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These panels from a Sandman comic show a dream encounter between 13th century romance writer Rustichello da Pisa and which cellmate of his? Rustichello wrote a million tall tales about the cellmate in an extremely popular travelogue of the times. (Provide 35 seconds on direct)
Which mystic is seen here in The King's Man as a close advisor to Tsar Nicholas II, convincing him to pull out of World War 1? Much like in reality, this orthodox priest employed opium to control the Tsar.
Robert Sheehan plays Klaus Hargreeves a.k.a. Number Four, a non-binary pansexual superhero in which series? The show also features Victor Hargreeves, who transitions in the middle of the series as a parallel to actor Elliot Page's real-life transition.
Pasta advice from Harold McGee's On Food And Cooking: Using hard water (i.e. water containing alkaline calcium and magnesium ions) to boil pasta can increase stickiness in noodles, since the ions act as a glue that bond noodle surfaces to each other. Since most city tap water is made alkaline to avoid pipe corrosion, McGee recommends the addition of what to the water before boiling, to minimise sticking?
The _____ ___ (5,3) shown to Sehwag in this video is a variant of the ___ (3) shot when the ball bounces too high on the off side of the batter. The most famous example of this shot was played by Sachin Tendulkar in the 2003 World Cup against Pakistan. Fill in the blanks with the two-word name of the shot.
Which constituency was represented in the Lok Sabha by Rajiv Gandhi during his tenure as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1991? The seat has also been held by his brother, wife and son as well.
Which ocean current, originating near Newfoundland, flows in a southeastward direction until it crosses the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and splits into three? It is named after an archipelago (encircled) along the way that includes islands like São Miguel, Flores, and Terceira.
Edward Burtynsky is a photographer who captures the effects of human exploitation on the natural world. This 2005 photograph by Burtynsky shows the construction site of which mega structure? It displaced more than 31 million people, flooding several ancient and culturally significant sites over a catchment area of 1,084 sq km.
What was this Labubu called, adding two letters before the surname of this tennis great to reference a word associated with many hip-hop artists because of their bold self-assurance, confidence, or attitude?
The Charging Chasseur (1812), portraying a mounted Napoleonic cavalry officer, by which Romantic artist is re-imagined by Kehinde Wiley in this painting (left)? Apart from his best known work based on a real-life tragic event, the artist is also known for numerous paintings featuring horses and cavalrymen.
Which Greek letter, in lowercase, is used for the following?
- The radial coordinate used in geometrical systems.
- The density and resistivity of materials, in physics.
- A terminating factor/protein for transcription of DNA, in biology.
Michelle Smith - the co-founder of the brand Milly - has admitted to turning to buildings designed by which architect for her dresses? Here's a comparison of one such dress and the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.
While many believe the "bird of prophecy" in Benin bronze art to be an ibis, others posit it to be one of the African species of what bird? Their large casques, ornaments atop their beaks that give the species its name, are frequently used across cultures in headdresses, including in Naga festivals in India.
Which comedian played the role based on Chandler Bing in Hello Friends, the Indian adaptation of Friends? He found fame with MTV's Bakra, later turning to satire with The Week That Wasn't on CNN-IBN.
What term is given to early muzzle-loading firearms that use a form of striking mechanism to create sparks and ignite gunpowder? Popular between the 16th and 19th centuries, they typically used a form of hard, quartz-based rock for the ignition mechanism.
Oliver takes his dad’s place and tries his hand - both of them, actually - at playing with his dad’s band. The audience is mind-blown by his brilliance. Name his father, who died of a heart attack in 2022. The lead singer, seen on the guitar here, had to deal with another tragic death of a fellow member in another band 3 decades ago.
Which Indian summer drink, typically found in Gujarat and Maharashtra, is made by combining shrikhand (made with strained yogurt), buttermilk, nutmeg, saffron and an assortment of dry fruits? Given the resultant concoction is rich and creamy, it is considered to be "the drink of the gods", thereby getting its name.
Although it is known as "babban Riga", "darra'a", or "gandora" in the region, which West African nation uses the Yoruba word "agbádá" to refer to the boubou, a flowing wide-sleeved cotton robe worn widely? A form of this garment was the choice of formal attire for its first president Nnamdi Azikiwe.
What term is used to refer to a living space that features an open floor plan with high ceilings, large windows, and concrete floors? They're typically situated inside a renovated industrial building or it may be an existing building's upper storey converted for this purpose.
Often associated with the tree of life, the [blank] of Kashmar is worshipped in Zoroastrianism. It is regarded to be what coniferous tree that the Greeks noticed grew in abundance on a Mediterranean island?
This ground-breaking 2019 novel is written in the form of letters from the Vietnamese American narrator, Little Dog, a writer in his late 20s to his mother, Rose, recounting the hardship of growing up as a queer immigrant in Connecticut. Which book by Ocean Vuong, whose title is an allusion to the author's idea of beauty?
Many bacterial species reside on the human skin and their activity can inadvertently result in some unpleasant effects. The staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria produces isovaleric acid and methandiol in a body part, which are incidentally the same chemicals found in a certain foodstuff. The production of these chemicals is the reason why ______ ____ (6,4) smell like ______ (6). Fill in the three blanks.
