Hobbies

Hobbies are a contradiction; they take work and turn it into leisure, and take leisure and turn it into work. 

Everyone must find three hobbies they love: One to make money, one to keep you sharp, and one to be creative.

Web Apps

I am into development of simple free-to-play games as web apps.

I aim to create games that imparts learning and instils interest about my culture and heritage.

You can know more about the games I have created here - Apps 

HAM Radio

I am an amateur HAM radio enthusiast. I am a member of Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club.

I have obtained UK intermediate license from OfCOM / RSGB. 

My HAM call signs are: 2E0IDH (Intermediate), M6PRD (Foundation).

Natural History

I have been a member of Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) and Glasgow Natural History Society. 

I am also part of Wildlife Conservation Group (WCG), Bangalore.

These societies work towards raising public awareness on nature, natural history, and conservation.

Astronomy

I have been a part of Bangalore Astronomical Society (BAS), Association of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA). We work for the promotion of astronomy as a hobby as well as science. 

I was chosen as one of the 'Outreach lead' for the 'Venus Transit' event in June 2012, by Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. 

I organised 2012 & 2013 local editions of NASA's International Space Apps Challenge hackathon in Bangalore.

I have participated in courses on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Radio astronomy, Indian Astronomy and Mathematics conducted at MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore. 

Blogging

I regularly blog at https://blog.pradeepd.com/ - at least once a month.

The topics of my blog posts are very varied as they reflect my interests, hobbies, work, as well as my thoughts.

Here is why you might consider reading my blog because sometimes understanding a topic from a third person's viewpoint might help clarify your thoughts.