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What term refers to the note at the end of a book (traditionally by the author) that shares information supplementary to the main content such as the origin of the book and how it came to be? It is often confused with the epilogue, the final segment of a story that effectively serves as the final chapter.
Which Indian-Australian actor and singer was a judge and mentor on India's Next Top Model? She made her television debut on MTV's House of Style, and was part of the musical trio D-Major with her sisters.
Andre Agassi was married to Brooke Shields in 1997. However their marriage soon hit the rocks due to their busy schedules. To solve this, they planned a vacation together in the Caribbean that Agassi described as the ____ ______ (4, 6) plan in his autobiography "Open". Unfortunately, this only precipitated their divorce, with Agassi getting a second chance at love with Steffi Graf. Which very apt 1980 film fills the blanks?
This trend of painting nails with a light brown lacquer finish is named after what black tea-based beverage whose two-word name includes a South Asian beverage and the Italian word for “milk”?
An early work by which artist do you see here? According to the mononymous artist, this artefact was a representation of his anonymous nomadic life after he escaped the oppressive communist regime. His later works, created along with his wife and partner, are similar but at a monumental scale.
In which 1778 painting is the depiction of the soon-to-be-amputated, titular figure influenced by the classical pose of the Borghese Gladiator sculpture? In the painting, the pose of the semi-submerged person (as depicted) is rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
But all I found was the butchered remains/ Of two girls lay side by side/ Someone call the gendarmes/ I can't speak French so I can't explain
These are lyrics from an Iron Maiden song titled after and based on which 1841 short story, described by the author as one of his "tales of ratiocination"? This is widely believed to be the first ever detective story.
Ragamala paintings are visual expressions of the moods of ragas. Which Hindustani morning raga, one of the six parent ragas, is usually represented aptly by the image of Lord Shiva? The solemn and calm raga finds visual expression with Parvati applying cooling sandalwood on Shiva’s body.
In addition to being generally considered the strongest female chess player of all time, WHICH HUNGARIAN PLAYER achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15 years and 4 months, becoming the youngest at the time to have done so, and breaking the record previously held by former World Champion Bobby Fischer?
Originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, which ancient city famous for its rock-cut architecture is prone to flash floods, increasing potential for landslides and rockfalls that may damage the site? It can only be accessed through a 1.2-kilometre-long gorge, which leads directly to the Khazneh (“Treasury”), potentially leaving visitors at risk during extreme weather events.
This red wine grape variety is widely known by two names based on two unsubstantiated legends. One legend is a reference to Emperor Probus who is believed to have brought it to France from a historic city in Sicily around 280 AD. Another legend is related to Gaspare de Sterimberg, who is believed to have brought it when he returned from the crusades in the 11th/12th century. Identify either name.
John Lennon wrote which 1968 song, deliberately filled with red herrings, as a reply to those who, much to his annoyance, hunted for hidden meaning in The Beatles' music? In having layers of meaning, the song served as an inspiration for a 2022 murder mystery film, and not just by way of common titles.
The most common conflict mineral among the 3TG is which item that was one of the biggest trade items from West Africa in the 18th century, alongside ivory and slaves? Its position as a conflict mineral is primarily due to its mining in South Africa, especially in and around the city of Johannesburg, where the product has been a cause of many wars in history.
Bongbong Marcos's recent win was fuelled by a decades-long misinformation campaign to revamp the family brand. The campaign portrayed his father's dictatorship as a ______ ___(6,3) of peace and prosperity, compared to the violent image Philippines has today. Fill in the blank with a term (6,3) used to describe a period in history where a high degree of achievement is reached in a particular field, especially in art or literature.
Tiffany & Co gave out their stunning 128-carat Yellow Diamond worth $29mil to 20th Century Studios for use in which Kenneth Branagh film? The diamond forms a part of the plot that is based on a 1937 novel, with this particular edition being the third production of the work.
