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Articles by Ramesh Sreekantan

About Ramesh Sreekantan
Ramesh Sreekantan is a Mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute. He takes a keen interest in cycles - both the algebraic and mechanical kind.
Commute

Here’s an alternative to Chalukya Circle elevated highway

October 6, 2014 Ramesh Sreekantan

Many problems that are causing traffic jams on Airport Road from Basaveshwara Circle are solvable, says Ramesh Sreekantan, and questions the need for an elevated highway.

Environment

Let there be (LED) light!

May 12, 2014 Ramesh Sreekantan

What makes LED lights special and effective power-savers? Why are they preferred over sodium bulbs or CFL bulbs? Read on.

Commute

Trees to be felled on Chord Road: Avoidable, needless

February 11, 2014 Ramesh Sreekantan

With little more planning and strict enforcement of rules, it is possible to fix traffic problems. Why an underpass or an over-bridge at the cost of trees?

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Environment

Extracting solar power from your terrace: An FAQ

December 31, 2013 Ramesh Sreekantan

How about having a rooftop solar power plant? Sell the extra energy to BESCOM and earn from it!

Commute

Cycling to work: How to get started?

December 9, 2013 Ramesh Sreekantan

If you plan to cycle your way to work in Bengaluru, here’s what you need to know.

Commute

Cycling to work: Something all the nay-sayers should read

December 2, 2013 Ramesh Sreekantan

Cycling to work in Bengaluru used to sound like a crazy idea a few years ago. But now that’s the IN- thing. Read on!

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