Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
During eclipses, Hindu temples across India customarily close their sanctums. Traditional belief holds that an eclipse disrupts natural energies, making the atmosphere unfit for worship. Ancient texts often describe eclipses as times when cosmic balance is disturbed, and so rituals…
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 iconic yellow smiley face was created in 1963 by American graphic artist Harvey Ross Ball. Hired by the State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, Ball was asked to design an image to boost employee morale after a…
What if your data could show you everything, but also deceive you? That’s the question at the heart of Palantir Technologies, a data analytics company whose very name is a warning and a mission. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel,…
Holi, one of the most vibrant festivals celebrated across India, marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi has deep roots in Hindu mythology and rich cultural traditions.…
Situated near the Assi area of Varanasi, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is among the city’s most venerated shrines. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, revered as the Sankat Mochan or “reliever of troubles,” a title that reflects his role…
Lolark Kund, near Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi, is one of the city’s most ancient and revered stepwells. It is deeply tied to fertility rites and solar worship. The name Lolark means “Trembling Sun,” a reference to the shimmering reflection of…
The Annapurna Devi Mandir, located near the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the giver of food and nourishment. The name Annapurna comes from two Sanskrit words: anna (food or grain) and purna (complete or…
The Doms is a community whose presence is inseparable from Varanasi’s cremation ghats. For centuries, they have overseen cremations at Manikarnika and Harishchandra, the two principal burning ghats on the Ganga. Their work is ritually central: arranging wood, building pyres,…