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Welcoming New Souls: A Testament to Equality

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Every day brings new miracles, but some days bring more than others. Today, we are blessed to witness such a special miracle right here on our apartment terrace. We've been graced with a mother cat choosing our humble cozy box as the place to bring her kittens into the world. Each squirm and mew from these newborn kittens is a joy to witness, a testament to the cycle of life, as they prepare to explore the world that awaits them. Within our belief, it is said that these kittens represent souls that have taken a new body, a wonderful perspective that fills our hearts with awe and reverence. Souls getting a new life - A video from our terrace today morning This notion resonates with the philosophical teachings of Adi Shankara, a revered figure in our culture. He preached the universal oneness of all souls, asserting the equality and unity of all beings, no matter their form. It's a beautiful and humbling thought, isn't it? In fact, there's a fascinating episode from ...

The Paradox of Fandom: Dhoni, the Game, and the IPL 2023 Final

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MS Dhoni walks back after a first ball duck... Chennai Super Kings Vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2023 Final, Ahmedabad May 29, 2023 © BCCI There are few sights in cricket as electrifying as the final ball of a tightly contested Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The IPL 2023 final was no exception. With the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) securing a victory in the very last delivery, it was a match etched in the annals of cricket history. Yet, beyond the thrill and suspense of the game, the match offered an intriguing insight into the world of cricket fandom and its complex relationship with the game and its heroes. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a stalwart of the game, has long been a symbol of calmness and resilience in high-pressure situations. His presence on the field inspires millions of fans, a fact that was clearly evident throughout the IPL 2023 final. As the Super Kings steadily built their chase, the anticipation for Dhoni's turn at the crease was palpable among the spectators​ When season...

Tech Story "Rewind: The Fiscal Algorithm"

 Rewind: The Fiscal Algorithm Alex Carter, a seasoned data analyst at Vertex Financial Services, was known for his innovative approach to problem-solving. When Vertex introduced an Event Sourcing system, Alex immediately recognized its potential. This wasn't just a tool for logging changes to a state, it was a time machine capable of reconstructing past states, replaying, and reordering past events. Alex was eager to see how it could be used to improve Vertex's services. One day, Alex was approached by the company's internal audit team. They were struggling with a puzzling case - a client's financial transactions showed discrepancies that didn't align with their usual patterns. The audit team was unable to identify the source of the irregularities. Seeing this as an opportunity, Alex proposed using the Event Sourcing system to solve the mystery. He explained how he could replay the client's financial events, one by one, to construct a timeline and ...