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Archives for year: 2011

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December

Wishing my friends a very happy new year
A very happy new year to all my friends and readers
Life and Leisure Fri, Dec 30, 2011 @ 15:22 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jan 21, 2012 @ 11:08 IST)
Papa Hari's Chuck Norris Facts
Chuck Norris/Rajnikanth.
Humour and Nonsense Wed, Dec 14, 2011 @ 10:45 IST
(last updated: Wed, Dec 14, 2011 @ 10:45 IST)
BiaCV - an open source, cross-platform résumé editor/creator in Python
A GUI curriculum Vitae/résumé creator/editor I am creating
My software Tue, Dec 6, 2011 @ 15:11 IST
(last updated: Tue, Dec 6, 2011 @ 15:13 IST)

November

Five tips about Functional Programming for a Haskell newbie from a Haskell newbie
More thoughts on Haskell, this time from a slightly different perspective
Tutorials and HOWTOs Mon, Nov 7, 2011 @ 15:43 IST
(last updated: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 @ 16:15 IST)
My Haskell article was linked at reddit
A link to my article on Haskell from reddit
Internet and Blogging Wed, Nov 2, 2011 @ 18:34 IST
(last updated: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 @ 14:57 IST)

October

Why learning Functional Programming and Haskell in particular can be hard
My thoughts on why Functional Programming and Haskell can be tough to learn
Tutorials and HOWTOs Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @ 19:52 IST
(last updated: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 @ 15:30 IST)
Something about Haskell I wanted to share
My thoughts on HOW Haskell is different
Software and Technology Thu, Oct 27, 2011 @ 21:46 IST
(last updated: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 @ 14:56 IST)
So on to learning Haskell
Learning a bit about Haskell programming language and wanted to share my progress here
Bits and Bytes Wed, Oct 26, 2011 @ 10:58 IST
(last updated: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 @ 14:57 IST)
A simple Tic Tac Toe program in C++ (without Minimax)
A simple Tic Tac Toe implemented in C++ (and the command line)
Tutorials and HOWTOs Sun, Oct 23, 2011 @ 18:45 IST
(last updated: Mon, Oct 24, 2011 @ 16:03 IST)
Why 3D modelling is so hard
Why 3D software modelling is so tough
Life and Leisure Thu, Oct 20, 2011 @ 14:46 IST
(last updated: Thu, Oct 20, 2011 @ 14:46 IST)

September

An RPG game I'm currently developing
Some screenshots from a graphical role-playing game I am currently creating in my spare time
My software Fri, Sep 30, 2011 @ 11:20 IST
(last updated: Fri, Sep 30, 2011 @ 11:20 IST)
Muscular martial arts guy with funny hair
Another cartoon character after a long time
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures Mon, Sep 26, 2011 @ 20:39 IST
(last updated: Mon, Sep 26, 2011 @ 20:39 IST)
My thoughts on the Android platform
Thoughts on Android - not entirely happy with it in spite of it being based on the Linux kernel
Software and Technology Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @ 17:44 IST
(last updated: Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @ 17:52 IST)
Why I never liked "success stories"
Why success stories aren't really motivational or realistic from the point of view of an average middle-class family man/woman
People and society Sat, Sep 10, 2011 @ 20:58 IST
(last updated: Sat, Sep 10, 2011 @ 20:58 IST)
New (and stricter) comment policy
Newer comment policy based on the volume of spam I've been receiving lately.
Site management Sun, Sep 4, 2011 @ 13:18 IST
(last updated: Sun, Sep 4, 2011 @ 13:21 IST)

August

Two methods of learning in the legal profession
How to bridge the gap between theoritical knowledge of law as imparted in law schools and the actual practice
People and society Wed, Aug 17, 2011 @ 20:20 IST
(last updated: Wed, Aug 17, 2011 @ 20:49 IST)

July

dvd2mp4rip - A simple interactive DVD rip/video encoding utility
A simple DVD ripping/video encoding menu-driven command line program in Python.
My software Wed, Jul 27, 2011 @ 10:58 IST
(last updated: Wed, Jul 27, 2011 @ 11:08 IST)
Getting organized quickly - a guide to real-world files
A small guide to getting important personal documents and transactions organized
Life and Leisure Sun, Jul 10, 2011 @ 18:46 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jul 10, 2011 @ 18:47 IST)

