Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
This year, many parts of India are witnessing an unusually abundant crop of jamun (Syzygium cumini). As photos of heavily laden trees circulate on social media, so do claims that the trees are “predicting” a drought next year and are…
If you’ve ever checked a water purifier or water quality report, you’ve probably come across the term TDS, which stands for Total Dissolved Solids. It measures the amount of dissolved minerals, salts, and other inorganic substances present in water, usually…
For many people across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the first sign of summer is the appearance of Banganapalli mangoes in local markets. Also known as Banginapalli, Banishan, Benisha, or Safeda in the north, this celebrated variety traces its roots to…
If you visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, you will notice that the sacred prasadam is prepared and served in large bronze vessels known in Telugu as gangalam. One of these vessels is popularly associated with Sir Thomas Munro,…
Did you know one of the world’s most popular quick meals owes its name to an English aristocrat multitasking through hunger? The beloved sandwich we enjoy today has a surprisingly aristocratic history. While stacking ingredients between bread existed long before,…
The expression “the best thing since sliced bread” is used to describe something extremely useful, innovative, or impressive. It is often said about a product, idea, invention, or convenience that people believe has greatly improved everyday life. In use Many…
Saffron comes from Crocus sativus, a small purple-flowering plant cultivated primarily in Iran, Kashmir, and Spain. Each flower produces just three slender red stigmas, which are the source of the spice. These must be hand-plucked during a narrow two-to-three-week harvest…
Ugadi, derived from the Sanskrit Yuga (era or age) and Adi (beginning),” marks the beginning of a new era. The festival marks the commencement of the Hindu lunar new year and falls on Chaitra Shuddha Padyami, the first day of…
Walk through any lane of Hyderabad or Secunderabad, and you will find the ubiquitous Irani café serving Irani chai. This popular beverage is a cultural bridge between Persia and India, preserved in a porcelain cup. The Journey from Persia to…