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Which country is home to the Rūdninkai military training area, located near its border with Belarus? This Baltic nation will start hosting the German Panzerbrigade 45 from 2025 onwards.
Which 1950 film noir follows the story of Dix Steele, a troubled, violence-prone screenwriter who is suspected of murder until his neighbour clears him? It is one of three films released in the same year that make a sardonic comment on Hollywood mores and the pitfalls of celebrity.
Which NBA team's logo, again appropriately, was reinterpreted by PKAir with Bambi from Disney? Both city and team name, please.
Kotel was an online service which allowed faraway devotees to send emails, fax, text messages or tweets to what famed destination? The earliest account of the location being used for this purpose is attributed to Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar in the mid-18th century.
The mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) band is the global standard for identifying malnutrition in children and has been deployed extensively in Gaza. Which NGO, founded in France by physicians and journalists in the wake of war in Biafra, was instrumental in the design and adoption of these "bracelets of life"?
Punisher is a spinoff based on which comic-inspired show? The Punisher appeared in the second season of this show, whose titular character also made an appearance in Spiderman: No Way Home.
The demons Madhu and Kaitabha once stole the Vedas from Brahma. Following this, Vishnu took the form of which horse-headed divine being to retrieve the Vedas from the bottom of the ocean? This form of Vishnu is worshipped as the god of knowledge and wisdom.
What term is given to drinking establishments that serve elaborate rum-based cocktails in a Polynesian-themed setting? Originating in Hollywood, Mai Tai and Zombie cocktails are the main fare in these places, named after the first man in the Maori mythology.
Which country's national flag features the phrase الله أكبر ("Allahu Akbar") repeated 22 times along the top and bottom edges of its central white band? Its national emblem, which features four curves and a sword surmounted by a shadda, appears in red on the white band.
A year after the discovery of thallium, this element was discovered in the mineral zinc blende by Ferdinand Reich who had to ask his colleague Hieronymous Richter to identify its distinctive coloured lines on spectroscopy because he was colour blind. Which element, that is indirectly named after a country? Today, about 45% of all this element’s availability finds application in solar cells and LCDs.
Step 2: What type of make-up product is applied to achieve a uniform complexion, thus forming an even "base"? It may also be used to change the natural skin tone.
Dinner with an Artist is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle series reimagining a dinner party with iconic artists. Which surrealist is this puzzle based on?
The famous [blank] Enthroned statue is a centerpiece at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Which pharaoh does this gneiss statue depict? It was carved for his valley temple, which was located next to two structures he built: the Great Sphinx and the second largest pyramid of the Giza complex.
Which internet challenge started in March 2020 after influencer Ava Louise filmed herself licking an aeroplane toilet seat? It evolved into licking various surfaces such as door handles and subway poles leading to platforms like TikTok blanket-banning such videos.
The founding of which city by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi in 1571, for the purpose of facilitating trade, i.e exchanging valuable materials from New World for products such as silk and porcelain via this city in the Old World, has been called by scholars the "origin of world trade"?
The Bronze in the men’s Rackets Singles event at the 1908 London Olympics was shared by Henry Brougham of Great Britain and one of his countrymen. This medallist was a member of a prominent family and had the same name as many of his relatives, one of whom died in the Titanic disaster and another regarded as the first multi-millionaire in the US. What was their common surname?
What style of diamond setting has several small diamonds set in a tight row around the central diamond? It is named after the luminous circle used for glorifying subjects in Christian art as the setting makes the central diamond appear larger and shinier.
Andre Agassi arrived at the 2000 US Open as top seed following his victory the previous year. However, he was knocked out in the second round by a Frenchman who had previously pushed him to five sets at the 1999 French Open. Who?
In 2017, which Bollywood actress launched Nush, a collection of western casual wear aiming to provide a sense of stylish comfort?
This is a Lego model of which fictional castle from the world of literature?
The ______(6) python package provides the capability to convert an in-memory object into a byte stream so that it can be saved as a file and used at a later point. Identify this package whose name reflects this ability to store and preserve items. Unlike the real world item/process it is named after, neither vinegar nor salt is used.
The War of the Polish Succession (1733–35) was sparked over the succession to Augustus II the Strong, the Grand Duke of which sovereign state that formed a union with Poland from 1569 to 1795 to form the largest and most populated country of the period?
World War 2 is the setting for which play by Michael Frayn? The entire play has a non-linear flow, focussed on the spirits of Heisenberg, Niels Bohr and Margrethe Bohr, and attempts to understand the true reason why Heisenberg went across the border to the titular capital city to meet Niels Bohr, at the height of the war.
This political reform movement in the early 20th century favored the replacement of the Ottoman Empire's absolute monarchy with a constitutional government. What is the name of this movement that is now commonly used to signify an insurgent person trying to take control of a situation or organization by force or political maneuver. Various groups in different countries have been named so because of their rebellious or revolutionary nature.
