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Blog Intro

 This Blog is my personal wiki for some of the research topics that I am either interested in or am working in.


What I try to get from this blogging ??

Well, I am currently a PhD Student in Robotics and Informatics. Its already been more than 6 months that I started this course. I am kind-of aware that I will need to have a good writing ability towards the end of my PhD, and more importantly I will need to have a unique contribution to the field. This blog is my way of getting better at both of the above mentioned. 


What will this blog be about  ??

Currently, the idea is to make myself comfortable writing long paragraphs, and getting myself deep into the existing knowledge out there. As I post the blogs, I hope to make myself more confident on the subject (as I too suffer from the "imposter syndrome" like other PhD students).

Will I post unpublished work ??

Maybe and Maybe not, If the topic is widely generic, I will post them as I get some time to write them, but if it is something more specific and I am currently working on it, then, I will try publishing them first (or atleast arxiv them), and them post about them here.

When will this end ??

Okay, I know that asking this question before beginning may seem pessimistic, but I answer for myself, I am planning to use this blog for not only improving my writing, but to get attached to latest developments in the fields of my interest, so, I hope to continue this blog as long as possible.  


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