plain English (and at times in a Hindi-English combination too), what the Internet is all about.
Net Gains: A column in the Times Of India that has been running since 1995, it aims at showcasing the great things the Net has to offer all of us.
Net Gains across time :
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Education Related: While I've written a lot in Education Times (supplement of the Times Of India), here are two articles that have very handy links.
Netting a Job Online: Education Times (Times Of India), March 1998.
Higher Education Abroad: MS in the US: Education Times (Times Of India), June 1998.
Careers in the Internet industry: Education Times (Times Of India), October 1998.
Internet Marketing: This is what I practise as an Internet Strategist. Some of my published articles on the different aspects of Internet Marketing:
Domain Names: Hong Kong Business, October 1997
Non Profits can profit from the Net: Biznet, April 98.
What makes a website tick?: Biznet, May 98.
Cyber Branding:: Brand Equity (Economic Times), April 29 - May 05, 1998.
Market Research on the Internet: Brand Equity (Economic Times), September 02 - September 08, 1998.
The art of online research : Brand Equity (Economic Times), September 02 - September 08, 1998.
Book Review: The Internet Marketing Plan : Brand Equity (Economic Times), September 08 - September 15, 1998.
What's in a name.com? (about domain names): Brand Equity (Economic Times), October 28 - November 03, 1998.
Selling Dreams in Cyberspace (Internet Advertising): Express Computer, 7 December 1998.
Ready for the future?: Brand Equity (Economic Times), December 16 - December 22, 1998.
Web present or web presence?: Brand Equity (Economic Times), January 13 - January 19, 1999.
Shop with your mouse: Sunday Review, February 21, 1999 - use the Internet to help you out!
Webbed to sell (Affiliate Programs): Brand Equity (Economic Times), April 07 - April 12, 1999.
Brand Promotion Online: Strategic Marketing (Economic Times), July - August 1999.
Incentives rule online: Brand Equity (Economic Times), August 04 - August 10, 1999.
The A, B, C, D, E of Ecommerce: Economic Times, August 17, 1999.
Miscellaneous: Some other Internet related writing.
On This Net I Thee Wed: Saturday Times, July 04, 1998 - How else could I get married?
Seven Ages of Man: Sunday Review, January 17, 1999 - how the Internet has re-written Shakespeare's works and revolutionalised our lives
Y2K - bugged or not?: Saturday Times, January 23, 1999 - use the Internet to help you out!
Valentine Online: Saturday Times, February 13, 1999 - Let the Net play cupid...
Travel Through the Net: Sunday Review, April 04, 1999 - use the Net to travel - virtually or in the real world!
Net A Pal Online: Sunday Review, June 13, 1999 - the Net is a friendly place - learn how to make friends online.
