Explore India in 1000 AD through the eyes of Arabic historian Al Beruni. These writings highlight fascinating cultural observations, such as the practice of Hindu men seeking advice from women in all major consultations and emergencies.
India in the eyes of Al Beruni, an Arabic historian around 1000AD. It is interesting to note the reversal of several customs among Hindus and Muslims. Particularly that “In all consultations and emergencies they [Hindus] take advice of the women.” via Narayana Murthy’s comment
I share the transcript of Amitabh Bachchan’s "India Poised" speech. It captures the tension between a skeptical, traditional India and a dynamic, emerging nation ready to lead and succeed on the global stage.
I’m taking a break until August 27, so updates will be sparse. I shared a CNet advertisement I found compelling, noting that I personally prefer milkshakes to vodka and have no financial stake in the ad.
I encountered a clever interactive ad that looked like a real ant crawling across my screen. It was tricky to catch, but once I finally clicked it, the animation stayed put at the bottom of the page.
I found a fascinating link between Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series and Al-Qaeda: the Arabic translation of the book’s title is actually "Al-Qaeda," a connection explored in depth by The Guardian.
I was named one of the top 10 data scientists in India for 2015 by Analytics India Magazine. This post reflects on the recognition and links to the list celebrating leaders in the local data science community.