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Word of the Day: CacozeliaWord of the Day: Using overly complicated vocabulary simply to impress others can itself become a form of cacozelia. The real distinction c...
Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
Why is everyone saying ‘You the Birthday’? The bizarre Gen Z slang phrase confusing millennials may secretly be the internet’s funniest insult yetThe phrase sounds grammatically off, makes little sense without context and yet continues to flood comment sections across the internet. Bu...
Word of the Day: GobemoucheWord of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as “gobemouche.” Humorous, dramatic an...
From Roja to Bombay, she is the iconic voice behind many 90s hits, worked with AR Rahman and Ilaiyaraja, can sing in Sanskrit, French and Arabic. Who is she?K. S. Chithra, a voice that has defined generations of Indian music, has recorded over 25,000 songs in numerous languages. Her effortless, ...
Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening upTurkmenistan, a nation known for its secrecy, is witnessing a subtle shift. E-commerce and social media are gaining traction, signaling a n...
Word of the Day: BrouhahaWord of the Day – Brouhaha: Some events suddenly seize attention, attracting notice from all directions. Whether in politics, the media, or...
Wordle Answer today November 7: Hints and clues to guide you to decode the Friday puzzle #1602Wordle has evolved from a simple guessing game into a global community experience, inspiring conversations, competition, and camaraderie am...
Wordle Answer Today November 6: Puzzle #1601 challenges players with a tricky wordWordle has evolved into a worldwide sensation, attracting millions of daily players. Since its acquisition by The New York Times in 2022, t...
NYT Connections hints Aug 2: Puzzle #783 challenges players with wordplay twist - Answers revealedRiding on the phenomenal success of Wordle, The New York Times expanded its puzzle portfolio with Connections, a grid-based word game that ...
Wordle hints and answers May 31, 2025: Use these clues, tips and guide to solve today’s puzzle #1442As Wordle approaches its 1500th edition, it continues to captivate a global audience with its accessible format and stimulating challenge. ...
‘I can get this in India for 100 rupees’: Dutch man's desi English lessons from wife has internet amusedA Dutch man, Sacha Arbonel, learned Indian English phrases from his wife. His tweet sharing these phrases went viral. People online shared ...
Fali Nariman 'does not approve' of Oxford University's Word of YearRenowned jurist Fali Nariman, in a recent lecture, voiced his disapproval of the modern trend of abbreviating words, particularly prevalent...
Non-unimportance of double-negs'No Non-Veg' may be the same as 'Veg', but not being non-veg makes it a point to say what it isn't rather than what it is. In other words, ...
Words not immune to viral infectionJust as the plague affected English, COVID-19 will infect at least some words.
So, should Americans beware of Anglocreep?English is becoming the new American, but the winner may well be Hinglish
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