Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
A visit to Tirumala for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara feels incomplete without bringing home the iconic prasadam, the ‘Tirupati Laddu.’ This treasured offering holds a special place in the hearts of countless devotees. The tradition of offering sweets as…
A manager oversees the operations of a business or team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and goals are met. Did you know this word has a strong connection with horsemanship? The word “manager” originates from the Italian verb “maneggiare,”…
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), based in Bhatinda, Punjab, supplies a special type of soft fiber called J-34 to Buxar Jail in Bihar. This fiber is used to make the hanging rope, known as the “Manila rope,” named after…
In a sleepy village called Madrasapatnam, which later would become Madras and then Chennai, a unique fabric emerged in the 16th century. This handwoven, checkered fabric was initially crafted by local fishermen who used it as lungis (similar to sarongs)…
The term “A1” is commonly used today to describe something of the finest quality, but its roots go back to 18th century in the maritime insurance sector, specifically to Lloyd’s of London. Lloyd’s, a market for insurance and reinsurance, introduced…
Picador is the literary imprint of Pan Macmillan. But why the name “Picador”? In bullfighting, a picador is a horse-mounted assistant who uses a lance (called a “vara”) to weaken the bull by jabbing its neck and shoulders. This action…
The word “pioneer” reminds us of trailblazers, innovators, and those who shape the future by exploring uncharted territories. The word traces its origins to the Old French word peonier, which referred to foot-soldiers who were the first to explore new…
The word “underwriting” has its origins in the early days of maritime insurance during the 17th century in London. It comes from the practice where insurance underwriters wrote their names under the risk information of a ship or cargo that…
The word “bribe” has an intriguing etymology. In Old French, it originally meant “a piece of bread” offered to beggars. However, over time, the meaning of the word shifted as beggars started demanding these morsels as their right. Because of…