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Via ______ (6) was an important Roman road striking out of Via Flaminia near the famous Milvian Bridge. It is named after the senator Gaius _______ (7) Longinus. Connecting Rome to Tuscany, Cicero mentions this road in 45 BC, one year before this senator gained infamy. Identify the road or the senator.
In early western art, Christian saints were often represented using motifs related to the manner in which they were martryed. This apostle was martyred for converting Polymius, King of Armenia, to Christianity. Identify the apostle and the motif, which is wrapped around him in this 1562 sculpture by Marco d'Agrate. A more famous depiction of him, from around a couple of decades earlier in the 16th century, is seen in a crowded fresco.
Identify the instrument in the rear (in white) that is used to measure angles up to 90°. This device could also be used to calculate readings such as longitude, latitude, and time of day. The term is also used to refer to the four regions formed by the axes of a two-dimensional Cartesian system.
Which German player is depicted here? He has won the year-end championship tournament in 2018 and 2021 and made the US Open Final in 2020.
Which IHCL-owned hotel chain, primarily marketed as Taj [Blank] is represented by the logo shown here? Considered its affordable luxury offering, the name suggests that it is a portal to luxury.
Along with milk, what is the primary ingredient in a purple latte? It is made from a powder or purée obtained from the antioxidant-rich berries of Euterpe oleracea, a palm tree native to Amazonia.
This Abstract episode featured Ralph Gilles, an automotive designer. Ralph was Senior Vice President of Design at which automobile manufacturer, one of the "Detroit Three", where his work on the iconic "300C" model led to it winning the 2005 North American Car of the Year?
Which Japanese aesthetic concept celebrates imperfect and incomplete beauty? It is based on the Buddhist teaching of the 'three marks of existence', namely impermanence, suffering and emptiness, and further inspires arts like bonsai and kintsugi (repairing broken pottery using gold-mixed lacquer).
In 2018, Amit Varma wrote a column on how it was immoral to have children. According to him, the children being born are coming into this world without their consent and they are born to suffer as a result. What is this philosophy (4-8) called which was explored by Sophocles, Buddha and in greater depth by Arthur Schopenhauer?
In 2011, Madison Keys worked with this former World No.1 to improve her groundstroke game. This three-time Grand Slam winner also took home the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Identify her.
Luxury brand Aesop runs a global initiative called Queer Library that offers books written by queer authors or books with queer themes. Which 1964 work from Aesop's Queer Library set in 1960s America is about George, an English professor grieving the sudden death of his partner? The work, also adapted into a 2009 film, explores themes of profound grief and loss, and its title highlights the loneliness of the protagonist.
Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (1963) for a comedy special with Carol Burnett.
Oscar for Best Actress (1965) for her debut performance in a Walt Disney musical.
Grammy for Best Album for Children (1965), along with Dick Van Dyke, for the above film.
Who is this, still missing a Tony to achieve the "EGOT"? She was nominated for a Tony Award in 1957 for playing the lead in a musical adapted from a 1910s play.
Identify the two sports that were combined to form this hybrid sport. It involves players throwing a circular plastic apparatus through a hole in an attempt to complete a course, with 9 or 18 holes, with the least number of throws.
The flag of which country, adopted in 1960, is a part of the UN flag family as it uses two olive branches to indicate harmony between the Greek and Turkish communities? It is also one of only two national flags to have its outline on the flag, the other being Kosovo.
Wanda says "The [blank] [blank] is not a political movement" to show how Otto believes that a public transit system in a European capital was a subterranean resistance movement. What transit system fills in the blank?
This Sheaffer Fountain Pen was used in 1978 to sign which political agreement? Brokered by the POTUS, its frameworks were condemned by the UN for excluding the participation of the people of a geopolitical region, and led to the assassination of a head of state.
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was won by Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo for his study on human evolution. Much of Pääbo's work was about which extinct relative of modern humans once found across Europe? They get their name from a valley near Düsseldorf where the first fossil was uncovered.
Another of the three people who are the subject matter of William Eggington's The Rigor of Angels is a Konigsberg-born philosopher best known for his Critique of Pure Reason. This philosopher wrote this work primarily as a disagreeing response to David Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature, which as per Eggington takes a "God of very small things" view of life.
What term is used to refer to an apartment or unit on the highest floor of an apartment building, condominium, hotel or tower? Typically associated with luxury and exclusivity, it originated as a separate smaller appendage constructed on the roof of an apartment building.
Which 2009 film is this post about? The film's lead pair are seen sitting along Mumbai's Marine Drive, right before the titular character must rise to face the challenges of life as an adult.
Name this leafy green that is loved for its fresh, tart and fairly bitter flavour. Most frequently used in salads, the flavour profile is what also makes it a popular choice as a pizza topping.
Not to be confused with a different kind of currency, which short word is the name of the currency on Twitch, used by viewers to cheer for streamers? It is equivalent to $ 0.01, and so is an additional way for streamers to earn.
