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Learning

Feb 28, 2026 #Research

Why Research Needs Builder Thinking

A reflection on why meaningful research requires the mindset of a builder, written as advice to my younger self.

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Feb 18, 2026 #Experience

My First Hackathon — Where Ideas Turned Into Reality

Reflections from my first hackathon experience and how it changed how I think about building things.

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Feb 14, 2026 #Research

Differences Between Olympiad Math and Research Math

A reflection on the differences between olympiad math and research math, and what each prepares you for.

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Feb 11, 2026 #Experience

BeCon 2026 — Notes from a Weekend That Stayed With Me

Reflections written two weeks after attending BeCon 2026 at IIT Delhi.

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Feb 07, 2026 #Meta

Why I’m Writing This Blog

What this blog is for, who it’s meant to help, and what I plan to write here.

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