Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
A loophole refers to a flaw or oversight in a rule/system that provides an unintended advantage to those who spot and exploit it. The term originates from the French word loupe, meaning “a narrow opening in a wall.” Originally, a…
Seersucker is a lightweight fabric crafted from linen, cotton, or rayon. It owes its name to the Persian words “shir” (milk) and “shakar” (sugar), symbolizing its unique texture—smooth like milk in some areas and puckered like sugar in others. The…
King Kothi, literally “King’s Palace,” is a historic palace in Hyderabad with an interesting story. The palace was originally owned by Mr. Kamal Khan, a wealthy aristocrat, who had his initials KK engraved on the building. In fact, the letters…
Appian Corporation, known for its low-code automation and business process management software, derives its name from the Appian Way (Latin: Via Appia), an ancient Roman road that was one of the earliest and most significant routes in the Roman Empire.…
The word siesta refers to a short nap or rest taken during the afternoon, often after lunch. The practice is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking countries and regions such as Spain and Latin America, but is also observed in parts of…
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,…