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A challenge of blog questions

I got tagged by Sathya to take up the challenge of blog questions. I don’t even remember the last time something like this happened. But I am thrilled to see blogging is popular again and, in most cases, becoming an alternative to social media. A selfish reason for participating in this challenge is...

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Nagarathna Memorial Grant – 2025 Open for Applications

Welcome to the eighth edition of the NMG grant. It seems like it started yesterday, and it’s already been eight years. I am grateful to friends (Nemo, Gangadhar, Shweta, Divya) and other anonymous folks who have joined me on this journey with additional grant support. We do have some of them supporting us...

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Small Update to NMG

There are a few changes to NMG this year onward. It’s not a big deal, but I wanted to note them here for future reference. TLDR: NMG Core will be ₹ 1 lakh + friends as usual, and NMG Edu will be a separate ₹ 1 lakh.

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Year 2024 in Weekly Pictures

Even though I post only one picture as part of the Weekly Notes, pictures have a way of capturing the status more than one could write. So, like in 2023, here is a gallery of images associated with Weekly Notes from 2024.

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The Year that was 2024

After 2020’s upheaval, I hoped we’d recovered, but 2024 brought new challenges, especially late in the year. Personally, it was decent—I restarted motorcycling, traveled, and enjoyed time with loved ones. Work was steady. As we navigate forward, may 2025 bring peace, meaningful adventures, and cherished moments with loved ones. Stay kind, and embrace the journey ahead!

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MMS

India may never see another Prime Minister as gentlemanly and academically accomplished as Dr. Manmohan Singh. I owe my career and wealth to India’s market liberalization, which enabled me to sustain my earnings while staying in India. No other government policy has had such a profound impact on my life. RIP MMS.