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# LaughingQuill.com

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## Posts
- [How to apply for IPO through Zerodha](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-through-zerodha): In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn exactly how to apply for IPO through Zerodha using both the UPI method and the ASBA method. We'll cover step-by-step instructions for Kite app and Kite web, explain the bid submission process, and share essential tips to maximize your allotment chances.
- [How to apply for IPO in Groww](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-in-groww): Want to invest in the next big IPO but not sure how to get started on Groww? You're in the right place.
- [Client Master Report (CMR): Complete Guide for Indian Demat Accounts](https://www.laughingquill.com/client-master-report-cmr-complete-guide-for-indian-demat-accounts): If you hold a demat account in India, the Client Master Report (CMR) is one of the most important documents you should be familiar with. It's your official account verification certificate that proves the authenticity of your demat account details.
- [How to Withdraw Money from Zerodha account](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-withdraw-money-from-zerodha-account): Table of Contents
- [Overview of Swiss Pension System](https://www.laughingquill.com/swiss-pension-system): Overview of the Swiss Pension System. | Switzerland's pension system is internationally recognised as one of the most stable and comprehensive retirement frameworks in the world. This complete guide covers all three pillars, contribution limits, calculators, and optimisation strategies.
- [Obesity, and the BMI Calculator in the Indian Context](https://www.laughingquill.com/obesity-in-the-indian-context): A health assessment overview by LaughingQuill.com
- [TST](https://www.laughingquill.com/tst): This is a test post to check the auto indexing of Rank Math Instant Indexing option. DSFDSFSDFDSFSDFSDF DDSFJTFD UWERTRKJH WEG WEJWE JHWEF JWEGF rtertreertertertreterertertertertertertertert
- [Postpaid Mobile Bill Payment through Amazon website: Step-by-step Guide](https://www.laughingquill.com/postpaid-mobile-bill-payment-amazon-website): This article is a step-by-step guide to pay postpaid mobile bills on the Amazon website. Amazon has now become the one-stop shop for making all your online utility bill payments through one portal, and removes the hassles of the All the telecom providers are covered under the scope, and the following telecom provider bills can be paid through the Amazon website
- [How to pay your MSEB electricity bill through Amazon](https://www.laughingquill.com/mseb-bill-payment-amazon): This article is step-by-step guide to make your online MSEB Bill Payment through Amazon
- [How to apply for IPO through Shareholder Quota in Zerodha](https://www.laughingquill.com/zerodha-ipo-application-shareholder-quota): All the steps to apply for IPO through Zerodha Console Log on to Zerodha ConsoleLog on to the Zerodha Console link: https://console.zerodha.com/portfolio/ipo/Log in with your Zerodha credentialsIf prompted, log in with your "User ID", "Password"(in the first screen), and enter your PIN (in the second screen) to complete the login process. Choose the IPO you wish to bid forIn the list under "Active IPO Window", from the list of active IPOs, choose the row that contains the IPO you wish to apply for, and click the "Bid" option. Review the IPO offer detailsOn the left, you will see the details of the IPO offer including the following: - Date of IPO Open- Date of IPO Close- Issue Size- Issue Price Band- Application Lot Size (Market Lot)- Tick size- Minimum Order Quantity- Discount (if any)- Also, there should be a hyperlink to the "Red Herring Prospectus" for reference. The option to be selected for Shareholder QuotaIn the "Investor Type field", choose "Shareholder of the organisation issuing this IPO" as the option Enter your UPI IDTo the right, enter your UPI ID. A few things to note in this case: Make sure that your UPI app is in the list of approved apps. A ready reference of the approved apps is available at the NPCI website. Click on the tab "UPI Apps & Banks live on IPO", and refer to the "UPI Apps live on IPO" list (not the other tables). The list of approved apps may continually change. So, it's a good decision to refer to this list every time you apply for IPO, so that your information is up-to-date. Next, enter the desired lots (quantity), and priceNext enter the quantity (making sure that the amount is a pure multiple of the lot size), and the price you wish to bid at. It is always a good time to choose the cut-off price (selecting the check-box option at "Cut-off price" option. Click the "Read disclaimer" checkboxClick the "Read Disclaimer" checkbox to confirm that you have read the legalese on the IPO application. Click "Submit"Finally click "Submit". Accept the Mandate (to Collect) on your UPI appThe final step is to accept the mandate in your respective UPI app. FAQs Do I need to have a demat account with Zerodha to do the IPO application this way? YES. You need an account with Zerodha to apply through this process. I have not immediately gotten the mandate on my UPI app? Is this normal? Zerodha says that "It may take a few hours for you to receive this mandate in some cases since this system is still in the initial stages of operation." So YES, this may have some delay in the mandate being received in the UPI app. When will I get an SMS or confirmation of the successful application with the exchanges? At the end of the day after submitting the IPO bid, you will receive an SMS from the exchange confirming your application. Meanwhile, to check the status of your order you can select the IPO you have applied for and you’ll be able to see the last updated bids in your application. Additional Resources: Check out all posts on IPO Applications.How to apply for IPO online (ASBA method) though HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, Federal Bank.Refer this post to check IPO allotment status.
