Mythology
Why are bilva (bael) leaves offered to Shiva?
Among the many rituals associated with the worship of Lord Shiva, the offering of Bilva (Bel) leaves holds deep significance.
Murali Duggineni
February 15, 2026
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
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Stories
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Etymology
How a finance minister lent his name to the word “silhouette”
The word silhouette refers to the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background. While
Murali Duggineni
February 14, 2026
Etymology
Boycott: the man who gave protest its name
The word boycott means to deliberately refuse cooperation (such as buying, selling, or dealing with a person or organization) to
Murali Duggineni
February 13, 2026
BackStory
Why do we say “under the weather” when we are slightly unwell?
The expression “under the weather” means feeling unwell or slightly ill. If someone says, “I’m a bit under the weather,”
Murali Duggineni
February 8, 2026
Art & Culture
The 29 principles that guide a Bishnoi way of living
The Bishnois are a Hindu community known for their deep-rooted commitment to environmental protection and ethical living. The sect was
Murali Duggineni
February 7, 2026
BackStory
Pyrrhic victory: The battle you win, and still lose!
The term “Pyrrhic victory” describes a win achieved at such a staggering cost that it negates the benefits of winning.
Murali Duggineni
February 4, 2026
Technology
From comedy to code: how python became a global tech favorite
Python is a popular programming language used to tell computers what to do, using simple, readable instructions that feel close
Murali Duggineni
February 3, 2026
Technology
Understanding blockchain: the technology behind trust
Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed ledger system that records transactions across many computers. Each “block” in the chain contains
Murali Duggineni
February 2, 2026
Blog
How Grafana makes sense of complex data
Grafana is an open-source monitoring and data-visualization platform designed to make sense of large volumes of time-series data. It was
Murali Duggineni
January 31, 2026
Youtube
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