Karthik | 茶烏冰
@karmalli.bsky.social
Enthusiast: languages, cities, geography, history, cooking, literature.
Independent researcher/writer, Indian scripts and languages. Currently doing a Masters, at the University of Washington. (he/avan). Work: https://karthikmalli.github.io
📍Seattle, WA
Independent researcher/writer, Indian scripts and languages. Currently doing a Masters, at the University of Washington. (he/avan). Work: https://karthikmalli.github.io
📍Seattle, WA
It's a little annoying to admit that a Patagonia jacket on sale is actually really worth the price
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
It's a little annoying to admit that a Patagonia jacket on sale is actually really worth the price
Using [hæɾi] Trust to look at old texts
October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Using [hæɾi] Trust to look at old texts
Hi whomst in DC next month
July 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Hi whomst in DC next month
Tomorrow's going to be my first day with 30 degree weather since moving to the US. Wild!
June 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Tomorrow's going to be my first day with 30 degree weather since moving to the US. Wild!
Something I like about life in the US is that it's pretty easy to be the best dressed dude in any given room 98% of the time (ok maybe not in NYC)
May 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Something I like about life in the US is that it's pretty easy to be the best dressed dude in any given room 98% of the time (ok maybe not in NYC)
Made kale chips (easy) for a relative's lunch party and the kids loved them huhuhu
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Made kale chips (easy) for a relative's lunch party and the kids loved them huhuhu
I wish I could break my habit of turning to Twitter when I want to engage with a larger audience outside just my friends. But no other platform matches its reach, or crucially, its diversity really. Bluesky is too American!!
March 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I wish I could break my habit of turning to Twitter when I want to engage with a larger audience outside just my friends. But no other platform matches its reach, or crucially, its diversity really. Bluesky is too American!!
Does anyone on my list have friends in Vancouver BC who can host a visitor for a couple of days
March 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Does anyone on my list have friends in Vancouver BC who can host a visitor for a couple of days
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NEWS: Last night, the Department of Homeland Security detained a Palestinian who helped lead the Columbia encampment.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
BREAKING: DHS Detains Palestinian Student from Columbia Encampment, Says Advocates
Agents told him his student visa was revoked. But he had a green card. Agents then said that was revoked too.
zeteo.com
March 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NEWS: Last night, the Department of Homeland Security detained a Palestinian who helped lead the Columbia encampment.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
I wish North America were smaller so I could visit my friends more often :( Plus most people I know are on the East coast or closer to it. I
March 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I wish North America were smaller so I could visit my friends more often :( Plus most people I know are on the East coast or closer to it. I
Slowly, steadily, I'm making friends I can hang out with in the gloomy city of Seattle. "Community" however, remains elusive.
March 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Slowly, steadily, I'm making friends I can hang out with in the gloomy city of Seattle. "Community" however, remains elusive.
I have a class on XML based tools in the digital humanities in the coming quarter. I'm excited for it! This is going to be my first forays into formal training for digital tools.
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I have a class on XML based tools in the digital humanities in the coming quarter. I'm excited for it! This is going to be my first forays into formal training for digital tools.
Take a shot every time you hear a white person say "am I saying that right"
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Take a shot every time you hear a white person say "am I saying that right"
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If you enjoy a writer, artist, or any creative, please tell them you liked their work while they are still here. It will inspire them to keep creating & following their passion while they can.
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you enjoy a writer, artist, or any creative, please tell them you liked their work while they are still here. It will inspire them to keep creating & following their passion while they can.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil former leader Bolsonaro knew and agreed to a plan to poison President Lula, top prosecutor says.
February 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil former leader Bolsonaro knew and agreed to a plan to poison President Lula, top prosecutor says.
Had my first counseling session since getting here in September. It was a volunteer thing at the uni so more of a listening session, but man it felt good to get a lot of thoughts off my chest. Feeling so much better.
February 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Had my first counseling session since getting here in September. It was a volunteer thing at the uni so more of a listening session, but man it felt good to get a lot of thoughts off my chest. Feeling so much better.
I applied to like 5 summer internships just today, steeling myself for when the wave of rejections comes pouring in
February 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I applied to like 5 summer internships just today, steeling myself for when the wave of rejections comes pouring in
Very interesting to see Seattle's outdoorsy masses switch allegiance from Patagonia to Cotopaxi
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Very interesting to see Seattle's outdoorsy masses switch allegiance from Patagonia to Cotopaxi
If nothing else, being in grad school has forced me to improve my work ethic and structure daily routines better, I never even knew I could consistently work so hard
February 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
If nothing else, being in grad school has forced me to improve my work ethic and structure daily routines better, I never even knew I could consistently work so hard
I think taking the Seattle - Vancouver train will fix me (briefly)
February 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I think taking the Seattle - Vancouver train will fix me (briefly)
What comes first, brain fog or a messy room?
February 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What comes first, brain fog or a messy room?
Love to pay $5 for coffee so strong that my anxiety and dissociation both resurface for a couple of hours afterwards
January 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Love to pay $5 for coffee so strong that my anxiety and dissociation both resurface for a couple of hours afterwards
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A record 20% of Seattle households did not own or lease a vehicle in 2023. Seattle ranked ninth among the 50 largest U.S. cities for no-car households.- Seattle Times FYI Guy
January 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A record 20% of Seattle households did not own or lease a vehicle in 2023. Seattle ranked ninth among the 50 largest U.S. cities for no-car households.- Seattle Times FYI Guy
The Twin Peaks character with the most accurate Pacific Northwest accent (from what I can tell) is ironically the outsider, Dale Cooper.
(The actor who plays him is from the region, which explains it. I don't think any of the others are)
(The actor who plays him is from the region, which explains it. I don't think any of the others are)
January 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The Twin Peaks character with the most accurate Pacific Northwest accent (from what I can tell) is ironically the outsider, Dale Cooper.
(The actor who plays him is from the region, which explains it. I don't think any of the others are)
(The actor who plays him is from the region, which explains it. I don't think any of the others are)