Seersucker doesn't see or suck, but is worn across the world. It is today's word of Indian origin 🇮🇳 commonly used in English. But it took Ivy Leaguers to adopt it before it was considered "cool". Where did it come from and why is it popular summer clothing? Read on👇

Is your name also used as the name of country?. Happy 249th to America!. These are photos of Amerigo’s grave at a church in Florence that I took a few weeks ago.

A proud city with proud taxi drivers. no wonder it is eternal!

RT @KuperSimon: I wrote this before the final, but I think still worth a read after the 5-0

Indian TV is missing an obvious show - mixing pop music🎤and politics🇮🇳. Why doesn't India have a song competition where all States and UTs compete-fans cast vote for best song. oh the masala and TRPs. Tonight's Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision singing event got me thinking🎤.

India's soft power and influence on cricket is indisputable. Indian cricket is now also an inspiration for other leagues where cricket and rugby was invented!

RT @AshishDhawanTCF: #Government should set up an institutional framework to drive #overseas #employment. Transforming #India into a global….

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Did you have chutney with any of your meals today?. Chutney is this week's word of Indian origin commonly used in English. Where does the word come from, what does it mean, is it different from pickle. Read on 👇. A chutney is a sauce or relish typically associated with the

In case you know someone who wants to get into VC, Gautam and Raj are really good people to work with in India and also to learn from.

RT @cnha: I know it is super fashionable to get into this whataboutery on India vs China, Indian startups/govt vs the rest, but it is imp t….

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last 24 hours, now you know where tariffs come from. But do you know where the word "tariff" comes from? 🤔. Read on 👇👇👇. The English term tariff derives from the French tarif, meaning 'set price' which is itself a descendant of.

What's your personal mantra? How about your company? Do you start yoga with a mantra?. Mantra is this week's word of Indian origin commonly used in English, and in cringey corporate speak like 'think global, act local'. Where does mantra come from? What does it mean? Read on 👇.

Cardiologists hate this food of kings, yet it's a globally popular snack. Upmarket grocers like Whole Foods have created its new fans. This week's word of Indian origin commonly used in English + loved by millions is Samosa. What are its origins? What variations exist? Read on👇

Photo credit: The Word Mag.

@safir do you think a denomination of origin or geographical indication could have protected the "Madras" check as an even more valuable contribution that India has made to the world of textiles?.

How did a fabric worn by fishermen in India become a symbol of luxury and preppy fashion in America?. "Madras" checks is this week's word (and fabric) of Indian origin commonly used in English. Does it have Scottish roots? Why does it bleed? How did it become popular? Read on👇

Photos: The Rake and RollCall.