Cycling to Belapur Fort – May 2013

Cycling to Belapur Fort – May 2013, a set on Flickr.

A solo cycling expedition to investigate Belapur fort. The fort has almost entirely disappeared, with residential buildings and roads occupying the land where the fort used to stand.

There are a few remaining parts of the fort that still stand, but are in a state of ruin. The only one place that has been preserved is a watch tower that is hidden among the trees at a traffic junction between Uran road and Palm beach road.

Read all about the expedition here:
bijoor.me/2013/05/19/cycling-to-belapur-fort/

Cycling and Forts at Kelve, Shirgaon, Mahim and Satpaati — the Palghar Circuit

Five riders took off to discover a forgotten history on the west coast through small fishing villages. This expedition covers four forts that line the Palghar coast. And the best way to enjoy the countryside and the historical monuments is riding a cycle! One of the best cycling expeditions so far this year.

Read all about the expedition here:

http://bijoor.me/2013/05/12/cycling-expedition-to-kelve-shirgaon-mahim-satpaati-the-palghar-circuit/

Cycling at Palghar Forts – Kelve, Mahim, Shirgaon – May 2013

A fabulous cycling expedition. Five riders riding through beautiful countryside with small villages lining the coast from Kelve to Satpaati, stopping to admire four historical forts along the way.

Read all the details of the expedition at:
bijoor.me/2013/05/12/cycling-expedition-to-kelve-shirgaon…

Cycling to Ghodbunder Fort – May 2013

Cycling to Ghodbunder Fort – May 2013, a set on Flickr.

In 1530 the Portuguese came to Thane but they only began building the Ghodbunder fort in 1730. The Portuguese name for the fort was Cacabe de Tanna. The British captured the fort and made it their headquarters of the district administration with a district collector stationed in Thane. It which was under Portuguese rule till 1737 when it was also the site of a Portuguese church. This Church was used as a hotel and is now abandoned.

Read more about my expedition at:
http://bijoor.me/2013/05/05/cycling-expedition-to-ghodbunder-fort-thane/

Evolution of big data at CERN – a short overview by Dr. Tim Smith

Evolution of big data at CERN – a short overview by Dr. Tim Smith

Big data has been around for very long, but why do we suddenly keep hearing about it now? Tim Smith explains by plotting CERN’s big data evolution over 50 years

My Radio Interview at Pittsburgh Technology Council

My Radio Interview at Pittsburgh Technology Council

During my visit to Pittsburgh at the Accion Labs head office, I was interviewed at Pittsburgh Technology Council by hostJonathan Kersting.

Cycling to Aarey, Powai and Kanheri Caves

Cycling to Aarey – Kanheri Caves – April 2013, a set on Flickr.

A cycling trip from Andheri, via Aarey to visit Powai lake, then further to Borivali National Park, and cycle to Kanheri Caves.

Read about the trip at:
bijoor.me/2013/04/07/cycling-in-aarey-and-borivali-nation…