This is my personal blog. Opinions and thoughts are my own.
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I hate winter
Winter comes every year. Canada is one of those countries with four distinct seasons. Of these, I can tolerate two, enjoy one but I despise the fourth. Winter. To paraphrase one Gilles, [Ce] pays n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver. Winter is like an icicle, cutting through the joy of the other seasons. This year,…
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Software subscriptions and piracy
I cannot comment publicly on whether I am a digital pirate but I can tell you that I condone it. I fully support piracy, especially software piracy. To quote Gabe Newell, cofounder of Valve, “…piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue”. I hate software subscriptions with a passion. When I want to…
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Review – Minichamps Mercedes F1 W11 Car – Lewis Hamilton’s winning car at the 2020 British GP
During the Christmas period of 2024, I decided to spend some money (something I try to avoid, in a very Marwadi manner) and bought a scale model F1 car. Why do I like F1? It is one of the only sports that combines human skill and engineering excellence in equal measure. Pure driving skill will…
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Look up – The Story of how I Lost and Found my Laptop
This story involves geography. Some fantasy books like The Lord of the Rings include maps at the back of the book. Even some Winnie the Pooh books include maps. For that very same reason, I included a map here. (Some details are embellished for dramatic effect) Stage One – Boarding the train at Vashi In…
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I left India to live abroad. Was it worth it?
Answer upfront – yes, it was worth it. Had I stayed in India, I would have hated my life, the country, my forced marriage, my bank balance and my neighbours. I would hate my life and be frustrated constantly. Instead, I live a comfortable life, love my wife and would trade none of this in…