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Lipnitskaya skated to tracks from which film at the 2016 Rostelecom Cup in Moscow? The film's soundtrack was produced by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, who chose works from a variety of projects and artists.
The HBO show 'White Lotus' has based each run of the show at opulent Four Seasons Hotels around the world.
On which island in Central Pacific, the second largest in its archipelago, is the first season's hotel located? It offers access to the neighbouring Wailea Beach and some of its suites shown were the Lokelani Presidential Suite, the Tradewinds Suite and the Maile Presidential Suite.
Friendship Bridges are ones typically laid between two independent neighbouring countries.
The Friendship Bridge that connects the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu and the Paraguayan city of Ciudad del Este is located over which river? It is second in length only to the Amazon in South America.
The Days of Military Honour are special dates dedicated to the most outstanding victories won by Russia. 23 August marks Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in which WW2 battle fought in 1943 at a southwestern Russian city, the administrative centre of an eponymous oblast? It is the single largest battle in the history of warfare and the opening day of the battle, 5 July, was the single costliest day in the history of aerial warfare.
Who attended the 67th Grammy Awards in the Armani outfit seen here, having been nominated for Songwriter of the Year? This artist who has delivered hits such as "Escapism" and "Oscar Winning Tears", received 6 BRIT awards in 2024, the most ever awarded to one artist in a single year.
In November 1838, the first French intervention of Mexico was spurred by the complaint made by a man named Remontel that his shop was ransacked by the locals and that he needed reparation. King Louis-Philippe of France's request for damage taxes were repelled, which blew into a naval war and capture of a fortress. What type of shop did Remontel run, also the name of this battle?
One of the projects executed under the BRI is the tallest skyscraper in Africa, which is 385 metres in height. It is located in the central business district of the New Administrative Capital (NAC) of which country? Popular with tourists, it is home to Africa's busiest international airport, which in turn is also partly funded by the BRI.
Which football club was given the fake name Dublin in the early editions of Pro Evolution Soccer? This club does not have any connections to the Irish capital and was instead fake-named after their striker Dion Dublin who won the 2001 UEFA Intertoto Cup with this club.
Which 2000s film, featuring a couple slowly developing a bond, is referenced in these sequences from Everything Everywhere All at Once? Ke Huy Quan served as an assistant director on 2046, a spiritual sequel to this film.
Identify this wordplay. It is a "wordsmash" of a cracker-based confection consisting of toasted marshmallow and chocolate and a state in the Pacific Northwest region.
MM Keervani and Chandrabose walked up to the stage to receive the Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards. Chandrabose, the lyricist, only managed to say one word ("Namaste"), as Keervani took up most of the allotted time singing his own version of which uplifting 70s hit by a pop duo? He sang: "There was only one wish on my mind. (...) RRR has to win, pride of every Indian, and must put me on the ___ __ ___ _____ (3,2,3,5)"
What term (10) is used to refer to a raised mass of land that projects into a body of water, typically the ocean? While a larger form of this feature is known as a "headland", one of the most recognisable examples of this feature are the Pillars of Hercules that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar.
India’s first cabinet had a Ministry of [BLANK] and [BLANK], two words starting with the same letter and referring to the ministry’s purpose in providing both to the hordes of displaced refugees in distress. Punjab and West Bengal state governments continue to have departments under similar names. Fill either blank. No prompts if you try both and get one wrong!
According to historians, there have been six major “cradles of civilisation” where human life advanced and found its current footing. Which historic region (11) pictured here is one of them that saw societies flourish for more than three thousand years in what is known as the Pre-Columbian Era? The Olmec Civilisation dated to 1500 BC is considered among the oldest recorded civilisations here with proof of a complex society.
Rami Malek stars as Josh Washington in which 2015 drama horror adventure game? His invite to friends to a snowed-in family lodge on Blackwood Mountain kicks off the horrifying events involving a Wendigo, where the characters struggle to make it through the night.
