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The design you see here was born in 2011, with some minor cosmetic changes in between. In tech years, that’s practically the Stone Age. For over a decade and half, this design has done its job. It was stable, it was mine, and it was “fine.” But “fine” isn’t the goal anymore. It’s time for […] The post Eating My Own Dog Food: Rebuilding My Blog with Awesome XP appeared first on theCancerus .
This year, WordCamp Asia 2026 passed me by in a bit of a blur. I didn’t have my usual hallway conversations, the kind where ideas casually discussed and something interesting comes out of it. But I did end up having two long chats: one over breakfast, and another during a snack break. Both conversations somehow […] The post My Takeaway From WordCamp Asia 2026 Had Nothing To Do With WordPress…
This was my second year on the WordCamp Asia organizing team. Last year was filled with massive learnings for me, so I was eager to get back into the mix and see what I could do this time around. The Volunteers Team This year, I served as the co-lead for the Volunteers team alongside Yugi(Pantira […] The post My Experience Co-Leading the Volunteers at WordCamp Asia 2026 appeared first on…
After organizing one more edition of WordCamp Pune, I thought it would be worth writing down how the event has changed over the years. We have tried many things along the way, and since the very beginning, we have hosted seven WordCamps in Pune. 2013 — Where It All Began The first WordCamp in Pune […] The post One Community, Seven WordCamps: The Evolution of WordCamp Pune appeared first on…
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. […] The post 18 Years Later: From Harry to Dumbledore appeared first on theCancerus .
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 […] The post Catch My Interview on the WPBaat Podcast! appeared first on theCancerus .
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. […] The post A 40-Minute Conversation That Made WordCamp Pune 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 […] The post My “Aha!” Moment at WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 appeared first on…
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 post WordCamp Kolhapur 2.0: A Road Trip Recap appeared first on theCancerus .
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 […] The post The 3 Podcasts I Was Absolutely Hooked On in…