Category: Blog
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My Contribution to the WordPress Photo Directory
The intent of the WP Photo Directory is to have a high quality collection of CC0 licensed photos, which can be used for any purpose, personal or commercial, without the need for permission, attribution, or payment. It’s a fascinating project. Browsing through the photos in the directory takes you to a different journey. While traveling,…
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15 Years of Being meetup.com Member
Today, meetup.com reminded me that it has been 15 years since I joined it. That’s a long relationship. Here is what the email said: Happy anniversary from Meetup 15 years ago, you made the decision to join Meetup and pursue your passions. Since then, we hope you’ve had the chance to attend events, join groups,…
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Start saying “Thank you”, stop saying “Sorry”
You have responded to a customer at a time that is significantly beyond the anticipated response time. Instead of saying, “Sorry for replying late,” try saying, “Thank you for your patience” or “We appreciate your patience.” Instead of apologizing, “I’m sorry, but this thing isn’t working for you,” you might try saying, “We appreciate you…
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17 years of using Citibank Credit Card
Today Citibank sent an email reminding that it has been 17 years since I am using their card. Feels great. Isn’t it? Here is what the email said: Dear Ajay Kumar Jain, Thank you for being a Citi Card holder for 17 years. It’s time to bring more friends into the fold. Refer your friends…
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Be Productive, Be Healthy, While Working Remotely
A talk by Ajay and Suyogya during WordCamp Udaipur, 2019 What is the WHO definition of health? Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The bibliographic citation for this definition is: “Preamble to the Constitution of WHO as adopted by the International…
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10 years of body detoxification
Babita and I started our annual body detoxification ritual in 2010, and it continued until 2019. For Babita, it was a religious ritual (Daslakshan or Paryushan), and I took it as a chance to cleanse my body. Each year, during the month of Bhadrapada (a Jain and Hindu calendar month near the end of the…