TCC Book Discussions: Sci-fi & Mythological Fiction – With Author Sambit Daspatnaik

The Creative Circle – Official, Aug 24th, 2021 A diverse mix of readers and authors come together to discuss their favourite tropes and trends in the genres of scifi and mythological fiction. Author Sambit Daspatnaik, who’s penned the bestselling book ‘The Last War & Other Stories’ gives some unique insights into the intriguing world of …

End Game – A flash sci-fi by Sambitt Dasppatnaik

I kept staring at the huge flying ship hovering in the dark twilight sky. The ship appeared to be of a vintage design, but extremely hi-tech compared to the most advanced spaceships on Earth. It shone magnificently with lights emanating from its rim clearly defining its perimeter amidst the dark night. But what it did …

Behind the Closed Door – A Sincere Love Story by Shalini Ranjan

The book ‘Behind the Closed Door’ is a short love story written by Shalini Ranjan, author of the best seller ‘If I Hadn’t Met You’. A short love story that is as intense and pragmatic as it could be. A story that has different emotions with every turning page. How often does it happen that …

Was the ‘Cask of Amantillado’ inspired by the Castle Island in South Boston?

Nearly 5 years back, during my trip to the historical city of Boston, Massachusetts in the US, I got a chance to visit the tourist sites in this city. One of the tourist attraction was the cruise that took us on a ride on the Boston port that oversees the Massachusetts bay. As one cruises …

Sankranti – A festival celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent

Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan or Maghi or simply Sankranti is celebrated across the Indian sub-continent on the 14th of January every year. The term Uttarayan refers to the summer Solstice while Dakshinayan refers to the winter Solstice. While the summer Solstice begins from mid Dec, Sankranti marks the entry of Sun into Capricorn (makar) zodiac, …

The Last War & Other Stories – A Thrilling Scifi Book

The Last War & Other stories is the debut scifi book authored by Sambit Daspatnaik . The main story ‘The Last War’ is a science fiction story depicting a post Mahabharat war era of Ancient India featuring the descendants of the Pandavas where old secrets are unveiled during a mammoth invasion in the land of …

The Mall – A Horror Microtale

Vrinda disliked the gloomy mall, while walking along with her mother amidst the silently moving crowd. She could see everyone dressed up with dreadful looking faces and scary costumes. She wasn’t too happy looking at everyone moving around like zombies as if they had resurrected fresh from the graveyard adjoining the mall. The abominable stare …

Monolith, A flash fiction by Sambitt Dasppatnaik

The giant monoliths stood tall amidst the dry arid desert. In fact, they formed a pair. Unlike the previous ones that disappeared mysteriously within a few days, these stood permanently. Revathi and her team were studying the radiations being emitted from these massive metallic single piece structures from a small lab set-up at a close …

Sitakund Waterfall and Lulung in Simlipal

Sitakund is known for its waterfall and Lulung for its vast serene forest patch beside the Palpala river. Legend has it that Sitakund was presided by Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, the avatar of Lord Vishnu who came to Earth to remove evil and re-establish Dharma (righteousness). Sitakund is one of the many …

All Kaal None : Sac of Surpas – Part 1 of the trilogy: a romantic sci-fi thriller of epic proportion

Do you want to read a sci-fi book that runs through different timelines and parallel universes? A book that takes you through a journey of a romantic relationship between the purebred rep and his consort sent for a divine purpose? The main protagonist, a hybrid rep oscillates between his supreme and demonic tendencies, hybrid as …

The Celestine Prophesy – A Spiritual Sojourn

I read the book, The Celestine Prophesy by author James Redfield, long time back. And the impressions still remain as one that provides a profound insight into the steps that help reach the spiritual pinnacle in one’s life. The life lessons around spirituality are imbedded through a beautiful fiction. The reader adventures through the rain …

Konark Sun Temple, a remarkable architecture

The Konark Sun temple in Puri Odisha is an example of a wonderful architecture, extremely detailed sculpting and a monumental piece full of mystery. Part of the temple ruins still stand and have witnessed the changing time through centuries. So what’s so special about this temple? In fact, there are many. Right from its construction, …

Data Analytics Challenges: Limited Value of Historical Insights

In the realm of data analytics, we rely heavily on the analysis of historical data to make predictions and inform strategic decisions. While historical insights can be invaluable, they come with certain limitations that can hinder their efficacy. Here, we will explore some of the key challenges associated with the reliance on historical data in …

Big Data: Powering Industries and Analytical Approaches

Big Data refers to the vast volume, variety, and velocity of data generated from various sources. It’s not merely about the size, but also the complexity and the need for advanced tools and methodologies to process and gain actionable insights. Some of the Industries that are leveraging Big Data Healthcare: Healthcare literally tops the list in utilizing Big Data. Healthcare systems use Big Data to improve patient outcomes, predict epidemics, and manage healthcare costs. By analyzing patient records, research papers, and social media, the industry can enhance treatment plans and identify public health trends. Big Data, for instance could predict the rate of spread of Covid and provide useful insights to the medical practitioners. Finance Banks and financial institutions: utilize Big Data to detect fraudulent activities, manage risks, and create personalized banking experiences. Real-time transaction analysis and customer data help in crafting targeted financial products. Retail: Retailers exploit Big Data for personalized marketing, inventory management, and improving customer experiences. Analyzing customer purchase history and preferences enables businesses to tailor their offers and streamline supply chains. Telecommunications: Telecom companies analyze Big Data to enhance network performance, customer satisfaction, and develop new services. Data from mobile networks, customer interactions, and social media assists in optimizing operations and marketing strategies. Manufacturing: Manufacturers use Big Data for predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization. By analyzing data from sensors, machinery, and production lines, companies can reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Means to Analyze Big Data Hadoop: Hadoop is an opensource framework that enables the distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers. It uses the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) and MapReduce programming model. Apache Spark: Spark is a powerful analytics engine that processes data in real-time. It provides an interface for programming entire clusters with implicit data parallelism and fault tolerance. NoSQL Databases: NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB and Cassandra, are designed to handle unstructured data. They offer flexibility and scalability needed for Big Data applications. Data Warehousing: Data warehousing solutions like Amazon Redshift and Google BigQuery store and manage vast amounts of structured data. They facilitate complex queries and data integration from various sources. Data Visualization Tools: Tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik Sense help in visualizing Big Data. They transform raw data into intuitive and interactive visual insights, making it easier for decision-makers to understand and act upon. Machine Learning Algorithms: Machine learning models, like neural networks, decision trees, and clustering algorithms, analyze Big Data to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and automate decisions. Libraries like TensorFlow and Scikitlearn provide the necessary tools for implementing these models. Big Data is revolutionizing various industries by providing deeper insights and enabling data-driven decisions. With the right analytical tools and techniques, businesses can harness the power of Big Data to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Odysee video subscribers: …