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Amused by how many times I've used "formerly Microsoft Research" for affiliation in my recent professional engagements. Some websites don't even let you leave the affiliation section empty. #msrforever

At IIT Hyderabad to speak at the ACM India Women's grad cohort. Solo travel for work after long. Excited about the next two days: event.india.acm.org/gradcohort/hom…

Grateful for the invitation to give a talk & be on a panel at the #ACMWIndia grad cohort for women PhD & Masters students in Computer Science from across India. This year the event was at #IITHyderabad. Really energizing to see more & more young women come into CS research.

Watched the replay of the Olympics opening ceremony. Sooo creative, next level and spread across the entire city. Never seen an opening ceremony like this (in spite of the rain). Happy to have visited the magnificent city of Paris a decade ago. For CHI.

Loved #AngryYoungMen the Salim-Javed story on Prime Video As a Hindi cinema lover I had watched many of their films multiple times earlier. But had missed some other ones. Discovering these now after the documentary. Just got done with Trishul (1978), next up is Shakti (1982).

Conducting usability tests after long (as part of a team). Great to be back in the field. Feeling energized.

Ethical dilemma regarding a beauty worker on an app. She gave me a nick & now I might need a tetanus shot. Rusted tools! But if I give her an honest review she'll be suspended for sometime. & I've read &watched far too much on d difficult lives of gig workers. Not sure what to do

Had the honor of speaking at my alma mater, IDC, IIT Bombay, on HCI4D and designing for low-literate users. Was wonderful to be back (online) and see the next generation of students eager to make a difference in inclusive technologies. idc.iitb.ac.in/events/acm-sig…

begging white people to stop saying “eye-ran”

As toxic as it can be, I’ve learned more from X than from any other social media platform. #GandhiJayantimusings

How couples met (1930-2024)

Went on my first overnight camping trip in a camper van/RV just south of Bangalore. Some of it inspired by SRK in 'Swades'. There’s so much potential for unique camping experiences in India if safe camping grounds are made available.

Apologies to anyone whose email I might have missed responding to in recent times from my Outlook email. Just realized so many emails were stuck in my Junk mail folder.

If you're an undergraduate interested in interning with me or one of my amazing colleagues at Microsoft Research New England (Microsoft Research New England, Microsoft Research) this summer, please apply here microsoft.com/en-us/research…

Our 9-year-old daughter often asks why there aren't more women leaders across fields. Today, she was delighted to learn about the story of Goddess Durga. Wishing everyone a Happy Vijaya Dashami! #DurgaPuja2024

Voted just now for the Nov 5 elections (thank you absentee electronic voting!) A high-stakes, detail-oriented task, felt like I was taking my GRE from more than 20 years ago.

The roads inside Manyata Tech Park are built on lake beds, and they always stay true to their nature! #BengaluruRains

Indian way to RSVP to any invitation, "If x happens, then we'll surely try to make it". Arey behen, just say no if you can't make it. Don't keep me hanging.