In case you ever wondered about the origins of ripped/patched jeans, here's a little history lesson you may enjoy :):
Sunday, 31 December 2023
The Origin Of Ripped Patched Jeans
Engaging Computer Scientists In Interdisciplinary Domains
Here's a talk I gave to Computer Science students to showcase how, with a few elective courses, they can very well work on a wider range of problems that don't traditionally lie in the field of Computer Science: Dr Brijesh Eshpuniyani on 10th May 2023 (youtube.com)
Here I discuss how they could work in the domain of Aerospace Engineering if they wish to. I'm sure it's possible to build bridges between computer science and other areas as well. This is probably relevant for a lot of universities that are serious about keeping a wide range of science and engineering disciplines alive and exciting in the face of market pressures that change from time to time. As I often remark, computer programming applications stretch far far beyond developing apps - a phenomenon that is very obviously and naturally going to slow down in the near future (how many apps can we have) if we just think about it - and its in our best interests to not lose sight of this!.
Two Good Reasons To Choose Computer Science
There are two good reasons to choose computer science as your field of study and profession:
Saturday, 30 December 2023
Getting Ahead In Life!
There are two ways to move forward in life:
Aryabhata and Ramanujan
Note: As you read this post bear firmly in mind that the British mathematician G. H Hardy was a pacifist with no patience for wars, colonialism, and all the nonsense the British empire indulged in wherever they went. This post does not support British rule anywhere in any sense - but it is firmly, and very correctly, critical of how we conduct ourselves and treat our own.
Here goes:
A friend wittily remarked today: It is apt that Aryabhata is from India. Because India's contribution in the world of mathematics, at least for the last couple of centuries, has essentially been Zero.
What Makes A University Great?
Great universities are not just about great campuses, great recreational facilities, great buildings, fancy guesthouses and great canteens and restaurants.
Getting Ahead The Right Way!
An erstwhile friend once made the following most important remark:
Friday, 29 December 2023
Need A Movie On "Mutiny Of 1857 And Divide & Rule"!
I wish someone would make a movie on the Mutiny of 1857 and the subsequent Divide and Rule policy. First the Brits and then politicians and two bit unenlightened religious leaders. This would be one of the most relevant Historical Epics made. Will start sublimating 160 years of polarization!
Remove Religious Affiliation From University Names!
Attaching a religious affiliation to a university's name or giving preference to students of any religion in the admission process is not fine as it excludes - and that is opposite the spirit of education: to include everyone.
We need to rename several of our universities to correct this:Banaras Hindu University --> Kashi University.
Aligarh Muslim University --> Aligarh University.
Madras Christian College --> Chennai College.
And so on...!
Ustad Bismillah Khan: Ganga Snaan, Namaaz, Balaji Mandir!
Here is Ustad Bismillah Khan playing Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram on the Shehnai: Ramdhun (Raghupati Raghava) Kaharwa (youtube.com)
Evil Ain't A Loyal Mistress!
Jus' like
All Sikhs ain't Ugra-wadis
All Muslims ain't Aatank-wadis
An' all
Thursday, 28 December 2023
Fitness Before Bhagwad Gita!
An absolute gem from Swami Vivekananda:
Mata Amritanandamayi: A Gentle Caution
I don't think its wise to speak too negatively against a spiritual master (Guru) without due cause as it can disturb faiths.