What is seersucker, and how it got its name?
Seersucker is a lightweight fabric crafted from linen, cotton, or rayon. It owes its name to the Persian words “shir” (milk) and
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King Kothi – A royal palace with a clever name
King Kothi, literally “King’s Palace,” is a historic palace in Hyderabad with an interesting story. The palace was originally owned by Mr.
The story behind January – a month of beginnings
The month ‘January‘ takes its name from the Latin word Januarius, inspired by Janus, a deity in Roman mythology. Janus, the god
What a humble dosa vendor taught me about building a brand
Working the late evenings, I often grab a bite at the nearby Rameshwaram Café in Madhapur, Hyderabad. It was convenient and open
Hershey’s Kisses: The sound, the shape, and the story
Hershey’s Kisses, the iconic bite-sized chocolates with a conical shape, are beloved around the world. The origin of their name is as
How a tiny copper coin inspired the phrase “I don’t give a damn”
The phrase “I don’t care a damn” or “I don’t give a damn” is often used when someone means to say they
Zinda Tilismath: The Unani ‘magic’ born in Hyderabad
In 1920, during the global Spanish flu pandemic, Hakeem Mohammed Moizuddin Farooqui, a skilled Unani medicine practitioner from Hyderabad, set out to
Sidi Saiyed Mosque and its connection with IIMA
The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which
How Lloyd’s of London made ‘A1’ synonymous with excellence
The term “A1” is commonly used today to describe something of the finest quality, but its roots go back to 18th century
The art of storytelling: Why Picador is more than just a name
Picador is the literary imprint of Pan Macmillan. But why the name “Picador”? In bullfighting, a picador is a horse-mounted assistant who