Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Pingali Venkayya, a visionary freedom fighter and patriot, is best remembered for his role in conceptualizing the design on which the Indian national flag was based. Born in 1876 in Bhatlapenumarru, a small village near Machilipatnam in present-day Andhra Pradesh,…
In 1920, a little-known term “halitosis” gained widespread attention, thanks to a clever marketing campaign by Listerine. Although we now associate the word with medical jargon, it was originally coined to create a market for Listerine and establish it as…
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…
Madhubani art, literally ‘forest of honey,’ derives its name from the Madhubani district of Bihar. The region was once known for its forests with abundant honey reserves, hence the name. This ancient art form is believed to be several thousand…
A visit to Tirumala for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara feels incomplete without bringing home the iconic prasadam, the ‘Tirupati Laddu.’ This treasured offering holds a special place in the hearts of countless devotees. The tradition of offering sweets as…
The term “A1” is commonly used today to describe something of the finest quality, but its roots go back to 18th century in the maritime insurance sector, specifically to Lloyd’s of London. Lloyd’s, a market for insurance and reinsurance, introduced…
The word “pioneer” reminds us of trailblazers, innovators, and those who shape the future by exploring uncharted territories. The word traces its origins to the Old French word peonier, which referred to foot-soldiers who were the first to explore new…
Presenting the India Etymology Quiz #2. Here are six questions from my book EtymagIQ India. Take a shot and post your answers as comments at the end of this page.
The word “mentor” has its roots in Greek mythology, where it was originally the name of a person. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey, the main character Odysseus is away for 20 years fighting wars. During his absence, he places his…