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My Yamaha with my regular riding gear - Helmet and Gloves 0

Review: Scala Viper Gloves – Black Neon

I am reviewing this late, but this is the first gear that I bought when I decided to restart motorcycling. I still think that, after you get a decent helmet (in my case, borrowed), you should get a decent pair of gloves. I have never bought or worn motorcycle riding gloves. I have...

Uma, collecting flowers on one of those evening walks. 0

Weekly Notes 47/2025

Bangalore has suddenly turned very cold, apparently due to a cold wave. It’s been at least 4 to 5 degrees colder in the early mornings. I had a bit of a temperature, a cold, and a sore throat most of the week, thanks to the weather and Uma. School kids are super spreaders....

Near KR Puram, Rope way bridge. 0

Weekend ride to Kurubarahalli

I have not ridden a motorcycle for than a couple of kilometers since my neck pain started. Now, I don’t have pain. But I wanted to take a test ride with a heavier helmet before I go on my planned long ride. Also, I have not taken Yamaha on a long ride. And...

Miso Udon Noodle Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms 0

Weekly Notes 46/2025

It’s been a good week. I have made good progress in general. I continued with my workouts as planned and played Pickleball on Wednesday. We played five games in 90 minutes. We’re all getting better and have started enjoying the game more now. Work has been hectic to say the least. I have...

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Work, Hard Work, and Stupid Work

For me, work means utilizing all available tools, knowledge, and options to achieve a goal. You will need to dedicate time and effort regularly to acquire or to become better at them. Sometimes, in specific projects, these tools, methods or pieces of knowledge aren’t ready, complete, or acceptable. You adapt, do your best,...

Taj West End - Heritage Wing 0

Weekly Notes 45/2025

We are in November already. Only about seven weeks are left in 2025. It’s been running fast, but at least it seems to be ending on a good note with Zohran Mamdani winning NYC. The Bihar elections have started. I don’t know which way it will go, but it’s good to see large...