Personal Weblog of Deepak Vasudevan

A KYC Misfire That Raises More Than Eyebrows The Misaddressed Message One fine morning, a message pops into my inbox—not for me, but for a stranger. A complete stranger. “Your KYC record has been fetched by ICICI Bank,” it says. Only it wasn’t my record. It was someone else’s. Their name. Their data. My inbox. ️‍♂️ Slip or Slope? Is this a digital typo or the symptom of a deeper systemic malady? A callous clerical error from a fatigued tech desk? Or a systemic misrouting that exposes data pipelines built on trust—but leaking accountability? ️ Responsiveness vs Responsibility ICICI and CERSAI responded quickly. Investigation initiated. Text alerts received. But the real concern isn't just who fixes it—it's how often this happens unnoticed. “If one email slipped through, how many more are swimming silently beneath?” The Broader Implication This incident isn’t just a glitch—it’s a parable. A data democracy where the wrong pe...

Unveiling the Cosmic Dance of Bhairava’s Dogs and Shiva’s Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Introduction: A Twilight Whisper During the sacred hours of Krishna Paksha Pradosham—the waning moon’s twilight when the veil between mortal and divine thins—the universe whispers its secrets. This time, it spoke through the forgotten lore of Bhairava’s dogs, the cosmic rhythm of Shiva’s damru (a small, two-headed drum), and a playful proverb about tiger cubs, weaving a thread of divine absurdity only Mahakaal, the lord of time, could orchestrate. Act 1: The Damru’s Cosmic Echo & Shani’s Leela Shani’s Divine Play Long ago, Shani, the planet of karma, staged a contest with Lord Shiva—not out of pride but to extract the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, a lifeline for sage Markandeya. Shiva, the all-knowing, saw through the ruse and let the drama unfold, blessing the universe with the mantra’s life-affirming vibrations. Pradosham’s Essence This leela (divine play) mirrors Krishna Paksha Pradosham, a twilight danc...

The Silent Falls : Part II Inheritance, Intrigue, and the Price of Defiance DISCLAIMER:   This is a work of fiction. All characters and events are imaginary. Any resemblance to real incidents is purely coincidental. The New Chapter Begins Months into her marriage, Samaira’s daughter, Ishani, seems settled, but beneath the surface, her mother is more invested in her in-laws’ affairs than she is. Samaira’s conversations are peppered with inquiries about assets, legal documents, and financial holdings. The family, oblivious to her reputation, welcomes her seemingly affectionate curiosity. But then, questions arise. Ishani’s mother-in-law, a woman with a strong presence in the household, finds herself under Samaira’s quiet scrutiny. The whispers begin—the same kind that once surrounded Samaira’s own mother-in-law. The Probabilities: A Repeat Performance? Scenario 1: The Fall Returns One evening, Ishani’s mother-in-law is found at the bottom of a staircase—an "unfortunate accident...