https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/Long-form journalism, essays and field notes on technology, design, science and culture.enFri, 02 Oct 2026 05:26:27 +0000https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-explained-nine-nights-nine-forms-of-the-goddesshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-explained-nine-nights-nine-forms-of-the-goddessThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:51:19 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsA clear guide to Sharad Navratri: its meaning, the nine nights, the stories behind it and how families observe it in October.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-nine-forms-of-durga-what-each-navadurga-representshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-nine-forms-of-durga-what-each-navadurga-representsWed, 30 Sep 2026 19:46:52 +0000Ananya SharmaHindu Gods & GoddessesA day-by-day guide to the nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped in Navratri, with their symbols and meanings.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-across-india-garba-durga-puja-golu-and-bathukammahttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-across-india-garba-durga-puja-golu-and-bathukammaTue, 29 Sep 2026 18:43:15 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsExplore how Navratri is celebrated across India, from Garba in Gujarat to Durga Puja in Bengal, Golu in Tamil Nadu and Bathukamma in Telangana.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-quiet-return-of-the-local-first-apphttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-quiet-return-of-the-local-first-appTue, 29 Sep 2026 16:38:26 +0000Maya OkaforTechnologyLocal-first software keeps your data on your device and syncs in the background. It is faster, more private and, surprisingly, easier to build than it sounds.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-fasting-guide-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoidhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/navratri-fasting-guide-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoidMon, 28 Sep 2026 14:43:26 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsLearn what is eaten during Navratri vrat, which ingredients are avoided, and simple tips for fasting comfortably and safely.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/why-your-phone-battery-still-dies-by-eveninghttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/why-your-phone-battery-still-dies-by-eveningSun, 27 Sep 2026 16:43:37 +0000Maya OkaforTechnologyBattery capacity grows a few percent a year while everything that drains it grows faster. A tour of where the energy in your phone really goes.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dussehra-vijayadashami-meaning-stories-and-ravana-dahanhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dussehra-vijayadashami-meaning-stories-and-ravana-dahanSun, 27 Sep 2026 11:20:46 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsUnderstand Dussehra (Vijayadashami): the two main legends, the burning of Ravana effigies, Shami puja and how the day is observed.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dussehra-traditions-around-india-mysuru-kullu-kolkata-and-bastarhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dussehra-traditions-around-india-mysuru-kullu-kolkata-and-bastarSat, 26 Sep 2026 09:32:55 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsDiscover how Dussehra is celebrated in Mysuru, Kullu, Kolkata and Bastar, and what makes each tradition distinct.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/ramlila-the-living-theatre-of-the-ramayanahttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/ramlila-the-living-theatre-of-the-ramayanaFri, 25 Sep 2026 11:38:56 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsRamlila is a folk theatre tradition that retells the Ramayana before Dussehra. Learn its history, how it is staged and why it matters.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/diwali-explained-the-five-days-of-the-festival-of-lightshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/diwali-explained-the-five-days-of-the-festival-of-lightsThu, 24 Sep 2026 10:22:25 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsA complete guide to the five days of Diwali: Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj, with meanings and customs.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dhanteras-and-naraka-chaturdashi-the-days-before-diwalihttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/dhanteras-and-naraka-chaturdashi-the-days-before-diwaliWed, 23 Sep 2026 11:37:57 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsUnderstand Dhanteras and Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): their meaning, stories, rituals, and why people buy metal items.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/inside-the-race-to-make-chips-that-sip-powerhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/inside-the-race-to-make-chips-that-sip-powerWed, 23 Sep 2026 07:42:54 +0000Maya OkaforTechnologyEfficiency, not raw speed, has become the central contest in chip design. We look at the techniques engineers are using to cut energy per calculation.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/lakshmi-puja-at-home-meaning-setup-and-step-by-step-guidehttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/lakshmi-puja-at-home-meaning-setup-and-step-by-step-guideTue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:07 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsLearn how Lakshmi Puja is performed at home on Diwali: preparation, items needed, the steps of worship, and regional customs.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/goddess-lakshmi-stories-symbols-and-why-she-is-worshipped-on-diwalihttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/goddess-lakshmi-stories-symbols-and-why-she-is-worshipped-on-diwaliMon, 21 Sep 2026 08:39:13 +0000Ananya SharmaHindu Gods & GoddessesLearn who Goddess Lakshmi is, her origin stories, the meaning of her lotus, elephants and gold coins, and her role in Diwali.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/what-a-language-model-actually-remembershttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/what-a-language-model-actually-remembersMon, 21 Sep 2026 01:06:47 +0000Maya OkaforArtificial IntelligenceWhen people say an AI remembers them, they could mean three very different mechanisms. Understanding the difference helps you judge privacy claims.