Author: Anil Malik

One item which has been continuously in the news for the last few months is the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of Electoral Rolls.  The revision of electoral rolls started in Bihar as it was poll-bound during the later part of the year. The opposition parties created  lots of hungama and blamed the government for deleting…

In today’s blog, I am writing about some interesting information about the English language. A  Commonly Confused Pair 1 Affect vs Effect Affect=To influence (The weather affects my mood) Effect= Result (The medicine had a positive effect) 2 Who vs Whom Who=Subject (Who called you) Whom=Object (Whom did you call) 3 Than vs Then Than=Comparison…

In today’s weekend blog, I am back with cricket. Fast bowlers are a valuable asset to the team in every way, producing unplayable swing in the early overs of the game or reversing the old ball in the slog overs to break the team’s momentum. Between the greatest fast bowlers and fast bowlers, there is…

Friends, in the English language, there are combinations of words that can not be used in the wrong order. These are called Binomial Pairs. Once English locks two words together in rhythm and meaning, it never lets them go. Here are a few such examples: 1 “Bread and Butter”– Not ‘Butter and Bread’. Feels natural-main…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries from healthcare to transportation-and now, it’s entering one of most basic yet essential human spaces: The Toilet. “AI toilets” are a revolutionary blend of technology and sanitation, designed not just for comfort and hygiene, but also health monitoring and environmental sustainability. Once considered a luxury concept from Japan’s high-tech…

Yesterday, the Bombay High Court (HC) gave a verdict which is going to affect the functioning of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra State government in a huge way. The HC was hearing a Public Interest petition on the condition of roads in Mumbai city, which are full of potholes, and these potholes are…

After 78 years of independence, it is becoming clear that the legacy left behind by Mahatma Gandhi is quite controversial. Present-day historians are challenging long-held notions of non-violent resistance and highlighting the consequences of the same. Just look into the following: Gandhi’s popular narrative as the “Father of the Nation” must be questioned, given that…

Cereals have been the backbone of human diets for thousands of years. From rice in Asia to wheat in Europe and maize in America, these grains have nourished civilisations and fueled human progress. However, in recent decades, cereals have faced growing criticism, often being labeled as unhealthy due to their carbohydrate content, processing methods, and…

India is facing a growing OBESITY crisis, particularly among its younger population. As per data available, a staggering 12.5 million children aged between 5 and 19 in India were found to be severely overweight, with 7.3 million boys and 5.2 million girls now struggling with excess weight. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight as…

In today’s blog, I am back on the English language In the English language, there are some phrases which are called HETERONYMIC PHRASES. These phrases include heteronym words, which are words spelt the same but pronounced differently and have different meanings, used in short phrases or contexts to show contrast. 1 I will lead the…