Author: Sunil Rajanna

Yesterday in Bengaluru, there was some fun on X when a lady posted a picture of Dahi and Puri delivered separately instead of ‘dahi-puris’ against her online order! She said jokingly that this was a disaster and the reason for her return to Delhi! She also noted that it was humiliating that the ‘exotic’ dahi-puris lacked the respect they needed! Come to think of it, we, from the South (not South Indians, no stereotyping!), it seems, have always had our way and are very innovative in everything we do! What was the Dahi-saster Puri lady talking about? On ordering Dahi-puris,…

In an unfortunate turn of events, a ferry en route to Elephanta Island, near the Gateway of India, Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, capsized. 13 people have died so far. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are engaged in rescue operations. Further, four helicopters are deployed for search and rescue (SAR) operations to rescue the remaining passengers. However, the irony is that video footage on X evidently captures a Navy speedboat colliding with the ferry and is suspected to be the sole cause of this disaster. Watch the video shared on X. Was it due to negligent overloading? Out of…

Astronauts are selected and meticulously crafted in a relentless quest to conquer the universe. Training is rigorous, and they can endure extraordinary conditions. Human curiosity and adventurous bent of mind have been challenged by space travel since the late 1960s. So, what does it take to become an astronaut? Read on. Indian Astronauts in Space On 27 February 2024, PM Modi introduced the Rs 20,000 crore Gaganyaan program. Four astronauts, group captains from the Indian Air Force, were identified to be trained for ISRO at Star City in Moscow. They have completed 13 months of rigorous training, which included survival…

This article is the first in a series on Artificial Intelligence, each addressing increasingly complex concepts of AI and its human collaboration potential. The million-dollar question is whether Artificial Intelligence will remove jobs or enhance human-machine interfaces. We shall see in this article. How about starting with Human Intelligence? So, what makes humans Humans? There are two main aspects to them: Cognition and Intelligence. Yes, they are different! Now, as long as artificial intelligence does not replicate these two aspects in full, it cannot be true AI. Ok! So what are they? Human Cognition It refers to the background processing…

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Photography seems to have gotten a fresh shot in the arm, with the result of this year’s funniest photo of the year announced. Please look at this video; you will see other images that did not make it, and they are equally amusing. So, what differentiated the winner from the rest? Read on; this article tries to provide a brief on how to enjoy photographing and, occasionally, win some contests, too! It does not matter whether you use a smartphone or a professional mirrorless SLR, capturing moments that can be cherished for life. Photography can be a hobby or a…

Do you guys know André Agassi, the one who married Steffi Graf? Well, he was in Mumbai as a brand ambassador for a private firm. He warned the tennis world against expecting Alcaraz to repeat the feats of The Big Three of tennis. Agassi is a legend not just for his tennis but also for how he led his life and continues to lead. Legends in sports, like in any other domain, are not just for their tennis abilities but more for how they conduct themselves. Agassi is one of the only five Golden Slam winners. The others are: Steffi…

Soon after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government fell on 8th December 2024, the Israeli IDF struck 480 weapon stockpiles, including ports at Al-Bayda and Latakia. A naval fleet of 15 vessels was gutted in the bombing. Bashar al-Assad has since reportedly fled to Russia. The opposition led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), considered an Islamist militant group, originates in al-Queda. However, it may have severed its ties and now has taken over Damascus. Devastation of Syrian locations In a continued operation by IDF, the buffer zone known as the ‘Area of Separation’ has been taken over by Israel. Netanyahu, in…

Starting a business with a big vision is exciting; building a sustainable yet scalable company is challenging. It needs a scalable business idea. How do we know if our business idea is scalable? Imagine you have started a small business, and unexpectedly, it has started to do very well, with many key customers on your list and many more orders expected in the next quarter. A question crops up suddenly: This is the typical scenario for start-ups or small businesses. Notice that in the above scenario, the questions are asked after the business is launched. This article attempts to stem…

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