Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Did you know the expression “worth one’s salt” means to be competent, good enough to justify one’s earnings or position? The phrase originates from ancient times when salt was a highly prized commodity due to its flavor-enhancing properties and its…
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…
Working the late evenings, I often grab a bite at the nearby Rameshwaram Café in Madhapur, Hyderabad. It was convenient and open late, and the food was decent enough to keep me going through. But after a couple of weeks,…
Hershey’s Kisses, the iconic bite-sized chocolates with a conical shape, are beloved around the world. The origin of their name is as delightful as the chocolates themselves. Introduced in 1907 by the Hershey Company, these delicious treats quickly gained recognition…
Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. On this day, a special spread of items known as Chhapan Bhog becomes an integral part of the celebrations. What is this spread, and what is its significance? The…
Pootha Rekulu is a traditional sweet delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, with its origins dating back 300 years. As the story goes, an elderly woman was cooking rice in a clay pot when she noticed a thin, paper-like layer of rice…
Wagh Bakri, a premium tea brand, traces its origins to the vision and determination of Narandas Desai. In 1892, Desai embarked on his tea journey with a 500-acre tea estate in South Africa. Despite his success, the harsh racial discrimination…
Can a simple sweet inspire unity? Tirangi burfi did. Discover how this delicacy became a powerful weapon against the British during India’s struggle for independence. The year was 1942. The Quit India Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, had ignited fervor…
Many Indians refer to their breakfast or evening snack as ‘tiffin.’ However, did you know this word originally meant a ‘light midday meal’? Even dictionaries reflect this definition. In the late 18th century, British settlers in India struggled with the…