SimTanka  : An Open Source app for rainwater harvesting  (with Vikram Vyas)

SimTanka : An Open Source app for rainwater harvesting (with Vikram Vyas)

Author: Frederick Noronha April 30, 2024 Duration: 22:30

This is an Open Source app for facilitating rainwater harvesting. The app is now available on Apple's App Store, and the source code is available on GitHub. Currently, SimTanka is available only for iOS, but Vikram Vyas will be working on porting it to Android very soon. A live interview. Recorded by Frederick Noronha (FN).


In BrieFNcounters... ideas, inspiration, innovation from Goa, Frederick Noronha-FN online since 1995-creates a space for the kind of conversations that happen on the edges of mainstream topics. This podcast emerges from Goa, but its focus is on the intersection of ideas that travel far beyond any single location. As a journalist deeply committed to documenting and sharing, Noronha brings his specific curiosities to each episode: the culture and stories of Goa, the world of books, and the impact of technology, with a particular lens on Free Software and Open Source in the Indian context. His background co-founding BytesForAll, a network exploring IT and the internet for social development, informs a perspective that is both practical and idealistic. The discussions are not about fleeting trends but about deeper currents-how knowledge is built, shared, and applied. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful dialogue where local insights spark broader reflections on innovation, community, and the tools we use to shape our world. It’s for anyone who believes that the most interesting developments often come from the margins, documented by a veteran observer who values substance over speed. You’ll hear from voices engaged in building, writing, and creating, all filtered through Noronha’s enduring belief in the power of open information and grounded, meaningful exchange.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 6

BrieFNcounters... ideas, inspiration, innovation from Goa
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