Today I want to share a concerning observation that has been deeply troubling me. Living in Bangalore, a city known for its vibrant culture and thriving tech industry, I’ve come to appreciate its unique blend of tradition and modernity. However, recent incidents have left me disheartened and questioning the values of the community we are building here. A Disturbing Incident Just a few days ago, I witnessed an incident that encapsulates a growing issue. A local taxi driver became violently aggressive towards a young tech professional over a minor misunderstanding. The situation quickly escalated, with the driver physically attacking the techie all because the latter couldn’t communicate in Kannada. This scene unfolded before my eyes and it was a harsh...
In our society, physical disabilities like blindness or losing a limb are often more easily recognized and accommodated. But it’s important to remember that neurodiversity-based challenges like ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder are just as significant and impactful. These conditions can seriously affect someone’s ability to function and thrive, even if you can’t see it. Many people mistakenly think that neurodiverse conditions are just psychological and can be overcome with a positive attitude alone. This misunderstanding misses the physiological basis of these conditions and the huge impact they have on daily life. Living with a neurodiverse condition can be incredibly challenging. Just like physical disabilities can limit mobility and independence, neurodiverse conditions can mess with cognitive processes,...
Hello friends, welcome back to my blog. I did promise I would be regular, but I could not for the last 4 months and there are reasons for that. I was heavily loaded with the first two semesters of coursework. I went through 7 advanced postgraduate level courses in the last 11 months and it was truly a heavy learning experience. Though there was not much of personal space, but I still enjoyed this upgradation of my skills and exposure in computer science. This came to my mind that, I should share some of these experiences so that, those who aspire to undergo an M.S. or an M.Tech. or a Ph.D. program, would get a decent idea of what it...
