Signposts… October 18

From the MxMIndia Archives

On October 18, we had this story on adman Ravi Deshpande’s design and visual communication school. And apart from other stories, our anchor listed five things the new I&B secretary must do

Yes, the French do have designs on India!

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/french-design-school-in-town/

No crisis for magazines in India: Chris Llewellyn

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/%E2%80%98no-crisis-for-magazines-in-india%E2%80%99/

The Anchor: 5 things new I&B secretary Uday Kumar Varma must do

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-5-things-new-ib-secretary-uday-kumar-varma-must-do/

Instead of hitting back in a literal way at a sarcastic critic, a sanitary pad manufacturer replied brilliantly.

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/maxipad-brand-goes-blood-brilliant-reply-facebook-rant-144500

Nothing to do with media etc here, but it’s hilarious; and an example of great writing.

http://www.mamamia.com.au/parenting/the-parenting-test/

@prasanto: So, finally, we have a decent, respectable scam again involving crores and many zeros. Enough of that Rs 71 lakh chicken feed.