Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Mother’s Day, celebrated globally, honors the invaluable role of mothers. Its origin traces back to 1908 when Anna Jarvis, a West Virginia activist inspired by her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis’ Civil War-era community work, held a memorial for her to…
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…
The name Ganesha literally means “Lord of the Ganas,” the attendants of Lord Shiva. Ganesha is also known as Vigneshwara, “the one who removes all obstacles.” It is strongly believed the blessings of Ganesha can make any human endeavor successful,…
Vipassana is a meditation technique practiced by millions across the world. The technique derives its name from the Pali word Vi-Passana, meaning ‘clear-seeing.’ Also known as insight meditation, the technique focuses on seeing things as they really are, rather than…
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…
The word “addict” typically describes someone who indulges in something excessively. For instance, a person who constantly smokes is addicted to smoking, while someone who can’t put down their smartphone is addicted to it. But did you know this word…
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…
Kumbhakonam is a small town in Tamil Nadu, known for its temples and cultural heritage. Unfortunately, in languages such as Telugu and Malayalam, the name is colloquially associated with fraudulent schemes and practices. Ever wondered why? Here’s the story behind!…
The word “bribe” has an intriguing etymology. In Old French, it originally meant “a piece of bread” offered to beggars. However, over time, the meaning of the word shifted as beggars started demanding these morsels as their right. Because of…