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It is an interesting thing to note that the exact etymology of the word ‘Quiz’ is rather ambiguous. In any case, it probably originated from the same roots that flowered in form of ‘Question’ or ‘Inquisitive.’ The purpose of a quiz, in keeping with these principles, is perhaps to add … Continue Reading
Whilst the 21.1K half-marathon might have been the most romantic and eye-catching of the races on Sunday, with everyones eyes glued on the orange bib that would streak across the finish line first, Manipal also played host to a number of other fun facets of the Manipal Marathon.
The 10K … Continue Reading
In today’s vibrant lifestyle, nearly every sexually active individual is at a potential risk of contracting STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
Although the concepts of ‘protected’ sex and using fresh needles have spread rapidly in the 21st century, it is imperative to understand the transmission dynamics of STIs (such as … Continue Reading
The spectrum that is HIV/AIDS is ubiquitous even amongst sexually transmitted diseases. It has scary statistics beside it, such as the global populace living with the disease, numbering at anywhere about 36 to 38 million people. It does not help that the storied history of HIV infection consists mostly of … Continue Reading
Gonorrhoea, other than an ill-advised inclusion in spelling bees, is also a notorious venereal disease. A bacterium, formally known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the subject of said notoriety. Like most bacterial STD’s, Gonorrhoea steadily increased in prevalence alongwith civilization, with the earliest mentions of its existence dating back to the … Continue Reading
Candidiasis
According to a survey by the Mayo Clinic, a startling 3 out of 4 women experience some grade of vaginal candidiasis. Although vaginal candidiasis is not generally considered a sexually transmitted infection, it can still be transmitted through sexual contact.
The Candida genus of yeast is normally found in … Continue Reading
Every moon is full,
Every night starry,
Still the sky remains as charred stationery.
Every river gurgles,
Every brook laughs in mirth,
Yet four eyes meet in silence ‘crost her girth.
Every sea is of strangers,
Every sight first and true,
But all forgotten choosing the flavor of fondue.
Every … Continue Reading
‘Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?‘ is the terrifying logical fallacy of bureaucratic oversight, not least because it is spelt out in Latin – the linguistic equivalent of a mother half-yelling her son’s full name after discovering that he’s crashed the car. Rather, it is reminiscent of an old parable … Continue Reading
When Basil opened its doors back as millennium turned, it must have been a very different place. But so was Manipal, and so was the world. Through the years, Basil has seen consistent reinvention even as the world around did the same, dispelling any possibility of going stale on the … Continue Reading
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