Venkatarangan ThirumalaiCocaine Bear (2023): A Dark Comedy with a BiteCocaine Bear (2023) is a comedy horror film that takes a bizarre premise and turns it into an entertaining spectacle. The story revolves…Sep 8Sep 8
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiMira (2022): A Near-Miss in SpaceThis gripping Russian film tells a survivor story like no other. Meet Valery Arabov, a loving father and astronaut on board a space…Aug 20Aug 20
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiThe Dark Side of Budget Android: Nagware, Ads, and Dark Patterns.Recently, I purchased an Android phone for a friend, priced at ₹16,000 (approximately $190 USD), and assisted in setting it up. The process…Aug 17Aug 17
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiRoad to Bali (1952): Vintage laughsImagine watching a film made almost 75 years ago and being transported to a bygone era of simplicity and fantasy. That’s exactly what…Jul 25Jul 25
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiLogan’s Run (1976)After the moon landing in 1969, Hollywood saw a wave of science fiction films. Reading about “Logan’s Run” (1976), made during this period…Jul 23Jul 23
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiAI in Business: My Experience at the Global Coaching Summit in MaldivesYou can’t get a better venue than the beautiful Maldives for delivering a keynote on “Generative AI” to a distinguished audience, including…Jul 11Jul 11
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiAn American Pickle (2020): A Tasty Yet Shallow TreatAn American Pickle” (2020) is a comedy fiction film that explores the complexities and novelties of modern life through the eyes of a man…Jun 30Jun 30
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiCultural Entrepreneurship: A Wake-Up Call for Indian EntrepreneursI was intrigued when I first heard the term “Cultural Entrepreneurship.” It involves developing ventures that promote, preserve, and…Jun 15Jun 15
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiWhy a pause, not an end, for Windows Recall is best?Microsoft is delaying (as of June 14, 2024) the rollout of their ‘Windows Recall’ feature in the upcoming Copilot+ PCs to gather more…Jun 14Jun 14
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiWhy Companies Should Consider Open Sourcing Their SoftwareIn the rapidly evolving tech landscape, the decision to open source software can be transformative. It’s not just a technical decision but…Jun 10Jun 10