- [NSE, BSE Equity Stock Markets Trading Holiday List [2020]](https://www.laughingquill.com/stock-market-holiday-list-2020): Following is the list of trading holidays on NSE and BSE for 2020. On these days, the NSE and BSE are not open, i.e. you cannot trade, or buy/sell equity on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and/or Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the following days.
- [Details of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB)- 2020](https://www.laughingquill.com/sgb-2020): Following are the details of the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for 2020 (under the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme. The Sovereign Gold Bonds are considered a decent alternative to buying physical gold.
- [How to apply for Bharat Bond ETF through Zerodha](https://www.laughingquill.com/bharat-bond-etf-zerodha): ➡This post lists all the steps to apply for the Edelweiss Bharat Bond (both the 2023 and 2030 series) through the Zerodha platform. ⬅
- [Details of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB)- 2019](https://www.laughingquill.com/sgb-2019): Following are the details of the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for 2019 (under the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme.
- [How to apply for IPO in Zerodha (Using UPI)](https://www.laughingquill.com/ipo-zerodha-upi): All the steps to apply for IPO through Zerodha Console Log on to Zerodha ConsoleLog on to the Zerodha Console link: https://console.zerodha.com/portfolio/ipo/Log in with your Zerodha credentialsIf prompted, log in with your "User ID", "Password"(in the first screen), and enter your PIN (in the second screen) to complete the login process. Choose the IPO you wish to bid forIn the list under "Active IPO Window", from the list of active IPOs, choose the row that contains the IPO you wish to apply for, and click the "Place Bid" option. Review the IPO offer detailsOn the left, you will see the details of the IPO offer including the following: - Date of IPO Open- Date of IPO Close- Issue Size- Issue Price Band- Application Lot Size (Market Lot)- Tick size- Minimum Order Quantity- Discount (if any)- Also, there should be a hyperlink to the "Red Herring Prospectus" for reference. Enter your UPI IDTo the right, enter your UPI ID. A few things to note in this case: Make sure that your UPI app is in the list of approved apps. A ready reference of the approved apps is available at the NPCI website. Click on the tab "UPI Apps & Banks live on IPO", and refer to the "UPI Apps live on IPO" list (not the other tables). The list of approved apps may continually change. So, it's a good decision to refer to this list every time you apply for IPO, so that your information is up-to-date. Next, enter the desired lots (quantity), and priceNext enter the quantity (making sure that the amount is a pure multiple of the lot size), and the price you wish to bid at. It is always a good time to choose the cut-off price (selecting the check-box option at "Cut-off price" option. Click the "Read disclaimer" checkboxClick the "Read Disclaimer" checkbox to confirm that you have read the legalese on the IPO application. Click "Submit"Finally click "Submit". Accept the Mandate (to Collect) on your UPI appThe final step is to accept the mandate in your respective UPI app. FAQs Do I need to have a demat account with Zerodha to do the IPO application this way? YES. You need an account with Zerodha to apply through this process. I have not immediately gotten the mandate on my UPI app? Is this normal? Zerodha says that "It may take a few hours for you to receive this mandate in some cases since this system is still in the initial stages of operation." So YES, this may have some delay in the mandate being received in the UPI app. When will I get an SMS or confirmation of the successful application with the exchanges? At the end of the day after submitting the IPO bid, you will receive an SMS from the exchange confirming your application. Meanwhile, to check the status of your order you can select the IPO you have applied for and you’ll be able to see the last updated bids in your application. Additional Resources: Check out all posts on IPO Applications.How to apply for IPO online (ASBA method) though HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, Federal Bank.Refer this post to check IPO allotment status.
