Ayan

Strategy at Dailyhunt & Josh🚀
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Dreamer. Glutton. Reticent MBA. Closet Poet. Knows more than a thing or two for a coffee table conversation!

[Ministry of Finance @FinMinIndia]

Speculation and claims that the MDR will be charged on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless, and misleading.

Such baseless and sensation-creating speculations cause needless uncertainty, fear and suspicion among our citizens.

The Government remains fully committed to promoting digital payments via UPI.

[Karthik Balachandran @karthik2k2]

Those who saw’A Beautiful Mind’, would remember that John Nash’s doctoral thesis had just 26 pages and 2 references, yet it was instrumental in advancing “Game theory”. What if I told you there is a scientist whose achievement is so astounding that he is perhaps the only Indian to “create” an intersectional branch of science? What if I told you that every year, his name echoes across the hallowed halls of science in foreign lands, but most of our students haven't even heard of him?

Aneesur Rahman was born in Hyderabad in British India in 1927. His father was a professor and a philanthropist. His family generously donated their property for the creation of Urdu Hall in Hyderabad. His maternal uncle was a professor too. Rahman had a natural flair for subjects that would terrify ‘normal’ students — maths and physics. After getting BSc in Mathematics, he went on to get Tripos in Mathematics and Physics at the prestigious Cambridge University in the UK. From there, he went to Louvaine University in Belgium and got DSc in Physics under Professor Mannenbeck. It’s here that Rahman met a Chinese student Yueh-Erh Li who was doing MD( called Dr Jady by friends). They fell in love and got married.

He came back to teach in Osmania university along with his wife. Soon after, he developed interest in the structure of water molecule - especially the polarisation of the hydrogen atom. Unfortunately research in India was at infancy in those days and Dr Rahman realized he was a whale in a tiny pond. He had to move to the ocean. He joined the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois.

His foundational paper in 1964 birthed “molecular dynamics” , one of the two pillars on which a vast body of computational physics rests.(the other is Monte Carlo method). His equation made it possible to calculate the trajectory of large number of interacting atoms with ease.

His work, like Ramanujan’s , was so ahead of his time - that even today, potential applications are being discovered. The Nobel prize in physics for 2013 went to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel whose work depended heavily on Dr Aneesur Rahman’s.

Some say there is an inverse association between genius and compassion -Dr Rahman was a prominent exception. He was known not just for his intellect, but also kind nature and mentored many students all over the world. His quiet, unassuming nature made him a much loved professor — and he remained so, until he got Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma — a cancer that took him away from us prematurely, at the age of 59. Perhaps he might have got a Nobel, if only he had lived longer.

American Physical Society honors him as the father of computational physics and has instituted an annual award in his name.

As a doctor with little idea of theoretical physics, writing Dr Aneesur Rahman’s portrait has been difficult , because of the complex nature of his work that straddles so many areas of science : mathematics, physics, computer science and chemistry. His equations are mind boggling, even intimidating, but
what I do understand is this : Dr Rahman didn't just have a beautiful mind, but also a beautiful heart.

[Blossom book house @blossombookhous]

Thank you, Satoshi Yagisawa sir, for visiting Blossom Book House and spending time with our readers.
For the warmth you shared, the conversations around books, the smiles, patience, and signing every copy with care.
For bringing Morisaki Bookstore to life and for your gentle presence that connected cultures and celebrated independent bookshops.
For inspiring readers and booksellers alike, and for the love of stories, reading, and community.
Our readers are grateful, our shelves are richer. Until we meet again. 📚✨

[The Paperclip @Paperclip_In]

Mahishasuramardini" marks the commencement of Debi Pokhkho, the period when it is believed goddess Durga descends from Kailash to visit her parental home on earth. The story of how this magnum opus was brought to life, amidst debate and hate mails, is no less interesting. 1/22

[Sandhya @TheRestlessQuil]

A couple of years ago, a young woman, a student who was educated entirely on scholarships, was faced with a choice. The pandemic had compelled classes to go online and internal exams were reduced to a formality with students relying only on their moral compass to decide whether they should peek into their books to answer questions. They were writing their exams from home you see.

This young woman suddenly found herself not topping the class for the first time in her gritty, determined life, and was faced with a choice. Should she retain her position by what she saw as cheating or should she stick to her values. She chose the latter eventually.