This design by Cartier is called Tortue and has been around since 1912. It derives its name from the distinctive shape of the dial that bears a resemblance to something. What does Tortue mean in English?
This button (PL) restricts the speed of the car to under 80 kmph. Flouting this limit may lead to fines of 100 euros for every kilometre, as caught by alert alley speed guns. This button is used anywhere between 1 and 3 times a race. When does a driver press the PL button?
What class of food additives (10) help combine ingredients that don't mix well, like oil and water, creating a stable mixture? Common examples include lecithin or soy lecithin and gums like guar gum or xanthan gum.
The batik patterns in this Indonesian province are drawn in colourful tones and feature the shape of flowers, plants, and clouds but never depict any animal shapes as it goes against Islamic teachings. Which province, the westernmost of the country, and the only one practicing Sharia law officially?
Which Brazilian footballer is the owner of the Bored Ape featured here? The footballer bought two Apes for a combined $1 million, and his fans might recognise this one as his profile picture on Instagram and Twitter.
The buttons on a Formula 1 car’s steering wheel serve a range of functions. This button (RS) fires a set of preset controls to give the car maximum power and performance. It is typically used only once during a Grand Prix, to make the vehicle enter full-throttle mode. What does RS expand to?
What manufacturing method (4) aims primarily to get rid of anything in the production cycle that doesn't add value or creates waste? The ____ (4) method originated from a model implemented in the post-war period by Toyota. It involved the construction of small factories that kept slim resources vital to the trim production cycles.
The rap battle continues with Nazz and Srushti dissing each other. In the next line, she accuses him of using her brains, words and clout by collaborating with her, because he is bhooka (hungry) like [BLANK]. Which mythological maneater is this, known for his huge appetite and death by hands of a Pandava in the epic Mahabharata?
Another substance whose levels are measured in AQI is a reddish brown gas whose most prominent source is internal combustion engines which has temperatures high enough to thermally combine the two main elements in air to produce this gas. Which gas is this, also used in rocket fuel and an intermediate in the production of an acid required for fertilizers?
In 2002, Renault bought WHICH FORMULA 1 TEAM which had competed in the sport between 1986 and 2001? Founded by an Italian family whose name is more commonly associated with a clothing chain, it is for this team that Michael Schumacher won his first Grand Prix, which was also the team's first.
What family of plants native to Mexico names this line of Le Creuset cookware? The most commonly cultivated species has a blue-grey colour and is used to make different types of distilled spirits.
Kinky Curly's curling gel is named after what semi-solid preparation of milk, eggs, cream, and sugar? Often served as a dessert sauce, it is also used as a filling for tarts and éclairs or as the base of a crème brûlée.
Ivan Aivazovsky is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art. In 1869, he became the first artist to paint which waterway, after he set sail on General Kotzebue, one of the first ships along this route?
What term is given to clouds of this form that develop in mountainous terrain due to the specific wind conditions there? You may identify the class of legumes that it is named after or provide its nickname: a class of objects it is often confused for, leading to conspiracy theories.
The wide grin on this company's logo evokes a sense of joy that playful kids and adults alike derive when interacting with its wide range of products. Identify this company, established in 1923 with its headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the home state of its founder siblings.
Which two mountains, 10.2 kilometres tall from base to height, are listed as the tallest on Earth and tallest planetary mountains in the solar system not on Mars? While one (literally "long mountain" in Hawaiian) is an active volcano, having last erupted in 1984, the other ("white mountain") is dormant.
The British Museum and BBC's radio series A History of the World in 100 Objects includes several coins and currencies used in ancient times. This gold coin of Croesus was produced in Lydia, over 2500 years ago. Lydia was renowned for its wealth, with most of its gold coming from the electrum in the river Pactolus. Who was supposedly responsible for all the gold washing down this river?
Klinefelter syndrome is a sex chromosomal anomaly affecting males who have an additional sex chromosome. Its typical features include having small male genitalia and enlarged breast tissue. What three letters denote this anomaly? The team of Mary Strom, Cyndi Lee and Pierce Turner who choreographed Cyndi Lauper’s music video for Girls Just Want To Have Fun have a name based on their “sexes” with the same three letters.
This rock band was formed in Kentucky in 2006 by Matt Shultz, his brother Brad Shultz, along with Daniel Tichenor and Jared Champion. They scored a massive breakthrough with their single Ain't No Rest for the Wicked and won multiple Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album, including for Tell Me I'm Pretty in 2017. Which band is this?
Another work that draws inspiration from Ovid's Metamorphoses is a Bernini sculpture that features two mythological characters: one being Apollo who has been fated by Cupid's love-exciting arrow, and the other a nymph fated by Cupid's love-repelling arrow. WHO IS THIS NYMPH that Apollo chases against her wishes, until her father converts her to a "laurel" tree?
The Roman characters in the Asterix series are often named with words that end with "us". Identify this Roman (6) appearing in Asterix and the Banquet, who is shown booking a romantic river cruise for his wife, Ulna. Apart from his name being connected to geometry, it is also medically a pair with his wife's name.
