Siliconeer Celebrates 25th Year in Publishing – Jan-Feb 2024 Print Issue, now available digitally.

COVER STORY

The Tech-Techy Reservoir: From Y2K to CES 2024

In February of 2000, Siliconeer launched with a mission to cover all things technology and innovation. Reflecting on the enigmatic world of techies since the inception of the magazine, Gen-Z Editor Vansh Gupta brings a nostalgic memoir of Y2K. Youth Editor Janam Gupta focuses on the 2024 CES and highlights the next big thing. Page 4

GEN-Z TAKE

Embracing Change: The Journey of Moving Out, And Starting Fresh

Recounting the transformative journey of leaving home and navigating post-graduate life. Shreeja Potluri reflects on the struggles of defining identity beyond academia, emphasizing the importance of embracing challenges and pushing beyond comfort zones. Page 6

PHILANTHROPY

Dining with Dignity: Tackling Food Insecurity

Resilience, adaption, and unwavering commitment to combating major issues make Bay Area residents hopeful of a better future. This kind of optimism can be seen with ‘Free Meals on Wheels’ – an organization working on combating food insecurity in the Bay Area. Former Stanford Executive Chef Devinder Kumar shares the story behind ‘Free Meals on Wheels.’ Page 8

PHOTO ESSAY

A Dream Come True: Ayodhya Ram Mandir

India celebrates the return of Lord Ram with the inauguration of the much-awaited Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
It was worth noting the festivities throughout India, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the whole world. A historic moment for many. Page 18

EDITORIAL: Contrary to Mainstream 2
OPINION: Chandrayaan And Chips 10
SPORTS: San Francisco Giants: An Optimistic Outlook 12
PHOTO ESSAY: India in Pictures 16
TRAVEL: A Tale of Gold-School California 20
CAR.TELL: The Half-Baked 2-Seater Sedan: 2024 Tesla Model S 22
RECIPE: Masala Peanut Tostada and Gold-Fashioned 24
ENTERTAINMENT: B.Crush 26