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English Edification Enrichment What is the difference between ‘ill' and ‘sick'? There is a tendency to use the two words interchangeably nowadays. Americans seem to prefer ‘sick', while the British seem partial to ‘ill'. Books on English usage suggest that of the two, ‘ill' is considered to be formal, and the malady associated with it is of a serious nature. ‘Sick', on the other hand, is mostly used to refer to minor ailments like cold, cough, fever, sore throat, etc. These subtle distinctions are not always maintained in everyday speech. Native speakers of English frequently use the word ‘sick' to mean nauseous. When someone says, “I feel sick” or “I think I'm going to be sick”, he is saying that he is going to vomit or throw up. When someone who has been ill/sick applies for leave, he applies for ‘sick leave' and not ‘ill leave'. *Ramakanth has been ill/sick for nearly two weeks now. What is the meaning and origin of ‘without rhyme or reason

When it comes to issues related to the society, how can Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan stay behind. The actor came out to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, which was launched nationwide today. While interacting with the media on the sidelines of the launch event of the campaign, the actor said that cleanliness is a very important issue for the country and is every citizen's responsibility. He also appealed to the people to give full support to the initiative and take a pledge to keep the country clean. Aamir added that if given an opportunity, he will be glad to be a brand ambassador for the campaign.  The actor also took up the issue of cleanliness in one of the episodes of his super hit television show 'Satyamev Jayate' during its last season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today kicked off the 'Swachh Bharat' or 'Clean India' campaign across the country, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Ga

Katrina is three years older than her sibling Isabelle  Katrina Kaif is happy that her younger sister Isabelle has decided to join films and says like any elder sister she will assist the budding actress in building her movie career in Bollywood. Isabelle, 28, who has been modelling since the age of 14, recently made her film debut with Canadian director Jean-Francois Pouliot's  Dr Cabbie , which has been co-produced by Salman Khan. "Right now she is in LA. If she wants to get into Bollywood films then I am here.  I will do everything I can to help her.  I have done what we can. I know people there, she has got her managers and team working  with her. Beyond a point in LA there is only so much that I can do,"  The 31-year-old actress is very happy that Isabelle's debut movie has been received  well by the audience, and said that she believes in her sister's talent and will always  support her in her endeavors. "The film ( Dr Cabbie ) has got fantastic respons

MYSORE:   The year was 1935. Or thereabout. So the legend goes.   It was another day at the Mysore Palace and the reigning King, Krishna Raja Wodeyar, was ready to have his lunch. His chief chef Madappa completed the preparation of  all the courses for the royal meal. But on the thali that would be presented to the king, one spot was vacant - for a sweet dish. With space left for one more sweet dish, Madappa began experimenting. He added gram flour (besan), ghee and sugar to make a syrup.  By the time the King finished his lunch, the dish had cooled down to become a cake. The chef then served it hesitantly to the King. A delighted Krishnaraja Wodeyar demanded a second helping and asked what it was. Madappa, nervously named it 'Mysore Paka'. Paka in Kannada means a sweet concoction.  It was soon officially designated the royal sweet and is even today considered the 'king' of sweets in the South. Women in Mysore say that during the 10 days of Dasara festivities, they are