Cybersecurity

Hey guys!

Let me say it again,

“Some things are meant to be hacked!”

A couple of days back, I installed a government app (cannot disclose which, because they haven’t released the patch yet) in which I found a severe vulnerability lurking around the corner of a simple OTP (One-Time Password) mechanism.

I don’t know whether it was a mistake of a programmer, or was it intentionally rigged, but it looked pretty suspicious to me.

I saw “patterns” in OTPs.

Allow me to explain …

For those who don’t know, OTP mechanisms are pretty common in Indian Apps, where they…

Artificial Intelligence

From the beginning of my AI journey, I found several ideas and concepts promising unparalleled potential; Pieces of research and development that were absolutely mind-blowing; And breakthroughs that pushed this field forward, leaving their mark on its glorious history.

Also, in the last few years, the number of people pointing to the “Skynet-terminator” scenario has increased exponentially … ^_^!

So today, I decided to curate a list of some of the most interesting ideas and concepts (from my own experience) that kept me going all these years.

I hope they’ll inspire you…

DEEP LEARNING

Last year (In 2019), a company (Can’t disclose their name!), conducted a National Level Machine Learning Competition for hiring purposes. The competition itself was hosted on HackerEarth.

On the page it said:

[We are] looking for passionate ML Developers with hands-on skills in Machine Learning and Analytical skills to join their dynamic team in Hyderabad.

Eligibility Criteria:

Years of Experience: 0 to 2 years

Skills: Machine Learning and Analytical skills

I was really excited about this 13-day competition because of my strong interest in the field of Machine learning and Deep Learning. ^_^!

So let’s dive into the details to…

MENTAL HEALTH & ANXIETY

The current situation has forced not only you but everyone around the globe to be restricted inside the four walls of your home. In these hard times and gloomy environments, anxiety and stress are natural. It’s alright to have stress sometimes — it happens to everybody. What is significant is to manage it in a positive manner.

Today, I’m going to share with you 7 extremely productive, well-researched, and useful tips to ease your anxiety in these crucial times of pandemic and quarantine. …

“You need to get off of those video games! There’s nothing valuable in those time-wasters!” — Every Parent Ever

Have you ever heard your mom or dad scream this to you as they try to get you to turn off your video game and get back to “real life?” How did you respond? Did you simply turn off the game and give in? Or did you keep on playing, knowing that one day the skills you learn from your ‘time-wasting” video games will actually pay off?

While video games have gotten a bad rap over the years, more and more…

MEDITATION

Nobody knows you better than your family — including which of your buttons to push, and when.

One of the common reasons many people practice meditation and mindfulness is to access moments of peace and calm among the people and places that bring stress. Having the ability to return to a place of center when faced with a fight or flight response can help you make decisions that can save relationships and salvage moments. That skill is never more important than when you are with your family!

We’ve all been there. A family holiday dinner barely gets to the second…

DA VINCI ON MEDIUM

“Pick a Niche and Stick with it” — Every SEO Guru ever

Back in the days when “Medium” was not a thing, if you had started a blog of your own, then you know the pain of committing to a particular niche. In order to be a “Successful” blogger, you HAD TO pick up your domain. Which, to be honest, can be a suffocating vow even today.

As a person who is extremely curious about everything, who jumps from one interest to another every other day, I know that cage-like feeling that you get by repeatedly writing on the same…

PROFESSION

“Caregiving is a calling, not everyone hears it”

To care for another person as either a professional caregiver or as the friend or family member of the person who needs care takes commitment, compassion, and determination. It is not an easy path to take. While caregiving is rewarding, it is also very challenging. So that’s why caregivers need to be prepared for everything that caring for the elderly and chronically ill people can bring.

Here, I want to talk about caregiving philosophies and best practices that focus specifically on caring for elderly…