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Friend, in the English language, a CONTRONYM is a word with two opposite meanings. This feature is called ‘enantiosemy’. Here are a few Contronym words: 1 Apology– Expression of regret/formal defence or justification. 2 Bill-Statement of charges/ proposed law. 3 Bolt-Secure (a door)/ flee quickly. 4 Buckle-Fasten together/ collapse under pressure. 5 Cleave-Split apart/ cling…

For centuries, India’s food culture has been shaped by local agriculture, seasonal availability, regional tastes, and traditional wisdom. From fermented foods in the Northeast to millet-based diets in the south, what Indians ate was closely linked to climate, occupation, and health. However, over the last three decades, a quiet yet powerful shift has occurred. Today,…

Politics is a funny business; you never know when one party allies with another party after the polls to wrest the power. Some alliances are predictable but some are unheard or unbelievable alliances. One such Unheard Alliance happened in Ambarnath (Maharashtra) after the local body elections recently. Can you imagine the BJP allying with Congress?…

GLP-1 Drugs, formally known as Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonists, represent one of the most significant medical advances of the past two decades in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Originally developed to control blood sugar, these drugs have gained global attention for their powerful weight-loss effects and potential benefits for heart,  kidney, and…

Indore often celebrated as India’s cleanest city under Swacchh  Survekshan rankings, faced an unexpected public health challenge recently when reports of WATER CONTAMINATION emerged from several localities, which resulted in the deaths of at least 10-16 people. The incident raised serious concerns about urban water safety , aging infrastructure, and emergency preparedness in rapidly growing…

Friends, do you know what  PORTMANTEAU WORDS are  in the English language? They are words that blend two words into one. The word Portmanteau originally meant a suitcase with two compartments-one for each half that opens. This term was first used in the linguistic sense by author Lewis Caroll in ‘Through the looking-Glass’ when explaining…

In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about Bollywood. The year 2025 has witnessed massive blockbuster films. Several Bollywood films have joined the ‘Blockbuster’ club in India, thanks to award-worthy performances. Some of the standout performances during 2025 won critics and audiences’ hearts with their craft and conviction, leaving a lasting mark on the cinematic…

As the year 2025 is ending tonight, this is my last blog of this year, and today I am writing about India’s Sporting Achievements in 2025. The year marked a decisive phase in India’s sporting journey, reflecting the country’s steady transition from sporadic excellence to sustained global competitiveness. Across various Olympic disciplines, including cricket, indigenous…

Friends, as 2025 is almost at an end now, so today I am recapping some of the POLITICAL EVENTS of 2025. The top ten political events in India in 2025 were primarily marked by significant State elections, a cross-border military operation, major legislative changes, and institutional shifts. Here are the top political events: 1 Operation…

Friends, we have reached the last weekend of 2025. Today, I am writing about a Bollywood movie, released in the first week of December 2025, and what mania it has created among the movie-going public of the nation. Yes, I am talking about director Aditya Dhar’s movie DHURANDHAR. I think after Sholay, this is the…