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Hi, I'm Tanmay Arora

Welcome to my corner of the internet. Most people call me tnmy. What really gets me going is understanding how things work and diving into challenges that pique my curiosity.

🥭 About Me #

I'm an undergraduate student at MIT Manipal studying Cyber Physical Systems Engineering – the intersection of software, hardware, and the real world.

Beyond technology, I'm deeply interested in exploring philosophy, economics, and geopolitics, always seeking to understand the bigger picture of how the world works.

🍊 Work #

Currently, I'm a Junior Member at Cryptonite, the official cybersecurity and ethical hacking team of our college. We regularly participate in CTFs held across the world.

I also spend time contributing to community building at Open Horizon Manipal Chapter.

🍋 Play #

When I'm not working, you'll find me doing all sorts of things. I'm part of λΔQ, the quiz club at college - there's something addictive about the thrill of pouncing and getting that perfect answer!

Running is my meditation. There's nothing quite like a good run to clear your head. I've done a half marathon, but the 10k is my sweet spot - just long enough to get in the zone, not long enough to question all my life choices.

My absolute favorite thing though? Traveling. I try to explore somewhere new every month. It's not just about seeing places - it's about discovering different ways of living, thinking, and being. India's diversity never ceases to amaze me, and there's so much more to explore beyond!

🥝 Learn #

I'm currently training focused towards the domains of forensics and hardware security, also covering the basics of web exploitation.

🍋‍🟩 Make #

I occasionally post artifacts from my life as a digital diary at ig/@tanmaydoesstuff. The purpose is to collect these bits and pieces of my experiments and adventures in life as a public digital scrapbook.

I write at my blog Aiyna, albeit very infrequently. The topics cover culture, life, and pretty much anything that gets me thinking.

🍉 Library #

Reads #

I keep up with blogs I admire, particularly Paul Graham and Derek Sivers.

Music #

Check out my Spotify to see what I'm listening to. Currently vibing to Maggie Rogers, Angie McMahon, and HAIM.

Media #

Looking forward to Season 2 of Andor.

🍓 Now #

Last updated: 25 April '25