Which 2004 biographical film, based on a 1993 non-fiction book about the fascinating, bizarre, high-flying life of a famous personality and his descent into madness, was this costume design by Sandy Powell made for? The subject of this film designed and built the H-4 Hercules, the largest vessel of its kind built to-date.
Fugitives on the Underground Railroad often had to verify their identity and carried a letter of introduction with details about the trip. This document was nicknamed the ______ (6). What term did they use? (6)
As part of his graduation project at Dumlupinar University, artist Murat Palta released his interpretation of classic movies set as Turkish style miniatures. Pictured here is a Turkish miniature of which 1990 film based on a true crime book called "Wise Guy" by Nicholas Pilleggi about the life of mobster Henry Hill?
Golden LPs are samples of classical music that can be picked up in the Bayonetta video game series and forged into powerful weapons. This sword is crafted from which Golden LP whose original title "Quasi una Fantasia" was renamed by the poet Ludwig Rellstab after Beethoven's death? It would only be appropriate for this blade to be forged at night.
Perry Groves played for Arsenal between 1986 and 1992. In that time, his remarkable work rate made him a cult hero for the fans who began singing a chant listing him as playing in every position, from 1 to 12. Listen to the audio and tell us to the tune of which classic song is this chant sung?
According to Incan legend, its creator god made the earth and sky, and he created stone giants to live in it. When the giants became lazy and quarrelsome, he destroyed them with a great flood called Unu Pachakuti, lasting 60 days and 60 nights, saving two, who founded the Inca civilisation. Who is this creator god? He is believed to have risen from Lake Titicaca.
Maeve Wiley is shown reading several works by female authors in Sex Education. It is revealed by her flame Jackson that she was the only person since 1972 to have taken out which essay by Virginia Woolf from the library? It gets its title from the quote “A woman must have money and [redacted] if she chose to write fiction.”
The 2016 film 'Hush' is not the only one where Mike Flanagan drops a hint to his future show, he repeats the same in which 2017 film adapted from a Stephen King novel wherein the wife of the titular protagonist is stuck on a bed but has a book titled "Midnight Mass" among the few things she has access to on a ramp above it?
Identify this game (5) by Take5Games that involves forming a word using randomly drawn letters. Yes, its title can also refer to a game of chance where players mark called-out numbers on their cards.
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) was conceptualised after a number of French doctors volunteered to work in hospitals at which secessionist state that had declared its independence from Nigeria in 1967? In 1970, this Igbo-majority state rejoined Nigeria.
Originally debuting in a Belgian comic book series called Johan and Pewitt by the cartoonist Peyo, these little characters got a spin-off series in 1959 and have since seen multiple adaptations. Living in a namesake village protected by a magical barrier, they have mushrooms for houses and are led by a leader who wears red. Which little characters?
Which British automotive marque, that has been owned by BMW since 2000, features wings extending horizontally from a central badge with the brand name? The surname of a British racing legend is appended to many models of this brand's typically small sized cars.
The Brazilian footballer Ronaldo spent five years of his career at Real Madrid, but became the majority owner of which other football club from the same nation in 2020? Based out of a city that is the capital of Castile and Leon region, the club got relegated from the La Liga last year. Interestingly, had they won the last game of the 2020-21 season, they would've handed Real Madrid the championship in what could've been some silver lining for the new owner.
The Borghese Hermaphrodite influenced the manner in which the titular figure is depicted with her back turned to the viewer in a famous 1651 painting. Identify the 1651 painting and its artist. It in turn served as the basis for Baudry's The Wave and the Pearl.
Step 3: What type of make-up product is applied in patches to "mask" features on the skin? Similar to a corrector, it is often used in conjunction with foundation.
What serve (8) in table tennis is executed by throwing the ball up in the air and hitting it with the paddle at the right time with a swinging arm motion that resembles the movement of a ________ (8)? The most preferred serve due to its multiple variants, it adds sidespin, thus making returns difficult.
Keira Knightley has been a lifelong fan of which English football club? She was a season ticket holder when this club, referred to as "The Hammers", still played at Upton Park.
Chester Brown’s graphic novel Louis Riel tells the story of the Canadian political leader of the same name. It opens with the government of the newly established Dominion of Canada (in 1867) making a deal with a company to purchase vast tracts of land. Which company, named after a geographical body?
Which South Indian language spoken in the area erstwhile called 'Coorg' is written either in the Thirke script or one developed by a German language enthusiast in 2005? Give the indigenous name, which relates closely to the names of the area and of its people, who are allowed to carry firearms without a license as part of their religious traditions.
In 2012, which NASA space probe orbited Vesta and Ceres, the two largest objects in the asteroid belt? Its mission was to learn about the "beginning" of the solar system and hence has a name that references the appearance of light before sunrise.
Wanda, a 15-year-old donkey, made her Met Opera debut during the 2022 season. Which opera by Puccini saw Wanda pulling Parpignol's cart of toys during the Café Momus scene? Set in Paris, this opera also featured Lord, a 19-year-old horse, who pulled the cart of Musetta and Alcindoro before they meet Mimì, Rodolfo, and Marcello.