Which wooden structure was used in the Celtic pagan traditions to make druid sacrifices that also included burning men alive in the structure? It is described by Julius Caesar in his Commentary on the Gallic War, but it was a 1973 horror film that brought the concept to wider audiences.
The title of this Julio Cortazar novel is a reference to the sequence in which the chapters are supposed to be read, which includes going back and forth in some places. Inspired by a nostalgic childhood pastime, he provides a table of instructions on how to ________ (9) one's way through the 155 chapters. What is the title (9) of this work?
Which 2013 film is based on this former commander of the Maersk Alabama and how he survived for five days as a hostage on board a lifeboat after his ship was attacked by pirates?
This illustration by graphic designer Noma Bar has been used as the cover of which 1994-95 novel? Originally published in three parts with titles including "Book of the Thieving Magpie", the cover of the English version represents the mechanical avian that serves as a symbol of evil in the tale.
In 2011, Andy Serkis played which character in a computer-animated action-adventure film based on a comic book series? The film was subtitled "The Secret of the Unicorn", and was the first motion-captured animated film (and first non-Pixar film) to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
The Gate of the World in the UAE was turned blue in 2020 to highlight the worldwide threat posed by what respiratory condition in which the alveolar sacs fill up with fluid or pus? As it historically has been a common cause of death in the elderly and shortens their suffering, it is often morbidly referred to as "the old man's friend".
In gin-making, the dried flowers of which plant are used for a fruity floral note that is evocative of apple and hay? Its daisy-like flowers are used widely to prepare herbal tea for treating sleeplessness or anxiety.
Which US rock band is arguably the most successful band in the history of alternative rock, with 85 weeks at #1 on the Billboards alt-rock charts? According to the lead singer, the name was selected despite being reminiscent of Louis Armstrong's 'Hot Five' and several other bands.
In 1835, scores of Ngoni people drowned while crossing the Zambezi River due to an unexpected solar eclipse. They believed it was caused by which ethnic group using magic in a bid to punish them? In 1879, this group defeated British forces at the Battle of Isandlwana following a solar eclipse.
Nocturne painting is a term coined by which American artist to describe a style evocative of the night? He used this musical term in naming the work shown here (Nocturne in Black and Gold), just as he used the musical term 'arrangement' in the title of one of his more famous works. He sued his critic John Ruskin for defaming the work and did win, but this ended up damaging his reputation in the process.
Post the George Floyd incident and subsequent BLM movement, this American rapper who made her first appearance via reality TV show The Rap Game changed her name to "Latto", cutting her older name short due to its colorist reference. What was her original name?
Identify this film in which Owen Wilson goes "wow" on six separate occasions. Notably, he does so when he interrupts a nuptial ceremony he was actually invited to.
Which 2014 Kannada neo-noir crime drama is an anthology of five stories connected to an incident of a person's murder, with each character narrating it in their own perspective like in Rashomon? Considered a cult classic, the movie also pays homage to Pulp Fiction, Scarface, and Sholay. You may also give us the name of the 2017 Tamil remake starring Nivin Pauly.
J.M. Coetzee's 1986 novel (yes he's back!) 'Foe' retells which 1719 classic from the perspective of two other characters in the work - Susan Barton and Friday - who arrive in the same remote location as the protagonist of the original work?
What term is given to shafts of precipitation falling from a cloud that evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground? You may also identify its nickname stemming from its resemblance to certain free-swimming marine creatures which have a "puffy-top with streaky stingers".
Of the 23 TV show episodes with a 9.9 rating on IMDb, six are from which anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where the remains of humanity live behind walls protecting them from giants? Characters include Eren Yeager, Levi Ackerman, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert.
Which filmmaker, feeling right at home among the horror elements, stars in Death Stranding 2? His notable works include a film adaptation of a Stephen King sequel and Netflix series adaptations of works by Shirley Jackson and Henry James.
