The prompt reminded me of a movie in which a scientist is kidnapped but kept alive hanging from a ceiling because his face is needed to start the computer where sensitive research data is stored. I used facial recognition technology once for a KYC check. They asked me to blink, record a 10-second video, and … Continue reading Identification Technology
Why should I believe what you say?” “Because you have no other option but to believe.” “Falling in line and believing are different things. I can do something because there is no option, but I will always know you are being dishonest”. “Who cares? Outliers cannot label others as liars. All those who stand to … Continue reading The Lever
I use Grammarly to write on my laptop. It empowers me to make writing decisions, such as the use of 'a' and ‘an', and other discrepancies that arise. It even suggests rewrites, but I always have the final say on whether to retain or discard the changes. I feel compelled to switch it off while … Continue reading Grammarly, Syllables and Me
Life’s kinda sorta normal.Till I ignore the spiders beneath coversI don’t like them crawling on my skinI can’t focus on anything else then… I call pest control; they do a good jobThe stench fills my nostrils for a weekI open the windows,but there’s smoke from a fire outsideyou can’t trust anyone these daysthey generate smoke … Continue reading Kinda Sorta
“I don’t believe in this mahurat nonsense,” Ajay hissed. “It doesn’t harm us in any way. We are already living together. This event is meant to be a social declaration in India.” They wanted to get married at their annual vacation home, but the priest said there were no auspicious dates during the month. Her … Continue reading The Perfect Date (Mahurat)
The hesitation between the lines, the unspoken "unless," shapes the world.It’s a cautionary tale, a subtle retreat,The fine print beneath life's offers.A whisper wrapped in politenessA dagger gloved in silk.How often have I heard the words..But… you are a poor cultural fit Friday Faithfuls
I’m weary of using too many apps as apps steal data from the phone, with or without our consent. I prefer uninstalling unused or rarely used apps and reinstalling them when necessary. I do not store identity documents in the Gallery, as certain apps have access to the gallery. I deleted transaction alerts from the … Continue reading Not-so-smart use of smartphone
I read instruction manuals only when I encounter problems operating a device. However, I still find the internet a better place to find solutions since other users have shared similar issues and how they have overcome them. After quitting the job, I jumped into a Technical Writing course, only to keep myself busy. It was … Continue reading Instruction Manual
There are murderers in the world because the victims are bad enough to incite hatred or bring out the worst in others. There are oppressed people in the world because they submit to an oppressor. Frauds and scams have increased since we began living our lives digitally, so technology is often blamed. The guiltiest people … Continue reading Scams and Frauds
The body is a song, each limb a verse, each motion a melody. Dance is the language through which we worship the physical. Every twist and leap is a prayer, a declaration of life resounding in good health. Dance is the body reclaiming its divine blueprint, a celebration of existence that gracefully rewrites gravity, inspiring … Continue reading Dance and Violence
