tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:59:19 +0000chronicleshort storyreviewIIT-M DiaryFort Collins DiaryCSU diarycontemplationsKerala DiaryDARP diarymemoiropiniongadget-free tripheritagephotographycookingtechnologyblogaddaindru oru thagavaljust about everything that originates from my mind and passes through my fingers...or should I say keyboard?http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jam)Blogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-7790586164758922227Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:55:00 +00002025-11-20T23:25:04.268+05:30contemplationsImagine you own a car with its fuel tank filled right up to the brim. One day, you decide to move the car from one place to another—but instead of simply driving it, you hire packers and movers. They lift the perfectly capable car onto a truck and transport it for you.When you reach the new location, you think, “Let me fill the tank again.” But the tank is already full.So you come up with a http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-car-that-never-drove.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-4051263107508959787Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:28:00 +00002025-07-04T16:06:10.907+05:30opinionThe recent spat between a legendary Indian chess grandmaster and a Twitter-famous hepatologist got me thinking: Are alternative medicine systems like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, or Unani really “medicine” in the scientific sense?Now, I know this is a touchy subject. So instead of diving into cold stats and abstract arguments, let me share some real-life stories — including one that probably saved my http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/07/are-alternate-medicines-medicine-at-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-3617654331871684440Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:29:00 +00002025-06-25T18:59:55.819+05:30opinion“Education has become a business these days,” sighed my friend over coffee. “Did you know that some private medical colleges are charging over ₹1 crore for a seat?”That number jolted me. But the comment lingered longer than the shock. Has education really turned into a business?I let the question marinate.What fuels any business, after all? Demand. And who’s creating this demand in the education http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/06/education-or-transaction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-6351575354037697359Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:23:00 +00002025-06-24T09:53:15.400+05:30opinionGold prices are soaring—again! Headlines scream predictions of gold touching $4000 per ounce (that’s around ₹12,000 per gram!). But is this just a spike, or is gold destined to rise forever like the entropy of the universe? Let’s break it down.A Shiny Analogy: Steel vs GoldImagine this: you spot a sleek, stainless steel hanging shelf for your kitchen. It’s shiny, sturdy, and costs ₹5000 for 10 kghttp://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/06/thermodynamics-of-gold-understanding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-9119346437606662606Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:12:00 +00002025-06-22T23:42:29.026+05:30&nbsp;"One Nation, One Temperature" — the headline caught everyone’s attention like a splash of cold water on a summer afternoon. The Union Power Minister had just announced a bold plan: regulate the default setting of air conditioners across India. Whether you’re in the humid coast of Chennai, the dry heat of Delhi, or the breezy hills of Bengaluru — your AC would be set to the same http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/06/one-nation-one-temperature-cool-idea-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-2889011773756746310Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:23:00 +00002025-06-20T22:14:08.650+05:30“Luxury apartments for sale,” announced the caller with the enthusiasm of someone who’d just discovered gold in their backyard. Apparently, he was the sales manager for some upcoming real estate project—one with a modest goal of selling 1,000 units.“2 BHK starts from ₹1 crore onwards, 3 BHK from ₹1.5 crore,” he added, like he was announcing a festive discount on mangoes. “Just pay ₹10,000 to bookhttp://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2025/06/pay-crores-live-in-cubes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-1559644028328523778Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:33:00 +00002022-11-29T14:03:45.739+05:30technology&nbsp;A friend of mine noticed that I drove a new two-wheeler to my office today.“Wow, you bought a new bike?” he asked even before I could open my mouth.“Yes. I bought it last week.” I was about to explain the make and model and the new features of the bike. But my friend cut me short and asked, “kitna mileage deta hai?”