Posts tagged “open-knowledge”

Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia at WikiClub Tech SHUATS, Prayagraj

On 3 February 2026, WikiClub Tech SHUATS celebrated 25 years of Wikipedia at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Rewa Road, Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. …

Feb 26, 20265 min read

Road to Wiki Cohort Graduation at Meta (Facebook) Office, Gurgaon — A Journey That Came Full Circle

The glass doors of the Meta Office in Gurgaon slid open, and for a moment I just stood there, taking it all in — the bright lights, the buzzing conversations, the excitement of a community finally …

Dec 12, 20255 min read

My Experience at the Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Bhubaneswar 2024

When I look back at December 2024, the first thing that comes to mind is the feeling of anticipation—the kind that quietly builds in the background while you wait to see if your efforts truly matte…

Dec 10, 20255 min read

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My Journey Through the Wikimedia Technology Summit (WTS) 2024: Learning, Mentorship, and the Power of Community

Last year, I travelled to Hyderabad for a gathering that would quietly reshape my journey as a contributor and mentor—the 3rd Wikimedia Technology Summit (WTS) 2024, hosted at IIIT Hyderabad. Walki…

Nov 27, 20257 min read

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How the Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Kochi Made Me a Better Mentor

When I look back at the last few years of my journey in the Wikimedia technical ecosystem, there are a few moments that feel like quiet turning points. The Indic Wikimedia Hackathon Kochi 2025 (24–…

Nov 26, 20255 min read

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Representing the Wikimedia Movement at IIIT Jabalpur’s HackByte 3.0

Between 4–6 April 2025, I had the opportunity to represent the Wikimedia technical community as a Mentor at HackByte 3.0, the annual flagship hackathon hosted at IIITDM Jabalpur. The event brought …

Nov 19, 20254 min read

Launching the Road to Wiki Program at SHUATS: Building Momentum for a New Tech Community

On 26 September 2026, we marked an important milestone at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS): the launch of the Road to Wiki Program and the official estab…

Nov 16, 20255 min read

Introducing the Wikimedia Free Knowledge Movement to Future Contributors

On 28 August 2026, I had the opportunity to introduce the Wikimedia Movement and the diverse projects of the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Inf…

Oct 30, 20254 min read