Four of the eight paintings in the rotunda of the US Capitol are by John Trumbull, famously dubbed "Painter of the (American) Revolution". The painting by Trumbull seen here is titled The Surrender of [Blank], referring to which colonial administrator who is not actually present in the painting, and only his troops are? His time in America wasn't fruitful, but his next brush with history in Ireland and India had different results.
The traditional wedding ceremonies among which ethnic group feature a special type of oboe called suona, and a stringed instrument called pipa (pictured)? They not only form the largest ethnic group in their country, but represent 18% of the world’s population making them the world’s largest ethnicity.
Solve this clue: 4 Across: Villain in Shakespeare's Othello
The interlocking concrete block architectural pattern of The Ennis House by F. L. Wright served as the inspiration for the futuristic interiors of a key character's house in which 1980s movie? Meant to signify decadence and a postmodern feel as per the director, its resident is a former bounty hunter turned specialist police officer whose job is to retire certain trespassers on Earth.
In 2015, it was late Kobe Bryant who inaugurated a banner dedicated to a musician at the Staples Center, in honour of becoming the artist with most sell-out shows at the venue. But this coincided with the drop in form of the LA Kings ice hockey team, who kept it covered for all games since 2019 and finally got it removed in 2021. Which musician's curse is this supposed to be?
Varying between light golden to amber in colour, which beer style has its origin in England in the 18th century but got named after the key location it was exported to? The location was one of British Empire's biggest assets, with many officers docked there, that spurred a demand for the beer.
In 1930, Australian gold prospector Mike Leahy made first contact with the Melanesians living in the remote interior highlands of which island divided administratively? Sometimes known as the Central Cordillera, the chain of mountain ranges in this island includes the peak Puncak Jaya.
One of the many euphemisms for menstruation in Russia refers to a character whose adventure in the woods was first recorded in literary form by Charles Perrault. What three/four-word term is this?
Despite two F1 championship wins in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari, which racing car driver chose to retire from the sport in 1979 only to come back in 1982? Two years later, he would go on to win his third and final championship with McLaren.
Which fashion house traces its monogram to a sketch Karl Lagerfeld completed in three seconds in 1965 to highlight its use of “fun fur” in its various creations? It is today central to most of its signature handbags including the “First”, “Baguette” and “Peekaboo”.
Who plays Newton in this Bill Nye vs Isaac Newton Epic Rap Battle of History? This musician plays the accordion, creates polka medlies and has such hits such as 'Eat it', 'Fat', and a few others we can't mention here to avoid repetition.
In the US, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing refers to three high-profile horse races. If Preakness Stakes in Baltimore and Belmont Stakes in Elmont are two of these, which race contested in Louisville is the third?
Life as a _____ ___ (5, 3) is a 1999 boardgame by Chuck Sawyer, who based it on his own experiences trying to succeed in corporate America, but it nevertheless drew some criticism for reinforcing stereotypes. Players start the game as 18 year-olds of type Creative, Athletic or Intellectual, and can begin at one of the four districts: University, Military, GlamourWood or Ghetto. Occasionally players will encounter a 'Racism' action, and be forced to move back, but the objective is to reach the Freedom tile. Fill in the blanks in the title of the game.
Although this person's name given at birth was Ernesto he is mostly known around the world by his nickname. The nickname comes from an Argentine interjection that he used so often that his compatriots branded him with it. What is this nickname which is a filler word, ike saying errrr or eh? We need you to give his nickname + last name.
In French, Pierre-Paul-Jacques or Pierre-Jean-Jacques are placeholder names for unknown or concealed identities or used to designate anyone informally. However, in a more formal or legal context, the French seem to prefer the mathematical simplicity of [Blank]. Fill in the blank with a term that also appears in the title of a 19th century painting, whose original title was "Portrait de Madame [BLANK]".
The Seen and the Unseen is a podcast by Indian journalist Amit Varma that focuses on society, economics and culture. The name of the podcast is based on an 1850 essay by which French economist and free market proponent? Coincidentally, a journalism award named for him has been won twice by Varma.
Mad replaced the first five letters in the name of this group with a five letter rhyming word indicating that they carried out their tasks badly or made a mess of it. What was the resulting name?
Which Japanese concept, literally meaning "life's purpose", is determined by what one loves, what one is good at, what the world needs and what one can be paid for? It is the subject, and title, of a self-help book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles which became an international bestseller during the pandemic.
Bradley Barcola is sporting an entire line of accessories from which luxury fashion house founded by its namesake Japanese designer, [blank] Takada? This LVMH-owned brand got hugely popular after its tiger print sweatshirts were embraced by celebrities.
Which Mesoamerican culture practised a form of greeting with their palms facing away from each other, the inspiration for the 'Líik’ik Talokan' gesture in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Established around 1500 BCE, this culture was greatly affected following the Spanish conquest, with its people now inhabiting only the namesake region around Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero.
