Episodes

  • Spicy vs Chilli

    Spicy vs Chilli
    May 21 2023
    When Americans say spicy, they usually mean chili. For some weird reason, other spices that are more aromatic like Turmeric, cloves, cardamom, etc. do not seem to fit the definitely of “spicy”. That’s why in a typical Indian/Thai restaurant in the US when they ask how spicy, they mean “How much chili should I put … The post Spicy vs Chilli first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Sometimes the middle ground is most empowering

    Sometimes the middle ground is most empowering
    Apr 30 2023
    Writing a blog post in plain text isn’t fun. Neither is writing it in a bulky word processor like Microsoft Word. The former is too constrained, the latter too unbridled.  Writing in Markdown is fun. It has sufficient features without creating bloat. Building a backend in lambda functions has a strong lock-in. On the other … The post Sometimes the middle ground is most empowering first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • A day at Joshua Tree National Park

    A day at Joshua Tree National Park
    Mar 11 2023
    Joshua Tree National Park, about a three-hour drive from the city of Los Angeles, is home to Joshua Trees. If you have a day to spend, I would recommend a hike followed by the viewpoints. We started from the south entrance and went northwards, here’s what we did Lost Oasis Trail – An easy ~7.5 … The post A day at Joshua Tree National Park first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Guatemala in 8 days

    Guatemala in 8 days
    Oct 8 2022
    Guatemala is a hidden gem in Central America. Just like its English-speaking neighbor Belize, it is a picturesque country worth visiting. Day 1 – Ride to Antigua After landing at the Guatemala International Airport, I took a taxi to Antigua. It’s only an hour away and is much safer than the capital city, Guatemala City. … The post Guatemala in 8 days first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Virgin Mojito (हिंदी)

    Virgin Mojito (हिंदी)
    Sep 15 2022
    गाँव में रहने वाला लड़का घर में “नींबू-पानी” पीता है । शहर में जाता है तो उसको “शिकंजी” बोलने लगता है । फिर फ़ाइव-स्टार होटेल में जाता है, और “लेमोनेड” ऑर्डर करता है । विदेश-यात्रा पर जाता है, तो उसी नींबू-पानी को “व़र्जिन-मोहीतो” कहना सीख जाता है । – कुमार विश्वास The post Virgin Mojito (हिंदी) first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Souvenir Clothing

    Souvenir Clothing
    Aug 6 2022
    I stared at the clothing in the souvenir shop. “Cancún” is written on the cap. “Cancún” is written on the chest. Cancún written on the derrière. In myriad fonts and sizes. I wondered who buys all these souvenirs. I have occasionally purchased souvenir clothing in the past. But it is usually lower quality, overpriced, and … The post Souvenir Clothing first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Crowded or Popular? Exclusive or deserted?

    Crowded or Popular? Exclusive or deserted?
    Jul 18 2022
    An expensive place full of tourists is considered a popular destination. While an inexpensive place full of tourists will be called a crowded one. An expensive place lacking tourists is termed an exclusive destination. While an inexpensive place lacking tourists is considered deserted. It is never about other tourists, it is always about how much … The post Crowded or Popular? Exclusive or deserted? first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Duolingo is a waste of Time

    Duolingo is a waste of Time
    May 21 2022
    A few years back, I wasted time on Duolingo trying to learn Spanish. I no longer do that and you shouldn’t. Here’s why it’s not effective and better alternatives. Language is primarily an oral activity. The written language evolved later, primarily, for bureaucracy and tax collection. Any app that emphasizes the written aspect first is … The post Duolingo is a waste of Time first appeared on ashishb.net.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute