$ cat /books/*

// A compact list of books that shaped my thinking. Click to read my notes and takeaways.

Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
Security & Hacking2011

Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

by Kevin Mitnick, William L. Simon

A fast-paced true story of Kevin Mitnick’s rise as a legendary hacker, revealing how he penetrated major corporate networks and evaded capture through a mix of psychology, tactics, and relentless improvisation.

The Psychology of Money
Psychology & Finance2020

The Psychology of Money

by Morgan Housel

A clear, story-driven guide to how emotions, incentives, and life experience shape financial decisions—and why long-term success depends more on behavior than raw intelligence.

Kafka on the Shore
Literature & Philosophy2002

Kafka on the Shore

by Haruki Murakami

A surreal, emotionally resonant novel that blends myth, memory, and mystery to explore identity, fate, and the strange ways we heal by walking straight through the storm.

The Web Application Hacker's Handbook
Security & Hacking2011

The Web Application Hacker's Handbook

by Dafydd Stuttard, Marcus Pinto

A hands-on, methodical guide to discovering, exploiting, and understanding web application flaws, with practical workflows that connect real attacks to the defenses that stop them.

Atomic Habits
Personal Growth & Motivation2018

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

A practical system for building habits that last by making small improvements easier to repeat, easier to measure, and harder to ignore.

चिना हराएको मान्छे
Literature & Philosophy2013

चिना हराएको मान्छे

by हरिवंश आचार्य

नेपाली हास्य कलाकार, लेखक र समाजसेवी हरिवंश आचार्यको आत्मकथा — संघर्ष, अभाव, प्रेम, र आत्म-खोजका अनुभवहरूलाई सरल भाषा र गहिरो संवेदनासहित जीवन्त रूपमा उतारेको कृति।

Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties
Politics & International Relations2021

Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties

by Ranjit Rae

A grounded, insider-informed look at India–Nepal relations, unpacking history, domestic politics, and diplomacy to explain why the partnership feels close yet repeatedly strains under mistrust.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Personal Growth & Motivation2016

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

by Mark Manson

A blunt, funny, and pragmatic take on living well by choosing your priorities carefully, accepting discomfort, and investing your energy in problems worth solving.

$ ls /events/*

// Security conferences and community gatherings I've attended or plan to attend.

HackerOne Ambassador World Cup (3rd Place)
✓ Attended

HackerOne Ambassador World Cup (3rd Place)

November 2023
Global (Online)
3rd Place

Placed 3rd in the HackerOne Ambassador World Cup. Collaborated with hackers from around the world, contributed to community impact, and represented Nepal on the international stage.

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H1-4420 Live Hacking Event
✓ Attended

H1-4420 Live Hacking Event

November 2023
London, UK
Participant

Invited to participate in HackerOne's exclusive fully funded live hacking event in London. Collaborated with top bug bounty hunters from around the world.

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BSides Ahemdabad
Upcoming

BSides Ahemdabad

September 2026
Ahemdabad, India
Attendee

Community-driven security conference focused on knowledge sharing and networking.

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SeaSides
Upcoming

SeaSides

February 2026
Goa, India
Attendee

An open security conference by the community, for the community — focused on infosec research, learning, and collaboration by the beach.

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