Category: Existing

Ideas that are meant for the real world, which operate in spaces that have already been invented

“Companies to disincentivize scalpers through negative discounts”

There are a few product categories where scalping is common – usually popular products that get released once in a few years, which are affordable yet in high demand, and where supply chains take a while to catch up to actual demand. A classic example is Playstation – their latest consoles usually struggle to have… Continue reading “Companies to disincentivize scalpers through negative discounts”

Apart from Mobile Internet in India, is there anything else you pay a 1600x price differential for?

Those of you who know me in real life know how important a role the Internet plays in my life. Over the years, I’ve ended up building simple Excel models that allow me to check which broadband plan offers the best value for money, viz. how much bang for the buck am I getting when… Continue reading Apart from Mobile Internet in India, is there anything else you pay a 1600x price differential for?

“Cycle rickshaws to use geared cycles to help reduce risk of injury and strain”

One of the first things that strikes you if you land up in Noida from most urban cities, even Indian ones, is the presence of rickshaws. And by rickshaws, I don’t mean the 3-wheelers that are called rickshaws in Bombay. Here, rickshaws refer to the cycle rickshaws – whereas the powered 3-wheelers are aptly referred… Continue reading “Cycle rickshaws to use geared cycles to help reduce risk of injury and strain”

Cricket – Bowling Over The Years

People wonder about who is the fastest bowler in world cricket today? However, there are two parts to bowling speed. The first part is the speed at which the bowler runs, and the second part is the speed at which his arm bowls the ball. Obviously, the bowler’s bowling speed is the sum of both… Continue reading Cricket – Bowling Over The Years