I shared a link to the official website of Dr. Abdul Kalam, following his appointment as India's President. This serves as a brief acknowledgement of his leadership and provides a resource to learn about his background.
I launched a dedicated blog to track the work and legacy of Dr. Abdul Kalam. This new project documents the life, speeches, and contributions of India's former president and renowned scientist.
I found the Oracle of Google, a web app that guesses answers to multiple-choice questions using search result frequencies. While effective for queries like India's President, it highlights how current popularity can sometimes skew algorithmic results.
I examine Ilayaraja’s controversial decision to alter Thyagaraja’s 'Mari Mari Ninne' for Sindhu Bhairavi. I analyze his use of Saramathi, Hindholam, and Chandrakauns raagams in cinema, highlighting how he adapts classical structures for popular audiences.
I highlight a move toward globalization as the Colombian President adopts video-conferencing to reduce government expenses and save time. This early 2000s tech adoption represents a shift in how world leaders communicate.
I found that Dr DivX has officially become open source. It serves as a powerful alternative to Virtual Dub for video transcoding and compression tasks, providing a more streamlined experience for video enthusiasts.