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etymology

  • Watch: Why some countries call it tea while others call it cha(i)

    Watch: Why some countries call it tea while others call it cha(i)

    Shone Satheesh Joel George
    · Oct 11, 2017 · 04:02 pm
  • The word ‘industry’ didn’t originate in India – but bandana, shampoo and many others did

    The word ‘industry’ didn’t originate in India – but bandana, shampoo and many others did

    Scroll Staff
    · May 23, 2016 · 08:30 pm
  • So you’re a reader, but do you know what these words really mean?

    So you’re a reader, but do you know what these words really mean?

    Debika Lahiri
    · Jan 02, 2016 · 04:00 pm