Image 1 — Reading Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi in the Presence of Arunachala
Image 2 — Reading Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi in the Presence of Arunachala

Reading Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi in the Presence of Arunachala

There’s something deeply fulfilling about reading Sri Ramana’s words in the serene presence of mighty Arunachala.

Over the years, I’ve read almost every book on Sri Ramana, but Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi holds a special place.

There’s something about it that goes beyond the words themselves. Each passage seems to pierce through the heart, leaving you with more to reflect on, contemplate, and perhaps understand, not merely intellectually, but within.

u/CreativeDiamond444 — 5 days ago

Looking for a Brand Designer for a New Fintech Brand

I'm looking for an experienced Brand Designer to help build the complete visual identity of the brand.

Scope of work

The project will include:

  • Logo / brand symbol design
  • Typography system
  • Brand color system
  • Visual identity for digital (and print collateral if needed)
  • Brand guidelines / brand book

The identity needs to work consistently across:

  • Website
  • Web and desktop applications
  • Social media
  • Marketing collateral
  • (Future print material, if required)

Brand Direction

Positioned as a modern technology brand rather than a traditional fintech brand, I'm currently exploring a visual direction that is:

  • Minimal
  • Modern
  • Premium
  • Technology-first
  • Timeless
  • Geometric / abstract
  • Highly memorable and scalable

I would like to explore the brand identity in two visual environments:

1. Light Brand Environment

A visual identity designed primarily around light backgrounds. Examples can be shared if required.

2. Dark Brand Environment

A visual identity designed primarily around dark backgrounds. Examples can be shared if required.

Important

The goal is not simply to invert colors. I want to explore how the complete identity (logo, typography, colors, contrast, and overall visual language) can feel strong and distinctive in both environments.

I'm looking for someone who can think beyond just designing a logo. I want to work with a designer who can help establish a long-term brand identity and visual system that can grow with the company.

Please share:

  • Your portfolio
  • Relevant branding work
  • Your experience with technology / digital products, if any
  • Your approximate project fee or expected budget range

Preference:

For easier communication and transactions, I would prefer Ia designer based in India. Selection will primarily be based on quality of your portfolio, flexibility in unlimited proposed changes, as well as the proposed fee.

Note:

This is a bootstrap project. While the scope is serious (and potentially long-term), the budget at this stage is limited.

If this feels like the right fit for you, please share your portfolio along with your expected fee.

DM open.

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 2 months ago

Looking for a furnished studio

Looking for a furnished studio in Dubai/Sharjah
I’m looking for a furnished studio with a budget of AED 2,000/month maximum, all-inclusive.

I’m open to anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah as I travel frequently and won’t be staying there continuously.

I mainly need a comfortable place to keep as a base whenever I’m in the UAE.

I will be in Dubai from next week and can finalise this asap.

If anyone has any leads, recommendations, or knows someone renting a suitable studio, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 2 months ago

Question for Indian traders who relocated to Dubai

For those of you who moved to Dubai from India primarily for trading, how did you manage the initial relocation if you weren't planning to live in Dubai full-time?

Specifically:

  • How did you arrange your residential address during the initial setup?
  • Were you able to open a personal bank account without having a long-term rental agreement or permanent residential address?
  • If you were frequently traveling between India and the UAE, did you face any issues with banking or residency requirements?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through this process and can share their experience.

Thanks in advance!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 2 months ago

Username Change Help

Hi everyone,

I recently discovered that it's not possible to change the username on my paid TradingView account due to TV username policy.

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Over the years, my focus has evolved, and I'd now like to build a consistent personal brand across TradingView and other social platforms. I'm also planning to launch my own trading education platform in Q4 2026, so having the right username has become important.

From what I can tell, my only option at this juncture is to cancel my current subscription and create a brand-new account with a different email address and username.

Before I do that, I wanted to ask:

  • Has anyone here managed to get their TradingView username changed through Support?
  • Is there any workaround that I'm missing?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through this.

Thanks in advance!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 2 months ago

Girivalam Help

I’ll be in Tiruvannamalai again during the last week of August, and this time I’m planning to do Girivalam for the very first time, most likely in the evening or early morning.

