Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
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…
Madhubani art, literally ‘forest of honey,’ derives its name from the Madhubani district of Bihar. The region was once known for its forests with abundant honey reserves, hence the name. This ancient art form is believed to be several thousand…
Around 1930, a young and curious Mohammad Manal witnessed a remarkable sight that would change his life forever. He noticed a villager near Dehradun pacifying a restless elephant by feeding the roots of a local herb, Rauwolfia Serpentina (sarpagandha). This…
Inspiration for brand names can arise from the most unexpected moments. The story behind the iconic footwear brand Hush Puppies is a perfect example.
Unravel the enchanting narratives behind renowned brands and products. Discover the remarkable stories of accidental discoveries, chance encounters, and strokes of genius that birthed some of our favorite everyday essentials. Delve into the intriguing accounts of chance, innovation, and sheer coincidence that propelled these brands from obscurity to global recognition. Explore how these serendipitous moments shaped industries and forever changed our world. Join me on this fascinating journey through the unanticipated origins of the extraordinary.