Weekly Notes 33/2024
It’s been a year, and time flies. It is so much fun to see Uma growing up. I am enjoying parenting a lot, more than I thought I would. I have not written much about it. I will write at some point before she grows up :)
Author: Thejesh GN
Creating Maps using uMap
uMap is an open-source project that allows you to overlay your map data on top of the OpenStreetMaps and create custom maps. I have used it to create interactive maps; one example can be found embedded on the Surveillance in Bengaluru project page. It has features for both starters and advanced users. You...
Weekly Notes 32/2024
I was supposed to meet friends for lunch during the weekend, but I got the day wrong. So they were all at the restaurant waiting for me, and I was home. They sent me WhatsApp messages promptly, and I ignored them as I checked messages only once every 3 or 4 hours. My...
Weekly Notes 31/2024
My niece and nephew were home during the weekend. We watched some good movies and some bad ones. Two of them, BLINK and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare were better than the others. BLINK is a Kannada movie about a time traveler. It’s well-written and keeps you engaged. Over the week, I saw...
Ruizu X52
Anju wanted a replacement for her iPod clip. Even though she said a replacement for the clip, she meant she wanted a minimal, hassle-free, distraction-free music player. There are not many devices in the market that do the same. Finally, I found the Ruizu X52, which is close enough and, in some ways,...
Weekly Notes 30/2024
I completed my tax returns this week. Even the simplified process is not simple enough, especially if you have income from various sources. I also wonder why Dhoni or Akshay are the highest taxpayers in India and not the richest, like Ambani or other billionaires. We need to change the definition of ‘rich...
