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While in school, he formed a fusion band called ‘Zinx’, and went on to play keyboards for AR Rahman. He achieved national fame for composing the viral track ‘Why this Kolaveri Di’ from the Tamil film ‘3’. His aunt is married to superstar Rajnikanth. Name this music director. Either first name or last name is acceptable.
In September 2022, Spotify launched a space on another platform titled "Spotify Island" becoming the first streamer to have a presence on which platform where fans can play with interactive quests, unlock exclusive content and buy artist merchandise? As part of Spotify Wrapped, Spotify Island feature on this platform is tailored for your favourite artists.
What inappropriate act performed by some guests, especially from high altitude rides such as Space Mountain, on behalf of their near and dear ones, triggers the code "White Powder Alert"? It is also referred to by its more accurate name "Grey Powder Alert".
High-end restaurants often provide a description for dishes for customers who are unfamiliar with the cuisine. This is the description of which dish from the Varq restaurant at Taj Man Singh, New Delhi?
"Deconstructed smoked eggplant mash served in a tart" [PS: It isn't usually given in a tart]
The suffix ______ (6) comes from the Greek for 'molded or formed' and is used in the world of surgery for the operation better known as the nose-job, among others. Which suffix, that may also be familiar from a heart surgery that unblocks arteries?
This Italian former professional footballer who played solely for Roma is their greatest player ever. He is often referred to as, L'Ottavo Re di Roma (The Eighth King of Rome) and Il Capitano (The Captain) by the Italian sports media. Who is this creative offensive playmaker who could play as an attacking midfielder and as a forward?
Which artist is fifth from left in the Last Supper collage? Her body of work - in the abstract and figurative styles - includes several portraits, the most notable being that of JFK's, housed at the “America's Presidents” section of the Smithsonian. She was the first American artist to take on the role of artists' critic, writing extensively about the art world from the 1950s.
Boulevard of Broken Dreams is a 1984 painting by Gottfried Helnwein that replaces the unknown patrons in which famous 1942 painting with those of celebrities who met tragic deaths, namely James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Humphrey Bogart?
This Algerian political thriller film presents a fictionalised account of the assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis. The film takes its title from a common Greek grafitti often seen around the incident. What is this film's one-letter title? The letter has been in the news, being emblazoned on Russian tanks.
Identify this 2005 track, which Loren sings from the girlfriend's perspective.
The name for this fabric comes about thanks to John Locke, a 19th Century London draper misreading the Scottish name for this material as that of a river that flows in Scotland. Name the fabric.
This icing was believed to have been invented in the 1850s when water was accidentally poured over chocolate. Initially, it was a sweet named after a popular Vaudeville comedy by Victorien Sardou called Les [redacted] (The Chumps). What cake icing, made by heating equal parts of cream and chopped chocolate, is this?
Which Colombian picked up the 2014 FIFA Puskas award for his goal vs. Uruguay in the second round of the FIFA World Cup? He chested the ball down with his back to goal, turned and volleyed an unstoppable effort from 25 metres into the top, left-hand corner of the net.
What mineral ore, a form of mercury(II) sulfide (HgS), is used most commonly for refining elemental mercury? It is the historic source for vermilion and associated red mercury pigments.
Which annual race of endurance was first organized in 1903 to increase the sales of the newspaper, L'Équipe (then known by a different name), and has been held annually ever since barring stoppages for wars? L'Equipe's standard yellow shade is also the reason why the winners of this race get a jersey of the same colour.
In 2010, which British folk rock band, with a name meant to evoke the sense of an "antiquated family business name", visited Goa to shoot a music video for their song The Cave? Their second album Babel with the tracks I Will Wait, Lover of the Light, and Whispers in the Dark won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2013.
This song by Weird Al parodies American Idiot by Green Day. According to Yankovic, it reflects the stereotypical American viewpoint of the [BLANK] way of life and is a satire of American xenophobia, poking fun at (amongst other things) their love for beer, macaroni and cheese, ice hockey and doughnuts. What is the title of the song?
Identify this late 19th century revival style which incorporated intricately carved stone domes, stone ribbing, and slender minarets. It was adopted in Egypt to counter Ottoman influence and was based on the structures built by a “slave dynasty” that ruled the region from 1250 to 1517.
The express train (12605/06) connecting Chennai Egmore and Karaikudi via Srirangam and Tiruchirapalli is named after which which dynasty/kingdom that became a major southern Indian power during the reign of Mahendravarman I? They are most noted for their patronage of Hindu temple architecture.
When Variety magazine reviewed this 1970 film, they used the line ‘Flop! Flop! Flop!’ to reference its box office failure in the US. Which film, that went on to awaken other giant, sleeping markets like Japan!
WHICH CHESS PLAYER is the currently reigning women's rapid world champion? She became grandmaster at the age of 15 years and 1 month, the youngest at the time. Her father has previously stated that her name was spelt differently at birth (resembling a town in Southern India), but he changed it to give it "that Russian feel".
