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Messi, the Messiah: Observations from a decade on the soccer field

June 30, 2026 16 Mins Read

There are moments in life that leave you slightly changed. Dallas, June 2026, was one…

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When “making it” costs you your humanity

June 14, 2026 14 Mins Read

Surekha has a theory. She has held it for years, articulated it with impressive consistency…

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How to conquer Egypt in 8 days, survive the ATMs, and shop like a Delhi pro

April 12, 2026 17 Mins Read

[This is the third of a three-part series on Egypt. The first speaks to its…

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Precision in the desert: How ancient Egypt mastered engineering millennia before Detroit and Silicon Valley

February 22, 2026 9 Mins Read

[This is a three-part series on Egypt. The first, speaks to its rich history and…

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Messi, the Messiah: Observations from a decade on the soccer field

June 30, 2026 16 Mins Read

There are moments in life that leave you slightly changed. Dallas, June 2026, was one…

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The dancing golf ball and the world of typography

August 6, 2025 10 Mins Read

I chanced upon a rather intriguing story today on the mystery of Dennis Ritchie’s Harvard…

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Life is a safari*

September 28, 2023 5 Mins Read

June 2024 update: The Information publicly revealed that Drishti was acquired by Apple. ——- Earlier…

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New topologies, evolved solution-market fit will define manufacturing AI in 2023

January 10, 2023 4 Mins Read

(Originally posted on Jan 10, 2023 on the Drishti blog) Traditionally, I’ve taken a look…

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Precision in the desert: How ancient Egypt mastered engineering millennia before Detroit and Silicon Valley

February 22, 2026 9 Mins Read

[This is a three-part series on Egypt. The first, speaks to its rich history and…

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Four generations of engineers: The life and times of my grandfather, CVS Narasimha Rao

August 25, 2025 18 Mins Read

When Pooja surprised us and graduated as a bioengineering major last year, it suddenly occurred…

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The dancing golf ball and the world of typography

August 6, 2025 10 Mins Read

I chanced upon a rather intriguing story today on the mystery of Dennis Ritchie’s Harvard…

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My strange love affair with (Carnatic) music

July 27, 2025 8 Mins Read

There’s something profoundly ironic about my relationship with Carnatic music. Here I am, a man…

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Messi, the Messiah: Observations from a decade on the soccer field

June 30, 2026 16 Mins Read

There are moments in life that leave you slightly changed. Dallas, June 2026, was one…

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Four generations of engineers: The life and times of my grandfather, CVS Narasimha Rao

August 25, 2025 18 Mins Read

When Pooja surprised us and graduated as a bioengineering major last year, it suddenly occurred…

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The Indian rules the American Spelling Bee

May 29, 2025 8 Mins Read

Faizan Zaki, today, was crowned the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in Maryland. I found…

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Life is a safari*

September 28, 2023 5 Mins Read

June 2024 update: The Information publicly revealed that Drishti was acquired by Apple. ——- Earlier…

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When “making it” costs you your humanity

June 14, 2026 14 Mins Read

Surekha has a theory. She has held it for years, articulated it with impressive consistency…

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Four generations of engineers: The life and times of my grandfather, CVS Narasimha Rao

August 25, 2025 18 Mins Read

When Pooja surprised us and graduated as a bioengineering major last year, it suddenly occurred…

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The hidden history of vegetarianism in India: A 3,000-year journey

June 24, 2025 11 Mins Read

Growing up in a vegetarian home in Malleswaram, Bangalore, eating at popular eateries like Kamat…

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In Education

The Indian rules the American Spelling Bee

May 29, 2025 8 Mins Read

Faizan Zaki, today, was crowned the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in Maryland. I found…

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Musings

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Messi, the Messiah: Observations from a decade on the soccer field

June 30, 2026 16 Mins Read

There are moments in life that leave you slightly changed. Dallas, June 2026, was one…

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In Blog

When “making it” costs you your humanity

June 14, 2026 14 Mins Read

Surekha has a theory. She has held it for years, articulated it with impressive consistency…

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In Blog

Four generations of engineers: The life and times of my grandfather, CVS Narasimha Rao

August 25, 2025 18 Mins Read

When Pooja surprised us and graduated as a bioengineering major last year, it suddenly occurred…

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The dancing golf ball and the world of typography

August 6, 2025 10 Mins Read

I chanced upon a rather intriguing story today on the mystery of Dennis Ritchie’s Harvard…

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  • Dr. Prasad Akella is a serial entrepreneur who has created and commercialized deep tech products that empower humans — in three very different areas: robotics, business social networks, computer vision/AI.
    He is a Fellow of the ASME and the SME and a Stanford PhD, Michigan MBA, and IIT BS.

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