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Which European football club gets their name from a Greek heroine who had close allyship with Artemis and was known for her skills in foot racing? They're not to be confused with a city that hosted an edition of the Olympics in the late 20th century.
This outfit from Moschino's collection is a nod to which mythical creature - a recurring motif in Picasso's works? He used it to represent animal instincts within human nature and was drawn to the fact it was a lonely, absurd figure locked away in a maze.
Which musical festival is held annually at the Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland, India? It is named after a large, colourful forest bird that appears in the folklore of most of the state's ethnic groups. In turn, the bird gets its common name from its long, down-curved, brightly coloured beak.
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had initially nominated his eldest and far more liberal son as his successor, but this was rejected by Aurangzeb, who claimed the title of emperor himself in 1658. Later that year, Aurangzeb won several decisive battles against his brother and had him executed in 1659. Who is this brother, whose possible victory in the war of succession might have changed the course of history of the Indian subcontinent?
What kind of raised platform is placed at the front of a room for speakers or honoured guests? It derives from the Latin for "disk-shaped object". It can also refer to the smaller platform that supports a throne.
The train service (15047/48) connecting Kolkata with Gorakhpur via Siwan in Bihar is named after which region of Uttar Pradesh that is part of the larger Bhojpuri heartland? In recent years there has been a demand by this "eastern region" to be carved out as a separate state.
26 October: Patti pays a visit to the grave of which poet who published only one poetry collection during her lifetime: The Colossus and Other Poems? The titular entity in her only novel was a metaphor for the mental suffocation she felt, as though within a small glass enclosure.
According to belief, when a supreme Indian God did deep penance, in a moment of sheer ecstasy, these dropped from his eyes onto earth. As a result, what 3-word term (5, 2, 5) is given to the Rudraksha, a literal translation of the word, referencing the most popular name of the God? Please spare us 107 prompts!
This photo by Raghu Rai features which sitar virtuoso? Born into and trained in the Etawah gharana founded by his grandfather, he is co-credited with the development of the gayaki ang, a technique that emulates a style of Hindustani classical melisma (vocal run) on the sitar.
Which UK musical group was named after one of the members had an epiphany during an aerobics class on how best to represent the diversity among its members? The name was also used to devise nicknames for the members.
Disneyland employees used the code "Alpha Unit", to indicate that a particular type of vehicle is on its way to help deal with the emergency situation underway. What does the code "Alpha Unit" signify?
Which Western Indian flatbread is made most commonly of millets such as jowar and bajra? It emerged in the arid regions of the Deccan plateau as an alternative to the wheat-based rotis of the Northern plains. These are usually eaten with pithla (gram flour curry), thecha (chutney made of green chillies and peanuts) or with vegetable curry.
The world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was the R-7 Semyorka – the brainchild of the Ukraine-born Sergei Korolev. The ICBM made 28 launches but was never deployed operationally. Its most significant contribution came in 1957 during WHICH SPECIFIC ENDEAVOUR that saw a modified version of the R-7 being used for an 83 kg payload?
In this Netflix reality series, singles try to find their soulmate without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction. What three-word phrase (4,2,5), that refers to how one tends to not see the imperfections of the person they are deeply fond of, serves as the show’s title?
With human habitation in its rock-cut dwellings (Sassi) dating back over 9,000 years, this city in the Basilicata region has been continuously inhabited from at least c. 1000 BC. Which city, located along the Gravina River, is this?
Tacita Dean’s Turbine Hall project named Film sought to explore the analogue medium of film. It was exhibited as an ~11 min long video with allusions to numerous sources. What image, in existence since 1912 and of supreme importance to a corporate entity, is this screenshot from the project hinting at?
This is Celine Dion's impression of which singer performing "Row Row Row Your Boat"?
In the handbook for combating gender stereotypes, the Supreme Court of India has recommended what word be used in place of "housewife" (or for that matter, "house husband"), placing emphasis on the unpaid labour they undertake?
As the first of Jesus' followers to see him after his resurrection, and identified in the Book of Luke as the woman who washes Jesus' feet with her tears, the medieval English spelling of whose name has come to mean 'tearful' or 'sentimental'?
The governing body of which sport dropped the word Federation from its official name in 2017 to avoid an unfortunate abbreviation?
After being captured by King Shapur I of the Persian Empire in the 3rd Century AD, which Roman Emperor is supposed to have died by being forced to swallow molten gold, one of the many humiliations he suffered in captivity? He shares his name with a white flower whose root is used as a herbal sleep aid.