"Perfectibilists" is a term used by the members of which secret society, in line with their belief that human nature can be perfected? Founded in Bavaria in 1776, their aim was to oppose superstition, obscurantism, and religious influence over public life, by being the all-seeing eye of power.
Most countries / states in the world follow a 30-minute split between time zones, such as +1, +1:30, +2 GMT, etc. However, there is one exception to this among international nations, leaving aside locations such as Chatham Island that are part of a different country (New Zealand). Which Asian country has this somewhat ridiculous 3/4th of a time zone, unlike two of its large neighbours who both follow a one-time policy despite their sizes?
This clip from a 2000s viral video appears to show which player apparently making 5 full-court shots in a row? This one was a pretty clear Powerade commercial from the very beginning, although many believe that the player in question would have no trouble actually making the shots in reality too.
These jeans start above the navel, and taper towards the bottom. They were in fashion in the 80s and 90s, favoured by older women, which gave rise the short name [BLANK] jeans. The term was made famous in a SNL skit by Tina Fey on May 11th, 2003, on the eve of a certain occasion. Which jeans?
In Rebel Sultans, Manu S. Pillai narrates the story of the Deccan from the fall of Alauddin Khalji to the rise of Shivaji. The first chapter titled "Sons of Fury" narrates how Hasan Gangu a.k.a Zafar Khan transformed himself into a sultan by establishing which sultanate, the first independent Muslim kingdom of the Deccan?
The release of which 1969 Michael Caine comedy heist film caused a surge in popularity of the British Mini Cooper, and ended with a literal cliffhanger? The 2003 remake starring Mark Wahlberg, as well as the 2012 Abbas-Mastan Bollywood remake, employed the updated BMW MINI Cooper for its getaway scenes.
Another word in Asku Laska is "ai", the word for love in which language? An official language of three countries and one of six of the United Nations, it is among the most spoken languages in the world.
What term is given to a low bed, often on wheels, that is stored under an ordinary bed ready for use by visitors? In general English parlance, the word refers to the act of moving slowly just like the bed in question.
Deriving from the Ancient Greek word "καταρράκτης" meaning "down-rushing", what term is used to refer to the most powerful type of certain geographic entities? The white colour of these forceful entities led to the name being borrowed for a medical condition that results in whitish ocular opacities.
Movember is an annual event that encourages one to grow a mustache to raise awareness for men's health issues. In 2020, which mascot shaved his moustache and goatee ahead of starting the 30-day challenge?
Tupi, a language spoken by the namesake indigenous people of Brazil, lends its name to many crops. What crop gets its name from the Tupi origin word “acajú”? It has a kidney-shaped drupe that grows at the end of an “apple”, enclosing a single shell-encased seed, which is often considered a nut in the culinary sense.
He's played a mad German scientist, a bumbling French detective, and a misfit Indian at a party. There was no way he'd pass up the challenge of trying to perfect a 'yellowface' role. Identify the actor, seen here as the titular Doctor with a fiendish plot in a 1980 film. Incidentally, a 1976 comedy also saw him playing an Asian detective.
Which Hispanic surname derives from Arabic for "circular space" (mudawwar), referring to a hill fort? It may be familiar to us through an acclaimed filmmaker who achieved fame following the La Movida Madrileña movement of the 1970s.
This currently ongoing month-long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker focusses on developing one’s drawing habits. It encourages one to create an ___ (3) drawing and post it on social media on each of the 31 days. What is its 8-letter portmanteau name, which combines the medium used for the drawings with the month it takes place in?
A scene from the fifth season of Bigg Boss, India's reply to the reality show Big Brother, saw models Shonali Nagrani and [BLANK] Misra fighting over the latter's kicking a dustbin. Misra tells Nagrani to "get off her back", leaving Nagrani asking what question? This scene from 2011 became a viral meme during the COVID-19 lockdowns, after which Misra started a podcast by the same name. The blank should be part of your answer.
