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Are We Addicted to Filters? Exploring AI Face-Tuning and Identity Crisis

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A swipe here, a soft blur there, a little nose lift, and voilà — the perfect selfie is born. But what happens when the face in your phone camera no longer matches the one in your mirror? In the age of AI beauty filters and face-tuning apps, our perception of ourselves is becoming more artificial, curated, and — let’s face it — confused. From casual Instagram stories to full-on TikTok glow-ups, filters have seeped into our daily digital lives. But at what cost? This blog explores the growing addiction to AI beauty filters, the psychological toll of hyper-edited selfies, and how our digital self-image is affecting real-life identity and self-worth. The Rise of AI Beauty Filters Gone are the days when filters were just fun dog ears or color tones. Today’s  AI beauty filters  are incredibly advanced. They don’t just adjust lighting — they reshape your jawline, plump your lips, smooth your skin, and widen your eyes, all in real time. Apps like FaceApp, YouCam, and TikTok’s beauty m...
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Meta’s Llama 4 Ushers in a New Era for AI

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 On  April 5–6, 2025 , Meta unveiled the  Llama 4  model family, introducing a groundbreaking  10 million token context window —a leap forward in  multimodal AI . This marks a significant shift, expanding what AI can process in a single context and reshaping the landscape for developers and enterprises alike. What Is Llama 4? Llama 4 arrives in three variants:  Scout ,  Maverick , and the upcoming  Behemoth . All are  mixture-of-experts (MoE) models—meaning they use sparse activation so only relevant experts process data, boosting efficiency  youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 youtube.com +15 . Scout : Total parameters: 109 billion; active: 17 billion with 16 experts Staggering  10 million token context window Natively  multimodal  (text + images) Optimized for single-GPU usage, especially NVIDIA H100   rohan-paul.com +3 en.wikipedia.org +3 llm-stats.com +3 rohan-paul.com rohan-paul.com +2 theverge.com +2 ...
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Homemade Chole Bhature Recipe – A North Indian Delight

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If you’ve ever walked through the bustling streets of Delhi or Punjab, you’ve likely caught a whiff of spicy, aromatic chole being served with piping hot, puffed-up bhature. Chole Bhature is a beloved North Indian dish that's rich, indulgent, and perfect for breakfast or brunch on a weekend. The spicy chickpea curry pairs beautifully with the soft, deep-fried bread, making every bite a flavorful experience. This homemade version is easier than you think and brings restaurant-quality flavor right into your kitchen. Ingredients For the Chole (Chickpea Curry) 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cups canned chickpeas) 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, pureed 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 2 green chilies, slit 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 black tea bag (for color, optional) 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) 1½ teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango) powder or a sque...
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The Secret Power of Quiet Time Before Bed

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In the fast-moving rhythm of our modern lives, nighttime often becomes just a quick checklist: dinner, chores, maybe a few minutes on our phones, and then straight to bed. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten something simple yet magical—  a   quiet time before bed . This calm moment, often dismissed as optional, is  actually   a deeply powerful  tool. Whether you're a child tucked under a  cozy  blanket or an adult carrying the weight of the day, quiet time can help transition you from chaos to calm, from doing to simply being. Let’s take a gentle walk through the reasons why quiet time before bed is  something  worth embracing—for ourselves, our children, and our emotional well-being. A Bridge Between the Day and the Dream Our minds are like busy cities—constantly buzzing, honking with thoughts, flashing with memories, worries, and plans. Without  a moment of  pause, we carry all that mental traffic straight into our sleep...
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