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The word “diaspora” refers to people living outside their ancestral or native land, and the communities formed by such people. It also describes the scattering or movement of a population from its original homeland, often through migration, exile, or displacement. The word comes from…
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches self-mastery, fortitude, and the pursuit of virtue. It was founded in the 3rd century BCE by Zeno of Citium, whose journey to philosophy began after a major personal loss. Historical accounts suggest…
Did you know September derives its name from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven,” reflecting its position as the seventh month in the early Roman calendar? Before the Julian reform of 45 BCE, the Roman year began in March, which…
Unakoti, in Tripura’s Unakoti district, is an ancient Shaivite pilgrimage and archaeological marvel, famed for its colossal rock-cut sculptures and intricate bas-reliefs. Bas-reliefs are shallow carvings on a flat surface where figures slightly stand out from the background. The name…
Aphelion is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when Earth is at the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun. The term comes from the Greek words apo meaning “away from” and helios meaning “sun.” Together, they describe the position…
Bombay duck is not a duck but a lizardfish (Harpadon nehereus) found in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, notably off Mumbai’s coast. Lizardfish are slender, soft-bodied predators with heads that resemble lizards and mouths lined with sharp teeth.…
Arichal Munai, meaning “erosion point” in Tamil, marks the southeastern tip of Rameswaram Island and is considered the final edge of the Indian mainland. Located approximately 25 to 30 kilometers from Sri Lanka, it is the point where the Bay…
Dungarees are a type of durable cotton garment, commonly recognized as bib and brace overalls or trousers. They were originally made from a coarse cotton fabric with a twill weave, which gave it extra durability and resistance to wear. First…
The sweet lime (Citrus limetta) traveled across continents before becoming the familiar mosambi of India. Its origins trace back to Mozambique, where Portuguese traders first encountered the fruit and brought it to India’s west coast. There it became mosambi, a local…