“गढ़ तो बस चित्तौढग़ढ़ बाकी सब गढ़ैया” ये कहते हुए हमारी होस्ट और गाइड पार्वती के चेहरे पर ख़ुशी और मान दोनों झलक रहे थे। इसके साथ ही शुरू हुई हमारी 7वीं शताब्दी में बने राजस्थान के चित्तौढग़ढ़ किले से मुलाकात। हिंदी में इस कहावत का मतलब है, “अगर बात करने लायक कोई किला है तो बस चित्तौड़गढ़ है, बाकी सब तो छोटे-मोटे किले हैं!” चित्तौड़गढ़ में स्थित है भारत और एशिया का सबसे बड़ा किला- चित्तौड़ का किला। ऐसा और क्या ख़ास है इस किले में कि ये आपकी ‘बकेट लिस्ट’ का हिस्सा बने? तो चलिए मैं आपको इसके 12 ..read more

As UX researchers, we’re all about understanding users. But what happens when our own communication becomes a barrier to understanding? Unclear instructions, ambiguous language, and even seemingly minor oversights can significantly impact the quality of our research data and ultimately, the effectiveness of our designs. A Case Study in Clarity: Recently, I drafted a call for participants in a research study. It looked like this: Are you: A new joiner who started within the last 6 months? A line manager with a direct report who joined within the last 6 months? Part of HR, Security, IT, or Fa ..read more

Ever stare down a UX research project, knowing the right participants are key, but unsure how to navigate diverse groups? I’ve been there! I recently needed to recruit participants internally within my organisation for user interviews with three groups: new joiners, line managers of new joiners, and HR colleagues involved in induction. Reaching them all through the same internal communication channel added another layer to the challenge. Three Forms or One? The Spam vs. Confusion Dilemma Creating three separate recruitment posts for our company’s communication channels felt like spamming, but ..read more

Imagine stepping into a research project blindfolded. Sounds unsettling, right? That’s the risk you take when merging participation and consent forms in UX research. While finding the right participants is key, ethical and legal obligations demand informed consent, ensuring they fully understand what they’re signing up for. This is where separate forms become important. Merging forms muddies the waters, potentially compromising transparency and making participant comprehension difficult. This raises ethical concerns and might even violate data privacy regulations. Remember, trust and clear com ..read more

On a random weekend, I thought about sorting out the old pictures I had on my hard drive. I was mechanically deleting the random pictures when suddenly stopped at some pictures. The most beautiful shades of green I had ever seen. Oh! These pictures were taken on our trip to Dibrugarh long ago.  I had saved them to use later. Time just went by and it slipped out of my mind. I started going through the pictures one by one with a smile on my face. That’s the beauty of time. The memories seem more beautiful than that time probably was.  Sitting on my balcony while sipping on my hot tea ..read more

You are not a travel enthusiast if you don’t jump on every chance you get to travel. And that’s how I landed in Hyderabad. As soon as a friend invited me over to visit, I booked my air tickets and packed my bag for my Hyderabad trip.  I arrived late in the evening and a serene sunset welcomed me into the city. Sunset makes me happy, philosophical, and melancholic at the same time. If you too feel so, check these meaningful sunrise and sunset captions. What is Hyderabad famous for? Hyderabad is famous as a Hi-tech city that is becoming a cultural melting pot. People from various parts of I ..read more

Along with the new places, traveling exposes one to a lot of new cultures, people, experiences, and lessons. Though traveling is a fulfilling experience at any age, traveling as a student (when you are full of energy and flexibility) is the best.  But as a student, it may get a little tough to travel because there are other things to consider too. You have limited resources- time and money. Your schedule is packed with classes, projects, exams, extra-curricular activities at college. Let me share with you some amazing tips that would help you make the most of your resources and manage yo ..read more

Hindi is one of the many languages spoken in India. It is widely spoken and understood in India especially in the northern parts of the country. Hindi is also the official language of India besides English. If you are planning to travel to India or it is on your travel bucket list then this blog post is a must for you. Also, learning Hindi numbers can be very helpful while traveling in India. Read this post to learn Hindi numbers the fun way. Find out the most useful Hindi words that would make your travel easy. Not only would this enrich your travel experience but also help you communic ..read more

Located in the western ghats of India in Karnataka, Coorg is a stunning hill station with lush greenery and rolling hills. Here, you will experience pleasant weather all the time. The quaint colonial estates, waterfalls, coffee, and spice plantations transport you to some other era. During the colonial period, the Britishers who lived here fondly called this place ‘Scotland of India’ as they found it quite similar to Scotland. Check out these 30 Breathtakingly Beautiful Destinations in India that you should not miss visiting! Why is Coorg so famous? Coorg is an amazing place to unwin ..read more

Google October 2021 Update: Google introduced a new term, title link, for the title of a search result on Google Search and to help clarify the difference between a title link in search results versus a <title> element on a web page. • Title Link: is the title that shows up in search engines and links to a web page. It is the hyperlink that searchers will click on. Title Links DO NOT appear on the ACTUAL WEBPAGE! • Title Element / H1 Tags: This is what users see on the web page. H1 Tags usually DO NOT appear in SEARCH ENGINES! It’s important to use high-quality text in your “Title Links ..read more