Identify the psychedelic rock singer that Jimmy Fallon is impersonating here.
What name (4) has been given to the pink lights used by restaurants and public areas in the UK to prevent teenagers from loitering? According to The Telegraph, "they play on the worst adolescent fears and insecurities about image and looks" and highlight what they would like to hide.
The largest engraved emerald in the world, the _____ ______ (5,6) was discovered in Colombia by Spanish conquistadors. It took on its current form in the 1690s in India. Identify this emerald (5,6), whose name reflects its lord-like status among emeralds and the empire it was crafted in. One of the words in its name derives from the other.
What name is shared by a former quarter of St Lucia and a former province in Southeastern France that eventually took a significant connotation for the French monarchy? This name came from the animal depicted on the coat of arms of the former French province.
What type of crane used for heavy-duty work has a distinctive horizontal jib supported by a tall, vertical tower? It is named so because the jib extends like the striking part of a common tool, as seen in a type of shark.
Which skyscraper casts such a shadow? Alex Honnold saw the same view after his recent 508-meter free climb.
Identify this Kenyan athlete who took home gold in the 5000 m and 10,000 m races at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This world record holder was also the first Kenyan woman to win the World Cross Country Championships U20 title in Aarhus, Denmark.
What class of drugs have the suffix "-olol", such as in metoprolol and atenolol? This class, with an alliterative name, is predominantly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart from a second heart attack after a first heart attack (secondary prevention).
Name this leafy green that is primarily grown for its edible leaves but is also sometimes used as an ornamental plant. Its name is derived from the Latin for cabbage. Many variants exist (including curly, Tuscan, and cavolo nero), and the leaf has become extremely popular since the 1990s due to its high nutritional value.
In the history of movie special effects, matte painting – the seemingly lost art of ingeniously painting in scenery backgrounds on board and glass, lives on in digital avatars.
This matte painting by Scottish artist George Gibson of MGM’s Art Department is actually a crayon painting and was rescued from an MGM dumpster in the 1970s. It was created for a memorable scene in which film?
In the TV series Vikings: Valhalla, Leo Suter portrays which erstwhile King of Norway most known for his failure to defend the Danish throne in 1046 and the English throne in 1066, losing to Harold Godwinson in the 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge? First or last name acceptable.
Identify this natural beauty oil extracted from the kernels of certain trees prevalent in Rwanda and Uganda. Its antioxidant-rich oil is used to treat dry skin and the tree gets its name from the Tamil word for 'twisted pod'. All parts of this tree are useful, including its leaves which are freeze-dried and marketed in powder or capsule form as a 'superfood'.
Which interior decor trend is characterised by minimalist furniture, monochrome warm tones, and cosy clutter free spaces? Originating in Scandinavia, it shares its name with the Danish philosophy of focus on well-being, contentment in fewer things and cherishing the small pleasures of life.
Which 19th century painter spent 43 years in this house in Giverny, that has now been transformed into a museum? The museum's highlights are its two gardens – Clos Normand and the Water Garden – elements from which have been immortalised in the artist's works.
Based on a book series first published in the 1950s, the title sequence of which TV series, nominated for the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design, is inspired by the Mural of Souls - the future, past, and present record of the Galactic Empire? The 2D mural created for the show was transformed into a vivid 3D animated design scape for the title sequence.
In K-Beauty, the term "_____ (5) skin" describes the glowy and translucent apearance of the face acheived from a rigorous multi-step skincare routine. The focus is on exfoliation, hydration, and brightening to get a crystal-clear sheen on the skin. Fill in the blank (5).
In May 2022, The Singapore Tourism Board made a video collaboration with Pinkfong known as Sing Sing Singapore. In the video, three mascots named Baby Shark, Pinkfong and [Blank] go about extolling the joy of visiting Singapore's famous landmarks. Aptly, the third mascot is named in tribute to which famous symbol of the country?