Salsa Twist

Recently, Salsa classes have started at IISc. We were told that we will be assigned partners if we don't have one. So I went there happily imagining that I will be paired with some pretty girl. Turns out they make pairs based on skill levels. I was hooked up with a 70 year old lady who was advised by her doctor to take up dancing to get rid of stiff joints

Full Spectrum Sweep

It started simply as high frequency microwaves. Then I was advised to look at terahertz frequencies. Now the focus is shifting towards infrared and photonics. Looking at the haphazard way my search for a thesis topic is progressing, I think I will reach gamma rays by the time I give my comprehensive exam


Image credits/sources:
Left half: Rodger Weese Soul-utions
Right half: Si/SiGe Research, Univ of Cambridge
Putting them together: Myself

Eyebrow Raising Research

Many years ago, one of my ex-professors had this unique habit. Everytime I said something stupid, he used to raise his eyebrows and stare at me till I stumbled towards the right answer on my own. As my work progressed, the frequency of such incidents reduced gradually to zero. I was elated, thinking that I am improving. During my final meeting with him, I observed him closely. My illusion was shattered and I understood the real reason. One year of working with me and his eyebrows had permanently shifted to a higher position on his forehead