Author: Dax Nair
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Google Lens and Lookout: Two Free Tools Worth Your Attention
Generally speaking, Google Lens and Lookout are tools designed to help people with low vision or blindness. However, you don’t have to be visually impaired to take advantage of the many features offered by Google Lens and Lookout. If you have embraced the Google ecosystem as I have, these two apps are certainly worth your…
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Discover Dublin, a Tourist-friendly City
If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ireland is Guinness beer, I am with you. Before visiting Dublin, my knowledge of Ireland was limited. I knew that the Republic of Ireland is an independent country, while Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. During my flight to Dublin,…
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The Best Sources for Tennis Stats and Match Insights
Updated on October 20, 2026 Quick Take: While the official ATP Tour and WTA Stats Hub are the authoritative sources for official rankings, tournament draws, and baseline tour numbers, independent platforms offer deeper insights. For tactical match charting, rally lengths, and Elo ratings, Tennis Abstract & The Match Charting Project is the industry standard. For…
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Three Laid-Back Days in Budapest, an Affordable City
It was my first visit to Hungary. The plan was simple. Spend three laid-back days in Budapest to see the major attractions, walk the streets, sample local food, and generally catch the Budapest vibe. My knowledge of Budapest was limited. I was vaguely aware that the name Budapest is a combination of the names of…
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Individual Sports – There are Life Lessons to be Learned
The final match of the 2019 Wimbledon would go down in tennis history as the one that got away from Roger Federer. With two match points in hand and the championship title and a few records on the line, Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion faltered. As the audience watched in disbelief, Novak Djokovic went on…
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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…