- [NSE, BSE Equity Markets Trading Holiday List [2019]](https://www.laughingquill.com/nse-bse-equity-markets-trading-holiday-list-2019): Following is the list of trading holidays on NSE and BSE for 2019. On these days, the NSE and BSE are not open, i.e. you cannot trade, or buy/sell equity on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and/or Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the following days.
- [How to Transfer Funds from Zerodha Trading Account to Bank Account](https://www.laughingquill.com/transfer-funds-withdrawal-zerodha-trading-account-bank-account): This post is for you, if you wish to transfer funds from your Zerodha Trading Account back to your bank account.
- [NSE BSE Trading Holiday List [2018]](https://www.laughingquill.com/nse-bse-trading-holiday-list-2018): It is 01st January 2018. And exchanges have published the list of trading holidays (at least by BSE India).]In all, there are 16 trading holidays (not falling on Saturdays OR Sundays) in 2018. So, here is the NSE BSE Trading Holiday List 2018.
- [Apply for Equity Shares Buyback through Zerodha](https://www.laughingquill.com/apply-equity-shares-buyback-zerodha): This post is for you, in case, you wish to apply for Equity Buyback through the Zerodha platform.
- [How to apply for Bharat 22 ETF through Zerodha?](https://www.laughingquill.com/apply-bharat-22-etf-zerodha): How to apply for Bharat 22 ETF Through Zerodha: Following are the steps to apply for Bharat 22 ETF through Zerodha: Go to the designated Zerodha link created for Bharat 22 ETF application  
- [How to apply for Bharat 22 ETF through CAMS Online?](https://www.laughingquill.com/apply-bharat-22-etf-cams-online): How to apply for Bharat 22 ETF Through CAMS Online: Following are the steps to apply for Bharat 22 ETF through CAMS Online Go to the CAMS Online page. Your application for the Bharat 22 ETF NFO is now complete.
- [How to apply for IPO via SBI NetBanking (ASBA)](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-via-state-bank-of-india-sbi-netbanking-asba): This post is for you, in case, you wish to apply for IPO via State Bank of India SBI NetBanking (ASBA). Your respective bank will have the corresponding ASBA section.
- [How to pay MTNL Mumbai Bills Online?](https://www.laughingquill.com/pay-mtnl-mumbai-bills-online): Gone are the days, when you had to go to the nearby MTNL office to pay your MTNL Mumbai bills. Now, you can pay your MTNL Mumbai bills online.
- [How to participate in the 2017 Infosys Shares Buyback](https://www.laughingquill.com/infosys-shares-buyback-2017): Infosys, the IT behemoth has announced its INR 13,000 crore buyback. With the present share price of Infosys, it has presented an interesting arbitrage opportunity.
- [How to check IPO Allotment Status](https://www.laughingquill.com/check-ipo-allotment-status): After applying for IPOs (we have covered posts on how to apply for IPOs online here, here, and here), the next step in every applicant's mind is to check the allotment (whether he/she has received allotment). This post aims to list all the methods.
- [How to pay MSEB Electricity Bills Online?](https://www.laughingquill.com/pay-mseb-electricity-bills-online): This post lists the various steps that will help you pay your MSEB electricity bills online (Mahavitaran/Mahadiscom).
- [How to apply for IPO via ICICI Bank NetBanking (ASBA)](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-via-icici-bank-netbanking-asba): In case you wish to apply for any of the IPOs through ICICI Bank NetBanking (via ASBA), this post is for you. Your respective bank will have the corresponding ASBA section.
- [NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) Overview](https://www.laughingquill.com/indimeet-npci-rupay-upi): The NPCI  was founded in 2009, as an umbrella organisation for the operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. RBI (Reserve bank of India) and IBA (Indian Banks' Association) jointly worked  initiated the creation. 
- [How to apply for IPO via Federal Bank NetBanking (ASBA)](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-via-federal-bank-netbanking-asba): This post is for you, in case, you wish to apply for IPO via Federal Bank NetBanking (ASBA). Your respective bank will have the corresponding ASBA section.