When Street Food: Latin America visited Buenos Aires, one of the featured dishes was a ________ (8) de verdure, an egg dish thickened with the use of potatoes, vegetables and breading. Which dish (8) whose name is a dimunitive of the Spanish for "cake"?
This Dadasaheb Phalke awardee is most known for his biographical films, portraying roles of various Indian saints & poets. These include portraying Tukaram in Bhakta Tukaram (1971), Tenali Rama in the namesake 1956 film, and Kabir in Ramadasu (2006). WHO IS THIS LEGENDARY ACTOR, who alongside a fellow pioneer (a future CM) popularised their movie industry? Full name please.
This is a LEGO recreation of which directorial duo's filmography, spanning many genres or styles that are often subverted or parodied?
In 1981 the BBC produced a tv film called 'Thank You, P.G. Wodehouse'. A young and unknown Daniel Day-Lewis portrayed which character? We are looking for a 6-letter answer, but even if you have absolutely no clue, you could still take a shot with a 5-letter answer, and we'd be none the wiser.
Which country served as Hergé's primary inspiration for the 'Kingdom of the Black Pelican' - Syldavia? The nickname is fitting considering Lake Skadar, at the border of this country and Albania, is the largest resort of pelicans in Europe. Fans of the series have also found illustrations in King Ottokar's Sceptre to resemble towns in the Bay of Kotor.
Which route (6) on the El Capitan is often used by those who are ascending it for the first time? Its name has no celestial reasoning but instead named for a particular individual. Charlie Porter described the rationale for his choice in the late 1960s: “..I would go up, come down, and find that he had killed again. His killings seemed to be timed with when I was on the climb.”
Which “anonymous animal” does this icon represent? It is a subspecies of the plains zebra which was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century.
Which '90s neo-noir mystery thriller's climax shows Agent Dave Kujan's coffee mug shattering three times in a row? The mug shatters as a consequence of Agent Dave figuring out a talkative character's secret.
Which racehorse, born in Virginia in 1970, was so named to commemorate Elizabeth Ham's old administrative office building at the League of Nations headquarters in Geneva? A biography by Lawrence Scanlan honours him as "the horse God built."
Mileena, a clone of the Edenian princess Kitana, is the first female villain in which long-running video game series that was originally conceived as a game starring Jean-Claude Van Damme? It ended up a sci-fantasy themed fighting game that is now the highest grossing fighting game in history.
What four-letter name is shared by two stylish neighbourhoods: one in Manhattan, whose name is an abbreviation, and the other in London, whose name possibly derives from a hunting cry? While the former housed slaves that had been freed and the latter housed sex workers, both have undergone gentrification.
In 2015, Tata Sky became the first Indian company to provide 4K definition set-top boxes through its collaboration with which pioneering multimedia company? It trades under Paris Euronext with the ticker symbol TCH. The logo forms the visual.
At the height of their popularity, this band had grown weary of live performances with one band member opining that they could "send out four waxworks ... and that would satisfy the crowds." They went on a break at this time, not going on any tours, and when they returned, they did so with an alter ego which involved them wearing marching band uniforms. Name the alter ego (or the album).
What is the title of this show (3,2,3,4) about six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of a zombie invasion? Despite its name, the show doesn't feature any characters of Mexican heritage.
In an opera, what 5-letter term is used to descibe the highest range of a natural male singing voice? It derives from a Latin word, which means "to hold". Technically, there's a level above this that is also described with a word that has this 5-letter term as a part of it, but very few operatic roles go to that range.
Which British multinational bank traces its origins back to 1690 when John Freame, a Quaker, started trading as a goldsmith banker in Lombard Street (London) along with Thomas Gould? The current name comes from the surname of Freame's son-in-law James [Blank]. This bank features the 'Sign of the Black Spread Eagle' on its emblem and is known among sports fans for their association with a league.