Which social media pioneer partly inspired the character Souper? The character's key idea in the film is to develop a meditation and wellness super-app, drawing comparison to this Bluesky founder who often promotes the benefits of yoga and mindfulness.
Which 1997 film starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong is considered a twin to this biographical drama (visual) set primarily during the mid-20th century?
In this Atul Dodiya artwork, he rather ironically duplicates the 1937 surrealist painting ___ __ __ __________ (3,2,2,10). Which artwork, despite its title is created again in this Dodiya painting? The artwork is blanked out in the visual.
A variant of the space-filling Peano curves, this continuous fractal space-filling curve was first described by which German mathematician regarded as one of the founders of proof theory and mathematical logic?
Lincoln opened the Gettysburg Address with "four score and seven years ago", a formulation inspired from "the days of our years are threescore years and ten" tracing back to which text - the third book of the Torah and the Old Testament? It follows Genesis and Exodus and is named after a tribe of Israel, descended from a son of Jacob.
Which American doubles specialist was Leander Paes' partner when he won Wimbledon for the first time in 1999? She currently holds the record for most match wins (860) and most matches played (1,206) in WTA doubles history, having won a title every single year between 1993 and 2012.
Identify this squat variant (4), where one raises and lowers the glutes from a deep squat position. It gets its name owing to its wide-legged stance and because a ____ (4) has strong legs, which help it in leaping large distances and propelling through water.
Which comedy-drama series based on the namesake 1980s women's professional wrestling circuit used shades of pink and purple extensively for its promotional material? The show came under criticism for not getting queer representation right despite introducing characters like Yolanda and Arthie.
First adopted in 1917 following a royal decree issued by Rama VI, the national flag of which country can be traced within the flag of Norway? It is composed of five horizontal bands or stripes.
Voltaire popularised an old Italian proverb, the English version of which is "--- (7) is the enemy of --- (4)." Which 2 adjectives fill the blanks in this proverb? It means that one might never complete a task if one keeps ditching reasonable outcomes in the search for excellence.
Many aerial fireworks burst during Deepavali have evocative names and forms. Identify this type of firework that produces dome-shaped tails that fall gracefully through the air. It takes its form from the namesake tree in the Salix genus, whose wood is used for a popular sporting implement.
Which language has several codified forms or dialects, including "Dari" in Afghanistan and "Tajiki" in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan?
With Ancient Greek and Aramaic as base, which script was deciphered from the multilingual Ashokan Edicts? This was the prevalent script used by many languages in the Indian subcontinent between 3rd century BCE to 5th century CE.
PK Air is an Australian independent artist who re-interpreted NBA team logos as Disney characters. The instrument being played by Pluto forms the first letter of the team's name, much like the actual logo plays around with it. Which team's logo is this, reinterpreted by PKAirDesigns? [Location + team name required]
Solve this equation (visual) to identify the French physicist.
Which 1970 crime drama film stars Jim Brown in the lead role as an African American man who is elected as the sheriff of a rural county, considered a cult classic for its portrayal of racial sensitivity? The repetitive title alludes to the fact that the protagonist is sitting on a racial time bomb and the time is counting down.
If, during your travels Down Under, you come across certain piles filled with fruit seeds of different colours and sizes, avoid stepping on them, but admire the fascinating work of an important player in the environmental ecosystem. This creature’s habits are responsible for the propagation of flora across the landscape. Which frugivorous bird is responsible for these piles?
In 2013’s ‘The Great Gatsby’, a Best Actor Oscar winner and Best Actor Indian Filmfare Award winner share screen space. Name both.
- The first went from teenage heartthrob to award winner for his performance in a gruelling 2015 film.
- The latter is one of Bollywood’s biggest stars ever, 5-time Filmfare Best Actor winner, with his acting career at 50 years and counting, as of March 2023.
When the fans of Japanese Baseball team, Hanshin Tigers, celebrated their win in 1989 by stealing a statue from a restaurant chain and throwing it into the local river, it supposedly set off a curse that is YET to lift as the team has been winless since. Whose statue was this, the creator and mascot of a global food chain?
In Hispanic America, what celebration is held on a girl's 15th birthday to mark the transition from childhood to young womanhood? In Spanish, the term is reserved solely for the honoree; in English, the term is used to refer to the celebrations and honours surrounding the occasion.
Which Australian female cricketer is currently ranked No.1 in the official rankings for batters? She was both the Man of the Match in the finals as well as Man of the Series in the recently concluded Women's World Cup with her blistering 170, the highest in a World Cup decider - male or female.
Having played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL from 2011 to 2015, which Dutch all-rounder has turned up for 29 games for the franchise? He has also captained Essex in the County Championship.