.Mileage, which refers to how many kilometres a vehicle can run with one http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2022/11/follow-this-trick-to-increase-mileage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-8706023057559839107Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:06:00 +00002022-09-21T23:43:44.229+05:30technologyThe Big Billion Days of Flipkart is just a few ticks away. So is the Amazon's Great Indian Festival. Apple has just released its latest version of the iPhone 14. Android manufacturers have also upped their ante offering 5G enabled latest smartphones. So what are you waiting for? Or if you are just like me and can't wait, read on.In this era of internet-based connectivity, the dual sim is the normhttp://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2022/09/how-to-change-airtel-prepaid-sim-to-esim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-6729791086799048856Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:03:00 +00002020-04-09T13:07:48.179+05:30short story The vast landscape that my eyes could decipher through the window of side berth recedes as the train made its headway towards its destination. While my eyes were engrossed on the picturesque scenery outside, I heard that voice; “Are you travelling alone?” I shifted my gaze towards the direction the voice came from. He appeared to be a man of my age. Along with him was a lady, perhaps his http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2020/04/are-you-travelling-alone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-5784703093455689530Sat, 19 May 2018 21:35:00 +00002019-08-28T23:07:08.962+05:30short story A brief recap:&nbsp; Part 1: Duryodhana felt enraged as eight of his brothers were killed so far after the end of eighth day battle in Kurukshetra, while Kauravas were not even close to capturing Pandavas. His provoking accusation leads Bhishma to take a vow to kill all the Pandavas before next dusk with five golden arrows on which he had imbued his life’s penance. Part 2: Krishna http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2018/05/5-arrows-bhishma-and-duryodhana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-9074754411535379765Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:14:00 +00002019-08-28T23:10:58.839+05:30short story Overnight mist blanketed the sky over river Ganges. Soon, the first rays of the rising sun would melt them and make way for a clear morning sky. Gautama arrived at the riverbank, disrobed himself, jumped into the river and took a bath. The ice-cold water on his naked body woke each and every cell, made him feel rejuvenated. It is during twilight that Gautama would take a bath in river Ganges http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2018/03/ahalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-4418971548465010734Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:12:00 +00002019-08-28T23:08:07.548+05:30short story A brief recap from Part 1: Duryodhana felt enraged as eight of his brothers were killed so far after the end of eighth day battle in Kurukshetra, while Kauravas were not even close to capturing Pandavas. His provoking accusation leads Bhishma to take a vow to kill all the Pandavas before next dusk with five golden arrows on which he had imbued his life’s penance. Part 2: Krishna summoned http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2018/02/5-arrows-arjuna-and-duryodhana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-5956166410630466127Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +00002019-08-29T22:22:40.239+05:30chronicle There are more passengers than the number of berths, Sathya observed and said to Prakash. Perhaps they are traveling together, but were allowed berth in a different coach, he guessed. Let's share this side lower berth till TTE allocates one for me, Prakash said. Meanwhile, Sathya was arranging Chapati and Daal as lunch for both. "When did you prepare this?" Prakash was clearly surprised. http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2017/09/a-trip-to-hyderabad-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-6202381741411195205Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:11:00 +00002018-05-11T00:28:07.178+05:30contemplations "If the govt has guts, they should first link Aadhar with voter ID", reads one of the comments on Times of India article. The article was about linking Aadhar with driving license. I've often received this kind of comments and suggestions in WhatsApp and Facebook from various people. These people are to a large extent apolitical and so their views need to be considered seriously. Nevertheless, http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2017/09/why-linking-aadhaar-with-voter-id-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-6317708279699974078Thu, 29 Jun 2017 01:49:00 +00002019-08-29T22:24:58.423+05:30chronicle 11'o clock. Prakash desperately opened the PNR checker website and typed the 10 digit number eagerly to witness a miracle of getting confirmed berth in Konark express that will take his wife and himself to Secunderabad for a vacation. He had missed the chance an hour ago to get himself a confirmed ticket through tatkal mode in Air Conditioned compartment. His only alternative is to book tickets http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-trip-to-hyderabad-part-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-8264219773313414744Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:25:00 +00002018-05-11T00:30:44.067+05:30contemplations No matter where you are, no matter what you do, always remember this... Breathe. What is important in one's life? Money? Wealth? Fame?