Author Archives: Poonam Sagar

Riverside Cottage in Bali

Posted on 04/07/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Very unsettling to be all alone in a little cottage by the river. The large plain glass windows looked out on unfamiliar trees in the moonlight. Fireflies danced with its reflection inside the window. The sound of the river like … Continue reading →

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VK Agarwal: Playing a Bigger Game

Posted on 06/06/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Mr VK Agarwal, managing director of PT Embee Plumbon Textiles is a true leader – providing purpose, direction, and motivation — while operating to accomplish the mission and improving his organization and empowering his employees. While business were floundering during … Continue reading →

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Look at the BIG Picture and Let Go ~ BK Trish

Posted on 05/06/2012 by Poonam Sagar

I had long heard about the Brahma Kumari association and finally in Jakarta had the opportunity to meet one of the members, BK Sister Trish. She had a very calming presence and it was indeed a privilege to interview her. … Continue reading →

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Indonesia: Living a Digital Life

Posted on 31/05/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Indonesia consists of over 17.000 islands with a burgeoning literate population, and Internet has emerged as the best way to connect the inhabitants across this diverse nation. Some anthropologists argue that Indonesia’s unique sociocultural factors based on sharing, communication and … Continue reading →

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Doing More with Less Energy

Posted on 30/05/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Energy efficiency is using less energy to provide the same level of performance, comfort, and convenience.  For example, an energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) uses 85% less energy than a conventional incandescent bulb to produce the same amount … Continue reading →

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Megacity in a Garden – Singapore

Posted on 12/05/2012 by Poonam Sagar

As the airplane approaches Singapore and its state-of-the-art architecture and tall skyscrapers, one cannot help but be impressed by the all prolific greenery. In fact Singapore, the economic hub of South East Asia is also Asia’s greenest city, as concluded … Continue reading →

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Google Transforms Cloud Storage

Posted on 25/04/2012 by Poonam Sagar

On April 24th midnight Google announced its new cloud storage service – Google Drive. “A place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you’re working with a friend on a joint research project, planning … Continue reading →

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Energy Food: Honey, Nuts and Raisins

Posted on 17/04/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Finally I did it. After almost a year of thinking about these delicious treats, I stopped procrastinating and cooked up, rather put together all the dry fruits with honey and rolled them into balls. A fabulous treat with a hot … Continue reading →

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Bound but not Gagged – Chickens take their last ride

Posted on 17/04/2012 by Poonam Sagar

It’s a common site on the roads in Jakarta, especially early in the morning, preceded by a sudden chirping of chickens which cuts through the traffic sounds – A pile of chickens bound by their claws and hung across the … Continue reading →

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A Second Life for Dead Gadgets ~ E-waste Management

Posted on 02/04/2012 by Poonam Sagar

Laptop Bag My laptop bag is generic with 2 short handles and a long shoulder strap. The other day when my daughter was carrying it, she tripped over the shoulder strap, trailing below, and landed knee first on the laptop. … Continue reading →

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