History is filled with protracted, drawn-out conflicts, but did you know about a war that could have been missed during a coffee break? It started at 9:00 AM and was over by brunch, proving that even wars can have a tight schedule! Switching gears from fleeting wars to eternal edibles, let’s talk about honey’s impressive shelf-life. This sweet treat has been found in ancient tombs and is still as good as new after thousands of years. So, why doesn't honey spoil? The plot thickens. The human fascination with the number 3 runs deep. Trimurti, Trinity, movie trilogies, states of matter, pigs, mus ..read more

Imagine the Indian fintech industry as a Bollywood dance sequence. It begins in the early 2000s, with a few enthusiastic background dancers, mainly startups like Paytm and ItzCash, shaking to the primitive rhythms of dial-up internet. The choreography was less "smooth moonwalk" and more "clunky robot dance," but the spirit? Unmatchable! As the beat of technology quickened, so did the steps. By the 2010s, the stage was ablaze with newcomers, each adding their own flair to the routine—swiping, tapping, and clicking their way into the hearts of millions. Mobile wallets, digital banking, and e-com ..read more

From a beer-drenched London street to the simple joy of a flying disc and finally to the click of a mouse that bought "Ten Summoner’s Tales," history, it seems, prefers its tales served with a side of whimsical. And we have a rhyme to match. In London's streets, the beer did flow, A flood of ale from long ago. The vats did burst, the town did weep, In hops and barley drowned so deep. Then Yale, where pie tins took to flight, Became the Frisbee's birthright. A simple toss, a joyful cheer, From tin to disc, the path was clear. Online, a transaction bold, Dan Kohn's CD of Sting was sold. Through ..read more

Royal Enfield. More than just motorcycles, the brand forges brotherhood across the Indian highways. Owning a Royal Enfield is your passport to a fraternity of wind-chasers and adventure-seekers. It's not just about the ride; it's about the rider's rite of passage into a tribe that shares tales of rugged roads and starlit skies. The IPL is a cricketing carnival that is more than cricket. It builds communities, with fans bonding over their love for the game, city, and team. It is a spectacle where loyalty is measured in cheers and jeers and where every match is a communal celebration. Hardik Pan ..read more

Could a banana split or a split personality have anything to do with the fact we share 50% of our DNA with bananas? Scientific facts or outrageous humour? A little of both, really. And the next time you meticulously pick out unwanted items from your food, remember you're just channeling your inner rock star. Ask Van Halen about their brown M&M snacks. Speaking of refreshments, that glass of water you're sipping might just have a prehistoric past. Thanks to the unending water cycle and the laws of physics that prevent matter from being created or destroyed, your H2O could very well contain ..read more

In the town of Internetville, a unique bakery, Data Delights, offered irresistible cookies with a catch: each cookie had to be paid for with a sprinkle of personal data. Enamoured by flavours like Lemon Log-in and Chocolate Profile Crunch, the townsfolk unknowingly traded their privacy for these tasty treats. Soon, the bakery owner, knew more about the town's inhabitants than they knew about themselves. The delicious deceit continued until a group called the Clear History Guild uncovered the truth. They warned their fellow citizens: "In our rush for digital convenience, are we the consumers, o ..read more

In India's market, returns are the king, Outshining others, the bell they do ring. With growth so robust, In the Sensex, we trust, To investors, great joy they do bring. To save on their taxes, firms sail far and wide, To Ireland and Delaware, they smoothly glide. With cleverness and stealth, They amass their wealth, In havens, their profits do hide. Purple, once rare, adorned only the elite, A colour of royalty, none could compete. From snails, it was born, Now widely worn, Its history of luxury, none can defeat ..read more

We have always been about making tech relatable and fun.  So, when we talk about the synthetic data trend to train models, we talk about the nine lives of cats. Or when we talk about GPUs at the heart of the AI tsunami, we wonder if pasta has a role to play in that shortage.  For trends that make sense, listen to this episode about cons and corpses that 2024 holds ..read more

First Things First - Do cast your vote in favour of 3 Techies Banter for HT Smartcast x Mint Awards Vote for us HERE (Podcast Category - Science & Technology) If you are looking to find your own centre in the universe, OR  looking to know more about Ethiopian berry-eating goats in 850 AD, OR looking for cool ways to get around Bengaluru cheaply This is the podcast for you.  Get Busy Living. Get Busy Listening ..read more

First Things First - Do cast your vote in favour of 3 Techies Banter for HT Smartcast x Mint Awards Vote for us HERE Only the most deserving, the truly worthy and the purest of techies of the three of us got to go to CES2024?‍? . So, as a fitting "punishment" for his Vegas pleasures, we decided this episode would be an interview with Nilesh. Remember, there are no free lunches in this world. And what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas anymore; it is podcasted out to the world. Readers of the right age will recall the times when you had to write an essay about your visit to the Taraporew ..read more