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In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about a Hindi film lyricist who did not get much popularity as a lyricist. However, he was in the league of Sahir Ludhianvi and Majrooh Sultanpuri, who were first Shahyar (poet) and later turned to writing lyrics of Hindi film songs. I am talking about KAIFI AZMI. He…

Friends, in day-to-day conversations, people sometimes use some clever and funny sentences, and they are called PUNS. Here are some useful and clever puns,- which we should know. 1 I am not lazy, I am just on energy-saving mode. 2 The meeting was so pointless, even the pencil walked out. 3 I did not oversleep,…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a valuable tool, but one should know how to use it effectively. Today, while going through the newspaper, I came across an article in which it was mentioned that people are using an AI tool to even get Medical Advice. The article quoted a few instances where people asked for medical…

Defamation has long been a contentious issue in Indian politics. With leaders often engaging in sharp verbal exchanges, the line between free speech and defamatory speech becomes blurred. The Indian Supreme Court (SC) has repeatedly played a pivotal role in interpreting laws on defamation, particularly when it involves political leaders. Its ruling has shaped the…

Friends, we all live in a social world, and to lead a normal and peaceful life, we have to follow some social norms. Here are some UNSPOKEN SOCIAL RULES, which we must follow: 1 Don’t interrupt someone mid-sentence. 2 Make it a habit to say thank you. 3 Don’t comment on someone’s appearance, unless it…

This year, Northern India is grappling with the fury of nature, as incessant rainfall over the last few weeks has triggered a series of floods, cloud bursts, landslides, and the collapse of infrastructure. States such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of UP have been battered, leading to widespread destruction of…

Lifestyle diseases, traditionally seen in adults, are now alarmingly affecting children. Conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, asthma, and even early signs of cardiovascular problems are being increasingly diagnosed in young kids. The shift is largely attributed to sedentary habits, unhealthy diets, urbanization, and excessive exposure to digital devices. This…

In today’s blog, I am back with ENGLISH LANGUAGE. A  In the English language, there are certain phrases/short sentences which can be said in many ways. Here is one such example of “ I Agree”. 1 Agreed 2 Affirmative. 3 Absolutely 4 Fair enough. 5 Exactly 6 I’ll say same. 7 I’d go along with…

Although App-Based Bike Taxis are permitted in Maharashtra, they are not yet operating in the major cities of Maharashtra because the State recently legalised only Electric Bike taxis and is still in the process of licensing aggregators under its new rules. Last month few aggregators applied for a license for Mumbai and Pune cities, but…

Friends, English is a language where a single word can have two opposite meanings, and these words are called CONTRONYMS. They are also called Janus words, auto-antonyms, or enantiosemy. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning of a contronyms. 1 Sanction Approve- The government sanctioned the project. Punish- He was sanctioned for breaking the…