June

My allergy to official forms and papers
On official forms and Government correspondence
People and society Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @ 18:29 IST
(last updated: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @ 18:34 IST)

May

Assembly elections 2011: Lessons to be learned
Why I feel there are many lessons to be learned from the recent assembly election results
People and society Sun, May 15, 2011 @ 18:46 IST
(last updated: Sun, May 15, 2011 @ 18:47 IST)
Funny advocate/barrister
Another cartoon figure after a long time. Hopefully with my new HP Touchsmart tm2 laptop I will revive my practice of cartooning/comic drawing.
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures Mon, May 2, 2011 @ 19:51 IST
(last updated: Mon, Sep 26, 2011 @ 20:42 IST)

April

Buying a new laptop or just a new battery?
Whether to buy a new laptop or extend the life of my present one with a new battery is the question
Software and Technology Fri, Apr 22, 2011 @ 19:15 IST
(last updated: Fri, Apr 22, 2011 @ 19:16 IST)
The challenge of maintaining personal accounts
Why I think managing personal accounts is important
Life and Leisure Tue, Apr 12, 2011 @ 11:17 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @ 21:11 IST)
India the Champs! Rare and outstanding victory
Great and rare triumph for India in the sporting arena
Sports Sun, Apr 3, 2011 @ 08:08 IST
(last updated: Sun, Apr 3, 2011 @ 09:47 IST)

March

Cricket WC 2011: India's old problems resurface
After a long time I write about cricket
Sports Sun, Mar 13, 2011 @ 09:56 IST
(last updated: Sun, Mar 13, 2011 @ 09:58 IST)
பாரம்பரிய அறிவும், அறிவுசார் சொத்துரிமைச் சட்டமும்
நம் நாட்டின் பாரம்பரிய அறிவை காக்க வேண்டிய கடமை அரசாங்கத்திற்கு உள்ளது
Entries in Tamil Sat, Mar 5, 2011 @ 10:41 IST
(last updated: Sat, Mar 5, 2011 @ 10:45 IST)

February

Who is he?
A random cartoon character I drew today
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures Mon, Feb 14, 2011 @ 13:33 IST
(last updated: Mon, Feb 14, 2011 @ 13:40 IST)
வீண் பேச்சால் விபரீதம்
அவதூறு என்றால் என்ன? சில கருத்துக்கள்.
Entries in Tamil Sun, Feb 13, 2011 @ 15:58 IST
(last updated: Sat, Feb 19, 2011 @ 10:51 IST)
A new look - sitewide
Another site-wide style change! Your feedback requested
Site management Tue, Feb 8, 2011 @ 11:25 IST
(last updated: Tue, Feb 8, 2011 @ 11:25 IST)
How eez it?? Rajnikanth
A revival of a very old feature in this blog: cartoon caricatures of people!
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures Sun, Feb 6, 2011 @ 10:37 IST
(last updated: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 @ 10:38 IST)
Law and paperwork go together like bread and butter
Why the legal profession is a lot more than standing before judges/juries and delivering passionate speeches
People and society Fri, Feb 4, 2011 @ 21:28 IST
(last updated: Fri, Feb 4, 2011 @ 21:28 IST)
Maintaining one's personal finances
Why I've started maintaining personal accounts with GnuCash
Software and Technology Thu, Feb 3, 2011 @ 17:43 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @ 21:09 IST)

January

ஒரு வழக்கை நடத்துவதற்கு ஏன் வழக்கறிஞர் தேவை?
நீதிமன்றத்தில் வழக்குகளை வாதாட ஏன் வழக்கறிஞர்கள் தேவை?
Entries in Tamil Tue, Jan 25, 2011 @ 20:41 IST
(last updated: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 @ 22:23 IST)
மத்திய அரசின் பொங்கல் பரிசு - பெட்ரோல் விலை உயர்வு!
பெட்ரோல் விலை உயர்வு யாரை பாதிக்கும்?
Entries in Tamil Sun, Jan 16, 2011 @ 12:46 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jan 16, 2011 @ 13:10 IST)
The 3 Ds of the legal profession
What are the 3 Ds of the legal profession and why they matter even in today's dog-eat-dog world
People and society Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 21:44 IST
(last updated: Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 21:44 IST)