I tell you this story to illustrate such a strong moral compass in one so young.

This is a young woman I know. She grew up in what, at best, can be called a shelter. No walls even to sheild her from Kerala's rain or summers, forget about a roof, by parents struggling to make ends meet.

Today she's an engineer, having graduated from the Govt College of Eng. Thrishur.

I'm here to ask you for your help in contributing to her studying further. Priya, a brilliant, dignified, dedicated young woman has secured an admission in Aachen University in Germany for a specialised master's course.

Priya comes from a economically and socially disadvantaged community - her family are traditional weavers - and her father is the sole earning member of the family. He has been unwell for a while, and unable to earn regularly. Even if he were to, he would not be able to afford the expenses.

The course she's been accepted into is funded by the German govt. The funds raised will go towards Priya's travel to Germany and as a bond for acquiring her visa. She is confident she will find a job there and earn her living while she studies to meet her living expenses over the next two years.

Incidentally, I know Priya because she tutors my daughter in chemistry and physics, and it's remarkable to see her discipline, ability to break down concepts and handle a resistant teen!

If you can contribute to this wonderful young woman's effort to realise her great potential and ambition, it would go a long way in securing a bright, steady future for her. It will also help her extricate her family from a cycle of poverty.

You can read all about her prestigious scholarships and sterling academic achievements in the link below.

I'm hoping you can help, even if it is by spreading the word. ♥️♥️

https://t.co/DtKgzBCEBH

[The Paperclip @Paperclip_In]

With all due respect to Tara Singh, a hand pump is not just a symbol of patriotism but also a miraculous story of human ingenuity that had an impossible journey through Indian villages. And there was a Swedish inventor who tirelessly worked at Solapur to make it happen. 🧵1/15

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@chiaseedpuddin This looks so good. Specifically the crisp base of the tahdig. And your content smile :)
Thank you for lighting up my feed.

[The Paperclip @Paperclip_In]

In 1954, a crowd gathered to witness an unusual fight in Baroda. The challenger was Baba Pehelwan, a towering figure, pitted against a Muslim woman. The stakes were staggering -if she lost,she had to marry him. But what unfolded next was nothing short of legendary. A thread. 1/14

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@Paperclip_In Amazing amazing trivia! Fan of your threads, as always👏

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@vrinzu_verse Hello! This seems interesting :)

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@BLRAirport
Had a really pleasant time at 080domesticlounge! Extremely respectful and caring staff. Look forward to my next flight from Blr just to be back here!

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

Rainbolt is a pro Google Maps player.

He can guess the location of a Google Street View after seeing it for 0.1 seconds. You may have seen his ridiculous skills in viral TikTok videos.

Here's how he does it🧵

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@chiaseedpuddin @Cityfurnish1 Hey can you get me referral/coupon for City Furnish please 🥺

[Ayan @bhadra_lok]

@amtrpa @TopherBR @xigentplan @kitty_nakamoto @AdamDraper I think Bell invented the Telephone and not a Telephone with a snooping device inbuilt.

[TheRandomCricketPhotosGuy @RandomCricketP1]

Short Story

On 21st December 1990, Steve and @juniorwaugh349 amassed 464 runs batting together for New South Wales. The man supposed to bat after the duo was @GregMomatthews and as per custom, he was padded up when the duo started batting together. His teammate Mark Taylor told+

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

A Netflix user will browse the app for 90 seconds and leave if they find nothing.

Thumbnail artwork is actually NFLX's most effective lever to influence a viewer's choice. A user will look at one for only 1.8 seconds, so NFLX spends huge to optimize them.

Here's a breakdown🧵

[Arun Dev @ArunDev1]

As I watch the Afghan tragedy unfold, my mind remains restless because Hamid hasn't responded to our messages or mails yet. Our batchmate from St Joseph’s, Hamidullah Afghan is the former mayor of Jalalabad; and perhaps the only Afghan who can sing the Kannada song Jinke marina.

[Mihir Vasavda @mihirsv]

Legend. #NeerajChopra

[The Olympic Games™ @Olympics]

ICONIC. #IND

[Harsha Bhogle @bhogleharsha]

This is India's moon-landing moment. One of the greatest days in Indian sport. Overjoyed. Feel like a child again. #NeerajChopra