One of the best thrillers I read in December 2022 was Rock, Paper Scissors. This game came in handy during our school days. It was a refreshing concept when a couple plays this game in the story more so to decide when there is a stalemate. The story begins...
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DELVING INTO THE ETYMOLOGICAL MYSTERY- PART XX
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. Two recent events one tragic and one colorful is bringing the world of fashion to the forefront. The Cannes Film Festival...
DELVING INTO THE ETYMOLOGICAL MYSTERY- PART XIX
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. This week we deal with the word moral turpitude. Natasha Sequeira's, a Fb friend and a fellow movie buff, recently drew my...
Delving into the Etymological Mystery- Part XVIII – A Mother’s Day Special
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. Mother is one of the 23 oldest words in all languages. It is not only the oldest but the most essential. The second Sunday of...
DELVING INTO THE HISTORICAL MYSTERY- PART XVII- An Etymological study
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 years, many...
Delving into the Historical Mystery- Part XVI- Word Power
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 accompanying him...
Delving Into the Historical Mystery – Part XV – Etymology of days of the week
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...
Delving into the Historical Mystery- Part XIV. An etymological study
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' moment. Bite...
Delving into the Historical Mystery- Part XIII- An etymological study
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. Today, we delve into two words- Whataboutery and Propaganda. Both words are very much prevalent in almost every country across...








