This page is dedicated to “collectible” things. Typically these are lists that grow over time. Such lists are amazing in that they are perfect examples of how small things add up to great things over time. They bear testimony to one of life’s amazing gifts – time ! Great final year project ideas – Dedicated to engineering students in computer science looking for a final year project

I have been blessed to catechise children for 3 years now. I am writing to share what I felt were the most important things to remember of being a catechist. Most of what I share were learnt, and I continue to do so as I wrestle with the challenges of living the faith. I am thankful to the loving ones who lead me with their light. So, why do I catechize and why is it hard at times ? ...

With the awesome demo of Google Duplex I/O 2018, I got another chance to think about AI and the future. While a lot of buzz may be made about this technology, I was trying to get my finger on what may be the true potential of this technology and how it may get integrated into our everyday lives. For one, the top level consumer IT products such as those from Google are already making use of AI. One example is that of Google Photos and it’s ability to search in images with astounding ease and accuracy. However, beyond that, I must confess I make little use of AI in my day-to-day life. ...

To apply the metaphor of war to life is not something I personally like. However, I felt inspired to think that way today; and what I saw was very comforting. Read on and enjoy this report from the battlefield ! The warring powers: Father in Heaven (perhaps “God” is His most popular name), Satan (Warlord, Ruler of Hell) Commanders: Jesus (Second person of the Trinity, the only begotten son of the Father), Satan (emperor himself commands the army) ...

I wanted to have a picture of the title posted; then thought of copyrights and decided I will simple leave a link to google search here. Career choices are hard to make; In the moment it always seems like a lot of anticipation and uncertainty. At the same time, when looking at some one else’s history it always looks so natural. The topic of this post is not to analyze this phenomenon or to give a reasoning for it; instead to share how a person of faith may approach the same situation. ...

Look at politics and a sense of hopelessness fills. How could we end up with people with nothing but personal interests be our leaders ? A lot more other questions. I believe, changing is present is a frustrating task and to a large extend futile in itself. What is more rewarding and feasible is to invest in the next generation through education – in other words invest in the future.

In my mind, humility is an essential virtue necessary to progress in studies. Imagine the study of Mathematics. The more earnestly you pursue the more you find what you don’t know. This can be a agonizingly intimidating and disorienting experience. Those are the times when you realize that if just understanding what is already known is difficult, how more would it be to contribute to the unknown. Do I, with my modest abilities, even have a place in the tall order of the truly gifted people ? What good can be a student if he has lost the motivation to proceed. ...

(This is the first post in the “Hello Mathew” series. The aim of this series is to share the richness of a professional software engineer’s life with budding engineers. I hope that some of the experiences I share will encourage others to embrace programming as their passion) Data Structures and Algorithms are essential topics in most software engineering job interviews (at least in the early years). However, this is an aspect of the profession that is sometimes overlooked. It’s especially true with people who came to programming through a “build it” approach. Think of what draws you the most to programming. Is it that you can build amazing things in the computer ? If so, contrast with someone else for whom programming is more about solving difficult puzzles or tasks. There are higher chances that a “build it” person might overlook the topic of algorithms. ...

Discernment – if we imagine life to be a journey, there are times when the road is long and straight; then there are those times when we reach a crossroad and need to make a choice. This choice is what discernment is all about. If you will listen, I will share with you a secret … a formula for discernment, something which will always work ! It is, discernment by way of peace. Choose the way that will guarantee peace – within yourself and among others. This is the secret. ...

I watched the movie in theatre today and felt a sense of peace throughout the film and left with my faith strengthened. Here is an account of some of the things that impressed me. I felt it was an authentic portrayal of the Christian faith through the witness of Paul. The movie catches up with Paul in his last days. I saw that there was not an iota of doubt in him, about what he had worked for throughout the missionary life. He tells the Roman Prefect, “No man will die for what he doubts”. ...