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My favourite WhatsApp emojis and how we all use them
August 11, 2026
Every WhatsApp group has two kinds of people – those who type and those who live by the emojis. And please don’t underestimate WhatsApp emojis for they represent ‘full sentences’ typed by people who either love you, judge you, hate you, or simply don’t care about you. A few decades from now, anthropologists who study
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Driving on Delhi-Gurgaon roads
I have many colleagues who lead a tough life. I pity the colleagues who come to Gurgaon all the way from Delhi. Some of them bring packed lunch, just in … Read more
Third, Free Birthday Post
How years fly by. Back then I was a dashing 30 year old, but now I am reduced to a weary 33-year-old man. Though dark complexioned, back then I was … Read more
How and when Jammy gets insulted
In recent times my HR has been asking me to interview candidates for the few Product Manager openings ibibo has (and if you are interested, mail me your resume. If … Read more
Tata Nano, cars and other related issues
Harry Kurnitz was once asked what he thought of Volkswagens. He said: “I have been in bigger women.” Not a polite thing to say, but I think the same of … Read more
Seating arrangement in relationships change with time
I am no behavioral scientist, so please take whatever I say in this post with a pinch of salt. You will be happy to know that what I am going … Read more
I have a big ego, they say
But enough of me. Let us talk about you. What do YOU think of me?– Bette Midler Recently, I got a mail from my boss saying that I was being … Read more
Today in the Stock Market
A poem titled – Today in the Stock Market: Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Cow … Read more
Music and I go a long way (away from each other)
I have never been a great singer leave alone being a music lover. I say this because when I last sang, people said I was reading. The only deaf person … Read more
Buying a Microwave oven
Percy Spencer, the scientist who accidentally invented microwave ovens (read more about it here), didn`t know what a magnificent equipment he was leaving behind for generations to come. God rest … Read more
Photographers – the lucky ones
Some photographers have a good time at work. Ask Shashwat Nagpal, a photographer first and then a colleague of mine (View his awesome pics here). Not just Shashwat, other photographers … Read more
Dry fish, deep fried
In my office we have a colleague called Victor. I have changed his name to maintain some privacy…but his name does start with the alphabet ‘V`. Most in the office … Read more
Irony: Writing About Freedom of Speech
Gentlemen are requested; servants are commanded, to keep off the grass. – A sign in a London Park in 19th century. Funny, I have to be ‘writing` about the freedom … Read more
Gyaan: The less we speak, the better
It has come to my notice – albeit a little late – that the less we speak, the better we are perceived to be. My mom has always been saying … Read more
When this blogger met God
I have always wanted to meet God. Promise. I am not making this up. I belong to the generation that grew up watching Arun Govil and Deepika together on Television … Read more
Ouchmytoe Recommends: Sangeet Paul
I came to know of Sangeet Paul`s blog today evening and have no second thoughts on recommending this Yahoo! Product Manager`s blog on Ouchmytoe.com. He is everything that Ouchmytoe isn`t … Read more
Wish our real life had the benefits of online life
Very recently I was asked to give a brief introduction of myself. Instead of playing with facts I played with words which made the introduction a good read but wasn`t … Read more
Now I have a “Study” of my own
In fiction books read as a kid everybody had a ‘study` – a room full of books and a single rocking chair. From PG Wodehouse`s Bertie Wooster to Sir Arthur … Read more
Being a celebrity is difficult
Becoming one is impossible. Well, at least that`s what I thought till I came to know that a post titled How to: Behave like a Celebrity Blogger (dated 07, August … Read more
Stop Learning English! It is going to change
Pranay Srinivasan (an old friend of mine – not old in terms years!) sent this forward. Since it made interesting reading, thought I should share it with the other Ouchmytoe … Read more
How to get into a conversation with a girl
If you know the girl`s mobile number, getting into a conversation with her is easy. Just dial her number, tell her that you can calling in from the ICICI Bank`s … Read more
Ouchmytoe Recommends: This week’s funnies
World`s funniest billboards – those that exist and those that don`t On August 31st, Ouchmytoe carried an article on why only women are used on billboards. During my research for … Read more