What does “broke” mean?
The word broke is commonly used to describe someone who has run out of money or is financially unable to meet their expenses. When someone says, “I am broke,” they mean they have little or no money left. But how…
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Category Etymology
The nymph who lost her voice but gave us an echo
The word echo refers to the repetition or reflection of sound when sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener. Interestingly, the word has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, in a tragic love story involving two…
Why is social discrimination called stigma?
The word stigma refers to a mark of shame, disgrace or social disapproval associated with a person, group or condition. Interestingly, its original meaning was quite literal: a physical mark made on a person’s body. The word originates from the…
Buddha and Bodhisattva: what is the difference?
The simplest way to understand the difference between a Buddha and a Bodhisattva is this: a Buddha is one who has awakened completely, while a Bodhisattva is one who is dedicated to attaining Buddhahood and helping others along the way.…
Why playing a second fiddle means taking a backseat?
To “play second fiddle to someone” means to occupy a secondary or less important position, especially when another person receives greater attention, authority, or recognition. In use:After years of playing second fiddle to the CEO, the COO finally decided to…
Why do we say “fit as a fiddle”?
When someone is described as “fit as a fiddle,” it means they are in excellent health, physically strong, energetic, and in good condition. But why compare a healthy person to a fiddle? The expression dates back to early 17th-century English.…
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…
Bonalu, Ujjaini Mahakali, and the lesser-known legacy of Suriti Appaiah
Every year during the month of Ashada (July-August), lakhs of devotees converge at the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad to celebrate Bonalu, one of Telangana’s most revered festivals. Women carry beautifully decorated pots filled with cooked rice, jaggery, curd,…
What is the true significance of Guru Purnima?
Every civilization has celebrated teachers in some form, but few traditions place them as deeply at the center of spiritual life as India does. Guru Purnima, observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashadha, is dedicated to…