Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
In the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, visitors will find one of India’s most fascinating natural wonders, popularly known as Krishna’s Butterball. This massive 250-ton granite boulder, measuring 20 feet tall and 5 meters wide, rests precariously on a…
Tipu’s Lookout, also known as Tipu Khan’s Lookout, is a historic watchtower tucked behind the Sant Nirankari Bhawan and adjacent to the IOCL petrol pump in Lakdi-ka-pul, Hyderabad. Constructed in 1850 by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur—an esteemed confidant and horse…
Holi, one of the most vibrant festivals celebrated across India, marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi has deep roots in Hindu mythology and rich cultural traditions.…
Aranmula, a temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, is renowned for its boat race and an extraordinary handcrafted artifact—the Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula Mirror). Unlike conventional glass mirrors, this metal mirror, crafted from a secret alloy of copper and tin, offers…
Seersucker is a lightweight fabric crafted from linen, cotton, or rayon. It owes its name to the Persian words “shir” (milk) and “shakar” (sugar), symbolizing its unique texture—smooth like milk in some areas and puckered like sugar in others. The…
King Kothi, literally “King’s Palace,” is a historic palace in Hyderabad with an interesting story. The palace was originally owned by Mr. Kamal Khan, a wealthy aristocrat, who had his initials KK engraved on the building. In fact, the letters…
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest mangrove forest, spanning 10,000 square kilometers in the Bay of Bengal. This dense, swampy cluster of low-lying islands—spread across India and Bangladesh—was formed by the confluence of the Ganges,…
In 1920, during the global Spanish flu pandemic, Hakeem Mohammed Moizuddin Farooqui, a skilled Unani medicine practitioner from Hyderabad, set out to create an affordable and effective remedy for the masses. Recognizing the urgent need for relief, he formulated a…
The striking white cotton saree with blue border stripes, worn by the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, is more than just an outfit—it’s a symbol of dignity and compassion. Mother Teresa used to wear these. Today, it remains the…