kb_author “This reminded me of a meeting at SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai over 30 years ago when young feminist students went hammer and tongs at the senior sociologist M N Srinivas.” https://www.facebook.com/gayatri.lele.7/posts/pfbid02A6JoWY2abkxjfEJM3ZJTnXktyYHzdtfaEbtB58AKKX2usAnCJwXoxyh3Vk4cMgBsl The idiom “went hammer and tongs” means to do something with tremendous energy, vigor, or fierce determination. It is commonly used to describe … Read more
XIRR stands for Extended Internal Rate of Return. It is a financial metric used to calculate the annualized return on investments that have multiple, irregular cash flows (such as monthly SIPs, partial withdrawals, or ad-hoc top-ups). [1] Why XIRR is Useful Unlike simple returns or CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) which assume you made a … Read more
Literally, a viceroy is someone who rules a country or province as the direct representative of a monarch, acting “in place of the king”. The word originates from the Latin prefix vice- (“in place of”) and the Old French word roy (“king”). https://www.britannica.com/topic/viceroy-government-official The term was historically used for officials appointed by a sovereign to … Read more
You can transpose data in Google Sheets using either a static copy-and-paste shortcut or a dynamic formula. [1] Method 1: Paste Special (Static) Use this option if you want a one-time flip of your data. Changes made to the original dataset will not update the flipped version. Method 2: The TRANSPOSE Function (Dynamic) Use this … Read more
Sebum is your body’s natural oily, waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands. It acts as a built-in moisturizer and protective barrier, keeping your hair shiny and skin from drying out. It is primarily made of lipids like triglycerides, fatty acids, wax esters, and squalene. [1, 2, 3, 4] Functions of Sebum You can read … Read more
Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma[a] (12 May 1929 – 8 February 2025) was a Namibian revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist and politician who served three terms as the first president of Namibia, from 1990 to 2005. Nujoma was a founding member and the first president of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960. Nujoma became involved in anti-colonial politics during the 1950s. In 1959, he co-founded and served … Read more
Gemini While both since and from indicate the starting point of an action or event, the main difference lies in the verb tense you use and whether the action is still happening. Here is the breakdown of how and when to use each. Since Use since to talk about an action that started at a … Read more
The POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act, 2013, is an Indian legislation designed to protect women from sexual harassment at the workplace. It mandates that employers with 10 or more employees establish an Internal Committee (IC) to investigate complaints and requires organizations to conduct regular employee sensitization and awareness training. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key … Read more
To recant means to publicly and formally withdraw, disavow, or renounce a previously held belief, statement, or testimony. It often implies that someone is taking back something they said because of pressure or because it was proven false. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Aspects to Know Example in a Sentence “After new evidence came … Read more
“Tormented” is an adjective used to describe a person, animal, or character experiencing intense physical or mental agony. It stems from the verb torment (meaning to inflict acute suffering or harass) and is often used to describe someone plagued by grief, deep guilt, or relentless worry. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Synonyms and Related Forms … Read more