I find myself in between cars, having sold my Honda City in Feb 2023 after owning it for 13 years. I had just crossed 80K kms, which if I ignore the 2 years the car sat unattended in Bangalore, comes to approx 606 km per month (513 km per month if I include all 13… Continue reading The stats of owning an EV performance vehicle
Category: Real World
Ideas that are meant for the real world
“Companies to disincentivize scalpers through negative discounts”
There are a few product categories where scalping is common – usually popular products that get released once in a few years, which are affordable yet in high demand, and where supply chains take a while to catch up to actual demand. A classic example is Playstation – their latest consoles usually struggle to have… Continue reading “Companies to disincentivize scalpers through negative discounts”
“CCTV camera blind spots to be mapped using infrared blast detected by other cameras”
All CCTV cameras come with a certain field of view and coverage, and there is no easy way to measure or map their blind spots. The idea here is that the CCTV camera X in question will project an infrared (IR) blast which will spread across the area that’s in the camera X’s field of… Continue reading “CCTV camera blind spots to be mapped using infrared blast detected by other cameras”
“Pubs & bars should test exiting patrons with breathalyzers to prevent drunk driving”
I understand that bars and pubs are like any other establishment – they cater to a certain type of demand, and profit off the product / service / experience that they provide. However, unlike most other establishments, it can be said that bars & pubs do have a bit of an association (and hence, some… Continue reading “Pubs & bars should test exiting patrons with breathalyzers to prevent drunk driving”
Apart from Mobile Internet in India, is there anything else you pay a 1600x price differential for?
Those of you who know me in real life know how important a role the Internet plays in my life. Over the years, I’ve ended up building simple Excel models that allow me to check which broadband plan offers the best value for money, viz. how much bang for the buck am I getting when… Continue reading Apart from Mobile Internet in India, is there anything else you pay a 1600x price differential for?
“Highway checkpoints to sell safety equipment like reflectors”
The idea is simple – there are 2 checkpoints on the highway. The first checkpoint jots down all vehicle numbers as they pass. As they pass, the attendant flashes a light on the rear of the vehicle to see if it has a sufficient quantity of working safety gear (like reflectors or intact tail lights).… Continue reading “Highway checkpoints to sell safety equipment like reflectors”
“Ambulance toll payments should be removed”
Ambulances are expected to pay toll on highways which shouldn’t be required, as they can’t be expected to line up in case of emergencies.
“Cycle rickshaws to use geared cycles to help reduce risk of injury and strain”
One of the first things that strikes you if you land up in Noida from most urban cities, even Indian ones, is the presence of rickshaws. And by rickshaws, I don’t mean the 3-wheelers that are called rickshaws in Bombay. Here, rickshaws refer to the cycle rickshaws – whereas the powered 3-wheelers are aptly referred… Continue reading “Cycle rickshaws to use geared cycles to help reduce risk of injury and strain”
What’s next, Dr. Watson?
It was sometime during my discovery of Dr. Watson and what IBM has finally managed to do, that it hit me – the fact that there is still, such a vast difference in what we can imagine and what we can execute. You can read all the fiction novels you want and watch all the… Continue reading What’s next, Dr. Watson?
Cricket – Bowling Over The Years
People wonder about who is the fastest bowler in world cricket today? However, there are two parts to bowling speed. The first part is the speed at which the bowler runs, and the second part is the speed at which his arm bowls the ball. Obviously, the bowler’s bowling speed is the sum of both… Continue reading Cricket – Bowling Over The Years