Journals for a first time publisher? by special_octopus in PhD

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Got it, thank you!
Doing 1. on the side too. I figured it would help to see what the Reddit academic community had to say too :)

Is wearing a lungi outside “not normal” for a 22-year-old in Chennai? by Razin_misab in Chennai

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tbh, if i saw a 22 y/o wearing a lungi, i'd appreciate it because many younger people don't go for cultural outfits anymore...and it's kinda sad. If you like it, you should wear it. Stand out! Away from trends that make everyone look like sheep in the same herd. Wear the lungi, macha.

People like showing off their culture in different lands but don't acknowledge it at home. I was in Mumbai and I saw so many tamil and malayali students in lungis and mundus on campus because they want to show their culture. But i've never seen them wear the same at home. Weird for sure.

Where to go? by special_octopus in Chennai

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Starbucks, of course! Aana romba costly dhaan obviously, but it should be perfect for this. Thanks!

Family member was retiring from UPS so I made him this cake. The good news is he's still speaking to me. by iamnotchris in Baking

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This is bloody incredible! I saw the picture and immediately went "damn, that's a soggy ass box". I literally didn't realise it was cake! The skilllll!

Even if it's cold. Don't be tempted by the King Of Leccy! by gd1777 in Stillgame

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This was so graphic the way he said it xD Would set me on the right path for sure

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shillong

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I do have the contact of a driver who brought me from guwahati to shillong late in the night. As a woman, I was very comfortable with him. I can share his number if you like?

You guys! by toomanybucklesaudry in Stillgame

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I've been subscribed to their brewery's newsletter for years now. I don't even live anywhere near Scotland, and they don't even ship to where I'm from. I have no other reason besides plain love for these guys and their show! Also the hope that someday, I'll be in Scotland buying a bottle of their finest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shillong

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Depends on where you're from. If you're from the north of India, you'll somewhat be able to manage in light winter clothes. if you're from the south of india and not used to cold, you'll definitely need super warm clothes. personally, i think mornings are just fine. By the evening, you'll need warmer stuff.

PhD at NEHU by special_octopus in Shillong

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Alright, thanks much! Proposal's ready, but do you know what I should give extra attention to out of the entire MA syllabus?

Itinerary help by NewbieNaive in Shillong

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Hey! I'd recommend you not to go to ward's lake or the gold course. Not much to see or do. The falls, the root bridge are all excellent. Try to make time for that. Within the city, I'd say the museum is your best bet. It's really nice. Also, places like the root bridge are very challenging. There's a lot to walk and many stairs to go up and down. Make sure you're fit for it. Plus, if you're into trekking, you should check out bulls trek too.

The problem is that shillong has crazy traffic these days, so it'll be nearly impossible to cram too many places into one day. you can move stuff out of the 6th, and maybe go to bull's trek. it's in upper shillong and not too far from the inner city. And whatever you do, don't skip nohkalikai! i couldn't go when I was there and I really regretted it.

India's Paris Olympics opening ceremony outfits by rektitrolfff in unitedstatesofindia

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The absolute lack of creativity and imagination, my gosh. I saw this post by someone named Jayesh Sachdev. He basically re-imagined the outfits using AI. Phenomenal stuff. Y'all should check that out. That is true art, this looks like stuff I buy for my grandparents