Ketchup – History & Origin

Ketchup – History & Origin

Ketchup – Both the Word and the Sauce, Originated in China Ketchup is a condiment thought to be a staple of America. Few would taste it and think it has anything to do with Asia, yet most people don’t know its interesting history. The word for ketchup originates from the Chinese word “ke-chiap,” which means, “brine of pickled fish or shellfish.” Ketchup was originally composed of fish brine and various herbs and spices and tasted…

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Step Well in Rajasthan

Step Well in Rajasthan

This Step Well in Rajasthan is 13 stories deep and keeps the water 5-6 degrees cooler than water at the surface The Chand Baori step well in Abhaneri village in eastern Rajasthan, India is over 1000 years old. It is one of the oldest step wells in India and also one of the biggest in the world. Looking at it, the first thing that comes to mind is certainly not ‘well’. This incredibly beautiful structure…

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History of Cricket

History of Cricket

Cricket is one of the most popular games in Pakistan. The young and old alike are affected by this game.The British who ruled our country introduced this game and now it has struck deep roots in our country. This game is mostly played in the commonwealth countries which were British colonies. Cricket Countries The cricketing countries are England, Australia, India, Pakistan, SRI Lanka, South Africa, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, West Indies and Bangladesh and Netherlands ….

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