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Cycling to Lonad Caves and Shiva Temple, Thane

Last month, some cyclists had visited Lonad to do tree planting, and I could not join them. But ever since, Lonad was on my mind due to the caves that are found there. This weekend, I got a chance to … Read more →

McKinsey: Big data one of top five catalysts for US economy growth

McKinsey Global Institute published a report that identifies the top 5 catalysts of growth for the US economy: The US economy is struggling to find a new formula for vigorous growth. But all growth opportunities are not created equal. New … Read more →

Trek to Kangorigad / Mangalgad Fort with a visit to Shivtharghal

After a break of three weeks with no trekking or cycling, I was really looking forward to a nice trek. When Sameer proposed a trek to Kangorigad, I jumped at the opportunity! Kangorigad, also known as Mangaldad, is one of … Read more →

Fort Conservation in Maharashtra – a community steps forward

As part of the Mumbai Historical Sites Cycling Association project to promote cycling to historical sites in and around Mumbai, it was evident that many of the historical sites – especially forts – are in a bad shape, with no conservation … Read more →

Mahakali or Kondivite Caves, Andheri – ideal for a cycling visit!

Located just next to JVLR near SEEPZ, Mahakali or Kondivite caves are a set of 19 Buddhist caves around the top of the Mahakali hill. Great for a cycling visit! Read more →

IITK 82 Reunion at Naukuchiatal

What happens when a bunch of 50 year olds (or thereabout) who have known each other for over half their lives, get together at a beautiful place in the mountains? They magically transform into their 25 year old versions! That’s … Read more →

Cyclomon – you are what you ride!

If you are a cyclist, check this website out and figure out which kind of a person you are based on what kind of cycle you ride! Two Frenchmen – Thomas Pom, a fourth-year student at the National School of … Read more →

Offer to Archeological Survey of India to help with restoration and conservation of forts

Having embarked upon a project to visit various historical sites especially forts in and around Mumbai, I found to my dismay that many of the forts I visited were highly neglected, and there was no effort for conservation, let alone … Read more →

Cycling to Durgadi Fort and Khidkaleshwar Temple in Kalyan

With a trek planned on Sunday, I still wanted to do a cycling trip somewhere so as to not lose steam in my quest to cover all the forts in Mumbai and Thane region. Also, with a knee that I … Read more →

Cycling to Nagla Bunder Fort and Gaimukh Fort

After spending my last weekend mountain biking in Germany, I wanted to get on my cycle and experience the rains in Mumbai. My original plan was to join a gang of cyclists who were heading to Lonad, and was planning … Read more →

Mountain Biking in Mannheim, Germany

As an extension of a business trip to Germany, I took the opportunity to go to Mannheim. We have a bunch of close friends who stay there, and I never lose a chance to visit them. And this time was … Read more →

Cycling to Dongri Fort – also called Dharavi Fort at Uttan

Having created a map of the forts in Mumbai and Thane, I wanted to add one more fort to the list I have already cycled to. For I had to fly to Germany on Sunday, I decided to cycle on … Read more →

Historical Forts and Caves in Mumbai and Thane

A map of historical forts and caves in the Mumbai and Thane area. Also contains links to photographs and route maps. Read more →

Forest Coding – adventure of a coder building a software startup from the forest

Thomas Backlund has started a bold adventure of giving up his life in the city and living in a forest to build his start up. He has set himself up with a laptop, battery pack, solar cells and mobile broadband. … Read more →

Mountain biking at Nagle Nature Trail

After a 2 week break from cycling, I was keen to ride again this weekend. Just then on Saturday, I was excited to read a post on FB by fellow cyclists, Kaushik Panchal and Darren Pinto and see their photographs of a new off-road … Read more →

Cycling to Belapur Fort – the last vestiges of an era gone by

When it gets to Saturday evening, I usually start feeling the itch to figure out a route to ride on Sunday. Last night was no different, and with the current theme of riding to all the forts in and around … Read more →

Cycling and Forts at Kelve, Shirgaon, Mahim and Satpaati – the Palghar Circuit

For a change, this was a planned expedition as an extension of this year’s project of visiting all the forts in and around Mumbai. Having already visited Vasai fort and Arnala fort, I was itching to go further north in … Read more →

Benefits of Cycling – an Infographic

Jonathan Hart has created an amazing infographic on the benefits of cycling for Atlanta Bicycling Coalition, and coveys facts about cycling and its benefits to both the individual and communities Thanks to Bill Buse who posted this!

Cycling expedition to Ghodbunder Fort, Thane

This was a totally unplanned expedition. Slept late on Saturday night but put an alarm for 5 am by habit. 5 am on Sunday morning, I was wondering where to cycle to that would be a relatively short ride, for … Read more →

Evolution of big data at CERN – a short overview by Dr. Tim Smith

There is a mind-boggling amount of data floating around our society. Physicists at CERN have been pondering how to store and share their ever more massive data for decades – stimulating globalization of the internet along the way, whilst ‘solving’ … Read more →

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