
IntelliPoint Bytes
Personal Reflections & PoV on Topical/Trending Issues
We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; I am here to do just that. IntelliPoint Bytes serves as a vessel to project my passions, interests and opinion and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.
Why AI Washing is the Snake Oil of the 21st Century
The tech industry is wrapped in buzzwords, splashed with shiny marketing campaigns. I'm talking about the epidemic of AI washing.
Bharat-nama: An Epic Makeover for Desi-fying India
There’s one thing that’s been dominating the global socio-political chatter in the past few days, outside of the grand and extravagant...
Reshaping reality: The next decade’s unstoppable AI dominance
As the AI rage continues to take the world by storm, debates and opinions on whether AI will become sentient, overtake humans and...
Five fascinating facts about Meghalaya – The Abode of Clouds
For an avid explorer and a nature-lover like me, a trip to Meghalaya is a bundle of joy packed with enchanting experiences – deeply...
Rishikesh’s mystical vibes and the soulful art of hopping
Each new year comes with new hopes for new beginnings, adventures and journeys. To me, a trip to Rishikesh, dubbed as the Yoga capital of...
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A cup of grandeur, ambition and opulence
The world’s second most watched sporting event is here and for soccer fans, this only promises to be another grand extravaganza adding to...
Looking at Moonlighting beyond the ethical and legal lens
Just a few days ago, as I walked by the lake side and marvelled at the Beaver Moon dazzling in reddish-copper colour during a total lunar...
Quiet Quitting and the Choices vs Consequences paradox
Everything we do (or not do) in our lives ultimately takes its roots in the choices we make. Right from our morning cuppa and news...
From thought to print: Learnings from my maiden book
Donning an author’s hat was one of my aspirations ever since I started my career as a financial journalist about 15 years ago. But little...
Tenpy: A container home for a relaxing retreat
Being cooped up in my home for nearly 22 months, I was desperately looking for a quick getaway and at the same time a relaxing break – a...
Glow & Lovely’s latest ad is refreshing, liberating and a welcome change!
Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) latest ad spot that lauds India’s 56 women athletes (GlowGlow & Lovely - Ready. Steady. Glow. #ReadySteady -...
It’s Friday the 13th! Spooked? Or all set to party?
It’s Friday and it’s the 13th! So, what’s all the fuss about this day-date pair? Friday the 13th is believed to be an unlucky day that is...
The Great Indian Spitter Bug
I gazed through my room’s window (my break-out zone these days) to disconnect for a few seconds from the always-on screens, and my eyes...
A legend and his limitless possibilities to life on wheelchair
Vaidyanathan Singararaman, or Vaidy as he is fondly called, has been among a handful of persons I’ve met who have touched and transformed...
Covid-19 Wave 2: Self-care and inward-looking approach key to flatten India's spiking curve
World over, countries are battling several phases of the Coronavirus pandemic with many having moved into wave 3 & 4. But what India is...
GameStop: The new wolves of Wall Street, their bets and the old big bears’ squeeze
The frenzy around GameStop (GME) – the new-found darling stock of intraday traders that has caught the world of investing, financial...
Finishing 2020 strong: My reflections and learnings
2020 may well be regarded as Annus Horribilis as the world witnessed an avalanche of misfortunes – ranging from wildfires, volcanoes,...
Solo drives and the little bundles of joy
Among the many setbacks that the Covid-19 pandemic threw at us, leisure travel and vacations feature on the top, at least for the...
The battle to stay fit moves online, but who wins?
The Covid-19 pandemic has virtually transitioned almost every physical interaction to a digital format – something we have now gradually...























