BackStory
Why sophomores are called “wise fools”
What do a second-year student, a struggling athlete in their second season, and a musician wrestling with a difficult second
Murali Duggineni
May 30, 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.
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Your honest feedback helps me as I focus on my next book.
Stories
My Stories
BackStory
How hay bales gave us the phrase “gone haywire”
What do malfunctioning computers and nineteenth-century hay bales have in common? More than you might think. Before hydraulic balers and
Murali Duggineni
May 29, 2026
Art & Culture
The lesser-known story behind Tirumala’s Munro Gangalam
If you visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, you will notice that the sacred prasadam is prepared and served
Murali Duggineni
May 28, 2026
BackStory
Why some people wear their hearts on their sleeves
You have probably met someone whose face gives everything away, someone who cannot hide excitement, heartbreak, or love even if
Murali Duggineni
May 27, 2026
Etymology
How a London fish market became a byword for foul language
Billingsgate (noun) means vulgar, coarse, and violently abusive language — the kind laced with insults and harsh words, typically hurled
Murali Duggineni
May 26, 2026
Etymology
Limousine: the shepherd’s cloak that became a status symbol
Long before limousines meant red carpets and celebrity arrivals, the word belonged to shepherds! In the Limousin region of central
Murali Duggineni
May 25, 2026
Etymology
Why is a sedan car called a sedan?
Did you know before horsepower, luxury moved at walking pace? The wealthy traveled in sedan chairs, enclosed carriers borne by
Murali Duggineni
May 24, 2026
Etymology
From Plato to PowerPoint: the story of “symposium”
A symposium today conjures images of suited professionals in auditoriums, exchanging ideas over slides. But the word has traveled a
Murali Duggineni
May 23, 2026
Etymology
When one word won the war!
Some words carry entire civilizations inside them. Laconic is one of them. Laconia was a province of ancient Greece. Its
Murali Duggineni
May 22, 2026
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