Food
What does TDS in water really mean?
If you’ve ever checked a water purifier or water quality report, you’ve probably come across the term TDS, which stands
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June 11, 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
Science
Understanding the language of rain
When the monsoon arrives, we often hear terms such as drizzle, showers, rain, downpour, and cloudburst. Meteorologists use these words
Murali Duggineni
June 10, 2026
Travel & Tourism
The rare flower that gave the Nilgiris their name
The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is one of India’s most extraordinary flowering plants, found mainly in the high-altitude shola grasslands of
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June 9, 2026
BackStory
What is a data center and why is everyone talking about water?
When companies such as Google, Microsoft, or Amazon build a data center, they are creating the physical backbone of the
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June 8, 2026
Geographical Indications
The princely town that gave India one of its finest mangoes
For many people across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the first sign of summer is the appearance of Banganapalli mangoes in
Murali Duggineni
June 7, 2026
Reflections
There’s an artist in every profession
This month, we are leaving the house we lived in for nearly six years. During all these years, we managed
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June 6, 2026
Design
Why does the recycling symbol have three arrows?
Three simple arrows chasing one another in a triangle have become one of the most recognized symbols in the world.
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June 5, 2026
Design
Why Arial, Helvetica, and Roboto are called “sans-serif”
Check your smartphone, laptop, or favorite website, and chances are you are reading a sans-serif font. The term sans-serif comes
Murali Duggineni
June 4, 2026
BackStory
Why traffic lights use red, yellow, and green
Before traffic lights existed, city streets were crowded with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, streetcars, and an increasing number of automobiles.
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June 3, 2026
Youtube
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