One month with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: No regrets (yet)
This isn't exactly a review (I have long ceased being an active technology journalist), but more of a public note for my future self (to justify my purchase).Continue Reading →
3 reasons why I bought Oppo Enco X2 and not OnePlus Buds Pro 2
TLDR; 1. Better active noise cancellation. 2. Volume control. 3. In-ear detection.
Old Monk beer review: Does the beer live up to the legend of the rum?
It appears that Old Monk beer has been around for a little while, but for me this was a revelation…
Paper Boat drinks review: As close as it can get to the real thing
In my many years as a blogger and a journalist (sort of), I have posted reviews of the usual gadgets, software, movies, music, books, websites, WiFi on Indian Railways and…Continue Reading →
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: The actual newspaper headlines in September 1960 were quite different
Indians would have surely been disappointed by Milkha Singh’s legendary defeat in the 400 metres final at the 1960 Rome…
Bombay Talkies: Only Anurag Kashyap’s Murabba gets the taste right
Wasn’t Bombay Talkies supposed to be a celebration of the 100 years of Indian cinema? Then what was Karan Johar’s…
The Amul girl isn’t 50, yet: Trivia, an awesome image and a movie
Utterly, butterly, ignoramus! I am a sucker for anniversaries. They give an opportunity to celebrate something that you want to and the occasion guarantees that readers notice (and also appreciate)…Continue Reading →
My first Android: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830
Phones were never a status symbol for me. In fact nothing is. I am an utilitarian, the kind who is…
Review: Solmate Fusion portable solar charger
I now have two (active) blogs to run. One is this and the other at work. Will occasionally cross-post from…
Review: Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T (i5-460M, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD)
Choosing that perfect laptop is tougher than choosing a mobile phone. At least for me. And at the end you may need to make some compromises. Not that the Acer…Continue Reading →
Review: Open magazine
[Readers who have not yet read the first issue the new weekly magazine Open, might not relate to some portions…
Review: Foldable USB Speakers (Tech-Com SSD-510U)
Most laptop don’t usually boast of robust sound and therefore external accessories like headphones/earphones or a set of speakers become…
