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@amitgawande.com
· Dec 1
Curious, I never did an #introduction post here. I'm a coder by profession, who loves to read & write. I have been a blogger for more than 15 years, but lost touch with writing when Twitter was at it’s peak for a while.
Now I work on a lot many Indie projects & write my heart out at my blog.
Now I work on a lot many Indie projects & write my heart out at my blog.
Speed watched: Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai for n’th time🍿
I like to remind myself how cheesy Bollywoodish the 2000s were. And how crazy in love I was with the phase.
I like to remind myself how cheesy Bollywoodish the 2000s were. And how crazy in love I was with the phase.
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Sonia and Rohit love each other but Rohit is mysteriously killed. When Sonia moves to New Zealand, she meets Raj, Rohit's lookalike who helps her trace Rohit's killer.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Speed watched: Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai for n’th time🍿
I like to remind myself how cheesy Bollywoodish the 2000s were. And how crazy in love I was with the phase.
I like to remind myself how cheesy Bollywoodish the 2000s were. And how crazy in love I was with the phase.
Sometimes the test posts are not to test the post, but to test the poster. Here’s that post.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Sometimes the test posts are not to test the post, but to test the poster. Here’s that post.
When the skies peek from the canopy of the greens, sometimes that’s the best part of the walks! Yesterday was one such day - a walk through the old city of Pune. My daughter fell in love with the city that she never knew she was living in.
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
When the skies peek from the canopy of the greens, sometimes that’s the best part of the walks! Yesterday was one such day - a walk through the old city of Pune. My daughter fell in love with the city that she never knew she was living in.
I have enabled the crossposting to all places again. Why? No reason. I have anyway been crossposting to Mastodon, which is the only social network I have been active on. But that need not be the case.
I am tired of overthinking stuff... https://amitg.blog/2025/11/12/i-have-enabled-the-crossposting/
I am tired of overthinking stuff... https://amitg.blog/2025/11/12/i-have-enabled-the-crossposting/
10 Nov 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am not happy with the way I blog these days. I am thinking about a lot of things I shouldn't.
How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the
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November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I have enabled the crossposting to all places again. Why? No reason. I have anyway been crossposting to Mastodon, which is the only social network I have been active on. But that need not be the case.
I am tired of overthinking stuff... https://amitg.blog/2025/11/12/i-have-enabled-the-crossposting/
I am tired of overthinking stuff... https://amitg.blog/2025/11/12/i-have-enabled-the-crossposting/
I am not happy with the way I blog these days. I am thinking about a lot of things I shouldn't.
How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the p... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/10-nov-2025-at-9-11-am/
How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the p... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/10-nov-2025-at-9-11-am/
10 Nov 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am not happy with the way I blog these days. I am thinking about a lot of things I shouldn't. How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the
www.amitgawande.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I am not happy with the way I blog these days. I am thinking about a lot of things I shouldn't.
How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the p... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/10-nov-2025-at-9-11-am/
How's this written? What do I want to convey? Who do I want to convey it to? Why? Am I writing it correctly? In the right tone? Does the p... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/10-nov-2025-at-9-11-am/
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The Curious Bee steps into Western music with her first cover — “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran 🎶
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” (Female Cover) | The Curious Bee x Muzigal Academy
YouTube video by The Curious Bee
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November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Curious Bee steps into Western music with her first cover — “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran 🎶
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
The Curious Bee steps into Western music with her first cover — “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran 🎶
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” (Female Cover) | The Curious Bee x Muzigal Academy
YouTube video by The Curious Bee
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Curious Bee steps into Western music with her first cover — “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran 🎶
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
Now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5r...
'Open' in OpenAI has the same value as 'sense' does in nonsense.
OpenAI says it has "completed our recapitalization", the OpenAI Foundation now has equity valued at ~$130B, and it continues to control the OpenAI for-profit (OpenAI)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
'Open' in OpenAI has the same value as 'sense' does in nonsense.
David started (https://forkingmad.blog/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/?ref=amitgawande.com) the blogging challenge, but I saw Pete post about this (https://forkingmad.blog/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/?ref=amitgawande.com) first. Since then, I ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/pointless-facts/
Ten Pointless Facts about Me
I love doing blogging challenges or participating in blogging prompts. It's fun, and a great way to get a little insight into other people's lives. I t...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
David started (https://forkingmad.blog/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/?ref=amitgawande.com) the blogging challenge, but I saw Pete post about this (https://forkingmad.blog/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/?ref=amitgawande.com) first. Since then, I ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/pointless-facts/
I came across a post, or an archive of, to be frank, that I wrote in 2008, talking about "an upcoming project named Google Chrome". I was fascinated – "Google Chrome is an open-source browser from Google, which is supposed to rende... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/when-chrome-was-launched/
October 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
I came across a post, or an archive of, to be frank, that I wrote in 2008, talking about "an upcoming project named Google Chrome". I was fascinated – "Google Chrome is an open-source browser from Google, which is supposed to rende... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/when-chrome-was-launched/
One of the old posts reminded me of Microsoft Band. I loved the look of Microsoft devices. I wish they had found a way to sell them.