This highly acclaimed Spanish miniseries by Harlan Coben sees its protagonist getting a mysterious call after he has finally moved on from the fact that nine years ago he had gotten himself involved in a quarrel and accidentally killed a man. What is the show’s title (8), indicating that he is not guilty of the crime?
Luna La is a transgender trendsetter who serves as a stylist for Julien Calloway, the "queen bee" of Constance Billard in the Upper East Side of New York City, in which teen drama reboot series?
Which American brand of basketball shoes and athletic wear produced by Nike was originally created in 1984 for use by a player of the Chicago Bulls? They are widely considered amongst the most influential and desirable line of sneakers ever, and have frequently been associated with violent crimes over their possession.
Branding criminals was common practice in North America during the 16th and 17th centuries. Usually the letter representing the crime was branded on their skin. If A was for adulterers, D for drunkards, then what was T for? Appropriately, it would be branded on their hands.
Youtuber Anshuman Sharma has provided this recipe to recreate any song by which artist?
Step 1. Write a romantic song with an Urdu word like aarzoo (desire) or tanhai (loneliness) or aashiqui (romance).
Step 2. Create a melody inspired by sad Indian classical music.
Step 3. Add contemporary dupchik beats and very fast tabla.
Between 1869 and 1906, more than 30,000 prisoners were exiled by Imperial Russia to which island, making it one of the largest penal colonies in history? With its southern tip a mere 40 km north of Japan's Hokkaido, it divides the Sea of Okhotsk to its east from the Sea of Japan to its southwest.
Which khaganate that lasted from the late 4th century until the middle 6th century was founded by a confederation of nomadic tribes who were of Proto-Mongolic Donghu origin? Possibly the first to use the title "Khan" for their leader, they were led by Mugulü, whose name is the origin for "Mongol".
This is probably the most famous model among Cartier watches. By what four letter name is it known, because it was inspired by the design of the Renault FT-17, a key innovation during World War I?
What surname is shared by a member of Jody Domergue's gang who goes by the alias “Oswaldo Mobray” in The Hateful Eight and a suave British film critic turned undercover agent in Inglourious Basterds?
The national flag of which country features a red sun with 31 rays to represent that it went from being Nyasaland to the 31st nation of Africa? A namesake waterbody makes up most of its eastern boundary.
In the chapter on Mumbai's fish culture in "Following Fish", Samanth talks about the Gomantak and Malvani thalis aside from the history and fishing practices of which "first peoples" of Mumbai? Their occupation is under threat, however, due to the erosion of mangrove forests around Mumbai.
The shade Colorato Red is based on the red sandstone used for which structure commissioned by Rao Jodha in the late 1450s? It is built atop a National Geological Monument, the Malani Igneous Suite Contact, which represents the last Precambrian igneous activity in India.
Each chapter in Alain de Botton's The Consolations of Philosophy consoles the reader by extensively interpreting a particular philosopher's work. The chapter Consolation for a Broken Heart is written through the lens of which German philosopher known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation? He was among the first Western philosophers to share and affirm significant tenets of Indian philosophy.
McDonald’s outlets worldwide cater to local tastes by creating unique dishes, some of which have become best-sellers in their countries. One such item in South Korea is a pork burger made with a tangy sauce, a dish that packs a punch with only few fillings. This is a burger version of which local dish (pictured) comprising barbecued slices of marinated “fire meat” (typically beef) cooked on a stove-top gridle?
In Islamic theology, which evil figure, will pretend to be the promised Messiah during the Qayamat, the day of judgement? He is analogous to the Antichrist figure in Christianity and is mentioned and described in the ḥadīth literature. The Netflix series Messiah is inspired by this figure.
In the microelectronics industry, what term (3) is used for a semiconductor production plant where processes are carried out to manufacture semiconductor devices, typically integrated circuits? The term is also an expression of approval or enthusiasm, often used to indicate something is excellent.
This Archibet is based on the works of an Estonian-born American architect known for his monumental and monolithic style. Who, that was dubbed the original 'Starchitect', inspired this?
Amanda Seyfried emulates a sculpture by Praxiteles that depicts which goddess of the moon and the hunt who was the twin sister of Apollo? Her Roman equivalent will also be accepted.
When Seth Rollins was introduced as part of The Shield in 2014, he was given what "professional" nickname to refer to his cerebral approach of building up strategies for wrestling matches? The title, reminiscent of a Matrix character, highlighted how he was the one in the group always "drawing up plans and blueprints" for matches.
Seen on the 15th August Google Doodle, what is this style of hand-painted cotton textile produced in the Deccan region of India called? To produce the design contours, artists use a bamboo or date palm stick pointed at one end to serve as the brush or pen which gives the textile its name.