Etymology
Why the first spell of rain smells so good
Petrichor is the distinctive scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. The word was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists
Murali Duggineni
March 3, 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!
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Stories
My Stories
Etymology
Pandora’s Box and the trouble we can’t undo
To “open a Pandora’s box” is to do something that seems small or harmless but releases many unforeseen problems. It’s
Murali Duggineni
March 2, 2026
India
What 22 Rapido rides taught me about dignity, bias, and survival
I wanted to experience work that many of us depend on every single day but rarely respect. The kind of
Murali Duggineni
March 1, 2026
Etymology
How “personality” evolved from stage masks to human identity
Personality is a set of individual emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that make a person unique. The word carries the history
Murali Duggineni
February 28, 2026
India
Bengaluru’s pink paradise: Neginhal’s blooming legacy before Ugadi
Every year, a month before Ugadi, Bengaluru sheds its concrete cloak and blushes pink. Streets turn into dreamy canopies of
Murali Duggineni
February 23, 2026
Art & Culture
The moment Siddhartha became the Buddha
After forty-nine days of deep meditation under the Bodhi tree, Siddhartha Gautama achieved full enlightenment. His first words were not
Murali Duggineni
February 22, 2026
BackStory
Cracking the shell: Why the world is your oyster
After graduating, she realized the world was her oyster as she had multiple offers. With the new funding, the budding
Murali Duggineni
February 21, 2026
BackStory
From grain storage to office politics: “working in silos”
The expression “working in silos” comes from agriculture. A silo is a tall, sealed structure used to store grain or
Murali Duggineni
February 20, 2026
Etymology
Why cruel pleasure is called “sadism”
Sadism refers to deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, humiliation, or suffering on others. The term comes from Marquis de Sade
Murali Duggineni
February 17, 2026
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