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MEANING OF PETRICHOR
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...- Word of the Day: PetrichorianWord of the Day: Petrichorian carries many of the qualities that help unusual words endure: it sounds lyrical, creates vivid imagery and re...
- No car, no job: Applicant rejected at interview after being told to “come back when you have a car”A Taco Bell applicant faced rejection for not owning a car. The hiring manager stated the applicant should return when they have a vehicle....
- Would Barack Obama run again? Michelle Obama responds to third-term speculation if Trump changes lawMichelle Obama firmly stated her opposition to her husband, Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if laws were changed. She believes...
- Word of the Day: PneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosisPneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, a word famous for its length, describes a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, ...
- NYT Connections Answers January 19: Hints and solution revealed for the Monday puzzle #953NYT Connections puzzle #953 for Monday, January 19, 2026, is revealed. Players are given 16 words to sort into four groups. Hints are provi...
- Greenland isn’t green at all — so how did the world’s iciest island get its name?Greenland's name, a clever marketing ploy by Erik the Red around 1000 AD to attract settlers, is a stark contrast to its icy reality. While...
- Word of the Day: ConundrumWord of the Day: Life presents many confusing situations without easy answers. These are called conundrums. They involve difficult choices ...
- Word of the Day: PetrichorWord of the Day: Petrichor, the earthy scent of rain on dry soil, is a scientifically recognized phenomenon coined by Australian researcher...
- Anand Mahindra welcomes Mumbai monsoon with adorable tweet, says joyous feeling of first showers is irreplaceableAlthough the season can come with inconveniences such as torrential downpours, and muddy streets, something about the sight of rains and th...
- Mangroves, petrichor, & kulhads: The many facets of monsoon mudMud is not just a medium for food to grow in; it also provides the means to cook it.
- Mumbai monsoon is such a public servant, doing its job about once in ten days, that too in a ‘meh’ wayThis single cloud empties itself in the pointed manner of a public servant displaying the doing of a duty. But just like a public servant, ...
- Scientists find why rain gives off fresh, earthy smellMIT scientists have identified the mechanism that releases an earthy smell in the air after a light rain.
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