Category BackStory

The happy accident that put tea in a bag

Did you know the teabag owes its existence to a fortunate mistake? In 1908, American tea merchant Thomas Sullivan was looking for a practical way to send tea samples to his customers. Instead of using bulky metal tins, he packed…

How ASICS built a legacy on a Latin ideal

Did you know that the name ASICS is an acronym derived from the Latin phrase Anima Sana in Corpore Sano, meaning “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”? The philosophy reflects the belief that physical fitness and mental well-being are…

Horsley Hills and the story behind its name

Horsley Hills is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats in Annamayya district (formerly part of Chittoor district) in Andhra Pradesh. Located about 16 km from Madanapalle and 130 km from Tirupati, it stands at an elevation of around 1,290…

The mystery behind the name “Military Hotel”

Despite the name, Military Hotels have no official connection with the armed forces. The term refers to a distinctive style of traditional South Indian eateries, especially in Karnataka, that became known for serving hearty non-vegetarian meals at a time when…