If anyone else is planning to do Girivalam around the same time and would like to join, I’d be happy to walk together.

Also, if you have any tips or advice for a first-time Girivalam, best time to start, things to carry, or anything I should know beforehand, I would really appreciate your guidance.

Thank you! 🙏🏻

u/CreativeDiamond444 — 2 months ago

Exness OR Pepperstone

I’m a UAE resident and travel frequently for work. I’m planning to trade XAUUSD, USTech, and possibly BTCUSD through a CFD broker, but I’m torn between Exness and Pepperstone.

One concern I have is withdrawals while traveling. I’ve come across a few posts mentioning that some brokers may flag or delay withdrawals if they detect logins from different countries or changing IP addresses.

For those of you who travel regularly and use either Exness or Pepperstone:

  1. Have you ever faced withdrawal issues because of frequent travel or changing IP addresses?

  2. If so, how was it resolved?

  3. Overall, which broker has been more reliable in terms of deposits, withdrawals, and account security?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people with firsthand experience. Thanks!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

Exness OR Pepperstone

I’m a UAE resident and travel frequently for work. I’m planning to trade XAUUSD, USTech, and possibly BTCUSD through a CFD broker, but I’m torn between Exness and Pepperstone.

One concern I have is withdrawals while traveling. I’ve come across a few posts mentioning that some brokers may flag or delay withdrawals if they detect logins from different countries or changing IP addresses.

For those of you who travel regularly and use either Exness or Pepperstone:

  1. Have you ever faced withdrawal issues because of frequent travel or changing IP addresses?

  2. If so, how was it resolved?

  3. Overall, which broker has been more reliable in terms of deposits, withdrawals, and account security?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people with firsthand experience. Thanks!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

Trading Simulator

We’re looking to integrate a real-time trading simulator within our platform that supports live market data and paper trading functionality.

Our initial plan was to use TradingView, but due to technical and commercial constraints, it isn’t a viable option for us at this stage.

We’re looking for a solution that can:

  1. Integrate seamlessly into our platform (behind a paywall)
  2. Support real-time price feeds and paper trading
  3. Allow our own custom indicators/strategies to be pre-installed
  4. Be scalable as the platform grows

If anyone has experience with alternative trading simulator platforms or APIs that support this type of integration, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.

Also, if you’ve built something similar or provide consulting around trading platform integrations, I’d be happy to connect.

Thanks in advance!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

RAKEZ Free Zone Renewal Charges – Is This Normal?

We're currently in our third year of renewing our RAKEZ Free Zone company, and we've noticed that the overall renewal costs have increased significantly compared to our first year. Some of these charges also weren't clearly communicated to us when we initially incorporated the company.

So far, this year, we've paid around AED 9,000 for the license renewal. The resident visa renewal is still pending which would be approximately AED 5000++ as per our agent, and on top of that, our agent is charging AED 750 for the Emirates ID renewal.

Additionally, our agent (who also acts as our CA) charges approximately AED 2,500 annually for corporate tax filing.

I'm trying to understand whether these charges are standard or if we're being overcharged.

For those with RAKEZ companies:

  • Are these fees in line with what you're paying?
  • Is AED 750 a reasonable charge for handling an Emirates ID renewal?
  • Since we have already renewed with RAKEZ this year, except resident visa, is there any other cost-effective alternative?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with first-hand experience. Thanks in advance!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

TradingView API Integration

We’re building a platform for early-stage traders to learn and practice trading using our own proprietary strategies.

As the next step, we’re looking to integrate TradingView charts into our platform, along with our custom indicators and a real-time paper trading (demo trading) experience. Our initial focus is on CFD trading.

At the moment, we’re stuck at the TradingView integration stage.

Has anyone here successfully integrated TradingView charts into their own platform with:

  1. Custom indicators/strategies
  2. Real-time demo/paper trading
  3. A subscription/paywall model

If so, we’d really appreciate any guidance on the integration process, licensing requirements if any, or technical challenges you encountered.

Also, if anyone provides consulting or development support for TradingView integrations or related APIs, I’d be happy to connect.

