What does it take to know someone? A photo, a sentence, an essay, a talk, a class, a book or an autobiography?
While I can tell you that my name is Arjun Maneesh Agarwal and I am an undergraduate in Math and Computer Science at Chennai Mathematical Institute who will graduate in '27. I live in F24 and would be up for a chat, any time of the day.
I can tell you that I am passionate about math, literature, and everything in between.
That my “interests of research” (as research interests seems too loaded) are Game Theory, Economic Theory and Functional Programming.
That I am a ENTJ, Pices-Aries cusp who likes wearing formals(because I watched too much of Suits, probably).
But truly knowing someone goes beyond these facts. It can't be put into words, but the magic is somewhere in the conversations one has at 2 AM, about everything and nothing. While I would love to have conversations and exchange thoughts with you, till we meet, here are some of my thoughts.
Determination, Perseverance and Grit
In November 1963, the coastal town of Thumba was experiencing a moderate winter. A handful of scientists looked at a rocket, a rocket lying horizontally on the ground. The counterweight mechanism was damaged beyond repair. Everyone in the group had given up hope, other than Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. Homi Bhaba.
Send roses to loved ones first, think of a reason later.
Zakir Khan is an Indian comedian, actor, poet and show runner responsible for many comedy hits. His most recent single, Tathasthu(Blessing) has recently hit world top 10 on Amazon Prime and this felt like a good time to write a post on him.
This Book Made Me a More Grateful Person
Weltschmerz refers to a feeling of melancholy, a sense of weariness afflicted upon people who have no existential problems in life. How many times have you felt a sense of dread, despite having all the comforts one may need?
Parables That Transformed My Life: The Final Installment
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