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June 2025

Recipient-First: Principles for Clear, Effective Communication
Bottom line up front (BLUF)
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Summary of "Balancing Acts: Safe Withdrawal Rates in the Indian Context"
Original paper here.
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Why I Prefer Consulting Overhead to Corporate Overhead
When I was at Google, half my time went into company overhead.
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What Makes Ambience Music Good to Sleep To?
I listen to ambiance music as I fall asleep.
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Verna Review: The Best Car For Under A Crore
The Audi A6 is the best car, at 95 lakhs.
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Audi A6 Sedan: The Best Car
If I could buy whichever car I wanted without thinking about the cost, I’d buy the luxury Audi A6 petrol.
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i20 N Line: Less Comfortable but Otherwise Good
I test-drove the Hyundai i20 N Line Turbo DCT, which is a hot hatch, both in the city and on the highway, and evaluated it against my requirements. This…
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BYD Seal Sedan: Multiple Flaws
The BYD Seal EV comes in two variants:
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BMW 530 Li LWB Review: Bulky and Impractical
I test-drove this long wheelbase petrol sedan, both in the city and on the expressway, and evaluated it against my requirements, and I wouldn’t buy it.
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BE 6 Review: Flawed in Multiple Ways
The Mahindra BE 6 electric crossover comes in two battery sizes, and three trims — Pack One, Pack Two and Pack Three.
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