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Hi, I'm Swanand Mokashi.
Engineer, founder of Malaika Consultants, and a perpetually curious tinkerer. By day I build and modernize software; the rest of the time you'll find me deep in markets, music, photography, a fish tank, or a good cricket match.
Writing & Musings
A few things I've written about
On Music
Ghazals, Nusrat, and music as a bond that outruns language, religion, and nation.
Read → SeriesThe Aquarium Journal
From newbie fish-killer to a thriving planted tank — a three-part misadventure.
Read → EssayOn Sachin Tendulkar
Why a 5'3" boy from Mumbai became the hope of a billion people.
Read → ArchiveCampus Voice, 1998
A letter to the editor, from a graduate student who wouldn't let a cartoon slide.
Read →From the blog
Latest musings
Spinach Salad — Fast, Healthy and Tasty!
A quick spinach, strawberry and nut salad that even I can make — a healthy, filling lunch first-step under 400 calories.
My (Current) Favorite Protein Drink Recipe
Chocolate whey, dark cocoa, skim milk and almonds — 31g of protein in a glass. In case anyone wants to try it.