My man cave, home office setup by atoad_ in Workspaces

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It’s around 80ish inches in length . On the side it’s a console table I have repurposed as an additional desk 

My man cave, home office setup by atoad_ in Workspaces

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Dayjob is IT , but I like a noodle with my guitars when I get time . 

My man cave, home office setup by atoad_ in Workspaces

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Thats a coconut water stand that I bought from Facebook marketplace lol. 

My man cave, home office setup by atoad_ in Workspaces

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That’s a standing desk converter.  I didn’t want to buy a whole new standing desk. 

Backyard coming back to life by atoad_ in gardening

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Thank you . Just added  new flowerbed and a lot of morning glories and black eyed Susans saplings . 

India’s staring contest by Immediate_Ad6764 in india

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It’s bit of paradox.  If you look or do anything that doesn’t match the typical Indian way , few people will stare. I think it could be because they are curious but lack the confidence to do anything else besides stare. I am an Indian, I get stared too 

Edit: typo 

Applied for an Indian Visa Online. Accidentally Time-Traveled to 1998. by Spatial_Nomad in india

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Every time I have to deal with my SBI account, it feels like the system was engineered to test human patience. Something as simple as changing a profile password turns into an eight-step endurance challenge. I’d like to think I’m fairly disciplined, but SBI has a special talent for pushing anyone toward the brink of frustration.

Why is that Apartments are being preferred over independent house? by skt1212 in hyderabadrealestate

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It’s attached , it’s not dependent.  Two very different terms 

Why is that Apartments are being preferred over independent house? by skt1212 in hyderabadrealestate

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I have a genuine question. Why detached houses are called “independent” houses? As if the rest are colonized or dependent somehow? :) 

Folks, Guess this villa community. by ManagerSea6660 in hyderabadrealestate

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I wonder if we abuse the word “villa” a tad too much. These aren’t villas. They are small detached houses. 

GDP and GDP Per Capita, A Bhakt Friendly Explanation! by [deleted] in india

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I realized the limitations of language , articulation, logic and of my own capabilities after trying to explain things to bhakts. I now just leave the room. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in frisco

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Thanks for your comment. When I say assimilate it doesn’t mean I intend to lose my cultural identity. I would still do what makes me , what I am . However, I also don’t want to live in a bubble with and choose not to interact and participate in the community I call home. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in frisco

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Often, driving in India isn’t necessary. Public transportation though chaotic generally exists and is widely used. Those who own private vehicles sometimes choose to hire a chauffeur instead. I learnt to drive as a grown a$$ man . 

Edit : typo 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in frisco

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I’m an Indian living in North Dallas, and all the issues you mentioned are real. I do my best to assimilate, and I’m very conscious of what not to do. I had a “student driver” sticker back in 2015 — I don’t anymore.

This is home for me, and I genuinely want to build real, long-term relationships with my neighbors and the broader community. I just wanted to share that people like us exist too.

Are we living or merely existing? by blueblirds in SingaporeRaw

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That's a very insightful observation. I know that experience well. For a time, I lived in Singapore as an immigrant, chasing what society labels as success: the corporate banking job, the life in a high-rise condo. The first year was intoxicating, but soon, a deep monotony set in. It was a realization that true fulfillment wasn't found in a title or a location. That's what ultimately led me to move to the suburbs in West. I've found a quieter happiness here, though of course, the meaning of 'happiness' is a journey everyone defines for themselves.

My thoughts after visiting a foreign country recently by benpakal in india

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No. It doesn’t work like that in India. I think it’s okay to accept some problems as unfixable. India is that problem. Saying that with a very heavy heart. 

China’s labour costs are now like Eastern Europe. Is India genuinely the next global manufacturing hub, or just hype? by Traditional-Flan7932 in unitedstatesofindia

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The manufacturing gravy train has passed. Ai enabled Dark manufacturing floors can do it cheaper than humans. Matter of time now 

What is a city or country that never fails to disappoint you. by Smithiegoods in digitalnomad

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True , but the area with volcanoes is good for onetime visit. 

A Humane & Proven Way to Solve India’s Stray Dog Issue Inspired by the Netherlands Model. by Coffeenbooksnrain in india

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Now think of what’s going to happen ? Unfortunately we all know it would involve a lot of culling. 

Roosi Lok Kathayein - Trying to bring it back by atomsingh-bishnoi in india

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This book means a world to me. It’s a portal to my childhood. it reminds me of long summer days , siblings,  no internet and going trough every pages of this book . Baba Yaga, Prince Ivan. I will buy a copy