When I was in the US, I decided to do the “right” thing and change my savings bank account to an NRI account as required to by the law. You see, I’m a straight arrow type of guy. I like to follow the law of the land and shy away form doing anything remotely shady. […]
In India, Doing Things the “Right” Way is Harder!
Posted on July 5, 2020 · Leave a Comment
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Opinion: “Joker” is all Liberal Talking Points
Posted on October 6, 2019 · 2 Comments
I walked out of the movie hall after watching Joker, thinking “Boy, the right-wing is gonna hate this film”. It’s a total liberal agenda in every respect. So I sat down with a cup of coffee to read the reviews (I always read movie reviews after watching them). Totally prepared for the right-wing outrage. To […]
My New Project – WP-Tweaks
Posted on January 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment
It’s been a long time since my last post. The main reason for this is that I found myself going round in circles. I feel I’ve said everything that needs to be said. All new issues in India are just rehashes of the same thing over and over again. And I’m tired. I don’t think […]
How to Run Leela Chess Engine (LCZero) in Arena at a Specific ELO
Posted on March 31, 2018 · 37 Comments
Leela chess is the new open source version of AlphaZero. Though you can play against her online, the best feature is the ability to run her at any strength in a local chess GUI like Arena. Here are detailed instructions on how to do that.
Do Indians Hate Air Conditioners?
Posted on October 27, 2016 · 11 Comments
How often have you heard the following on Facebook, or the comment sections of blogs: “You’re sitting in an air conditioned room and passing judgment” “People are passing comments from their A/C rooms, without understanding anything” etc… At first, I was puzzled by this constant reference to air conditioners and ACs. Do we […]
This Guy is an Asshole for Being Rude – Not for Disliking Dogs!
Posted on September 15, 2016 · 9 Comments
Reading about the story on social media where a girl rejects a guy for not liking dogs. But hardly anyone seems to address the fact that the guy is an outright asshole, by trivializing her feelings, and then insulting her.
Why I Have a Self Hosted Blog
Posted on August 29, 2016 · 5 Comments
Most of the time, personal bloggers will never need to have a self hosted blog. Using WordPress.com will ensure that you content stays up even after you die, and you don’t have to bother about security, speed, compatibility, and cost.
Challenging an “Islamist” to Kill Me :D
Posted on July 11, 2016 · 3 Comments
Everyone these days is afraid of the scary Islamists. Well, here’s a big “fuck you” from my end. (Click to enlarge) I will not be intimidated.
Why I Admire Convenience Loving Americans
Posted on June 9, 2016 · 7 Comments
The biggest difference between Americans and Europeans, is that the Americans strive for convenience, and are not willing to simply accept life’s difficulties. To my mind, that is praiseworthy.
How I Escaped the Tyranny of Food with Soylent
Posted on February 9, 2016 · 30 Comments
This is what my fridge looks like now. After 33 years of struggling to cook, clean, and eat, I’ve finally found the solution to the inconvenience of hunger! Now when I go out to eat, it’s because I WANT to enjoy a social experience. It’s not because my stomach is making demands of me.