Malvika's Ramblings

18Nov/075

Irreplaceable Words

Here is a list of words and phrases I like for their pithiness.

Succulent

Exposition (courtsey Renzo)

Quotidian (Courtsey Romy Misra!)

Kickass (try to think of a single substitute)

Indefagitable

Malcontent

Turgid

I am going to keep adding to ths list. You can add your words as comments :-)

27Sep/072

SWOT that PEST

Porter introduced the business world to SWOT and PEST. These are two techniques that companies use to analyse themselves and then decide what actions they will take in future in order to progress.

I think that SWOT and PEST should be used by individuals. People can use them to see what they want to do with their lives, especially when they are choosing their career paths or the next step for professional progress.

SWOT is your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

PEST is

27Sep/073

Spooky stories

Remember any spooky stories with ghosts or midnight sounds or forbidden doors? Any scary tales from school, boarding days or colonial hill stations? Especially the stories that are true?

My school, La MArtiniere at Lucknow, has a 'Blue Lady' that, apparently, walks around at night, especially on the drawbridge over the moat around the college turrets. Her purpose or unfinished business remains a mystery..