Category: Karthik

  • How to Build a PC?

    Alright, you’ve decided that it’s time to get a desktop and you’re not too sure whether you should buy a prebuilt desktop or build your own… Despite all the ‘complexity’ that surrounds building your own PC, it’s actually not that hard! And guess what, it’s cheaper, configurable and best of all – customisable. If you…

  • Top 3 Productivity Apps You Should Use

    Nowadays, with so much time in our hands, we are left with a choice between learning new skills and being productive or relaxing and procrastinating. The latter is certainly important but too much of it can leave us feeling unsatisfied at the end of the day… To avoid this, I try to use 3 apps…

  • Unparalleled Architecture at Gloucestershire Cathedral

    Whilst on the topic of Cathedrals, Gloucestershire Church was one of our memorable visits of the recent past. On a fine weekend(actually quite cold and windy), we decided to head over to Cotswolds and happened to discover this Church in the vicinity. From the outside, I was convinced there was something special in there, especially…

  • A Travel Guide to Tirupati

    Tirupati, the magnificent city and spiritual capital of millions of worshipers and the Lord Venkateswara himself, is the birth to incredible history, passionate beliefs and one of the richest temples in India. Worshippers from the entire stretch of India and even foreigners travel here to witness the unique experience themselves. Particularly, they come to visit…

  • What the SIR Model Can Teach Us About Covid-19

    By now, most of you are up to date with all the numbers and figures of the Covid-19 cases worldwide, but, have you seen the mathematical side of things? You’ve probably heard of the terms “exponential growth” and “flattening the curve” but what exactly do they mean and what’s this SIR model anyway? Most importantly,…

  • Peaks and Valleys

    It began. My excitement for trekking escalated and I prepared myself to connect to nature yet again. This time, it felt different. There was an urge to discover the grace more than ever before. After completing it I can say it was as graceful as the waving boughs in summer winds. So what made it…

  • Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga – Book Review

    The meaning of life, our existence, our experiences and the Universe are all topics that involve deep thought. Even today we are still questioning their meanings with the fact that we don’t fully know it. This opens up a tremendous possibility – the possibility of knowing. With this possibility, we can discover wonders! One of…

  • Bought by Bibury

    The first thing that strikes my mind when I think of Bibury is pleasantness. The traditional houses, soothing sounds of the streams, frosty wind and the narrow roads all add to the feeling. As we were entering the village, it was evident that we arrived somewhere unique, somewhere to explore the differences.

  • Great People I’ve Discovered in 2019

    2019 has had a series of incredible people who have doubtlessly impacted me. The collection is quite massive again, however, here’s a compiled list of a few who I would like to share.

  • Physics at Work – A Cambridge Event

    A few weeks ago, we had a school trip to the Physics department at Cambridge University. With a slightly under-rated mindset, I wasn’t too excited. But no, it was fantastic! I discovered many new applications of physics and found more interest in the field. It was definitely worth it, but what exactly is it about?