- [How to apply for IPO via HDFC Bank NetBanking (ASBA)](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-apply-for-ipo-via-hdfc-bank-netbanking-asba): This post is for you, in case, you wish to apply for IPO via HDFC Bank NetBanking (ASBA). Your respective bank will have the corresponding ASBA section.
- [How to get free extra lives in Candy Crush Saga [iOS]](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-get-free-extra-lives-in-candy-crush-saga-ios): This post shows you how to get free extra lives if you utilize all your lives while playing Candy Crush Saga on your iOS device.
- [How to get free extra lives in Candy Crush Saga [Android]](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-get-free-extra-lives-in-candy-crush-saga-android): This post shows you how to get free extra lives if you utilize all your lives while playing Candy Crush Saga on your Android device.
- [Upgrade free SkyDrive storage from 7GB to 25GB](https://www.laughingquill.com/upgrade-free-skydrive-storage-from-7gb-to-25gb): The new Microsoft SkyDrive is out with its revamped look, featuring improved mobile accessibility and improved integration with Microsoft Office. However, the default free space is 7GB (from the earlier 25GB before the change). However you can get back to the 25GB space with the following few steps:
- [India PIN Codes](https://www.laughingquill.com/india-pin-codes): This post helps you find Pin Codes of any location in India
- [Anant Pai (Uncle Pai) Google Doodle](https://www.laughingquill.com/anant-pai-uncle-pai-google-doodle): Google doodle remembering Anant Pai (Uncle Pai), the mind behind Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics
- [India Rail- New Train Numbers](https://www.laughingquill.com/india-rail-new-train-numbers):  
- [Official Google Twitter Account Directory](https://www.laughingquill.com/official-google-twitter-account-directory): Following is the list of the various twitter accounts used by Google:
- [Official Google Blog Directory](https://www.laughingquill.com/official-google-blog-directory): Following is the list of the various official Google Blogs:
- [How to assign keyboard shortcuts to programs?](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-assign-keyboard-shortcuts-to-programs): Suppose you have a few programs that are frequently used, and you want to use keyboard shortcuts for them.
- [How to check the Operating System Version in Windows?](https://www.laughingquill.com/how-to-check-the-operating-system-version-in-windows): Following is the way to check the version and details of the Windows Operating System running on your computer/laptop.
- [Windows 7: 32-bit Operating System OR 64-bit Operating System](https://www.laughingquill.com/windows-7-32-bit-operating-system-or-64-bit-operating-system): Many times, we come across software and applications that are 32-bit operating system compatible OR/AND 64-bit operating system compatible. Ever wondered how to find the type on your computer/laptop? Here's the method:
- [Google Instant: Search, now faster than the speed of type](https://www.laughingquill.com/google-instant-search-now-faster-than-the-speed-of-type): Latest from the banquet table of Google is Google Instant.
- [Commonwealth Games 2010 Theme Song: Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto (Live, Rise, Ascend, Win)- A R Rahman](https://www.laughingquill.com/commonwealth-games-2010-theme-song-jiyo-utho-bado-jeeto-live-rise-ascend-win-a-r-rahman): With the Commonwealth Games 2010 due to start in a few weeks, the theme song has been launched. Composed by A R Rahman, the theme song is "Jiyo, Utho, Bado, Jeeto" (Translated from Hindi "Live, Rise, Ascend, Win").
- [Backus afterus hiatus….](https://www.laughingquill.com/backus-afterus-hiatus): I have been on a sorta hiatus since my last post. The world sure has changed to a large extent.
- [Going Dutch??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/going-dutch): A few days ago, while clearing out my spam mail, I chanced upon this email. It was hidden in the midst of the hundreds of spam email found. It's an offer too good to be true :D
- [Whose Padma Shri Is It Anyway??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/whose-padma-shri-is-it-anyway): It’s that time of the year when the Indian Government declares the list of Indian citizens who have made the cut for the Padma Awards. The 2010 list of Padma Awardees has opened the Pandora’s Box. The Indian Government webpage states that
- [Gmail Tips…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/gmail-tips): Finally Google has released a list of tips for Gmail users. I must say it is quite a good list for the users, whether they are beginners(White belt users, as per Google) or they are power users (Gmail masters). They have even released it in pdf version.
- [The hoopla over IITs…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-hoopla-over-iits): Chanced upon this article online.
- [Resolutions for Year 2010](https://www.laughingquill.com/resolutions-for-year-2010): Well, it's finally the New Year- 2010.