Which Great Turkic Empire of the late 10th to early 12th centuries initially ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan? At its greatest extent, the empire extended from the Oxus to the Indus Valley, the latter of which was famously raided by the son of the dynasty's founder, Sabuktigin.
Which legendary comedian played the role of Nearly-Headless Nick in the first two Harry Potter movies? He is far more famous for his iconic television roles in the mid-1970s and his brief appearances in two James Bond movies.
What type of fabric, typically made from polyester, has a brushed surface that traps air for insulation, designed to mimic the natural wool coat of sheep? This makes the durable material a popular choice for jackets or sweatshirts.
Listen to this Usha Uthup Hindi cover of an English song from her album 24 Carats and identify EITHER the original singer OR the 1978 song. As an additional clue, this R&B and soul singer produced this hit (her biggest) in her sixth album, most of it released in the 70s.
Which 1816 novel held by Maeve in an early episode has elements of matchmaking and romance which draws a parallel to Maeve and Otis' relationship and sex therapy business? The star who plays Maeve shares her first name with the titular protagonist of this work set in Highbury.
Which Hindi psychological horror film (6) features Radhika Apte as a talented artist who develops a particular anxiety disorder following a traumatic incident in her life? She develops a 'fear' of being in places from which it is hard to escape or receive help.
This wind-based musical instrument consists of an air supply, a bag, a chanter, and usually at least one drone - all of which comes with a traditional tartar covering, that goes well with the kilt. Which instrument, pictured here, that was also sampled by AC/DC in their number It's A Long Way To The Top?
This rare oxide mineral and gemstone is named after which mountain range in Central Australia where it was first discovered in 1967 in the Ernabella Mission?
WHICH AFRICAN LANGUAGE has a flexible history that involves heavy borrowing of words from every language it has encountered, including Arabic? Deriving its name from Arabic for “boundary” or “coast”, it's full name is “Ki_______” meaning “language of the coast”.
Which English rock band reunited for shows between 1985 and 1992, following its lead vocalist's departure in 1979 and several subsequent lineup changes? Their seemingly dark name came from a song written by bassist Geezer Butler. No bats were harmed while writing this question.
Reportedly inspired by the jalabiya worn in the Arab region, what form of sleepwear commonly worn by urban Indian women gets its 6- (or 7-) lettered common name simply because of when it is worn?
Located between the peninsula regions of Saurashtra and its namesake, which Gulf on the Indian Ocean bounded within Gujarat also borders Pakistan? The district it derives its name from is known for its large salt flats and is India's largest district by size.
Typically used as an emergency oral anti-poison remedy, this item is also a mainstay in the 'black food' trend, being used in everything from soft serve ice creams to bottled water. The lightweight carbon residue it is obtained from is treated with oxygen at very high temperatures to make it more porous, as though it has been [BLANK]-ed for greater absorption. What item? The blank is part of the answer.
Who is celebrated by this Leiden mural? A long-term professor at the University, in 1895 he derived the equation for the eponymous measure illustrated in the mural. He later shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for the theoretical explanation of an effect which came to be named after his student.
What last name is shared by the following Indians?
1) A humourist and playwright whose different way of seeing the world has become one of India's longest running TV shows
2) A member of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group known for his works Kali, Mahishasura and Celebration
3) A globally famous conductor of Western classical music
The only cat to win the Dickin Medal, Simon was the ship's cat aboard HMS Amethyst when it got embroiled in a firing in 1949 on the Yangtze during the Chinese Civil War. HMS Amethyst was traveling from Shanghai to which city, the capital of the Kuomintang in the East China region to replace HMS Consort as the guard ship for the British Embassy located there?
The question on who deserves the credit for defining calculus has been a subject of great controversey, with one being Newton as we've already figured,, while the other is one who published his work "Nova Methodus pro Maximis et Minimis" before Newton did. Which mathematician, who was accused by Newton of plagiarism since he derived the results first?
Another word that pops up in Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a reference to a fruit of the citrus family that gets its name from a North African city which, along with Bombay, was part of a dowry package. Which fruit?
What is the title (11) of Swami Anklesaria Aiyer's Times of India column on governance, financial matters and public policy? It is a portmanteau of his first name and his chosen discipline of study. A 2005 book by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner incorporates an unusual word into its title in a similar manner.
The German version of Steve Rogers' notebook includes which food item invented by Herta Heuwer after she mixed ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a certain powder she obtained from British soldiers? She poured this over sliced, grilled pork sausage.
What small decorative box (11), holding a sponge soaked in aromatic oils, was used to mask unpleasant odours and sometimes even revive fainted individuals? This accessory, known for having an acerbic smell, shares its name with a culinary dressing.
Valerie Jean Solanas was an American radical feminist, known for the SCUM Manifesto, who also portrayed an important role in the 1967 erotic movie I, a Man. Who was the director of this movie, whom she shot the next year in a failed assassination attempt? While he has directed/ produced over 150 films, we know him for his artistic pursuits, one such work of which sold last week for a whopping $ 200 mn.
