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<!DOCTYPE html>
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<title>Passions | Your Name</title>
<meta name="description" content="Beyond research: guitar, Indian classical music, badminton, and cinema — the things that keep me inspired.">
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<span>Passions</span>
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<h1 class="page-title">Beyond the Telescope</h1>
<p class="page-description">
Science fuels my curiosity, but music, sport, and cinema keep my soul alive.
These are the rhythms and stories that balance my life.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</header>
<!-- Music Section -->
<section class="content-section">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-number">01</span>
<h2 class="section-title">Music</h2>
</div>
<div class="about-grid">
<div class="about-image-container">
<div class="about-image">
<img src="images/passion-guitar.jpg" alt="Guitar and Music">
<div class="about-image-decoration"></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="about-content">
<h2>Guitar & Indian Classical Music</h2>
<p>
Music has been my constant companion through long nights of research and coding.
I started with <strong>acoustic guitar</strong>, drawn to fingerstyle arrangements
and the meditative quality of playing alone.
</p>
<p>
More recently, I've been diving deep into <strong>Indian classical music</strong> —
studying ragas, understanding the microtonal nuances, and learning how emotion is
encoded in melodic structures. The mathematical beauty of raga theory resonates
with my scientific mind, while the expressiveness feeds my soul.
</p>
<p>
I've even built <strong>interactive web tools</strong> to help others explore
Indian classical music — combining my love for coding with my musical journey.
</p>
<div style="margin-top: var(--space-xl);">
<a href="software.html" class="btn btn-secondary">See My Music Tools</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Badminton Section -->
<section class="content-section">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-number">02</span>
<h2 class="section-title">Badminton</h2>
</div>
<div class="about-grid" style="direction: rtl;">
<div class="about-image-container" style="direction: ltr;">
<div class="about-image">
<img src="images/passion-badminton.jpg" alt="Badminton">
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</div>
</div>
<div class="about-content" style="direction: ltr;">
<h2>The Perfect Smash</h2>
<p>
When I need to clear my head, I head to the badminton court. There's something
uniquely satisfying about the sport — the explosive power of a smash, the
delicate touch of a drop shot, the split-second decisions at the net.
</p>
<p>
I play regularly with friends and in local club matches. It's my favorite way
to stay active and disconnect from screens. The strategic depth keeps me
engaged, and the physical intensity provides a counterbalance to long hours
at the desk.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Fun fact:</strong> I once calculated the optimal angle for a smash
using physics equations. The court has never felt the same since.
</p>
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</div>
</section>
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<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-number">03</span>
<h2 class="section-title">Poetry</h2>
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<div class="about-content" style="max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);">
<h2>Words That Breathe</h2>
<p>
Sometimes the universe speaks in equations, and sometimes it demands verse.
Writing poetry is how I process wonder, loss, and the strange beauty of existence.
Here are a few pieces close to my heart.
</p>
</div>
<!-- Poetry Grid -->
<div class="poetry-grid">
<article class="poem-card">
<div class="poem-header">
<span class="poem-number">I</span>
<h3 class="poem-title">[Your Poem Title]</h3>
</div>
<div class="poem-content">
<p>
Your first stanza goes here,<br>
each line a breath,<br>
each word chosen<br>
like stars in a constellation.
</p>
<p>
Second stanza continues,<br>
building rhythm and meaning,<br>
until the final image<br>
settles into silence.
</p>
</div>
<div class="poem-footer">
<span class="poem-date">2024</span>
</div>
</article>
<article class="poem-card">
<div class="poem-header">
<span class="poem-number">II</span>
<h3 class="poem-title">[Your Poem Title]</h3>
</div>
<div class="poem-content">
<p>
Another poem lives here,<br>
perhaps about the cosmos,<br>
or music, or the space<br>
between heartbeats.
</p>
<p>
Let the words breathe,<br>
let them find their shape<br>
on the page.
</p>
</div>
<div class="poem-footer">
<span class="poem-date">2023</span>
</div>
</article>
<article class="poem-card poem-card-featured">
<div class="poem-header">
<span class="poem-number">III</span>
<h3 class="poem-title">[Your Featured Poem]</h3>
</div>
<div class="poem-content">
<p>
This could be a longer piece,<br>
one that sprawls across the card,<br>
telling a story in fragments<br>
and half-light.
</p>
<p>
The featured poem gets more room,<br>
more breath, more space<br>
to unfold its wings.
</p>
<p>
End with an image<br>
that lingers—<br>
like starlight reaching us<br>
from a sun already gone.
</p>
</div>
<div class="poem-footer">
<span class="poem-date">2024</span>
<span class="poem-tag">Featured</span>
</div>
</article>
<article class="poem-card">
<div class="poem-header">
<span class="poem-number">IV</span>
<h3 class="poem-title">[Your Poem Title]</h3>
</div>
<div class="poem-content">
<p>
A shorter verse perhaps,<br>
compact and bright<br>
like a haiku's cousin.
