Technology

Building a Privacy-First Local AI System to Solve a Real Problem at Home

Introduction

Most journeys into AI start with tutorials. Mine didn’t.

I had a very real, persistent problem at home, my daughter has a habit of keeping her thumb in her mouth. We tried everything: bitter solutions, pediatric advice, constant reminders. Nothing worked consistently.

Except one thing.

Whenever I said, “remove your thumb”, she would immediately stop.

That raised a simple but powerful question:

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Anil Yanduri, Apr. 28, 2026

Travel

Bengaluru Chennai: A crazy roadtrip to watch Endgame

It all started as a Joke!

On 21st April, like every other Marvel fan I was waiting for the Endgame movie. At 13:45 I noticed a notification from Paytm saying Endgame movie bookings were open. Immediately I opened the app to book my ticket, but I am late all nearby shows were sold-out. Tried to see if any screens far were available. No luck! Then I realized the bookings for IMAX screens were yet to open. Started refres ...

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Anil Yanduri, May. 05, 2019

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