Art & Culture
The mystery behind the name “Military Hotel”
Despite the name, Military Hotels have no official connection with the armed forces. The term refers to a distinctive style
Murali Duggineni
July 28, 2026
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
My Book
My first book
“EtymagIQ India”
kicks off with a flying start
I’m thrilled to share that my first book, EtymagIQ India (Etymagic India), had a blazing start, captivating readers from all walks of life. The overwhelming response from casual ones and homemakers to students, professionals, and seasoned quizzers has been heartwarming!
The book sold out within months, reaffirming my belief that quality content always finds its audience. I’m grateful for all the appreciation I have received, and considering a reprint soon.
For more about EtymagIQ India, visit -> https://tinyurl.com/etyfaqs where I’ve addressed common FAQs.
If you’ve read the book, please take a moment to leave a review here https://amzn.eu/d/8nbrJ5R.
Your honest feedback helps me as I focus on my next book.
Stories
My Stories
Art & Culture
July 27, 1890: the day Vincent van Gogh shot himself
On July 27, 1890, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh walked into a wheat field near Auvers-sur-Oise, France, and shot himself
Murali Duggineni
July 27, 2026
Art & Culture
Why do students wear black hats at graduation ceremony?
Every graduation ceremony features a familiar sight: graduates dressed in black gowns and square black hats, proudly known as mortarboards.
Murali Duggineni
July 26, 2026
Science
Why is the Nobel Prize named after Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize is named after Alfred Nobel (1833 to 1896), a Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose
Murali Duggineni
July 25, 2026
BackStory
Why Antarctica is the world’s largest desert
When we think of deserts, vast stretches of sand like the Sahara or the Thar usually come to mind. Surprisingly,
Murali Duggineni
July 22, 2026
Sports
Why Argentina bears a Spanish name
Spain’s victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final highlighted an intriguing historical irony. While the two nations share
Murali Duggineni
July 20, 2026
BackStory
Why is it called a “red letter day”?
We all look forward to a red letter day. It is a day of celebration, joy, or personal significance such
Murali Duggineni
July 19, 2026
Etymology
Why is a carpenter called carpenter?
The word carpenter has a history that stretches back nearly 2,000 years. It comes from the Late Latin word carpentarius,
Murali Duggineni
July 15, 2026
BackStory
How one wooden barrier gave us two very different “bars”
The word “bar” has the same surprising origin in both law and hospitality. It comes from Old French barre, meaning
Murali Duggineni
July 14, 2026
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