</p>
</div>
<div class="poem-footer">
<span class="poem-date">2022</span>
</div>
</article>
</div>
<div style="margin-top: var(--space-3xl); text-align: center;">
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);">
More verses live in notebooks and midnight drafts. These are the ones ready for daylight.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</section>
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<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-number">04</span>
<h2 class="section-title">Books</h2>
</div>
<div class="about-content" style="max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);">
<h2>Pages That Shaped Me</h2>
<p>
Books are portals — to other minds, other eras, other ways of seeing. I'm drawn to
philosophy that challenges, history that illuminates, and science that awes.
Here are some books that have left their mark on how I think.
</p>
</div>
<!-- Books Grid -->
<div class="books-grid">
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-socrates.jpg" alt="The Socrates Express">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>The Socrates Express</h4>
<p class="book-author">Eric Weiner</p>
<p class="book-genre">Philosophy</p>
<p class="book-note">A delightful journey through philosophy via train rides. Made ancient wisdom feel like conversation with old friends.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-universe.jpg" alt="The History of the Universe">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>A Short History of Nearly Everything</h4>
<p class="book-author">Bill Bryson</p>
<p class="book-genre">Science</p>
<p class="book-note">The book that reminds you how miraculous it is that anything exists at all. Pure wonder on every page.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-india.jpg" alt="Indian History">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>India: A History</h4>
<p class="book-author">John Keay</p>
<p class="book-genre">History</p>
<p class="book-note">Five thousand years of civilization, empires, and ideas. Essential for understanding where I come from.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-revolution.jpg" alt="American Revolution">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>1776</h4>
<p class="book-author">David McCullough</p>
<p class="book-genre">History</p>
<p class="book-note">The pivotal year that changed the world. History as gripping narrative — couldn't put it down.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-5.jpg" alt="Your Book">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>[Your Pick]</h4>
<p class="book-author">Author Name</p>
<p class="book-genre">Genre</p>
<p class="book-note">Add your personal note about why this book matters to you.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="book-card">
<div class="book-cover">
<img src="images/book-6.jpg" alt="Your Book">
<div class="book-spine"></div>
</div>
<div class="book-info">
<h4>[Your Pick]</h4>
<p class="book-author">Author Name</p>
<p class="book-genre">Genre</p>
<p class="book-note">Add your personal note about why this book matters to you.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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<span>Currently Reading</span>
</div>
<div class="currently-reading-book">
<strong>[Book Title]</strong> by [Author] — <span class="reading-progress">42% complete</span>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin-top: var(--space-2xl); text-align: center;">
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic;">
Always open to recommendations. What should I read next?
</p>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Cinema Section -->
<section class="content-section">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-number">05</span>
<h2 class="section-title">Cinema</h2>
</div>
<div class="about-content" style="max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);">
<h2>Stories That Stay With You</h2>
<p>
I'm a devoted cinephile. Films are how I unwind, find inspiration, and experience
worlds beyond my own. I gravitate toward thoughtful sci-fi, visually stunning
cinematography, and stories that linger long after the credits roll.
</p>
<p>
Here are some films I wholeheartedly recommend — movies that have shaped how I
see the world, sparked ideas, or simply brought me joy. If you watch any of these
because of this list, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
</p>
</div>
<!-- Movie Recommendations Grid -->
<div class="movies-grid">
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-1.jpg" alt="Interstellar">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Sci-Fi</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>Interstellar</h4>
<p class="movie-year">2014</p>
<p class="movie-note">The film that makes every astronomer cry. Science and love, woven beautifully.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-2.jpg" alt="The Shawshank Redemption">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Drama</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>The Shawshank Redemption</h4>
<p class="movie-year">1994</p>
<p class="movie-note">Hope as a force of nature. I revisit this whenever life gets heavy.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-3.jpg" alt="Arrival">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Sci-Fi</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>Arrival</h4>
<p class="movie-year">2016</p>
<p class="movie-note">Language, time, and what it means to understand. Quietly profound.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-4.jpg" alt="Spirited Away">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Animation</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>Spirited Away</h4>
<p class="movie-year">2001</p>
<p class="movie-note">Pure imagination. Miyazaki at his most magical.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-5.jpg" alt="Your Pick">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Drama</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>[Your Pick]</h4>
<p class="movie-year">Year</p>
<p class="movie-note">Add your personal note about why this film matters to you.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-card">
<div class="movie-poster">
<img src="images/movie-6.jpg" alt="Your Pick">
<div class="movie-overlay">
<span class="movie-genre">Thriller</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="movie-info">
<h4>[Your Pick]</h4>
<p class="movie-year">Year</p>
<p class="movie-note">Add your personal note about why this film matters to you.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin-top: var(--space-3xl); text-align: center;">
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);">
Have a recommendation for me? I'm always looking for my next favorite film.
</p>
<a href="contact.html" class="btn btn-secondary">Share a Recommendation</a>
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"The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose."
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