This photo depicting downhill skier Federica Brignone's helmet was compared to Self-Portrait with a Tiger and a Lion by which Italian Romantic artist? This painter of historical artworks is perhaps best known for The Kiss, a symbol of the Italian Unification or Risorgimento that took place across the mid-19th century.
In 2016, this Chinese ace became the first and thus far only Asian player to make it to the finals of the World Snooker Championship. Although he would lose to Mark Selby, he had previously won The Masters event in 2011. Identify him.
Fritz Lang’s 1956 Hollywood film about a serial killer focusses on how the succession battle after a media mogul’s death is contingent upon who can get the story and find out the killer’s identity. The film’s title _____ ___ ____ ______ (5, 3, 4, 6) is a phrase used to refer to the dead of night in urban areas; that's when the killer operates, and the press rushes against time to finalise stories. Name the film.
What objects meant to "light people's path to prosperity" are hung on trees, balconies or sometimes released in the air during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations?
Identify this singer, once part of a five member girl group, featuring on Tube Girl's post.
A 1998 TV series on Zee TV starring Ashutosh Gowarikar as the title character 'Woh' was a retelling of the story of which 1986 horror novel?
This South Indian actor has been in the film industry for 50 years as of today, making his debut in 1971 as a child artist. He is a three-time National Award Winner, one for his work in the English language film Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and other for works such as Ponthan Mada (1994) and Mathilukal (1998). WHAT IS THE STAGE NAME of this legend from one of the Southern film industries?
Identify this Soviet middle-distance runner who took gold at the 800 metres and 1500 metres events at the 1976 Montreal Games. This former world record holder's feat has been matched only by two other women, Kelly Holmes and Svetlana Masterkova.
One of the Airbnb Icons is a mansion in New Castle, New York, which was transformed into a replica of a building from the world of comics. In which film series, known for housing some extraordinarily gifted youngsters, did this building appear?
23 TV show episodes stand below "Ozymandias" with a 9.9 rating on IMDb. Among the 23 IMDb 9.9 rated shows is which other 'Breaking Bad' episode, the series finale? The title is inspired by a character from a song which plays a major role in the episode and not fan suggestions that it represents iron, lithium, and sodium, or "blood, meth and tears" (since Walter White does not use lithium). The title is also an anagram of 'finale'.
At the turn of the millennium, the Tata group subsidiary Tata Global Beverages acquired which company, founded by brothers Joseph and Edward from Yorkshire in 1837? It is the largest company in its sector in the UK, and the second largest in the US by volume.
“I want my museum to be a single block, a labyrinth...a totally theatrical museum. The people who come to see it will leave with the sensation of having had a theatrical dream." Which 20th century artist’s vision was translated (largely by himself) into the rebuilding of the old theatre in his hometown, Figueres, in Catalonia, as a museum? He lies buried in the crypt under the stage of the theatre.
Built by the Portuguese in 1612 at the mouth of the Mandovi River, this fort served as the most formidable defense against Dutch and Maratha attacks. Known for supplying an essential resource to all ships that stopped by, it also houses one of Asia’s oldest surviving lighthouses. Which sea fort is this, located on Sinquerim Beach?
Titled "Black Lotus", this 2021 CGI animated TV series is based on which media franchise whose two dystopian films were released 35 years apart?
Which German company has roped in Federer for promoting its various "classes" of vehicles? In one campaign they hailed him as "NO. 1" with the "O" replaced by the company's logo.
Alexandria ‘Lexi’ is seen here attempting to cover one of her dad’s most famous songs, from 1972, albeit without adopting his extra terrestrial alter ego. Name her dad, a legend of British music, who has also played Pontius Pilate and Nikola Tesla on screen. He died of cancer in 2016.
What accessory (4,3), often adorned with a logo of a niche band, magazine, or cultural organisation, is a hallmark of performative males and used to carry around their favourite works of feminist literature? One is very likely to spot a Labubu hanging from it.
