I recently finished the Harry Potter series for the second time. The nudge came from Saurav Dwivedi, who mentioned on a show that he was rereading the series. Something about that made me pick it up again. The books were just as hard to put down. Every plot twist, every death, I knew it all. […]
Catch My Interview on the WPBaat Podcast!
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the Sumant (WPBaat )for their 20th episode. It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recorded right here in Pune, where we dove into the history of the WordPress community in India and my own journey with WPoets. Watch the Full Interview Don’t Miss Out! As […]
A 40-Minute Conversation That Made WordCamp Pune 2026 Worth It
Last week, I co-organized WordCamp Pune 2026 with an awesome team. WordCamp Pune has come a long way since its first edition back in 2013. I had a lot of conversations sharing my experiences in freelancing workshops and career counseling sessions. But one conversation stood out. It started with Tripad, and Deepak joined in later. […]
My “Aha!” Moment at WordCamp Kolhapur 2026
When I look back at WordCamp Kolhapur, one thing that really stands out is a conversation I had with Deepak Gupta at the pre-event networking dinner. At dinner, Deepak Gupta mentioned the new WordPress “Abilities API.” He was explaining how MCP adapter developers can now use AI tools like Claude Code to build things for […]
WordCamp Kolhapur 2.0: A Road Trip Recap
Last week I took a road trip to Kolhapur for WordCamp Kolhapur 2.0 – here’s how it went down Day 1: The Road Trip Sharvin, Yash, and I picked up Anand and Gajendra straight from the airport and hit the road to Kolhapur. Six hours of driving lay ahead, and I was bracing myself for […]
The 3 Podcasts I Was Absolutely Hooked On in 2025
After 10,000+ minutes of listening, these three podcasts dominated my 2025 1. Teen Taal: The ultimate Hindi comedy podcast. Hosted by Tau, Sardar, and Khan Cha, it’s pure “therapeutic bullshit.” Imagine the funniest, most nonsensical conversation with your friends. I was skeptical at first, but one episode in late 2024 made me a devotee. I […]
Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast
At our recent town hall, I shared a mantra with the team for the year ahead: “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” This phrase, I first encountered years ago, came to me while I was thinking about last year’s challenges, and how to avoid them in future. Often, in our rush to deliver quickly, […]
The “Relationship-First” Economy of WordCamps
If you have been to typical conferences, you know the drill: aggressive networking and a relentless focus on ROI. The atmosphere is often defined by the question, “What can I get from you?” WordCamps disrupt this model by changing the question to, “How can we connect?” The unique value of the WordPress community at a […]
My Learnings from Organizing WordCamp Asia 2025
Over the years, I’ve organized PHPCamp and many WordCamps in Pune. So, when I got to be part of the WordCamp Asia organizing team, I took it casually. I thought, “After organizing so many events, how different could this be?” Well, I was in for a surprise. During the first town hall meeting, I realized […]
PHPCamp is making a comeback
After a 13-year gap, PHPCamp is back. It will be held on 8 June 2024 at the 5th Floor, MCCIA Trade Tower, Pune. What is PHPCamp? PHPCamp aims to be an ad hoc gathering of PHP developers interested in talking and listening to PHP. It also allows freshers/newbies starting in the web development world to […]