Trivia Juggernaut Culture History Did you know that the word Juggernaut has its roots in Odisha? Nehru Jacket Culture An Indian prime minister and a fashion trend? Calcutta cup History Sport What does a prestigious rugby trophy have to do Kolkata? Nanda Parbat, Rama Kushna and Batman Art Culture Literature Nanda Parbat? Rama Kushna? Batman? What in the world is going on?! Third World History The term 'Third World' sits atop many layers of history Indian Standard Time (IST) History Technology What is IST based on and when was it established? Trivia Ashok Kumar In India, 'John Doe' court orders against an unknown person are known as 'Ashok Kumar' orders. Pallu A sari's pallu is named after the Pallava kingdom in South India which made it fashionable. Ib and Od Ib in Odisha (near Jharsuguda) and Od in Gujarat (between Anand and Godhra) have the shortest place and railway station names in India. Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta in Andhra Pradesh is the longest place and railway station name in India sans hyphen or space. Clue The word clue is an alteration of clew which ultimately comes from Sanskrit's glauḥ meaning lump. Khaaaan! The most insidious villain in Star Trek is an Indian named Khan whose full name is Khan Noonien Singh. He is a genetically engineered superhuman from the late 20th century.
Nanda Parbat, Rama Kushna and Batman Art Culture Literature Nanda Parbat? Rama Kushna? Batman? What in the world is going on?!
Ashok Kumar In India, 'John Doe' court orders against an unknown person are known as 'Ashok Kumar' orders.
Ib and Od Ib in Odisha (near Jharsuguda) and Od in Gujarat (between Anand and Godhra) have the shortest place and railway station names in India.
Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta in Andhra Pradesh is the longest place and railway station name in India sans hyphen or space.
Clue The word clue is an alteration of clew which ultimately comes from Sanskrit's glauḥ meaning lump.
Khaaaan! The most insidious villain in Star Trek is an Indian named Khan whose full name is Khan Noonien Singh. He is a genetically engineered superhuman from the late 20th century.
