I am an undergrad at BITS Pilani (Goa). I have been an intern at Google Research and am currently at Microsoft Research. I’ve been often asked about the hiring process, tips etc, so I decided to share my journey! Google Research The best way to know about openings at Google is their…

An auto driver, I was travelling with for the first time, just dropped me home, asking me to pay sometime later when we bump against each other. He didn’t have a Gpay number, I didn’t have cash. And he knew this before taking me on the ride. A chef, at…

A note for self. What a roller coaster 2022 has been! I started the year with a list of ten goals, and as I look back, I have barely achieved two out of them. The year has been nothing like what I had or could have planned, but I wouldn’t…

“Who am I writing for?” It’s a fundamental question, and it has a fundamental answer: You are writing for yourself. Don’t try to visualise the great mass of audience. There is no such audience — every reader is a different person. Don’t try to guess what sort of thing editors…

After 14 years of leading Facebook (now Meta), Sheryl Sandberg, one of the world’s most influential business leaders, stepped down as the COO yesterday. In so many ways, she’s inspired a generation of women. (Read a note by Julie Zhuo) She’s been vulnerable and powerful. …

I was at Gangaur Ghat in Udaipur, the place was covered with colours post the Holi celebrations in the morning. Despite filth around, I managed to find a place where the steps were dry and the cool river breeze smelled of fresh water and flowers. …

In September 2018, AIB was still riding the wave of India’s biggest influencer brand — producing millennial and edgy content. They used feminism to push their brand, making content on harassment, holding bollywood accountable for sexism and the likes. They regularly made news and featured bankable stars on their videos. …

It’s been a fun week: workation with a bunch of friends, which was basically struggling to get any work done. I tried to reflect on the week to look for inspiration. …

“Why don’t you own your success, Khyati? Why are you trying to be humble with me?!” I met a friend from school after a long time, we caught up on everything we’ve been doing, and key events from over the years. She casually remarked how she always told her friends…