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In 2009, before embracing a soul-searching nomadic life, I set out on my first solo bike journey on my newly acquired Bajaj Avenger, Routing from Palwal to visit Sumit Saxsena friend in Gwalior. Open highway led me through the historic NH-2, passing Agra and the rugged terrains of Dholpur, eventually crossing the renowned Chambal River…
Year 2009 became a pivotal moment in my life. Since 1999, I had been away from family—whether it was for higher secondary education and competitive exam preparations in Bhopal, engineering at NIT Rourkela, or working in corporate hubs like Kolkata, Gurgaon, and Noida. The constant hustle made me question my purpose: Who am I? What…
In 2009, I started my daring solo soul searching bike journey spanning in first leg covering more than 750 KM in a day from Gurgaon to Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, seeking adventure and self-discovery. Riding my trusted Bajaj Avenger, I navigated through Haryana’s serene farmlands, the historic Chambal River bridge, and the rugged terrains of Madhya…
Natural Language Processing (NLP) has transformed how machines understand and interact with human language. At the forefront of this transformation is Hugging Face, a platform that has become synonymous with cutting-edge NLP tools, pre-trained models, and collaborative innovation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Hugging Face provides everything you need to build, fine-tune,…
The majority of data generated today is unstructured, existing in formats such as emails, social media posts, customer reviews, and legal documents. Extracting meaningful insights from this raw text is challenging. This is where Natural Language Processing (NLP) comes in. NLP enables machines to understand, analyze, and structure unstructured text data into a more usable format. Over…
The internet holds an endless stream of data, and web crawling acts as the bridge that transforms scattered information into structured insights. Businesses leverage web crawling to fuel big data analysis, unlocking trends, predictions, and market intelligence. From finance to marketing, web crawling enables organizations to make data-driven decisions that provide a competitive edge. I’ve…
Web crawling is a powerful technique that fuels search engines, market research, data analysis and AI model training. However, web crawlers must operate within legal and ethical boundaries to avoid violating terms of service or intellectual property rights. With 20 years of experience driving tech excellence, I’ve redefined what’s possible for organizations, unlocking innovation and…
Hugging Face is an essential platform for AI and machine learning enthusiasts, offering a treasure trove of resources, pretrained models, and easy-to-use tools. If you’re just starting with AI, ML or Natural Language Processing (NLP), you’ve come to the right place. For ~20 years in corporate experience, I’ve been part of building the future of tech,…
From dreaming of airplanes in the skies of small Sarni town of Madhya Pradesh to finally boarding my first flight from Kolkata to Delhi, my journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams. What once seemed like a distant aspiration became a reality in 2006 when my career took me beyond…
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, where applications demand scalability, flexibility, and performance, choosing the right database is critical. In the world of relational databases, PostgreSQL has emerged as a powerhouse, From powering modern web applications to handling vast analytical workloads and geospatial data. For over two decades, I’ve been at the forefront of the tech industry,…
In 2009, I embarked on a soul-searching journey that would become one of the most cherished adventures of my life. Being an adventure junkie, I often found solace on the open road, and this time, my destination was deeply personal—my grandparents’ homes in Mohad (Kareli) and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. Starting from Sarni, I set…
In 2009, I embarked on a soul-searching bike journey across my home state of Madhya Pradesh, creating memories that remain etched in my heart. Starting from Sarni, I rode over 300 km through the dense Satpura jungles, crossed the serene Narmada river, and passed vibrant farmlands on my way to Mohad, where my grandparents lived.…
In 2009, during a period of introspection, I returned to my ancestral village, Mohad Kareli in Madhya Pradesh, to rediscover the essence of simplicity and the values deeply rooted in rural life. Spending time on my grandfather’s farm became a transformative experience—splashing in borewell water, savoring fresh sugarcane, and holding lambs offered not just joy…
In 2009, during a period of soul-searching, I returned to his ancestral village, Mohad Kareli in Madhya Pradesh, to reconnect with the simplicity of rural life. I spent cherished moments on his grandfather’s farm, engaging in activities like splashing in borewell water, tasting fresh sugarcane, and holding lambs, which provided a refreshing escape from the…
Cloud platforms like AWS DynamoDB, Google Firestore, Azure Cosmos DB, and MongoDB Atlas have revolutionized how we deploy and manage NoSQL databases. They offer scalability, ease of use, and integration with other cloud services, making them an attractive option for businesses of all sizes. However, these benefits come with hidden costs that can significantly impact…
The rise of NoSQL databases has transformed the data storage landscape, providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. While they offer advantages over traditional relational databases (RDBMS) in certain scenarios, adopting NoSQL comes with hidden costs that organizations must carefully consider. Two decades in the tech world have seen me spearhead groundbreaking innovations, engineer scalable solutions, and…
Scaling databases efficiently is a critical challenge in today’s data-driven world. While SQL databases have long been the cornerstone of data storage, their scalability often lags behind the flexibility offered by NoSQL solutions. However, with the right strategies, SQL databases can be scaled effectively, even mimicking the agility of NoSQL. With 20 years of experience…
In the age of big data, selecting the right tool for your data processing needs can significantly influence your project’s success. Among the most prominent tools in the big data ecosystem are Hadoop and Apache Spark. While both have powerful capabilities, they are designed for different use cases. My two decades in tech have been…
Mumbai, the city I once viewed as Maya Nagri from the perspective of a small-town boy, became a vivid reality during my teenage years when I first visited IIT Mumbai for my B.Tech counseling. Fast forward to 2014, I found myself returning to Mumbai for my sister’s higher studies, and this time, I documented the charm of…
Every child has a dream, often tied to becoming someone or achieving something special. For me, it all began in the late ’90s when I watched a rugged documentary about Harley-Davidson on Discovery Channel. From that moment, I dreamed of owning this iconic bike one day. When that dream finally came true, it became one…