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Coffee and Rum: India’s “Old Men” Mystical Touch in Global Delights Imagine a world, centuries ago, where the precious coffee bean was held under a strict monopoly. In the 15th century, coffee had travelled from its Ethiopian birthplace to Yemen,

Finding My Sunday: The Story Behind the Sunday Traveller I’m excited to announce the launch of my website, The Sunday Traveller (thesundaytraveller.com). This project is the culmination of a long-held passion for travel and storytelling. The name “Sunday Traveller” originated

Locking the Canals Why are Locks Needed in Ocean-Connecting Canals? Tidal Differences: Oceans experience tides, causing water levels to fluctuate. If two oceans have different tidal ranges or are in different tidal phases at the same time, there will be

From Rupia to Dollar From the bustling bazaars of 16th-century India, where traders haggled over silks and spices, came a monetary marvel—the brainchild of Sher Shah Suri. Faced with a chaotic jumble of regional currencies, he envisioned order, crafting a

Name at First Sight The Europeans, especially the Portuguese, had a wonderfully simple approach to naming the lands they encountered. It wasn’t about intricate maps or deep dives into local cultures; it was more like love at first sight. Approaching

The Stormy Cape of Hope…What’s in a Name? The wind howled a constant warning, whipping the sails of Portuguese caravels as they clawed their way down the treacherous West African coast. For years, these brave, or perhaps foolhardy, sailors had

The Cornerstone Story: How Iranians Shaped Bombay The scent of cardamom and freshly baked bread hangs heavy in the Bombay air, a fragrant testament to a quiet revolution. It wasn’t always this way. Decades ago, when Iranians began arriving in

My Personal Breathtaking Journey My relationship with breath has been a profound teacher, a constant companion through diverse and demanding experiences. It began on the rugged slopes of Dolmi Barrack, a 6,041-meter peak in the Ladakh ranges. Up there, in

The Darién Gap: A Perilous Path to the American Dream Driven by economic hardship, limited legal pathways to the US, and often misled by smugglers’ promises, migrants, including Indians, are increasingly risking their lives crossing the treacherous Darién Gap. This

We Got the Power & Bitcoin Too! Bitcoin mining is energy-intensive because it relies on a “proof-of-work” system. Miners compete to solve complex cryptographic puzzles to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. These puzzles are deliberately designed to

The Cobra Effect: The Epitome of Unintended Consequence from India Life operates on the principle of cause and effect, yet the ripple effects of our actions often extend beyond our comprehension. This is the realm of unintended consequences (UCs), where

Astika and Nastika: Understanding Indian Philosophical Classifications In Indian philosophy, the terms “Astika” and “Nastika” are used to classify different schools of thought, primarily within Hinduism but also including some non-Hindu traditions. The distinction is based on whether a school

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It outlines five levels of human needs, often depicted as a pyramid, with the most basic needs at the bottom and the

The Journey of Swahili: (How languages takes birth and grow through Pidgin, Cerole, Lingua Franca and beyond…) The year is 1742. On the bustling docks of Zanzibar, a Swahili weaver, Amani, and a Portuguese sailor, Vasco, engaged in a lively,

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