In this Netflix reality series, the couples featured are at a crossroads in their relationship. One partner is ready get married, while the other has their doubts. What one-word term (9), a reference to the final demand or notice put forth by one of them, rejecting which will result in a breakdown of the relationship, serves as the show’s title?
Which group of languages in the Northwestern Iranian language branch is spoken in the namesake geo-cultural region that extends across southeast Turkey, northern Iraq, northwest Iran, and northern Syria? The variants spoken by this ethnic group include Kurmanji and Sorani.
Replacing the legendary Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy US is no easy task and the studio bosses took their time trying various celebrities as guest hosts. Having hosted Season 39 as a co-host with TV star Miayim Bialik, which former contestant became the sole host of the show for Season 40?
Analysis paralysis is a situation where overthinking leads to no solution.
What paradox in philosophy (7'1, 3) refers to a hypothetical situation where an --- (3) is placed halfway between hay and water, and dies of hunger and thirst since it can’t rationally choose between the two? The first word is the name of a 14th century French philosopher whose moral determinism it spoofs. The image shows the US Congress caught in this paradox.
Which American inventor has two skills called "Critical Cipher" and "Telegram of Adoration" in Crash Fever? The skills are based on his work with Joseph Henry and Alfred Vail to develop a communication system based on presence and absence of electrical pulses.
Which dish has Chris Morocco been tasked to recreate here? It makes use of the Creole "holy trinity" - celery, bell peppers, and onions, along with filé powder, and roux as thickening agents.
Bambai Meri Jaan is a 2023 web series about honest cop Ismail Qadri and his son Dara's rise in the city's mafia. EP1 is about the 'birth' of Dara's criminal career and Qadri's struggles with disciplining his son. What is the episode's title? (7) It is also the first book in the Hebrew Bible.
The national flag of which country features a khanjar (a curved dagger) fastened over a pair of crossed swords with an ornate horsebit? The white in the flag is a tribute to the Imam, the green is associated with the Jabal al-Akdar, or "Green Mountains", while red is a common colour in the flags of the region.
Adapted from a 1970s novel of the same name, this 1997 film had two sequels in 1998 and 2006, and is credited with revitalising the slasher genre along with Scream. Which film, that draws inspiration primarily from the urban legend known as The Hookman?
Which film promoted its release with free, sing-along bus experiences that toured Times Square in August 2025, allowing young fans to belt out numbers like "Takedown", "Your Idol", and "Golden"?
Which politician fled to Hawaii along with his wife and over 80 associates after the 1986 People Power Revolution? His 21-year tenure, which began in 1965, left his home country in extreme debt. He and his family continued to live a lavish life, hosting highly-attended parties until he died in 1989.
In 1925, Fisher published the influential textbook Statistical Methods for Research Workers. It helped popularise what measure for the probability of obtaining the observed results, assuming that the null hypothesis is true? He advocated a threshold of "0.05" for this measure.
What 4-letter fossil word entered the English language via Malay and is used to describe "behaviour that is uncontrollable or disruptive", such as when kids run around in this manner?
Which poet was wrongly quoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Indian parliament when he said "Ta umr ___ (6) ye bhool karta raha. Dhool chehre pe thi aur aaina saaf karta raha (All his life ____ (6) kept making the same mistake. The grime was on his face but he kept cleaning his mirror)"? While the couplet is a good one, it is not present in the poet's Diwan (collection) and seems to be a case of fan poetry. This great Urdu poet from the court of the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar had a TV show made on his life in 1988.
Which Brazilian festival is held on the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Easter? Its name, which translates to "to remove meat", comes from the fact that Catholics traditionally abstain from meat consumption during this period. The festival takes place around the world but it is in Rio and other parts of Brazil that its largest versions take place.
Several characters across media have been inspired by the Superman archetype. Identify this character who was created as a narcissistic-villainous version of Superman by Garth Ennis. This leader of The Seven sports a cape based on the U.S. flag, a symbol to represent his native country.
Between 1714 and 1830, houses in Britain were characterised by an obsession with symmetry and proportion, drawing from classical Greek and Roman buildings that were unearthed at the time. What style, named after the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover who ruled during the period, is this?
What liqueur made from almonds, apricot kernels, or peach stones is used in tiramisu to impart an almond flavour? It has a sweet taste, despite its name translating to "a little bitter" in Italian.
Harold Kroto, Robert Curl and Richard Smalley published a paper in the November 1985 issue of the journal Nature that triggered the nanotechnology revolution. They confirmed the existence of a stable new molecule C-60 when they vapourised graphite by laser. Their paper had the concise two-word title "C-60: ____________________"(20). Fill in the blank. The name is a tribute to the man in the visual.
Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian, actor and television host.
What was the name of his first stand-up special (10,4), released in 2017? It is a coveted title for senior students, often described as a popularity contest. It is a ceremonial post for someone who reigns over annual festivities for an institute centered on a significant football game.
Irom Sharmila also known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" is an Indian civil rights activist, political activist, and poet from the Indian state of Manipur. What oppressive law did she protest against for many years, having refused food and water for more than 500 weeks (finally being nasally force fed in jail)?