Dhruv Notes
Technology, politics, fitness, food, and the systems that shape our world.
I am a technology professional based in India. I write here to think clearly about geopolitics, infrastructure, fitness, and what we cook at the end of a long day.
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Featured writing
Long-form work I'm proudest of. Updated occasionally.
My Strength Training Framework
A practical strength and fat-loss framework built around progressive overload, alternate-day fasting, six weekly PPL sessions, cardio, and recovery.
My Fedora Workstation Setup
An opinionated Fedora GNOME setup focused on NVIDIA drivers, Docker, Zen Browser, Ghostty, OpenCode, creative apps, and a low-friction Linux desktop.
The Future of the Indo-Pacific
A structural reading of the region that is replacing the Atlantic as the center of geopolitical gravity — and what that means for the next two decades.
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Latest
Recent writing across all sections.
Lessons Learned Running Servers
Ten years of running my own infrastructure, distilled into a dozen lessons. Some I learned the hard way. Some I am still learning.
Why Chole and High-Protein Roti Are a Killer Combination
A practical argument for pairing a well-made chole with a high-protein besan-atta roti. Indian vegetarian food, built for satiety, macros, and weekly use.
My High-Protein Pizza
A practical high-protein pizza base built from whole wheat, soya, paneer, and low-fat cheese. Vegetarian, high in protein, and easy to make at home.
Tracking Progress Effectively
A practical system for tracking fitness progress without turning the scale, spreadsheet, or wearable into the decision-maker.
Docker and Zoraxy Are Enough for My Homelab
Why my current homelab runs on Docker, Zoraxy, Cloudflare, and one exposed port instead of Kubernetes.
Quick Thoughts on AI
Short, unstructured notes on the current state of AI: what is real, what is hype, what to watch, and what to ignore.
Building Reliable Infrastructure
A practical argument for boring infrastructure: fewer moving parts, clear ownership, tested backups, useful logs, and systems that can be repaired.
Why India Needs a Stronger Centre
A national-interest argument for stronger central authority, constitutional evolution, state capacity, and disciplined federalism in India.
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Topics I write about
Each section is a long-running notebook. Use it to read only what you came for.
- Geopolitics Indo-Pacific strategy, supply chains, and global power dynamics.
- Indian Politics Indian policy, governance, and the political economy.
- Technology Systems thinking, infrastructure, and the craft of building software.
- Linux Linux, self-hosting, cloud, and homelab notes.
- Fitness Strength training, recovery, and the discipline of consistency.
- Cooking Meal prep, simple weeknight recipes, and Indian home cooking.
- Notes Quick thoughts, observations, and things I want to remember.