Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
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,…
The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia. Long before the trade between Africa’s east coast and India’s west coast flourished, many Habshis…
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station known for its breathtaking views, snow-capped mountains, scenic valleys and serene lakes. The town is home to the Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India and the second-largest in the world…
Located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi is a town steeped in legend and industrious spirit. There’s a fascinating story behind the origin of the name of this place. Legend has it the Pandya king Arikesari Parakrama wished…
Etymology usually gives the literal meaning and evolution of a word. It often provides a glimpse into lesser-known legends as well. Dudhsagar waterfalls, a popular attraction, has both an etymological story and a legend behind its name. Located on the…