Blog

Insights & reflections from my journey.

Discover a collection of my personal opinions and thoughts on life, tech, storytelling and everything in between. These posts capture the wins, failures and lessons that shaped how I think and build today.

The Internet We Lost to Algorithms: Privacy, Curation, and Quiet end of Wandering

The Internet We Lost to Algorithms: Privacy, Curation, and Quiet end of Wandering

Are you the master of your mind, or is the algorithm? The internet stopped being a place you explored. Now it's a place that explores you.

Finding You — Chapter 4: Arjuna (Bhagavad Gita) and Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)— Two Paths, One Truth

Finding You — Chapter 4: Arjuna (Bhagavad Gita) and Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)— Two Paths, One Truth

A reflective exploration of the timeless dilemma: when should we act, and when should we walk away? Through Arjuna from the Bhagavad Gita and Thorfinn from Vinland Saga, this piece examines responsibility, inner conflict, and the search for true peace in modern life.

Project: Building DevQuiz AI — An AI-Powered Platform for Learning How to Explain Code

Project: Building DevQuiz AI — An AI-Powered Platform for Learning How to Explain Code

Build DevQuiz AI, an AI-powered developer quiz platform using Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and OpenAI. Learn how to generate technical questions, evaluate answers, and design a full-stack learning system for interview preparation.

Project: Building a Production REST API Backend with Django for a Movie Platform (Legacy Project)

Project: Building a Production REST API Backend with Django for a Movie Platform (Legacy Project)

Built a modular REST API backend powering the movie discovery platform TopBestMovie.com, serving curated movie lists, review pages, tag-based filtering, and engagement endpoints. The system exposed API endpoints consumed by the frontend website to render list pages, review content, related posts, comments, and likes.

Project: TopBestMovie.com — SEO-Optimized Full-Stack Content Platform

Project: TopBestMovie.com — SEO-Optimized Full-Stack Content Platform

TopBestMovie.com is a long-running movie and anime discovery platform focused on curated ranking lists and long-form reviews. Originally built with CMS platforms, it was later re-architected into a full-stack Next.js application to improve performance, scalability, and SEO control.

Project: Building Inkflow — A Full-Stack Social Publishing Platform in Next.js 16

Project: Building Inkflow — A Full-Stack Social Publishing Platform in Next.js 16

Inkflow is a full-stack publishing platform where users can write rich blog posts, follow creators, bookmark content, and engage through likes and threaded comments. Built with the Next.js App Router architecture, Inkflow demonstrates secure authentication flows, relational data modeling, content workflows, and scalable UI patterns.

Finding You: Chapter Three - "When the Hero Steps Down: Searching for a Life That Feels Enough"

Finding You: Chapter Three - "When the Hero Steps Down: Searching for a Life That Feels Enough"

Why success isn’t the answer we hoped for. A reflective chapter inspired by Jim Carrey, Perfect Days, and Vinland Saga, exploring the quiet search for purpose when nothing feels enough.

Dharmayudh: How Men Fight Wars—and Themselves

Dharmayudh: How Men Fight Wars—and Themselves

A powerful reflection on war, manhood, and peace—told through Vinland Saga, Fight Club, and history. What if the real enemy was never the other side?

One Year in the USA: End of the Beginning - A Journey of Challenges, Disappointments, and Self-Discovery

One Year in the USA: End of the Beginning - A Journey of Challenges, Disappointments, and Self-Discovery

August 18th, 2023—the day I mustered all my courage to leave my family and friends behind to pursue something big, something life-changing. As I reflect on this past year in the USA, a question echoes in my mind: Was it all worth it?

Finding You: Chapter two - Incomplete stories: Tragedy and pain in incomplete love, career, life stories

Finding You: Chapter two - Incomplete stories: Tragedy and pain in incomplete love, career, life stories

We hold the pen to our life's narrative. While some chapters may remain unfinished, we have the power to shape our future. The echoes of stories left untold, relationships unresolved, and dreams unfulfilled weigh heavily on our hearts. In the pursuit

Finding You: Chapter One - Time: It's About the Journey, Not the Destination

Finding You: Chapter One - Time: It's About the Journey, Not the Destination

I know, I know – the title might sound like a worn-out cliché, something you've heard a million times over. But bear with me, because when we truly absorb the essence behind these words, our lives take on a whole new hue. Before we dive in, take a mo

Finding You: A Journey to Self - Introduction

Finding You: A Journey to Self - Introduction

Life's a funny thing, ain't it? Remember those heady teenage days, eyes brimming with dreams bigger than IMAX screens? We wanted to paint the world with our genius, conquer mountains with our bare hands, and leave our mark on history like an artist's

Navigating Challenges and Yearning for Home: My Two Months in the USA

Navigating Challenges and Yearning for Home: My Two Months in the USA

Discover the journey of adapting to American university coursework and overcoming academic challenges. Follow the story of a passionate and determined student as they share their experiences during their first two months in the USA.

My Journey to the USA: The First Week Abroad

My Journey to the USA: The First Week Abroad

Leaving the familiarity of one's homeland is never an easy decision. It's a leap of faith, a step into the unknown, and the start of a new chapter.

The Erosion of Reality: Navigating a World of Diminishing Truths Amidst the Rise of AI and Social Media

The Erosion of Reality: Navigating a World of Diminishing Truths Amidst the Rise of AI and Social Media

Yet, beneath this seemingly boundless sea of data, a subtle transformation is underway that blurs the line between fact and fiction, altering the very nature of truth.

The Delayed Matrimony: Profits of Prioritizing Change and Personal Evolution

The Delayed Matrimony: Profits of Prioritizing Change and Personal Evolution

Opting to marry late can be a game-changer that offers an array of benefits. Achieving financial stability, fostering personal growth, and enhancing decision-making abilities are all potent ingredients for a healthier and more satisfying married life

My First Love: Computers and the Internet, and Why Do People Neglect Internet Laws?

My First Love: Computers and the Internet, and Why Do People Neglect Internet Laws?

I realized that a significant portion of my favourite pastimes and, more importantly, my productivity relied heavily on having access to the online realm. So thought of writing a blog about my first love.

Why I’m Not a Fan of Social Media Short Videos, Reels, and TikTok

Why I’m Not a Fan of Social Media Short Videos, Reels, and TikTok

The widespread adoption of short videos, reels, and TikTok-like features across various social media platforms has resulted in a loss of uniqueness, contributed to addiction, and diluted the quality of content available to users.

My Personal Take on AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini: Risks and Mostly Advantages

My Personal Take on AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini: Risks and Mostly Advantages

Delve into the world of AI chatbots, explore the potential benefits they offer, and uncover the concerns surrounding their misuse. Gain a subjective perspective on the fascinating realm of AI, its impact on various industries.