Diversions make the life full and complete!
Here are some of my notable diversions:
(A) 1857 Mutiny Blog. In 1857, Indians rose agains the British rule. Initially it was termed as “Sepoy Mutiny” but soon it became a populist 
uprising. I am participating in an exercise in alternate media by writing a blog about the mutiny as if it was happening today.
The blog pulls together varied sources of multimedia content related to the 1857 uprising. It is one of the most illustrated account of 1857 uprising.
(B) Cartography. I am an avid collector of antique maps, generally of India. I think I have one of the better private collections of antique Indian maps. The maps that I have range from 1550’s Ptolemy maps to the maps from 1850’s. Some of the significant maps that I have include Renel Map of 1742 of Berar, and detailed city maps of Delhi and Bombay (now Mumbai) from 1850’s. One would not have expected it, but detailed Indian city maps from 1800’s or prior are very difficult to find. I expect to showcase some of my maps very soon.
(C) Fonts. Fonts are unique communication tools. Several years ago, we started a software company that made fonts for Indian language. I designed the font so that it would be easy to use by a person who is familiar with the QWERT keyboard. IN my spare time, I work on some of the new distinctive fonts. I recently completed a couple of fonts called Uber-1eet and malayinglish. Stay tuned for the availability.
(D) Talk like a Physicist. Inspired from the Talk like a Pirate Day 
(September 19), some of us discussed a day called “Talk like a physicist day” - and most appropriately it will be celebrated on Einstein’s birthday, which is on March 14. The preparations are underway so hone up on your physics and be ready to talk like a physicist on March 14, 2008.
(E) High school Education. I am a strong proponent of teaching new and lasting concepts at high school level. I believe that as a society we should teach the value of IP rights to students at high school level.