Miscellaneous
Movies I like.
Archive: All articles by me.
Health
5 December 2008
Most back pain is muscular. Yoga and relaxation exercises are the most effective strategies for handling back pain. List of books and teachers in silicon valley, California.
26 November 2008
Breathing techniques like the Buteyko Method from Russia and Pranayama from India are very effective complementary therapies for asthma.
Miscellaneous Articles
23 October 2008
Diamonds are found in abundance in nature. Diamonds have no instrinsic value. Still, diamonds are expensive! Why?
4 August 2008
A fast paced video that explains the various stages of the economic system: Extraction, Production, Distribution, Consumption and Disposal. The video is packed with information and might make you wonder what is going on around you!
Personal
22 June 2008
One of the two hikes I did in 2008 (on the longest day of that year), after a gap of 3-4 years.
6 April 2008
I played Holi for the first time in 18+ years! It was very very enjoyable! One of my pictures was chosen for publication in IndiaWest.
24 February 2008
A critical review of Taare Zameen Par, an award-winning movie by Aamir Khan that portrays the anguish and frustration faced by a dyslexic child.
12 February 2008
I assembled a series of models, primarily for stress reduction. Each model takes two to twelve hours. The end result is tangible and satisfying.
2008
A set of articles on divorce, custody, forgiveness and healing that draw on personal experience, reading and talking to dozens of individuals.
Links
Suleiman Mirza and Madhu Singh.
Sita Sings the Blues. Also check out Nina Paley’s website and the wikipedia article.
JEE-1 Stories — Vineet Buch’s story is inspiring.
- Ramanan
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