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Bengaluru: Long back in the early 1970s, or more than 52 years ago, a teenage student was studying at the Basel Mission High School in Dharwad, Karnataka. He was a smart boy, diligent both in studies and sports activities, like most of his close friends and classmates. No sports were untouched! Apart from being studious & naughty, he was equally, if not more, involved in a variety of sports activities. If his classmates were found playing cricket during the lunch break, he would definitely be found around them. Likewise, the case was similar to that of football and hockey. Apart from the games on the fields, he was also seen keenly playing racquet games, Table Tennis, Badminton and also indoor games, Carom, and Chess. Perhaps, there was no indoor or outdoor game then, which he was not into. But the interesting part was not that, as he wasn't playful just for the heck of it. He was thoroughly immersed in whatever he did, and it was a delight to watch him completely committed t...

Delve (delv) verb to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate. More about Delve First recorded before 900. Comes from the Middle English word delven from Old English delfan. Has an archaic sense of “to dig.” Examples of Delve The author’s new book will delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The detective decided to delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of the valuable painting. Appellative  (uh-pel-uh-tiv) adjective designative; descriptive. More about Appellative First recorded around 1375–1425. Comes via late Middle English from the Late Latin word appellātīvus.   Related to the Latin word appellātus, meaning “called upon, named, appealed to.” Examples of Appellative The appellative term “Big Apple” is often used to describe the city of New York. In this context, the word “whale” is an appellative for large marine mammals. En famille (ahnfa-mee-yuh) adverb in or with the family; at home. More ...