by Chandrika R Krishnan | May 1, 2022 | Musings & Moments, Some Learnings, Some Teachings
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. English is an ever-evolving language and as Jonathan Culver said, ” it is a work in progress.” In the last hundred...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Apr 24, 2022 | Musings & Moments, Some Learnings, Some Teachings
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. A few years back, I earned the ire of an elderly man when I failed to recognize his ‘supersinger’ granddaughter...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Apr 16, 2022 | Musings & Moments, Some Learnings, Some Teachings
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. The Hindu Navagraha slokam goes: “Adityaya Somaya Mangalaya BhudayachaGuru Shukra Shanibhyascha Rahave Ketave Namaha” This...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Apr 12, 2022 | My Reviews, The world of printed words
Seven Perfect Things by Catherine Ryan Hyde It was just by chance that I stumbled upon this book. Maybe, it was the cover of two adorable puppies. I am not a dog-lover, but am I ever so glad that I picked it up! I am not going to give out spoilers. Suffice it to say...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Apr 3, 2022 | Musings & Moments, Some Learnings, Some Teachings
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. After a series of more serious words; let us delve into the origin of phrases that would make us have an ‘Ah..ah’...