Thanks in advance!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

Meeting with Saints & Seekers - Part II

Following up on my earlier post about meeting saints and seekers…

I visited Tiruvannamalai for the very first time, and something about the place stayed with me long after I left.

I’ve now decided to make it a monthly pilgrimage and spend as much time as I can at Sri Ramana Ashram. There’s a silence there that’s difficult to put into words, one that gently invites you inward rather than outward.

If any fellow seekers here visit Tiruvannamalai regularly or spend time at the Ashram, I’d be happy to connect and share the journey.

u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

X-T5 Buying Dilemma

For those of you who have been using Fujifilm cameras, especially the X-T series, for many years, I’d really appreciate your advice.

I’m currently in a dilemma about whether to buy the X-T5 now or wait for the X-T6. I know there’s no official announcement yet, but there are plenty of rumors suggesting it’s on the horizon. From what I’ve gathered on Reddit, the X-T6 will likely launch at a significantly higher price, while the X-T5 is currently available at attractive discounts.

For those who have owned multiple generations of Fuji cameras:

  1. Have the generational upgrades been significant enough to justify waiting?

  2. Have you ever bought a previous-generation model and later regretted not waiting for the newer one?

  3. If you were in my position today, would you confidently recommend buying the X-T5 now rather than waiting for the X-T6?

For context, I’m a hobbyist photographer interested mainly in street, architecture, travel, and landscape photography. I’d love to hear your real-world experiences rather than just spec comparisons.

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

Meeting with Saints & Seekers

I’m currently in Tiruvannamalai, and my primary purpose here is to spend as much time as possible at Ramana Ashram.

Alongside that, I have a sincere desire to meet saints, seekers, and fellow practitioners who are walking the path of Bhagavan Ramana’s teachings and are currently in Tiruvannamalai.

If you know someone I should meet or if you’re here yourself, I’d be grateful to connect.

DM open.

Thanks!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

TradingView Integration

Has anyone here integrated TradingView into their own platform and can share their experience?

We’ve built our platform and are now planning to integrate TradingView charts behind a paid subscription. We also intend to customize the charts and user experience to fit our product.

A few things we’d love to understand from anyone who’s been through the process:

  1. How does the licensing process work?

  2. Are there any licensing or recurring fees involved?

  3. What’s the approval process like with TradingView?

  4. Any technical or commercial challenges we should be aware of before getting started?

  5. Any insights or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 3 months ago

Studio Rental Dubai

I’ll be relocating to Dubai next month and am planning to rent a studio apartment from either mid-July or 1 August onwards.

Since I’ll be working from home most of the time, I’m considering Al Jaddaf as my preferred area. I have a few questions for those already living in Dubai:

  1. What kind of monthly rent should I expect for a fully furnished studio in Al Jaddaf?

  2. What are the key things I should know or watch out for before signing a rental agreement?

  3. How much should I budget for the initial upfront costs, including deposits, DEWA, WiFi setup, and any other mandatory charges?

Any advice, hidden costs, or first-hand experiences would be greatly appreciated, especially from people who have recently moved to Dubai.

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 4 months ago

Studio Rental Dubai

I’ll be relocating to Dubai next month and am planning to rent a studio apartment from either mid-July or 1 August onwards.

Since I’ll be working from home most of the time, I’m considering Al Jaddaf as my preferred area. I have a few questions for those already living in Dubai:

  1. What kind of monthly rent should I expect for a fully furnished studio in Al Jaddaf?

  2. What are the key things I should know or watch out for before signing a rental agreement?

  3. How much should I budget for the initial upfront costs, including deposits, DEWA, WiFi setup, and any other mandatory charges?

Any advice, hidden costs, or first-hand experiences would be greatly appreciated, especially from people who have recently moved to Dubai.

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 4 months ago

I’m currently at the ideation stage and have almost finalized the screen flow/design direction. Since this is a bootstrapped project with a minimal, Notion-style UI and roughly 45–50 screens, I’m trying to understand the realistic development cost before moving forward with the project.

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u/CreativeDiamond444 — 5 months ago