October 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
One of the old posts reminded me of Microsoft Band. I loved the look of Microsoft devices. I wish they had found a way to sell them.
I wonder if writing from a desktop via a native app is the best way to get writing. There is a benefit to always having a web interface to write your words in. Why not? You can log in from anywhere and start typing.
You don't need to l... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/writing-on-native-app/
You don't need to l... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/writing-on-native-app/
Writing on Native App
I wonder if writing from a desktop via a native app is the best way to get writing. There is a benefit to always having a web interface to write your words in. Why not? You can log in from anywhere and start typing. You don't need to look for
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October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I wonder if writing from a desktop via a native app is the best way to get writing. There is a benefit to always having a web interface to write your words in. Why not? You can log in from anywhere and start typing.
You don't need to l... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/writing-on-native-app/
You don't need to l... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/writing-on-native-app/
I've been keeping a beard for more than a couple of months now. Sure, I'd trim it at home now and then. But with the hair on my head thinning with each passing day, I did let the facial hair grow.
I was uncomfortable for the whole two m... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/the-beard-experience/
I was uncomfortable for the whole two m... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/the-beard-experience/
The Beard Experience
I've been told that a beard looks good on me. I like beards, but beards do not like me.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I've been keeping a beard for more than a couple of months now. Sure, I'd trim it at home now and then. But with the hair on my head thinning with each passing day, I did let the facial hair grow.
I was uncomfortable for the whole two m... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/the-beard-experience/
I was uncomfortable for the whole two m... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/the-beard-experience/
I have a bad habit while blogging – my posts need to have a structure. Context first. Lead to the main point next. Follow that with as many supporting points as I can think of. And then I finally hit the whole point of writing the post.
This i... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/one-thought/
This i... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/one-thought/
One Thought
I tend to ramble, when I should focus on just that one thought
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September 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I have a bad habit while blogging – my posts need to have a structure. Context first. Lead to the main point next. Follow that with as many supporting points as I can think of. And then I finally hit the whole point of writing the post.
This i... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/one-thought/
This i... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/one-thought/
18 Aug 2025 at 6:49 AM https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
One of the big reasons I wanted my own theme back, regardless of the blogging engine, is my ability to handle notes. With the porting exercise th... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
One of the big reasons I wanted my own theme back, regardless of the blogging engine, is my ability to handle notes. With the porting exercise th... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
18 Aug 2025 at 6:49 AM
One of the big reasons I wanted my own theme back, regardless of the blogging engine, is my ability to handle notes. With the porting exercise that I did yesterday, I am now back to writing and showing notes the way I want. The title does not come in the
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August 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
18 Aug 2025 at 6:49 AM https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
One of the big reasons I wanted my own theme back, regardless of the blogging engine, is my ability to handle notes. With the porting exercise th... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
One of the big reasons I wanted my own theme back, regardless of the blogging engine, is my ability to handle notes. With the porting exercise th... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/18-aug-2025-at-6-49-am/
Porting Theme with Vibe Coding https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
TL;DR - Yesterday, I ported my original theme from the last live version on Kirby to Ghost. *I did this through vibe coding... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
TL;DR - Yesterday, I ported my original theme from the last live version on Kirby to Ghost. *I did this through vibe coding... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
Porting Theme with Vibe Coding
Yesterday, I ported my original theme from the last live version on Kirby to Ghost. I did this through vibe coding with Claude on Cursor.
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August 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Porting Theme with Vibe Coding https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
TL;DR - Yesterday, I ported my original theme from the last live version on Kirby to Ghost. *I did this through vibe coding... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
TL;DR - Yesterday, I ported my original theme from the last live version on Kirby to Ghost. *I did this through vibe coding... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/porting-theme-with-vibe-coding/
Too Polished? https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
I don’t like blogging platforms that force me to write a title first — something that my current platform of choice, Ghost, does. It is funny how I still stick with this pl... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
I don’t like blogging platforms that force me to write a title first — something that my current platform of choice, Ghost, does. It is funny how I still stick with this pl... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
Too Polished?