- [The New Year Runneth Over….](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-new-year-runneth-over): It's that time of the year again- when the restarants get costlier, pubs rake in the moolah and the planet Earth just gets a year older. NEW YEAR's eve.
- [Times Of India- 28th December 2009](https://www.laughingquill.com/times-of-india-28th-december-2009): I chanced upon this article online.
- [Life is…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/life-is): Came across this forward in mail.....
- [Thrifty fifty…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/thrifty-fifty): Finally I've reached the milestone of fifty blog posts. It's taken a while to reach here. I might as well bask in the moment...
- [The great Delhi Police…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-great-delhi-police): The "wonderful and truly capable" Delhi Police just got busted. Their vain attempts to implicate some individual in a murder case got shredded away in the Delhi High Court.
- [21st December….. Yeeehaa….](https://www.laughingquill.com/21st-december-yeeehaa): The shortest day of the year is here... I just wish that office hours were shorter... :D
- [Poor Pr(ay)ime Minister](https://www.laughingquill.com/poor-prayime-minister): Indian PM-  Dr. Manmohan Singh surely has his hands full. When he took office, no one must have told him that his job would include apologising for fellow party member's statements, and also placating people bellowing and fasting for their region's statehood.
- [Stalling Stalin……](https://www.laughingquill.com/stalling-stalin): Well, I chanced upon this article in The Hindu online edition. It made for a hilarious read.
- [Where is the Gore??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/where-is-the-gore): The hottest thing nowadays, is the United Nations Climate Change Conference. This conference will supposedly harbor in a new age, where nations will pollute lesser i.e. reduce emissions- the Greenhouse ones not this kind of emissions. :D
- [25 Years on…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/25-years-on): 25 years on after The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the victims and their relatives are still looking for justice, while the CEO at the time is probably sipping margaritas at a beach.
- [NREGA- With the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi](https://www.laughingquill.com/nrega-with-the-blessings-of-mahatma-gandhi): With the latest plans to radically overhaul NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) has a lot of politicians excited without any valid reason.
- [The CAT’s out of the box… And it stinks….](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-cats-out-of-the-box-and-it-stinks): The IIM Management launched the online CAT test this year amidst great hoopla.
- [An Indian in the Forbes List….](https://www.laughingquill.com/an-indian-in-the-forbes-list): Well, news just in...
- [Riddle Me Ree 4…](https://www.laughingquill.com/riddle-me-ree-4): Q: Which is the costliest book released in 2009?
- [Times of India vs The Hindu](https://www.laughingquill.com/times-of-india-vs-the-hindu-2): The trending topic at the moment seems to be Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit to the United States of America.
- [What’s the hoopla about??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/whats-the-hoopla-about): It's that time of the year. 26/11 is here.. Victims of the dastardly attack have moved on with life, but the political class and the media are milking it for all its worth. After all, the media doesn't have to cook up any new stories for a fortnight or so, (not that they normally do any reporting).
- [RIL RIG??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/ril-rig): For all who think that the stock market is the place for earning an honest living, here's an article. SEBI has accused RIL of rigging the stock price of RPL.
- [Hand of Cod….](https://www.laughingquill.com/hand-of-cod): The biggest threat to world peace since the world wars. France "cheating" in their second leg to beat Ireland, and qualify for the next World Cup.
- [A Foreign Affairs CM??](https://www.laughingquill.com/a-foreign-affairs-cm): The "honourable" CM of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi's take on the LTTE strife in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu. Is he planning to become the chief strategist for the LTTE??....
- [A Religion called Cricket??…](https://www.laughingquill.com/a-religion-called-cricket): It's being often said here , "Cricket is a religion in India", and that set me thinking. The just-concluded India-Australia One-Day International series could very well have been the summary of the "faith" of the religious Indian cricket fans.
- [Happy Government to you……](https://www.laughingquill.com/happy-government-to-you): On the eve of the  26/11 attacks, Maharashtra gets a state governement. The Democratic Front government finally gets sworn in. Most notable being that RR Patil gets back the Home Ministry portfolio, which he has lost the last time around, for making a foot-in-mouth remark.
