The Oxford dictionary defines bifurcation as the division of something into two branches or parts. Hence, a three-way bifurcation is self-contradictory. The word the judges needed to use was trifurcation, a division into three parts.
Sunday, 24 November 2019
A three-way bifurcation
We have already concluded that the three-way bifurcation by the High Court was legally unsustainable, said one of the sentences in the recent Supreme Court judgement on the Ram Janmabhoomi case.
The Oxford dictionary defines bifurcation as the division of something into two branches or parts. Hence, a three-way bifurcation is self-contradictory. The word the judges needed to use was trifurcation, a division into three parts.
The Oxford dictionary defines bifurcation as the division of something into two branches or parts. Hence, a three-way bifurcation is self-contradictory. The word the judges needed to use was trifurcation, a division into three parts.
Tuesday, 25 December 2018
Have you ever run a 10 km marathon?
Running is an increasingly popular hobby in India as people get more health-conscious and realise that physical exercise is as important as a good diet. And for those who are competitive, or those who just like the thrill of running with hundreds of other people, there are many road races to choose from, at least in the big cities. You can choose from among a range of distances to run, depending on your ability, with the most common being 5 km (or 5K, as they usually say), 10 km, half marathon and marathon.
Some people seem to think that a road race of any distance is a marathon. They are mistaken. Only a race measuring 42.195 km is called a marathon and, not surprisingly, a half marathon covers half that distance: 21.0975 km. Hence, a 10K marathon makes no sense.
But, what is a 10 km marathon that I sometimes read about, like in the following tweets?
Sh Sanjeeva Kumar, AS& DG #NACO with participants running for 10k marathon at Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium, for children living with #HIV. He flagged off the marathon along with MP, #RajyaSabha Sh @sachin_rt. pic.twitter.com/LUv4RTrutz— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) February 25, 2018
The fine and gorgeous @macynyman, actress and daughter to Andy, is running a 10k marathon for cancer research. In case you’re feeling even a bit generous: https://t.co/wMAUgigwFC— Derren Brown (@DerrenBrown) April 16, 2018
We'd like to say a huge "Thank you!" to Danny Burkhill who ran the Sheffield 10k Marathon (in a panda head costume) and raised a fantastic £83.27 for us. We really appreciate your support Danny. <3 :D #Sheffield pic.twitter.com/f4oBSNSwjx— RSPCA Sheffield (@RSPCASheffield) November 4, 2018
Over 1500 enthusiastic Bengalureans from all age groups participated in the 5k and 10K marathon. The run was organised to create an awareness on importance of Education and fitness.#RunBengaluru#RunToEducate pic.twitter.com/m7LidsSTbK— NEWS9 (@NEWS9TWEETS) December 2, 2018
#XAthon, a 10K marathon where the amount raised through registrations was donated for a cause— XIMB (@ximbee) October 16, 2017
More - https://t.co/DyRcr21L5p#Xpressions17 pic.twitter.com/J0V7fet8uZ
Vicky Vantoch is a amazing woman. She ran a 10k marathon yesterday. Shes not only incredibly smart but she is a great athlete— ElizabethO #BeAMisha (@eorozco2720) October 8, 2017
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
How do you use your pronouns?
How do you use your pronouns?#plainlanguagehttps://t.co/0RllqcSkVU
— plainlanguage.gov (@govplainlang) April 16, 2018
Do you know the meaning of #Lenovo ? Here's a fascinating etymology coming your way!#EtymologyEducation is a fantastic way to become the best student that you can.
— Logo+philia (@Logophilia_Edu) April 16, 2018
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You might have heard that you have to avoid them, but what actually is a dangling participle? https://t.co/CE2A26RthJ
— Oxford Dictionaries (@OxfordWords) April 6, 2018
Do you know the meaning of #Panasonic ? Here's a fascinating etymology coming your way!#EtymologyEducation is a fantastic way to become the best student that you can.
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Monday, 10 October 2016
Unchartered waters
Before the era of aviation, explorers and traders travelled the world by sea. They were aided by charts -- in other words, maps. Hence, regions for which charts were not available were uncharted waters. Uncharted waters and uncharted territory are used metaphorically these days to refer to new, unprecedented situations.
However, many people mistakenly write unchartered instead. Unchartered means not having a charter or written constitution. Take a look at the examples below:
However, many people mistakenly write unchartered instead. Unchartered means not having a charter or written constitution. Take a look at the examples below:
Colombia in Unchartered Territory With Peace Deal's Defeat https://t.co/f5ByDOxden— Llamma Lane (@llammalane) 3 de octubre de 2016
— DFNI Magazine (@DFNI) 3 de octubre de 2016
At the New York HIT Summit, Diving into Unchartered Cybersecurity Waters | Healthcare Informatics Magazine https://t.co/utylXgreLs— Luis Saldana (@lsaldanamd) 28 de septiembre de 2016
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Interesting tweets - 2
"Lay" or "lie"? @GrammarGirl clears up any confusion: https://t.co/tJ47CVJIDV #grammar
— AP for Students (@APforStudents) September 16, 2016
Prone:👇 (facing downward)
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) September 22, 2016
Supine: 👆 (facing upward)
Prostrate:😲 (lying flat; overcome)https://t.co/WijShiAghF
.@mzinshteyn Eh, that's fine. https://t.co/i8114W72Rt
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) September 21, 2016
Few reasonable people still object to 'since' used to mean "because." 'As' might ruffle some feathers, however. https://t.co/lp7XhqIfN0
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) September 20, 2016
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