Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
September 16 marks the birth anniversary of M.S. Subbulakshmi (1916), one of India’s most celebrated Carnatic vocalists. Her music carried Carnatic tradition to audiences across India and the world, while her distinctive stage presence became equally memorable. The sari, flowers,…
There was a time when Ganesh Chaturthi carried a bigger purpose that went well beyond the rituals of the day. In the late 19th century, India was under oppressive British rule. Political meetings were watched, public gatherings faced restrictions and…
Few Carnatic compositions capture the spirit of Lord Ganesha as beautifully as “Vatapi Ganapatim Bhajeham.” Its opening phrases are familiar to generations of music lovers. Yet behind this popular kriti is a fascinating story that brings together music, mythology, history…
To “play second fiddle to someone” means to occupy a secondary or less important position, especially when another person receives greater attention, authority, or recognition. In use:After years of playing second fiddle to the CEO, the COO finally decided to…
When someone is described as “fit as a fiddle,” it means they are in excellent health, physically strong, energetic, and in good condition. But why compare a healthy person to a fiddle? The expression dates back to early 17th-century English.…
Bobbili in Andhra Pradesh has a fascinating connection to the town’s royal origins and the tiger, and its evolution reflects centuries of local history. Bobbili traces its origins to the 17th century, when Pedda Rayudu, a descendant of the Venkatagiri…
More than 220 years before ChatGPT, a machine was already doing something that feels surprisingly familiar: following instructions encoded by humans and turning them into something new. In 1801, French inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquard demonstrated a loom controlled by a series…
Almost every day, we come across a company proudly announcing that it’s reinventing banking, reimagining healthcare, redefining mobility, or transforming the future of work. Let’s examine the claim. If everyone is reinventing everything, why does ordering food still take 40…
Did you know the teabag owes its existence to a fortunate mistake? In 1908, American tea merchant Thomas Sullivan was looking for a practical way to send tea samples to his customers. Instead of using bulky metal tins, he packed…
Some of the world’s most recognizable brands have names with surprising origins, and Reebok is one of them. Long before it became synonymous with athletic footwear and fitness culture, the brand’s name came from an unexpected source: a graceful African…