- [A New Take on Life….](https://www.laughingquill.com/a-new-take-on-life): Life, as envisioned by Woody Allen, the famed Hollywood Actor cum Director cum Screenwriter cum Comedian cum Musician cum Playwright:
- [Businessman of the Year 2009](https://www.laughingquill.com/businessman-of-the-year-2009): My nominee for Businessman of the Year 2009-  Madhu Koda- the ex- Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
- [Investment Bank.. et all…](https://www.laughingquill.com/investment-bank-et-all): Q: If I started an investment bank in partnership with a South-Indian guy, what would I call it?
- [The circus rolls into town…](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-circus-rolls-into-town): It's been a few weeks since the DF Government has been voted back in Maharashtra.. Now, when will these clowns stop squabbling and get a government sworn in and start working?
- [Riddle Me Ree….](https://www.laughingquill.com/riddle-me-ree-3): Q: Why is the newest Operating System from Windows called Windows 7?
- [Riddle Me Ree…](https://www.laughingquill.com/riddle-me-ree-2): Q:  What is the difference between The Nobel Peace Prize and a Bournville chocolate bar?
- [Riddle Me Ree……](https://www.laughingquill.com/riddle-me-ree): Q: What's the good thing that's come out of Swine Flu?
- [An able politician-leader in the works??….](https://www.laughingquill.com/an-able-politician-leader-in-the-works): With the Lok Sabha elections around the corner, it's funny to see the clowns joining the fray to get a chance to "serve the nation". Well to be frank, I'm not easily impressed with the candidates that land up.
- [I-Pee-L….](https://www.laughingquill.com/i-pee-l): Greetings fellow cricket fans( I guess that addresses 99.99% of Indians). BTW I belong to the remaining 0.01% :D
- [Elections.. A damp squib??….](https://www.laughingquill.com/elections-a-damp-squib): Elections to 10 Lok Sabha constituencies were held on Thursday, the 30th of April 2009. In spite of all the bravado after the November 2008 militant attacks, where citizens held candlelight vigils and promised to vote back a better government, the polling percentages for Mumbai (the epicentre of the said event) was abysmal. Here's the stats. Couldn't the people postpone their "vacations" for a few days/weeks??...
- [Sty-mes of India……](https://www.laughingquill.com/sty-mes-of-india): I am a big sports fan... and before anyone assumes anything, I'd like to clarify that I am a fan of Basketball. Since the NBA season 2008-2009 playoffs are on at the moment, I wish I could see some NBA playoffs results in The Times of India once in a while. Well well well... How foolish of me to expect this from the leading newspaper of India- The Times of India. In a typical edition of the newspaper, the last four pages are allotted for sports coverage. But 90% of it is mired in cricket coverage. Period. No other sports deserves a mention ( at least as per the Times of India). And that includes all the op-eds(if you can call them) of "esteemed cricket analysts" like Mandira Bedi..On 1st of May 2009, this was her article in the paper. :o
- [The Election Fever…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/the-election-fever): It's that time of the year..... the semi-decadal fiesta... the General Elections are here..
- [A riddle for you….](https://www.laughingquill.com/a-riddle-for-you): Just cooked this one up:
- [Red Alert…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/red-alert): Just a passing thought...
- [Jokers in the Pack…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/jokers-in-the-pack): Well, the last week included a really controversial day for Indians. Not for any reason other than being a day when hooligans run amok everywhere. Yea, you guessed it right- 14th February i.e. Valentine's Day.
- [Last Lecture: Randy Pausch](https://www.laughingquill.com/last-lecture-randy-pausch): Yesterday, I chanced upon this video on the good ol' youtube website. This is part of a series named LAST LECTURE. The idea of this was to bring people from all different walks of life to deliver a lecture assuming that it would have been the last lecture they would give before they died.
- [Back after a hiatus infinitus…..](https://www.laughingquill.com/back-after-a-hiatus-infinitus): Well.... after months of procrastination and lazying around with no blog posts to my credit, I'm back. Hopefully, this time around, the stint will be longer... :D
- [Happy Independence Day !!….](https://www.laughingquill.com/happy-independence-day): Here's wishing all fellow Indians on the completion of 61 years of Independence today, on the 15th of August 2008......
- [Now this is inspirational !!!](https://www.laughingquill.com/now-this-is-inspirational): Everyday, we are surrounded by stories where people claim to overcome "humongous" obstacles and self proclaim to be messiahs for the "uninspired". More often than not, they prove out to be nothing more than absolute "shams".....

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