Author: Dax Nair
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Fifty Things I Learned As a First-time Visitor to Japan
If you are planning to visit Japan soon, you probably have a number of questions about the country. Simply put, Japan has a lot going on. Recently, I had a chance to visit Japan and spend a few days in Tokyo and Kyoto. You can check out my impressions of Tokyo, in this post titled Take…
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Should Khajuraho Downplay the Erotic Aspects of its Monuments?
My first reaction when I visited the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho was: “What the heck were they thinking?” Before I get into that, let me take a step back. If you live outside India and have heard about Khajuraho, you would be in the minority. If you live in India and have heard about it,…
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Ten Smart Home Gadgets That You Can Actually Use
If you have not given much thought to the concept of a smart home, it’s probably time you did. Smart home gadgets go a long way in simplifying your everyday life. The gadgets covered in this post are useful, affordable, and easy to install. The functionality of the devices is the key to determining which…
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5G Basics That You Should Know
Imagine being able to download a whole DVD to your smartphone in four seconds! Conceptually, that is what a 5G network can do for you. Nobody downloads DVDs anymore, but you get the point. — 5G can be fast! Next-generation 5G mobile networks are being rolled out across North America and the rest of the…
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12 Unique Squash Venues and Pop-up Courts
Squash had just been denied a spot at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics when I wrote a post titled Nine Spectacular Squash Venues. At that time, kite-Surfing and Rugby Sevens were given the nod by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). That was in 2012. A follow up post on unique squash venues feels…
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What3words – An App for Unmapped Areas of the Earth
If your work or leisure activities take you into unmapped areas of the earth, you should know about What3words. What3words uses geocodes to narrow down a location to within a 3X3 metre square space irrespective of whether it is in a city, a forest, or a lake. The app will work in offline mode even…
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Grip Envy – Making the Best of a Continental Tennis Grip
If you are a tennis player who still uses the continental grip for groundstrokes, you likely have developed grip envy. I know I have. I am envious of players who generate heavy top-spin with ease using a semi-western or a western grip. Tennis grips have evolved. But, not all club players have. Whether you have…
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Two Location Apps That You Should Know
With all the bad news in the media, you may be looking forward to getting away from it all. If your activities take you outdoors and into unmapped areas of the earth, there are two location apps that you should know about: “what3words” and “Plus Codes.” The two apps use geocodes to provide pinpoint accuracy…
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Naomi Osaka: The Art of Getting Rich From Sponsorships
If you are not a tennis fan, the name Naomi Osaka may not immediately ring a bell. She is a professional tennis player who is currently the highest-paid female athlete on the planet. This week, Forbes released its list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2020. The measurement period runs from June 2019 through May…
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10 Post-Lockdown Choices That are Yours to Make
The last time I engaged in a potentially life-altering activity was in Cabo St. Lucas, Mexico. I had joined a few colleagues to ride a series of ziplines. Everything seemed fine until I had to sign a waiver form. One line stood out. It read: The “Activity” can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVES THE RISK OF…