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A bit more about me

I'm originally from Aranmula, Pathanamthitta, in Kerala, but grew up in Ajmer, Rajasthan — which means I speak Hindi, Malayalam, and English fluently, and think of both states as home. I come from a family of four: my father is a retired army serviceman, my mother is a nurse, and I have an elder sister.

Outside of building robots, I like to DIY things — making things is genuinely my favourite hobby. I also enjoy music (an amateur, self-taught harmonium and guitar player), driving, and cooking. I like a good, learned debate about a topic I'm interested in, and I'm mildly obsessed with having a systematic arrangement for everything.

Inspiration

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. Abdul Kalam is my idol — his journey, his words, and his genius are something that keeps me moving. His autobiography, Wings of Fire, has been my soul food for a long time.

"Every age has a hero, and every hero has a story."
— Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the "Rocket Man of India"
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam