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How the Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Kochi Made Me a Better Mentor

When I look back at the last few years of my journey in the Wikimedia technical ecosystem, there are a few moments that feel like quiet turning points. The Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Kochi 2025 (24–…

Nov 26, 20255 min read

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Representing the Wikimedia Movement at IIIT Jabalpur’s HackByte 3.0

Between 4–6 April 2025, I had the opportunity to represent the Wikimedia technical community as a Mentor at HackByte 3.0, the annual flagship hackathon hosted at IIITDM Jabalpur. The event brought …

Nov 19, 20254 min read

Launching the Road to Wiki Program at SHUATS: Building Momentum for a New Tech Community

On 26 September 2026, we marked an important milestone at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS): the launch of the Road to Wiki Program and the official estab…

Nov 16, 20255 min read

Introducing the Wikimedia Free Knowledge Movement to Future Contributors

On 28 August 2026, I had the opportunity to introduce the Wikimedia Movement and the diverse projects of the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Inf…

Oct 30, 20254 min read