Do you know why Lahore is called Lahore

According to oral traditions, Lahore was named after Lava, son of the Hindu god Rama, who supposedly founded the city. Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated in honour of Lava. Likewise, the Ravi River that flows through northern Lahore was said to be named in honour of the Hindu goddess Durga. Ptolemy, the celebrated astronomer and geographer, mentions in his Geographia a city called… Read More »

He Was Sitting In The Car To Go Home

QuestionWhen talking about vehicles, when is one “in” a vehicle and when is one “on” a vehicle? Is there a rule for using “in” or “on” in these situations?  — Learners EverywhereAnswer Usually, you should use in when you are talking about a small vehicle or a personal vehicle. Use on when you are talking about a large vehicle or a public vehicle. An… Read More »

Scientists have discovered

Millions of new scientific research papers are published every year, shedding light on everything from the evolution of stars to the ongoing impacts of climate change to the health benefits (or determents) of coffee to the tendency of your cat to ignore you. With so much research coming out every year, it can be difficult to know what is significant, what is interesting but largely insignificant,… Read More »