In-game photography is a digital art form where players capture artistic images within video games. Which 2019 game set in a post-apocalyptic world with isolated cities features a highly-customisable photo mode? The protagonist travels across desolate landscapes to make his deliveries in this series that launched an eponymous genre in video games.
In Arabic, what one-word name is used as a placeholder name for unknown or concealed identities? The name is also used in Persian and Malay cultures and it is also familiar to Hindi speakers as a more informal placeholder for a person. Ocassionally, if a surname is necessary, the same word is repeated as [blank] Al [blank].
Which 1940s action taking place at a location in Hawaii is being recreated here for Sleepie Cat?
What moniker (7,2,5) was given to a 2013 Australian Rules Football game between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats which saw the Lions comeback from a 52-point deficit to win? The _______ __ _____ (7,2,5) alters the surface of play in the moniker given to a famous game from the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
The term "diamond setting" refers to the fixture of a stone. What style (7) has the diamonds placed neatly in a single file in a groove inside the metal band? This favoured setting style for wedding rings and eternity bands gets its name from its resemblance to a passage of water between two landforms.
Alternatively titled The Parish Boy's Progress, which work, considered an early example of the social novel, that was originally published serially from 1837-39, has been adapted here in Classics Illustrated?
Identify this wordplay. It is a "wordsmash" of a type of salt-cured pork (or turkey) typically consumed as part of breakfast and a state in the New England region.
The males of which ethnolinguistic group traditionally wear a long turban called alasho, which covers most of their head and neck? With a population of over 86 million, communities are found all over the Sahel in West Africa and they speak the namesake language of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
For which 1995 film, named for a holy sound in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, did Dr. Rajkumar sing two songs picturised on his son Shivrajkumar?
White Hart Lane is the former home of which football club? Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane scored in the last competitive match this club played at the stadium.
Which online grocery company was co-founded by IIMA alumnus Abhinay Choudhari in 2011? The first of its kind in India, it took into consideration eating habits in different parts of the country and focussed on same-day delivery, thus aiding its success.
What type of cake popularised in Britain forms the basis of most decorated cakes and is known for its soft, airy texture and ability to soak up flavours and fillings such as jams, preserves and custard sauce? It is made with egg whites, flour and sugar.
In heraldry, a leaping lion with both hind legs together on the ground and both forelegs together in the air is a particularly rare attitude, and is referred to as a "lion -------". Which 7-letter word fills in the blank, that is also defined in English as "standing out conspicuously; prominent"?
Which marginal sea of the Mediterranean Sea is bound by Corsica to the west, the Italian Peninsula to the north and east, and Sicily to the south? It gets its name from a term used by the Ancient Greeks to refer to the Etruscans and, in a generic sense, to any non-Greek people.
What legal doublet derives from the Old English word for “wish” or “desire” and the Latin word for “to witness”? It refers to the legal document where an individual specifies how their assets should be handled after their death.
Which epoch - over a time of the order of 10^-43 to 10^-36 seconds - saw three of the four fundamental interactions - electromagnetism, the strong , and the weak - being expressed together as the electronuclear force? It shares its name with a model in particle physics in which, at high energies, the three gauge interactions of the Standard Model are merged into a single force.
Which cocktail according to Raymond Chandler is "half gin and half Rose’s Lime Juice and nothing else"? Whether it is named after a hand tool for drilling small holes or after a naval surgeon who allegedly used it to combat scurvy is still up for debate.
[BLANK] is a widely naturalised plant that is native to India, as seen in its scientific name, S. Indicum. It is a hardy plant that is drought tolerant and can grow in poor soils, producing edible seeds with one of the highest oil contents in the world. The seeds are protected by a capsule that bursts open when ripe, giving rise to WHICH FAMILIAR PHRASE IN LITERATURE?
Screenlife is a genre of visual storytelling where all the events are shown on a computer, tablet or smartphone screen. Which 2018 mystery thriller (9) starring John Cho as a father ‘looking for’ his missing 16-year-old daughter helped popularise the genre? It saw a standalone sequel titled Missing release in 2023.
In the Fast and Furious Universe, Gisele Yashar was a former intelligence operative and a former associate of Arturo Braga who soon became a member of Dominic Toretto's Crew. Which actress, whose mandatory two years of service in the IDF, helped her land this role and portray Yashar?
Kays of Scotland is the only company with exclusive rights to the Ailsa Craig granite, granted by the Marquess of Ailsa, whose family has owned the island since 1560. What sporting equipment does this company supply to the Winter Olympics and other major tournaments? The trefor granite secured from a quarry in Wales is the only other material that has been used to make this equipment.