Some of the Asian river systems have formed 'mega deltas' in areas where it meets the ocean. The delta formed by which river in Southern China is a megalopolis covering cities Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Macao? This river is named for the bright shells that lie within its riverbed as it flows through Guangzhou.
Dragon on Fire, Fist of Fury 3 and The King of Kung Fu are examples of a subgenre of exploitation films that looked to capitalise on the popularity of a film icon known for films of a similar nature. Which icon lends his name to the genre?
The kashrut are a set of dietary laws under Judaism that lay out which foods are permissible for consumption or "kosher". The kashrut forbids the consumption of all but one insect. Which one? A fried preparation of this insect features in Malmo's Disgusting Food Museum, and has historically been a popular snack in many parts of the world, especially during periods when crops were threatened and there was no other source of food.
In 753 CE, *which lofty kingdom*** was established by Dantidurga, a feudatory of the Badami Chalukyas, after he overthrew Kirtivarman II? With Manyakheta in the Gulbarga region as its capital, the dynasty's reign saw the construction of several monuments at Ellora, Aurangabad.
The shade Colorato Crema is based on the ochre-coloured granite used for the Stone Chariot at which UNESCO World Heritage Site that was considered to be the world's second-largest city by 1500 (after Beijing) and served as the capital of an empire that lasted between 1336 and 1646?
The late Giorgio Armani shaped the on-screen style of many iconic characters in cinema. He designed the outfits for Robert De Niro's character in which 1995 film where he plays Mafia associate Sam "Ace" Rothstein?
In 1999, NASA launched an X-ray observatory designed to detect emission from high-energy regions of the Universe. Which Nobel prize-winning Indian American physicist, known for his work in stellar structure and dynamics, does the mission's name pay tribute to?
In some wristwatches, there is a small window or opening in the watch dial that carries information about today’s date. What is such an opening called (8), a term familiar to us from the world of cameras for a similar feature?
Which four-day annual mega classical music festival (5,6), held during the winters in Kolkata, is named after the title bestowed upon sarod player Ali Akbar Khan by Ustad Allaudin Khan? When translated from its alliterative two word Hindi phrase, it means 'the emperor of musical notes'.
In the Mistborn series, Allomancers have the ability to use or burn metals and alloys to fuel a variety of physical and mental abilities. A Soother is an Allomancer who can dampen (soothe) another person's emotions by burning which alloy of copper and zinc? This alloy is used extensively for making musical instruments.
Identify this mid-ocean ridge, located halfway between the continental margins of Australia and Zealandia. It is named after a Dutch seafarer, who explored a namesake marginal sea and island in the region.
Identify this type of structure (6), characterised by its solid roof canopy and partially open sides. This kind of outdoor space is also popular in parks and public spaces, where they are used as a bandstand or a stage.
Which interior decor trend is characterised by lack of defined structures, presence of relaxed and soft furnishings, eclectic and colourful knick knacks and emphasis on individual expression? It shares its name with a term used to define socially unconventional individuals often involved in artistic pursuits.
The popularity of this 1964 song as a meme staple can be attributed to its opening line “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend.” Its use in parody and remix videos for dramatic effect has contributed to its return to the top of Billboard charts in recent years. Which song, often misinterpreted to be a tribute to JFK following his assassination?
Which Netflix horror mini-series, directed by Mike Flanagan, is loosely based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson? The series takes place across two timelines where a family's paranormal experiences from childhood home continue to affect them to the present day. A second mini-series, set in Bly Manor, came out in 2020.
This biopic depicts the making of a film that redefined the horror genre. Which 1960s film, whose most iconic sequence required the use of some watered down chocolate syrup around a tub drain, is shown being made in this biopic?
Identify the figure at the forefront of this painting by John Vanderlyn that one can find in the rotunda of the US Capitol. If it helps, the banner he is carrying features the emblems of the Spanish Crown of Castile and Leon.
The most effective ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to treat children with severe malnutrition is a creamy, protein-rich, calorie-dense, fortified paste that is sometimes packaged under the trademark "Plumpy’Nut". What legume-based paste (6,6), banned by Israel from being sent into Gaza by purposely classifying it as a "luxury item", is this RUTF based on?
Name this cell organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, marked #6 in the diagram. Variously referred to as a 'complex', an 'apparatus', or simply a 'body', it helps process and package proteins for the cell.
This clip from a 2000s viral video appears to show which player placing his Diet Pepsi on the ground in order to kick 3 footballs in a row directly into 3 distant trash cans? Far from admitting that the video was fake, when asked wether it was real, he replied, "Of course. I spent five or six hours on the beach so I had a lot of time to practice."
This altarpiece was painted between 1438 and 1450 by which Early Renaissance artist for his own friary, Convento di San Marco, in Florence? He worked in many cities, producing works such as the Annunciation of Cortona and the Fiesole Altarpiece, and painting the Niccoline Chapel in Vatican City.