I don’t like blogging platforms that force me to write a title first — something that my current platform of choice, Ghost, does. It is funny how I still stick with this platform. The reason currently is its ability to publish and host my newsletter — the dream of one platform
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August 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Too Polished? https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
I don’t like blogging platforms that force me to write a title first — something that my current platform of choice, Ghost, does. It is funny how I still stick with this pl... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
I don’t like blogging platforms that force me to write a title first — something that my current platform of choice, Ghost, does. It is funny how I still stick with this pl... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/too-polished/
GPS 101 https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
Ever wondered how your phone instantly knows your location, even if you’ve never been there before? Whether you’re booking a cab, finding a restaurant, or tracking a morning run, there’s an invi... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
Ever wondered how your phone instantly knows your location, even if you’ve never been there before? Whether you’re booking a cab, finding a restaurant, or tracking a morning run, there’s an invi... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
GPS 101
Four satellites, one tiny dot on the map — you. Discover how GPS makes it happen.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
GPS 101 https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
Ever wondered how your phone instantly knows your location, even if you’ve never been there before? Whether you’re booking a cab, finding a restaurant, or tracking a morning run, there’s an invi... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
Ever wondered how your phone instantly knows your location, even if you’ve never been there before? Whether you’re booking a cab, finding a restaurant, or tracking a morning run, there’s an invi... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/gps/
Crowded Mind https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
Lately, my mind has been crowded with many thoughts. When that happens, thinking clearly becomes ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
Lately, my mind has been crowded with many thoughts. When that happens, thinking clearly becomes ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
July 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Crowded Mind https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
Lately, my mind has been crowded with many thoughts. When that happens, thinking clearly becomes ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
Lately, my mind has been crowded with many thoughts. When that happens, thinking clearly becomes ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/crowded-mind/
Living the Chaotic Days https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
These days have been quite chaotic. There's too much happening at work and at home. Plus, I seem to have less time than I generally had. I know that's not the case, b... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
These days have been quite chaotic. There's too much happening at work and at home. Plus, I seem to have less time than I generally had. I know that's not the case, b... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
Living the Chaotic Days
These days have been quite chaotic. There's too much happening at work and at home. Plus, I seem to have less time than I generally had. I know that's not the case, but that's just how life has been lately. Generally, this shouldn't be an issue. But what this means
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July 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Living the Chaotic Days https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
These days have been quite chaotic. There's too much happening at work and at home. Plus, I seem to have less time than I generally had. I know that's not the case, b... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
These days have been quite chaotic. There's too much happening at work and at home. Plus, I seem to have less time than I generally had. I know that's not the case, b... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/chaotic-days/
I have generally trusted ChatGPT responses. But, I have recently been comparing them to Anthropic and Gemini. I find that Anthropic Claude's responses are more meaningful and well-presented more often. Is it just novelty bias?
July 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I have generally trusted ChatGPT responses. But, I have recently been comparing them to Anthropic and Gemini. I find that Anthropic Claude's responses are more meaningful and well-presented more often. Is it just novelty bias?
A Welcome Day Out https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
My family and I have slipped into a nice weekend routine if Friday is considered to be a part of a weekend, that is.
We have always held weekends, the Saturdays ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
My family and I have slipped into a nice weekend routine if Friday is considered to be a part of a weekend, that is.
We have always held weekends, the Saturdays ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
July 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A Welcome Day Out https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
My family and I have slipped into a nice weekend routine if Friday is considered to be a part of a weekend, that is.
We have always held weekends, the Saturdays ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
My family and I have slipped into a nice weekend routine if Friday is considered to be a part of a weekend, that is.
We have always held weekends, the Saturdays ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/a-welcome-day-out/
Barcodes 101 https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
Have you ever noticed those striped patterns on nearly everything you buy? From your morning coffee to your latest gadget, barcodes are everywhere. They might seem simple, but these lit... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
Have you ever noticed those striped patterns on nearly everything you buy? From your morning coffee to your latest gadget, barcodes are everywhere. They might seem simple, but these lit... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
Barcodes 101
Unlocking the Secret of Barcodes: More Than Just Stripes.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Barcodes 101 https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
Have you ever noticed those striped patterns on nearly everything you buy? From your morning coffee to your latest gadget, barcodes are everywhere. They might seem simple, but these lit... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
Have you ever noticed those striped patterns on nearly everything you buy? From your morning coffee to your latest gadget, barcodes are everywhere. They might seem simple, but these lit... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/barcodes/
On Missing Routine https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/
I haven't been able to maintain a routine for several months now. I'm not blaming myself, as I simply had no desire to follow one. The idea of routinely doing ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/
I haven't been able to maintain a routine for several months now. I'm not blaming myself, as I simply had no desire to follow one. The idea of routinely doing ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/
On Missing Routine
I haven't been able to maintain a routine for several months now. I'm not blaming myself, as I simply had no desire to follow one. The idea of routinely doing any activity made me genuinely uncomfortable, so I didn't force myself into it. Why should I?
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June 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
On Missing Routine https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/
I haven't been able to maintain a routine for several months now. I'm not blaming myself, as I simply had no desire to follow one. The idea of routinely doing ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/
I haven't been able to maintain a routine for several months now. I'm not blaming myself, as I simply had no desire to follow one. The idea of routinely doing ... https://www.amitgawande.com/blog/2025/on-missing-routine/