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Mini-Course: How To Speak Pashto - Lesson 3 "This is"

In this lesson of our Pashto mini-course, we focus on one of the most important and beginner-friendly grammar rules in Pashto: using “Da … de” to say “This is …”. Mastering this structure is a key milestone in How to speak Pashto , because it allows you to describe objects, places, and people from day one. In English, we say, “This is a house.” In Urdu, the equivalent is “Yeh ghar hai.” In Pashto, the same idea is expressed as “Da kor de.” Here, “Da” means this, “kor” means house, and “de” (pronounced like day but with a soft 'D' as in fa th er) works like is. This sentence structure is extremely common in everyday Pashto conversations and forms the foundation of Pashto language basics. Pashto also has masculine and feminine nouns , just like Urdu. For masculine nouns, we commonly use “de”, while feminine nouns often use “da” depending on context and dialect. At the beginner level, focusing on commonly used masculine examples helps learners build confidence ...

The Global Tech Landscape: A Snapshot

The tech industry is eating the world. Despite the meltdown and recession globally, the tech industry is witnessing a surge . Startup culture is taking root in different parts of the world besides the silicone valley. Let's see some of the emerging technology hubs around the globe ๐ŸŒ.  It's a glaring fact that the US is the biggest tech hub in the world ๐ŸŒŽ. With several decacorns  and even hectocorns, the US is leading the pack. The FAANG companies are headquartered in the US. However, other tech hubs are in metamorphosis in countries like England, Ireland, Sweden, Singapore, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Turkey, and Pakistan. Companies like Deliveroo and Revolut have gained recognition recently in England. Asia is emerging as a lethal force in the tech industry. India and China with their large markets are leading the pack. China has several unicorns ๐Ÿฆ„ e.g., Ali Baba , Baidu , ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), with other 300+ unicorns. Hong Kong i...

Whirl Up Your Brain Cells and Solve This Crossword Puzzle!

  All work and no play makes Jack a dull and boring boy ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ซ๐Ÿ˜ต. So here is a crossword puzzle. Find 12 Marketing terms and win a marketing eBook๐Ÿ“–.   Do you ever feel like your brain is running on autopilot? In a world of endless scrolling, our cognitive gears can get a little rusty. It’s time to hit the reset button and give your grey matter the workout it deserves! Today, we’re diving into a challenge that promises to whirl up your brain cells and push your problem-solving skills to the limit. This isn’t just another riddle; it’s a mental obstacle course designed to spark creativity and sharpen your focus. Why You’ll Love This Puzzle What makes this specific challenge so addictive? First, it taps into lateral thinking,  the ability to look at a problem from a completely new angle. You won’t find the answer by following the straight and narrow; you’ll need to embrace the "whirl" of ideas. Secondly, there is no feeling quite like that "Aha!" moment. That instant w...

Just Some Random Thoughts...

๐Ÿ“One feedback I got about my writing is that it's very simple and plain, e.g., with no complex and difficult words and structure. I want to disclose that it is intentional! I keep it simple and easy so everyone can read.  Not everyone has a Ph.D. degree. Similarly, writing experts say to keep your writing level to a 7th or 8th-grader's level. Marketers say that don't overwhelm them with verbosity. I like simplicity, too.  Image: just an AI image to get your attention. Also, it's non-fiction. Fiction has more scope for creativity and flowery language. I don't like fiction except for some Urdu writers.  ๐ŸŒ In my Analytics, I found that a lot of my readers are non-Pakistanis. I use Urdu phrases sometimes that they obviously won't understand. So, I will translate these phrases for them in the future.  ๐Ÿ—ฝMoreover, I found that the "Hawk-Tuah Girl" was inspired by one of my blog posts where I used that exact phrase (or expression, to be precise). I feel em...

Use Visual Communication for Web and App Design

The World Wide Web was initially a collection of text pages. With time, the content became richer with graphics, colors , animations, and illustrations. With Web 3.0 , websites became more of art pieces rather than a collection of text pages of Web 1.0 . Understanding Visual Communication and applying it to web and application design can make or break your web or app’s success. The following are some steps that you must consider for successful web and app design. Photo by ilgmyzin on Unsplash ๐Ÿ‘‰ Decide on the Color Scheme. Colors are the first things that humans notice. This is the first decisive factor that will determine whether the user will spend more time on your site or leave immediately. If your organization or business has an official color scheme, then incorporate that in the site design. Analyze how famous brands have done this for inspiration. Keep the target audience in your mind. Note how age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and religion determine color choice.  ?...