Which medieval Italian noblewoman is condemned by Dante to the Second Circle of Hell for lustful behaviour? She suffers here along with her lover Paolo, with the couple also immortalised by Auguste Rodin in his sculpture The Kiss. (First name accepted)
Yellow, pink, and black stand out in this 2024 Juventus away jersey, like they do on the cover of a seminal album, the sole studio album by its band. The album art only has the title written in bold text on a yellow background, with the band name written haphazardly over a shocking pink streak. Which 1977 album, that introduced an iconic band, is this?
The second hardest video game boss in Vulture's list, the Lovecraftian monster C'thun (visual) was added in 2006 to which MMORPG by Blizzard Entertainment? The best guilds in the world couldn't defeat it for 80 days before its wow factor was nerfed down by a software patch.
An iconic example of opposites attract, this couple apparently first met each other on the sets of Hulchul. She was at the peak of her career when she got hitched to this up and coming actor in 1999 and they have been seen together in Ishq, U Me Aur Hum, and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warriors. Name them.
What is the name given to the photograph of Earth, taken from lunar orbit in December 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission, often described as "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken"? It shows some of the Moon's surface in the foreground, and the Earth partially visible just above the moon's horizon, thus 'recreating a common sight from home', but with the heavenly bodies changed.
Which USA Network show (2009 - 2014) features a multi-talented con artist whose skills are put to use by the FBI to catch others of his nature? The title refers to the nature of such crimes, including forgery, securities fraud, embezzlement, and other money-related crimes that may not involve any deaths.
The term super-app is often credited to Mike Lazaridis, who used the expression in a speech at Mobile World Congress in 2010. Mike Lazardis was the founder of which former smartphone making company that was decimated by competiton from Android and Apple?
Because the makers of 'Cloud Atlas' used the same actors to play different roles in different storylines, this bit of 'yellowface' was probably unavoidable. Identify this Australian actor in a role set in futuristic Seoul. His most famous film role was that of an Agent who is the antagonist to a "Mr Anderson" in a scifi film series.
On the list of WHO's Essential Medicines is which anti parasitic drug that was first discovered in 1975, earning its discoverers the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2015? It is mainly used to treat scabies, river blindness and lymphatic filariasis but was in the news for other reasons sometime ago.
Identify the better known part of the idiom which concludes with "..but to persist is idiocy". In the absence of this conclusion, the idiom seems quite forgiving about making mistakes, while the full idiom is far more practical.
The national flag of which country features a black trident head, with the lower part severed to indicate the break of this republic's status as a colony of the United Kingdom in 1966? While its two ultramarine stripes represent the sea and the sky, the gold stripe represents its sand and beaches.
After their success at the Battle of Actium in 31BC, the Romans began the practice of attaching the ramming end of captured ships to the front of a stone platform in the Forum, for speakers to address the people. What word for a raised platform, literally meaning "beak", originated from here?
This is Graeme Souness, the manager of the football club Galatasaray, planting the club flag in the centre-circle of Fenerbahce’s Sukru Saracoglu Stadium following their victory in a 1996 cup final. This was quickly compared to the feat of a martyr named Ulubatli Hassan, who had raised a flag in a 15th century engagement. Which historical event?
A myomectomy is a procedure performed in those with female reproductive organs to remove what common non-cancerous growth? In this procedure, the main reproductive organ remains preserved, thereby retaining reproductive potential.
First appearing in 1972, this group of alliteratively-named women warriors are supervillains who serve Darkseid. The second word references vengeful chthonic beings from mythology, specifically goddesses, which makes the first word sort of redundant. Which group?
Iain M Banks' first sci-fi novel 'Consider Phlebas', and the loose follow-up 'Look to Windward', both take their titles from the lines in which 1922 poem that is considered to be a central work of modernist poetry? Written as a dedication to Ezra Pound, its famous opening line suggests that a particular month is the worst of the year.