Tag: culture
All the articles with the tag "culture".
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(DAY 1157) The Cost of Tolerating Bullshit: Identifying and Releasing Dead Weight
Some people are not kind. Some people are not sensible. Letting them stay in your orbit—at work, in life—because it feels easier than confronting the truth has a real cost. Knowing how to identify them and letting go is a skill worth building.
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(DAY 1104) When Holika Dahan and Holi Pause for a Day
A reflection on how this year Holika Dahan and color Holi are separated by a day, showing the beauty of the Hindu calendar and how it differs from the English calendar.
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(DAY 1103) Holika Dahan and the Meaning of Tradition
A short reflection on Holika Dahan as an important Indian tradition, and how after a long time Holika Dahan and color Holi are a day apart.
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(DAY 1079) Josh Johnson: The Rising Voice in Modern Standup Comedy
Exploring Josh Johnson's sharp wit and comedic style that echoes the boldness of Dave Chappelle in contemporary standup.
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(DAY 1077) Five Interviewers, One Candidate: The Panel That Probes
Thoughts on panel interviewing—why it's intimidating, how it probes a candidate, and how our dev team uses it to align everyone.
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(DAY 1076) The 68th Grammys: Trevor Noah's Warm Stage and Music That Stayed
Reflections on Trevor Noah’s hosting and the performances that reminded us why music matters.
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(DAY 1056) Makar Sankranti - Kites and Missing Traditions
Makar Sankranti brings vivid memories of Jaipur's skies filled with colorful kites, a stark contrast to the muted corporate reality of Gurgaon where the festival passes as just another working day.
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(DAY 954) Mont Blanc and the value of quality
Mont Blanc as a brand often reminds me of how quality becomes more than just a measure of durability or performance. It turns into a cultural marker, something ...
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(DAY 905) Happy Independence Day 2025
Independence Day celebrations provide annual reminders that freedom represents more than just patriotic rhetoric and fireworks displays, serving as tangible e...
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(DAY 770) The Unexpected Popularity of Bollywood Music in Kazakhstan
During my recent trip to Kazakhstan, I encountered something entirely unexpected – the widespread popularity of Bollywood music. This cultural connection became...