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About Satyendra K Dwivedi
Founder, Eidoran Advisory — technology due diligence and governance for VCs, PE funds, family offices, and boards. Ex-CTO, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts (Club Mahindra); three decades in technology, a decade in CXO roles. IIT Kanpur (B.Tech), IIM Bangalore.Author, BE CYBER SMART (Westland Books) — and creator of BeCyberSmart.in, a free scam-awareness resource for Indian families. https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyendrakd
Istanbul tram stop where an Istanbulkart beats a credit card tap

Istanbulkart or Credit Card Tap? The Maths From My Trip

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
A ride cost 46.20 lira on an Istanbulkart and 65 lira by credit card tap. Here is the break-even maths from my trip and where the card does not work.
Hot air balloons drifting over the rock valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise

Cappadocia Balloon Ride: Why I Paid €110 in Soğanlı, Not €250 in Göreme

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
I paid €100 to €150 for a Cappadocia balloon ride from Soğanlı Valley while Göreme operators asked €250 to €300. Here is what the ride was like and what to wear.
Hot air balloons drifting over the rock valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia and Turkey in 18 Days: A Solo Itinerary

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
My Azerbaijan Georgia Armenia itinerary plus Turkey: 18 days solo with a 7 kg bag, the route, the transport and what I paid in manat, lari, dram and lira.
Lost Phone, what next to be done

Protect Your Money: An Actionable Guide for a Lost Phone in India

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi September 9, 2025
A lost phone in India can put your money and data at risk within minutes. With a clear plan in the first 30 minutes, you can protect both — here's exactly what to do.

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