&nbsp; I believe, of all the things what is important in one's life is life itself. Everything else loses its value the moment life ceases. And the key to life is breath. Breathing is the only way to prove our existence. But mere existence will not lead http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2017/03/ego-sum-ego-existo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-316040248388748717Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:15:00 +00002019-08-28T23:16:48.665+05:30short story A brief recap from Part 1: Duryodhana felt enraged as eight of his brothers were killed so far after the end of eighth day battle in Kurukshetra, while Kauravas were not even close to capturing Pandavas. His provoking accusation leads Bhishma to take a vow to kill all the Pandavas before next dusk with five golden arrows on which he had imbued his life’s penance. &nbsp;---------------------http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2016/12/5-arrows-krishna-and-arjuna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-6899081554014359562Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:54:00 +00002019-08-28T23:18:38.549+05:30short story "Sir, do you want your vehicle to be packed?", labor asked him as Vinod entered through the parcel office of Bhubaneswar railway station." I will charge only Rs. 450 and my work will be neat", he continued.&nbsp; Vinod thought about the offer for a minute and nodded his approval. In the next 30 minutes, his bike would be neatly packed and ready to be parceled by a train. He was not in a hurryhttp://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2015/08/smart-bribe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-8868713204714594812Wed, 20 May 2015 19:19:00 +00002016-03-05T16:35:59.247+05:30review <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-review-of-shattered-dreams-book-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-2906517773928124392Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:49:00 +00002019-08-28T23:22:37.267+05:30short story The atmosphere was filled with the overwhelming smell of burning flesh and bone from the mass funeral. Hundreds of thousands of men had lost their lives in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, one of the gruesome war histories has ever witnessed. Many more have lost their limbs and other body parts fighting a brave battle between the good and the bad. Both Kauravas and Pandavas fought the war http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2015/01/5-arrows-duryodhana-and-bhishma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-744404659355044645Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:09:00 +00002014-12-05T08:39:31.964+05:30blogaddareview "Christopher C Doyle”, I read the author’s name aloud holding the book I have just received. Has blogadda asked me to review the work of an American author?", I wondered. After googling, I came to know that the author is very much Indian who went to St. Stephens and IIM Calcutta for his education. I have never heard about the author, was my first reaction; he had already published a book http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2014/12/review-of-mahabharata-quest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-4898043031357445179Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:53:00 +00002019-08-28T23:24:47.135+05:30short story No meal is satiating if it does not end with a cup of filter coffee for Vasundhara. No wonder; being middle aged women, she was born and brought up in an orthodox Tambrahm family. The fact that she could not get a good darshan of Sri Jagannath at Puri Dham did not bother her even more than not having a single restaurant that served a cup of filter coffee. "Do not worry Ma'am. There are many http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-cup-of-filter-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-1689193632778304549Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:42:00 +00002014-09-04T18:38:49.625+05:30review Spoiler Alert: This review contains spoilers. ---------------------------------------------------------- "Will I be able to read 470 pages work of fiction and write a 500+ words review article within 7 days?" I questioned myself reflecting on a daunting task that I've committed to blogadda. When the neatly wrapped book finally arrived at my hand, I could not wait for a moment to start http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2014/09/review-of-private-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-5753989137036399896Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:32:00 +00002019-08-28T23:27:07.361+05:30short story "I should not have watched a wizard story a night before my interview", Tejas muttered to himself, disbelieving what he saw in the mirror. "How can I go like this to the interview? I look like a five-year-old kid!", he talked to his reflection. "You always wanted to be a kid, don't you?", the mirror asked in reply. "Whatever", he gestured as if he disagreed with his own choice at the http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2014/08/one-five-year-old-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765463165443664359.post-8558553513866927994Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:03:00 +00002018-05-11T01:03:32.539+05:30contemplations "Are you a vegetarian?".&nbsp; I have been asked this question several times on different occasions by different sort of people. Am I a vegetarian? To find an answer to this question, I tried to list things that I do not eat. I do not eat fish, meat, pork, chicken, not even egg. In short, I do not eat anything which I think has a right to live. Or so I thought. Does not vegetables have http://317cauvery.blogspot.com/2014/07/vegetarianism-and-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0