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Artificial Intelligence

Small models, big consequences

Compact language models can now run on laptops and phones. That changes who controls them, how fast they respond and what they cost.

Maya OkaforSep 17, 20262 min read

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Traditions & Customs

Diwali in Different Regions: Kali Puja, Bandi Chhor Divas, Jain Diwali and More

See how Diwali is celebrated across India: Kali Puja in Bengal, Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs, Jain Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi in the south, and Chhath.

Ananya SharmaSep 17, 20262 min read

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Traditions & Customs

Sharad Purnima and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: Moonlight, Kheer and Autumn Traditions

Learn about Sharad Purnima: the legend of Krishna's Raas Leela, the tradition of kheer in moonlight, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and Kumar Purnima.

Ananya SharmaSep 15, 20262 min read

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Mythology

Samudra Manthan: The Churning of the Ocean and the Birth of Lakshmi

Read the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk, and learn how it explains Lakshmi, Dhanvantari and Shiva as Neelkantha.

Ananya SharmaSep 14, 20262 min read

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Design

The case for boring navigation

Unusual navigation can look inventive and still slow people down. Why conventional patterns keep winning in usability studies.

Maya OkaforSep 14, 20262 min read

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Mythology

The Ramayana in Brief: The Story Behind Dussehra and Diwali

A short summary of the Ramayana, from Rama's exile to Ravana's defeat and the return to Ayodhya, and how it connects to Dussehra and Diwali.

Ananya SharmaSep 13, 20262 min read

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Mythology

Mahishasura Mardini: The Devi Mahatmya and the Origins of Durga Puja

Understand the legend of Durga and Mahishasura from the Devi Mahatmya, its symbolism and its connection with Navratri and Durga Puja.

Ananya SharmaSep 12, 20262 min read

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Temples & Pilgrimage

Visiting Temples in Festival Season: Etiquette and Famous Navratri and Dussehra Temples

Plan temple visits during Navratri and Dussehra: etiquette, crowd tips, and an overview of Vaishno Devi, Kamakhya, Dakshineswar, Chamundeshwari and Meenakshi.

Ananya SharmaSep 11, 20262 min read

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Design

Typography is the interface nobody notices

Line length, spacing and contrast decide whether an article feels effortless or exhausting. A practical guide to comfortable reading on screens.

Maya OkaforSep 10, 20262 min read