If you're an undergraduate interested in interning with me or one of my amazing colleagues at Microsoft Research New England (Microsoft Research New England, Microsoft Research) this summer, please apply here microsoft.com/en-us/research…

Our 9-year-old daughter often asks why there aren't more women leaders across fields. Today, she was delighted to learn about the story of Goddess Durga. Wishing everyone a Happy Vijaya Dashami! #DurgaPuja2024

Voted just now for the Nov 5 elections (thank you absentee electronic voting!) A high-stakes, detail-oriented task, felt like I was taking my GRE from more than 20 years ago.

The roads inside Manyata Tech Park are built on lake beds, and they always stay true to their nature! #BengaluruRains

Indian way to RSVP to any invitation, "If x happens, then we'll surely try to make it". Arey behen, just say no if you can't make it. Don't keep me hanging.

I don't have any CHI submissions this year and speak only as a reviewer here. When the detailed review is largely positive and the only concern can be addressed in less than half a day, why not give a paper a commensurate score? Why suggest you're okay with reject(!?) or R&R?

Simple walking and basic yoga can transform your back. A year ago, I had severe neck+back pain. I started yoga, pranayama, and walking. Now, I can walk 5Ks and stand long without pain or breathlessness. Take care of your back while there's still time.

Personal update: I'm joining Cornell as a Professor of Communication starting in Fall of 2025. ::bounce:: If you're curious about my thinking, see: zephoria.org/thoughts/archi…

Happy Diwali and happy Halloween to all celebrating! The rangoli is made by the American husband and our mixed child without any help from me.

My dear friend Udai Singh Pawar has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Filmfare OTT Awards for his work in 'Murder in Mahim'! Please watch it on JioCinema and cast your vote!

Second time voting in the U.S. elections and first time voting online all the way from Bangalore. #USElection2024

Got so absorbed in the U.S. elections that I almost missed the Dighali Pukhuri proposed tree-felling issue. Glad to see there's hope for those beautiful, historic trees to stand strong after all. Mass mobilizations can make a difference! 🤞#guwahati #dighalipukhuri #assam

📢 I'm recruiting 2 PhD students for Fall '25 at Drexel College of Computing & Informatics. Please apply if you're interested in the intersections of HCI, health/wellbeing, care work, and human-centered AI. Details: ksbhat.com. I will be at #cscw2024 next week, and we can chat there too! ☕️

Been reading various analyses of the working-class narrative in the elections, and to me, it underscores the need for more human-centered fieldwork in middle America.

Seeking intern to work with Monojit Choudhury & me on AI & narrative building across cultures. Will examine portrayal of AI in news / soc media in various parts of the world. Travel + Salary, must be willing to relocate. Experience with sociotech theory must, NLP big plus. Email me

I will be at #EMNLP2024. If you are interested in postdoc, RA faculty positions, or PhD/MS, at MBZUAI let's connect. Areas I am particularly interested in: Culture+AI, AI ethics and safety, Music LMs and Reasoning.

As a kid, I loved watching 'Stone Boy' (1991) on Doordarshan, but missed a few episodes because I had art school on Sundays when it aired. Finally caught up on those missed episodes last week on YouTube. Closure at last! After 33 years! Imagine explaining that to a kid today.

Microsoft Research India is excited to announce applications are open for our Research Fellow program (deadline 15th Feb 2025). Details of the program and the application are here: 🔗 Research Fellow program: aka.ms/msrirf Microsoft Research

Loved the new season of 'Paatal Lok'! The Nagaland setting is such a bold and refreshing choice for a pan-Indian show. It adds a unique charm, and I'm thrilled by how much of the Nagamese dialogue I can actually understand. Kudos to the writers! #PaatalLok2

Spoke @ #HCIPAI @ FLAME University Pune—stunning 100-acre campus! As a liberal arts&interdisciplinary hub, it fosters creativity & innovation. Even more inspiring? A safe, empowering space where women walk freely till 2 AM—a big shift from past curfews. More such campuses please!