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/govardhan-puja-and-annakut-krishna-the-hill-and-the-mountain-of-foodhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/govardhan-puja-and-annakut-krishna-the-hill-and-the-mountain-of-foodSun, 20 Sep 2026 05:08:05 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsLearn the story of Govardhan Puja, how Annakut is celebrated with mountains of food, and what the festival means in different regions.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/bhai-dooj-the-yama-and-yamuna-story-and-how-siblings-celebratehttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/bhai-dooj-the-yama-and-yamuna-story-and-how-siblings-celebrateSat, 19 Sep 2026 05:13:30 +0000Ananya SharmaFestivalsDiscover the meaning and legend of Bhai Dooj, how the tilak ceremony is performed, and its regional names like Bhai Phota and Bhau Beej.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/rangoli-diyas-and-torans-diwali-decoration-traditions-explainedhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/rangoli-diyas-and-torans-diwali-decoration-traditions-explainedFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:25 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsLearn the meaning behind rangoli, kolam, diyas and torans used at Diwali and Navratri, with ideas for eco-friendly decoration.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/small-models-big-consequenceshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/small-models-big-consequencesThu, 17 Sep 2026 07:54:31 +0000Maya OkaforArtificial IntelligenceCompact language models can now run on laptops and phones. That changes who controls them, how fast they respond and what they cost.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/diwali-in-different-regions-kali-puja-bandi-chhor-divas-jain-diwali-andhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/diwali-in-different-regions-kali-puja-bandi-chhor-divas-jain-diwali-andThu, 17 Sep 2026 01:27:52 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsSee how Diwali is celebrated across India: Kali Puja in Bengal, Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs, Jain Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi in the south, and Chhath.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/sharad-purnima-and-kojagari-lakshmi-puja-moonlight-kheer-and-autumnhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/sharad-purnima-and-kojagari-lakshmi-puja-moonlight-kheer-and-autumnTue, 15 Sep 2026 20:57:32 +0000Ananya SharmaTraditions & CustomsLearn about Sharad Purnima: the legend of Krishna's Raas Leela, the tradition of kheer in moonlight, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and Kumar Purnima.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/samudra-manthan-the-churning-of-the-ocean-and-the-birth-of-lakshmihttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/samudra-manthan-the-churning-of-the-ocean-and-the-birth-of-lakshmiMon, 14 Sep 2026 22:09:12 +0000Ananya SharmaMythologyRead the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk, and learn how it explains Lakshmi, Dhanvantari and Shiva as Neelkantha.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-case-for-boring-navigationhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-case-for-boring-navigationMon, 14 Sep 2026 03:05:54 +0000Maya OkaforDesignUnusual navigation can look inventive and still slow people down. Why conventional patterns keep winning in usability studies.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-ramayana-in-brief-the-story-behind-dussehra-and-diwalihttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-ramayana-in-brief-the-story-behind-dussehra-and-diwaliSun, 13 Sep 2026 22:22:13 +0000Ananya SharmaMythologyA 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.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/mahishasura-mardini-the-devi-mahatmya-and-the-origins-of-durga-pujahttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/mahishasura-mardini-the-devi-mahatmya-and-the-origins-of-durga-pujaSat, 12 Sep 2026 22:50:52 +0000Ananya SharmaMythologyUnderstand the legend of Durga and Mahishasura from the Devi Mahatmya, its symbolism and its connection with Navratri and Durga Puja.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/visiting-temples-in-festival-season-etiquette-and-famous-navratri-andhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/visiting-temples-in-festival-season-etiquette-and-famous-navratri-andFri, 11 Sep 2026 18:31:15 +0000Ananya SharmaTemples & PilgrimagePlan temple visits during Navratri and Dussehra: etiquette, crowd tips, and an overview of Vaishno Devi, Kamakhya, Dakshineswar, Chamundeshwari and Meenakshi.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/typography-is-the-interface-nobody-noticeshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/typography-is-the-interface-nobody-noticesThu, 10 Sep 2026 14:37:26 +0000Maya OkaforDesignLine length, spacing and contrast decide whether an article feels effortless or exhausting. A practical guide to comfortable reading on screens.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/how-colour-systems-survive-a-rebrandhttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/how-colour-systems-survive-a-rebrandTue, 08 Sep 2026 13:09:33 +0000Maya OkaforDesignThe teams that rebrand painlessly all share one habit: they never hard-code a colour. A look at tokens, roles and the discipline behind them.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-slow-science-of-coral-nurserieshttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/the-slow-science-of-coral-nurseriesFri, 04 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0000Daniel ReyesScienceRestoration divers are raising fragments of coral on ropes and frames, then planting them on damaged reefs. The results are promising and sobering.https://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/what-a-decade-of-exoplanet-data-taught-ushttps://meridian.righteyetechnology.com/blog/what-a-decade-of-exoplanet-data-taught-usMon, 31 Aug 2026 17:41:05 +0000Daniel ReyesScienceA decade after the first large catalogues of planets around other stars, astronomers are rewriting what they thought a typical solar system looks like.