What type of sailing vessel is characterised by two or more masts, with the foremast smaller than the mainmast? The most famous example of this type is "Fram", used by Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen for polar exploration. It is believed to get its name from a Scottish term for "skipping stones".
This former Pakistani cricketer, who went on to become an ICC match referee, suffered a heart attack and died on the field in 2006 while playing for Surrey Over-50s. His younger brother also represented Pakistan as a batsman, becoming the captain of the national side and later making his mark as a commentator. What is their shared surname?
If you're not careful, even a wave can be construed as an insult. Specifically, if you show the palm of your hand with fingers spread and extended, it would be considered an insult in which country? Called mountza, the gesture traces its origins back to the Byzantine Empire's penal code, and the natives are careful not to overextend their fingers or face their palm towards someone when simply hand-signalling the number 5.
Seen on the 15th August Google Doodle, with what garment would you associate this print? This is used in the traditional Assamese sarong worn by women and is the bottom portion of a two-piece dress with the top portion being the Chador (or Sador).
Which venue is the largest retractable roof stadium among the Big 4 sporting leagues in the US? It has hosted the 2011 Super Bowl and the 2010 NBA All-Star game, and will host one of the semi-finals in the 2026 FIFA WC. Please provide the current name of the stadium.
Named due to its resemblance to an ancient Greek architectural feature which resembled a small foot, what form of raised platform referred to a low platform used by public speakers and orchestral conductors in the 18th c.? It was first used in the form we know it most popularly today during the 1930 British Empire Games.
Identify the 1999 romcom from the recreated poster, which features Bob's eldest daughter Tina, and Zeke, a classmate. Although the two aren't paired together on the show, fan theory suggests Zeke might harbour feelings for Tina and she would ultimately reciprocate them too. Tina also recites a poem for her loved one, similar to the titular poem recited by the female lead of the film.
Titled Le Roi de la chasse (King of the Hunt), this re-imagination by Kehinde Wiley (left) copies the exact pose of King Charles I from one of the numerous portraits (1635) by which court painter? His name lives on in a particular flamboyant style.
Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi have collaborated on several films that have captured audiences around the country. In which 2024 film can they be seen together here? The shooting location of this film features interesting graffiti, such as "Kovai Kings" and "Vijay Fans". The graffiti written by the titular group is aptly in yellow.
Which 1st century stone theatre has been painted by Hawk here? Built by a Roman thinker and writer in memory of his wife, Appia Annia, it was used for musical concerts back when it was built, now becoming the venue for the Athens Epidaurus Arts Festival.
This Tom Gauld comic features an impossible shape that was devised and popularised by which English mathematician along with his father? He won the Nobel Prize "for discovering that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity".
There is a common belief that any smaller digit placed to the left of a larger digit is subtracted from the total in a Roman numeral, and that by clever choices a long numeral can be "compressed". For example 499 could be CDXCIX, LDVLIV, XDIX, VDIV, or ID, your choice! There is no basis for this belief and it now deemed to have been popularised only because of the behaviour of the `ROMAN` function in which commonly used software?
What alliterative name was given to the leaked financial documents originating from the legal firm Appleby? It exposed the profiles and workings of many offshore jurisdictions, primarily blissful tax "havens".
Which group of related Native American people in Southwestern United States is this attack helicopter manufactured by Boeing named after? Inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2019, they were also deployed in Ladakh during the recent Indo-China standoff.
Which multinational fast food conglomerate, that was formed in 1977 as a subsidiary of PepsiCo, after the company acquired KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, uses an "!" as part of its logo?
Which Portuguese nobleman and seafarer, conducted the first substantial exploration of the northeast coast of South America - mostly the land we now call Brazil - and claimed it for Portugal? It is during his time in Calicut (India), following the footsteps of Vasco Da Gama, that the "gunboat diplomacy" began as a result of a massacre he endured there.
In this iconic 1951 photograph commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York's best known painters including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, William de Kooning and others, who is the only woman artist to be featured, like a 'feather in a hat' in her own words?
Which classical Middle Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent was used to compose several religious texts of a particular religion, including a namesake canon which is also referred to as the Tipiṭaka ("Triple Basket")?
Identify this airport terminal design (11), where passengers have to be taken from the main terminal to aircrafts parked at a distance. It shares its name with a film franchise starring Jason Statham as a freelance courier driver. Examples include the Linate Airport in Milan and the Dulles Airport in Washington.
The English name of this stuffed poultry dish refers to a European capital, whose coat of arms is shown here and which has recently been under much stress due to Russia. The dish was popularised in present-day Russia and post-Soviet states by French chefs hired by the Russian gentry. Name the dish.
"From war in Ukraine, to the Depp v. Heard lawsuit, this ‘word’ coined on social media to align your views to a cause or person can often further foster dispute (and sometimes even hate speech) in its polarizing nature." - Oxford dictionary's pitch for why one should vote for this hashtag as the Word of the Year 2022, even though it finished third. What phrase/hashtag is this, that one uses in light of solidarity with people or events as #_______Ukraine or #________JohnnyDepp?