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Shailaputri: The Mountain’s Daughter
On Navaratri’s first morning, Shailaputri appears. She is the “Daughter of the Mountain” and Parvati’s primal form, born from the Himalayas’ ancient embrace. She rides a bull, with steady calm, and holds a trident for strength and a lotus for grace, symbols of her mountain origins. Mountains embody resilience, standing firm against storms with roots Continue reading
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Product review: Zoom nib
In my latest post, I review my newfound joy of using a zoom nib to add some much-needed flair to journaling. Read more to find out what else I have to say about the nib. Continue reading
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A Virtual Vote of Thanks for TWT Regional Conference 2025
We conclude yet another remarkable regional conference with a wealth of takeaways, extensive learning and interaction, and a heart full of memories. The TWT regional conference 2025 brought many first-time attendees, including Dipesh, who presented, and Yash, who shared an anchoring role with a fellow technical writer from Conga. In Conga, we also witnessed an Continue reading
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Ahmedabad Readers Club: A Heartfelt Second Meet!
On May 24, 2025, the Ahmedabad Readers Club gathered in Ahmedabad for its second meet. As a grammar-loving book enthusiast, I found it an utterly engaging affair! Our group of devoted readers dove into The 40 Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. This sparked some healthy, inspiring discussion; the conversation was nothing short of transformative. Continue reading
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First Meetup: A Journey through Books and Connections
Of the many book clubs that run throughout this calm yet busy city of Ahmedabad, I was invited to become a part of one. Yours truly couldn’t have denied. Thus began this wonderful chapter. On Saturday, some of the members agreed to meet for the pilot episode of this journey. Since it was the first Continue reading
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What I learnt about designing effective prompts
This week, I explored prompt engineering, focusing on creating effective AI prompts. Key strategies include defining tasks and context, specifying style and tone, accounting for errors, ensuring relevance, and clarifying desired output format. A concise, context-focused prompt enhances AI responsiveness and decision-making, resembling the careful guidance needed in parenting. Continue reading
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Why Ranga Abhimanyu is a Must-Have for Pen Enthusiasts
The Ranga Abhimanyu pen offers exceptional design and construction, made from hand-turned ebonite that balances aesthetics and functionality. Its quick unscrewing cap is convenient for note-taking. With interchangeable nib options and excellent customer service from Mr. Kandan, it’s highly recommended for fountain pen enthusiasts, encouraging multiple additions to any collection. Continue reading
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Discovering the Joy of Writing and Self-Discovery
We often wish to experience the joy of composing a good writing piece by equating it with the feeling that readers get the intended message when they get to that piece. The sense of revelation exemplifies if it outweighs the simplistic combination of words. And the awe engulfs our readers with imaginary spirals that connect… Continue reading
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The Interplay of Information Architecture and Fictional Storytelling
As humans, we’ve been telling stories for a very long time. We’ve grown ourselves out of the various phases of human evolution because of the untapped contribution of stories in our lives. In this article, we discuss the interplay of stories and information architecture. Insights from information architecture Information architecture is the structure in which Continue reading
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“Hand-writing” and the sweet spot
I’ve often wondered if we’ve lost the charm of living to the added convenience called the digital life that we’ve constructed around us. I say that because in my increasingly busy life as a content designer at a software company, I spend the majority of my time in front of screens. Therefore, sitting down to Continue reading
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