CURRENT MISSION

Basic human contact - the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words - is to the psyche what oxygen is to the brain.

ABOUT ME

Atheist, Liberal, Fashionista, Believer in free markets, Single malts enthusiast, Sucker for test cricket, Sherlock Holmes Fan, Grew up with rock n roll, Recent EDM convert, Lover of epic fantasies, Licensed scuba diver, Wannabe Tango dancer, Aspiring economist

PHILOSOPHY

I never guess. It is a shocking habit -destructive to the logical faculty

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted a few people when I was living in Bombay, India. Now I live in Bergen but I can't host anyone because I stay in a student accommodation. I can show Bergen to travellers and answer their queries if any.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Interesting to say the least. Hosted some lovely people in Bombay.

Interests

Technology, economics, film noire, period dramas, world history, single malts, sports and psychology.

• culture
• dancing
• tango
• technology
• cycling
• scuba diving
• hinduism
• atheism
• sports
• cricket
• economics
• history
• psychology
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Used to read quite a bit of fiction specially mystery and crime but now read mostly about economics, finance and human behavior. As a kid was a huge fan of The Beatles and till a few yrs back was a rock addict but slowly becoming an EDM convert.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

If I were to pick one moment, I would choose a cycling trip in a village in Bali, Indonesia where in a high school courtyard I came across an idol of Saraswati (Hindu goddess of learning). Even though I was raised as a Hindu, I am an atheist and don't believe in god or anything supernatural I was awestruck.
Imagine being in a small village in middle of nowhere, 5000 miles from your country and coming across something which is a significant part of your culture and heritage!
Even though it didn't change my views pertaining to god(s), for a moment I felt like praying because the idea of a secular god / goddess, not connected to any particular religion but to learning and knowledge is alluring.

Teach, Learn, Share

Interested in learning Argentine Tango

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Norway