Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
The month ‘January‘ takes its name from the Latin word Januarius, inspired by Janus, a deity in Roman mythology. Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, was often depicted with two faces: one looking ahead to the future and the…
Working the late evenings, I often grab a bite at the nearby Rameshwaram Café in Madhapur, Hyderabad. It was convenient and open late, and the food was decent enough to keep me going through. But after a couple of weeks,…
Hershey’s Kisses, the iconic bite-sized chocolates with a conical shape, are beloved around the world. The origin of their name is as delightful as the chocolates themselves. Introduced in 1907 by the Hershey Company, these delicious treats quickly gained recognition…
The phrase “I don’t care a damn” or “I don’t give a damn” is often used when someone means to say they don’t care at all. Ever wondered how this phrase came into use? According to a popular version, the…
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest mangrove forest, spanning 10,000 square kilometers in the Bay of Bengal. This dense, swampy cluster of low-lying islands—spread across India and Bangladesh—was formed by the confluence of the Ganges,…
In 1920, during the global Spanish flu pandemic, Hakeem Mohammed Moizuddin Farooqui, a skilled Unani medicine practitioner from Hyderabad, set out to create an affordable and effective remedy for the masses. Recognizing the urgent need for relief, he formulated a…
The word ‘protocol’ refers to the rules and procedures governing official ceremonies, diplomatic interactions, and formal events—especially those involving VIPs and dignitaries. It includes the etiquette and established practices that ensure respect, maintain order, and facilitate smooth proceedings. But did…
The striking white cotton saree with blue border stripes, worn by the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, is more than just an outfit—it’s a symbol of dignity and compassion. Mother Teresa used to wear these. Today, it remains the…
The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia. Long before the trade between Africa’s east coast and India’s west coast flourished, many Habshis…
The Teen Murti Bhavan in Delhi, previous known as the Flagstaff House, originally served as the residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. It was built in 1930 as part of the new imperial capital of India. Post independence,…