Posts
All the articles I've posted.
Entry-Luxury Germans on a Budget: The BMW 3 Series
Published:The first in a series where I research entry-luxury German cars for the Indian used market. This one covers the BMW 3 Series, every generation and chassis code, what actually reached India, and which one I would hold out for.
Celebrity Accountability in Public Matters
Published:We keep demanding that film stars and cricketers speak up on public issues, while the people we actually voted for go unquestioned. A reflection on who we hold accountable, and why I am not any better.
The Emotional Sine Wave of Working from Home
Published:A pattern I noticed about myself after switching to full work from home. My happiness moves in a slow sine wave, and trips are what pull it back up.
Fifteen Hours Alone on the Konkan Route in Monsoon
Published:My first proper long solo train journey, fifteen hours from Mumbai CSMT to Madgaon on the Mandovi Express, cutting through the Konkan coast in monsoon with an empty cabin to myself the whole way.
How to Run Two Claude Desktop Profiles Side by Side on macOS
Published:A quick guide to running separate work and personal Claude Desktop accounts on the same Mac, each with its own login, data, and Dock icon — no logging out.
Understanding Mutual Funds, Index Funds, and SIPs
Published:My simple shorthand notes on mutual funds, Nifty 50, Sensex, SIPs, and expense ratios — written after a few hours of reading and learning.
How to Generate Markdown Files from Astro Content Collections
Published:A step-by-step guide to automatically generate clean markdown files from your Astro content collections using the astro-markdown-export plugin.
Understanding TOTP with Laravel Implementation Guide
Published:Learn about Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) authentication, a robust 2FA method for bolstering online security. Discover how TOTP works, its setup process, and the benefits it offers, along with practical code examples using Laravel.
Understanding and Creating Sitemaps for SEO
Published:Explore the importance of sitemaps for SEO, learn who needs them, and discover insights into creating and automating sitemaps using Laravel. Elevate your website's search engine visibility with this concise guide.