Binu's Musings

Updates: The route timing information on buses from/to HSR sector 2 may not be correct. I rarely use those routes now after switching...

BMTC's BIAL services had a flat fare structure (Rs. 100 minimum on the BIAS Volvos), making it unviable for city commuters. I've oft...

Yesterday, I read the transcripts of a very inspiring speech by Dr. Randy Pausch known as "The Last Lecture" . Inspirational stu...

A 5 bit counter won't do now and I'm nowhere close to a retired planter's life in Coorg. Sigh ...

Here's one programming language that you won't find in many resumes: LOLCODE . More on the LOLCODE home page . Sample code: HAI CAN ...

Some interesting links I followed from the LifeHacker blog today: Lucid dreaming . I'll control the script now. The next time there...

Here's a showcase of my best macro shots from last year. Used a Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens on an EOS 350D for all of them. I couldn...

I got a couple of albums printed online at G K Vale . At Rs. 3 for a 6" x 4" print it is a sweet deal. I haven't found any stu...

Papa Kamath on fatherhood: When I hold him, I get that warm feeling ... and I know he has done it again.

What does the United Nations flag have to do with a flat Earth theory? Lots apparently. Take a look at the Flat Earth Society Forum's F...

The days of straightforward news headlines are over. The newsrooms seem to be where punsters congregate these days. Just when headlines tha...

(This writeup that has been in my drafts folder for close to two years now.) Located about 30 km from Kodaikanal is one of the best getaways...

I saw Trac being used by some projects recently. Decided to give it a try today for tracking a small prototyping project that I'm work...

The post processing I do on my photos is limited to sharpening, saturation and simple contrast adjustments in Picasa . I was looking for sof...

I didn't realize until Preethi pointed it out that The Pursuit of Happyness was based on a true story. Beautiful film. Don't want t...