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Continue reading →: When the Stakes Are High, and Robinhood Goes Dark…At exactly 6:30 AM PST today, Robinhood — the darling of retail trading — went dark. App, website, everything. I thought it was my Wi-Fi. Restarted my Mac, iPad, phone. Checked X. Turns out, thousands of traders were doing the same. According to Downdetector, over 11,000 users reported outages right at market open. Here’s the […]
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Continue reading →: 🚀 Forgot something? Blinkit now – A Quick Commerce Reality Check from BangaloreDuring my recent trip to Bangalore, India, I faced every modern traveler’s mini-crisis — I forgot my international power adapter. With both my phone and laptop gasping for charge, the thought of navigating Bangalore’s traffic to find an electronics store felt like a side quest I didn’t sign up for. But then I remembered all […]
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Continue reading →: The Science of Awe: Unlocking the Power of Wonder on UsAwe is a powerful emotion that can boost our well-being by fostering connection, reducing stress, and increasing compassion. My recent road trip to Utah’s national parks left me in awe, reminding me of the power of nature to cultivate this wonder. This interesting article is about Awe and how researchers are studying Awe as an […]
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👉 “Will it make the boat go faster?”
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Continue reading →: 👉 “Will it make the boat go faster?”After languishing in the low ranks (or not even qualifying for the Olympics) for many years, the British rowing team took everyone by surprise in the 2000 Sydney Olympics by winning gold! How did they do it? The rowers would make every decision, big or small, by asking, “Will it make the boat go faster?” […]
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Continue reading →: 👉 “Strong opinions, loosely held.”You want to have a deep conviction about your craft (the stuff that you know a lot about), but that can make you stubborn and pedantic. On the other hand, you also don’t want to be swayed by everyone’s opinion all the time; that will make you a doormat. How to balance between confidence and […]
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Continue reading →: Like the nature, so I am….Drink water from the spring where horse drink. The horse will never drink bad water. Lay your bed where the cat sleeps. Eat the fruit touched by a worm.boldly pick the mushrooms on which the insect sit.plant the tree where the mole digs. Build your house where the snakes sits to warm itself. Dig your […]
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Continue reading →: The Great Indian Kitchen – Movie reviewThe mentality of Asian men towards women The Great Indian Kitchen reflects the mentality of an Asian man, his selfish expectations towards women in general (wife, mother, sister), and the contrast of how women feel being treated this way. I just admired the directors of this movie to capture the subtle emotions and expressions of […]
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Continue reading →: Fluffy Veggie Omelet with an Indian Kick 🌶️🍳Most mornings, my breakfast ritual is simple: a fluffy veggie omelet and a strong black coffee. There’s something grounding about that combination — the coffee wakes me up, and the omelet fuels me for the day ahead. It’s not fancy, it’s not complicated, but it’s the kind of comfort that feels like home. Over the […]
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Continue reading →: Foxtail Millet Veg Pulao – A Healthy Twist on a ClassicFoxtail millet is deceptively simple to cook. Once you get the millet-to-water ratio right, you’re set for a light, hearty, and super healthy pulao. Pulao itself has a fascinating history. In Sanskrit, pulāka means “ball of rice,” and it was even mentioned in the Mahabharata. The dish traveled through centuries and continents, carried to Europe […]
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Continue reading →: Authentic Masala Dosa Recipe — Bangalore Style (Vidyarthi Bhavan Inspired)If you’ve ever wondered how to make authentic Bangalore-style masala dosa at home, you’re in the right place. This isn’t just any dosa recipe — it’s inspired by Vidyarthi Bhavan, the legendary South Bangalore restaurant that’s been serving crispy golden dosas for decades. For me, masala dosa isn’t just food. It’s memory, nostalgia, and comfort […]
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I’m Magesh
I am a product manager by craft, an entrepreneur at heart, a writer by instinct, and a producer when the stage lights call. At my core, I’m simply a curious observer of the world.
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