Word of the day: DowagerDowager meaning: Dowager signifies a widow with inherited status or wealth. This term, rooted in history, describes women in royal and nobl...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Word of the Day: Hornswoggle — How to use it like a proWord of the day: Over 170,000 English words exist today. Yet “hornswoggle” is trending in vocabulary searches. The hornswoggle meaning is s...
23 Feb, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Word of the day: Spondulicks"Spondulicks," an old-fashioned slang term from the 19th century, humorously refers to money or funds. While rarely used in modern Canadian...
21 Feb, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
What is Chinamaxxing? Gen Z's latest 'viral obsession' swapping K-Drama and J-Pop for C-Drama and Tai ChiThe global entertainment landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as "Chinamaxxing" takes over social media feeds, challenging the long-stan...
17 Feb, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Word of the day: RakeRake meaning: Today's word is 'rake'. This simple English word holds many meanings. It is a gardening tool for gathering leaves or smoothin...
07 Feb, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Word of the day: JimjamsDespite its cheerful sound, the word 'jimjams' refers to feelings of depression, anxiety, or nervousness, not pajamas. This informal noun, ...
07 Feb, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Word of the day: AuraAura meaning: The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z...
20 Jan, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
NYT Mini Crossword Answers December 11: Hints and solution decoded for the Thursday puzzleFor many puzzle enthusiasts, the NYT Mini Crossword has evolved into a daily ritual, one that combines quick thinking, strategy and a dash ...
11 Dec, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
Charlie Kirk, Zohran Mamdani, KPop Demon Hunters and Shedeur Sanders among Google's top trending searches of 2025 - Check out the top 10 list of most-searched trends in different categoriesGoogle's 2025 search trends reveal major events and personalities. Charlie Kirk's assassination topped searches, followed by the show 'KPop...
05 Dec, 2025, 06.51 AM IST
NYT Mini Crossword Answers August 23: Clues and tips to solve the Saturday challengeNYT Mini Crossword: Word games have taken on more significance as daily digital habits. Just as checking news headlines and weather forecas...
23 Aug, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
NYT Strands Hints August 8 Today: Spangram, theme and clues to decode the Friday puzzleStrands is steadily growing in popularity, especially among those seeking a more thematic and cerebral alternative to Wordle. Its daily cha...
08 Aug, 2025, 04.24 PM IST
From Gandhi going viral to Cleopatra selling shampoo: Rise of AI influencers and what it means for brandsAs AI storytelling explodes in reach and realism, a new frontier is emerging—one where the past is remixed for the algorithm, and influence...
05 Jul, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Neuroscience says courage isn’t just testosterone talkingCarlos Alcaraz's French Open victory highlighted the age-old association of courage with anatomy, particularly manliness. Neuroscience reve...
28 Jun, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
Dictionary.com chooses 'hallucinate' as 2023's Word of the Year. Here's why"Hallucinate" has been selected as the 2023 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com. In the context of machine learning programs, the second def...
13 Dec, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
Rolling Stones' Keith Richards opens up about managing arthritis, discusses band's new album "Hackney Diamonds"In an interview with BBC on Tuesday, Richards acknowledged that his playing may have slowed down slightly with age, but he emphasized his a...
16 Oct, 2023, 08.13 PM IST
Manspreading, awesomesauce added to online Oxford dictionary'Manspreading' - sitting with legs apart on public transport & 'awesomesauce' that means excellent are among new words added to the Oxford ...
27 Aug, 2015, 07.16 PM IST
Once an object of pity, the drone is now a whirring contraption to be fearedAs the popular term for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), preprogrammed drones are now the super creatures of the firmament.
29 Apr, 2015, 07.21 AM IST