Hinduism
This ancient set of texts, composed in Sanskrit, is considered the oldest layer of Hindu scripture.
What are the Vedas?
This 1857 uprising began in Meerut and spread across northern India, marking the first major revolt against British rule.
What is the Revolt of 1857?
This 1994 Salman Khan film about friendship and loyalty became a cult classic, featuring the iconic character “Prem.”
What is Hum Aapke Hain Koun!??
During the shooting of The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger kept a “Joker diary” full of disturbing clippings and handwriting exercises to stay in character.
Who is Heath Ledger?
This Hindu festival marks the first day of spring and is known for throwing brightly colored powders in celebration.
What is Holi?
This epic, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, tells the story of Prince Rama, his exile, and the rescue of Sita.
What is the Ramayana?
This movement, launched in 1905 in response to the partition of Bengal, encouraged Indians to boycott British goods and promote indigenous industries.
What is the Swadeshi Movement?
This actor is known for playing the iconic villain “Gabbar Singh” in the film Sholay.
Who is Amjad Khan?
This 1994 thriller was originally written as one of three interconnected stories in Quentin Tarantino’s abandoned film Open Road.
What is Pulp Fiction?
This Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple and is celebrated for eight nights with candles.
What is Hanukkah?
This type of sacred fire ritual, often performed by priests, involves offerings into a consecrated flame accompanied by mantras.
What is a yajna (havan/homa)?
This committee, formed in 2002, recommended significant electoral reforms, including limiting criminalization in politics.
What is the Vohra Committee?
Before becoming a major Bollywood star, this actor worked as an assistant director on Taal (1999) and Black (2005).
Who is Ranbir Kapoor?
This director’s debut film Following was shot on weekends for over a year using short ends (leftover film stock scraps) to save money.
Who is Christopher Nolan?
This Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with marigolds, colorful skulls, and altars called ofrendas.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This fierce form of Shiva, depicted with five faces and ten arms, is said to have defeated the demon Andhaka.
Who is Panchamukha Shiva?
This 1984 military operation aimed to remove armed militants from the Golden Temple but led to nationwide controversy and backlash.
What is Operation Blue Star?
Before his breakout role, this actor used to work as a background dancer for Shiamak Davar and can be spotted behind Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2’s “Crazy Kiya Re.”
Who is Sushant Singh Rajput?
This 2017 Oscar-winning picture was mistakenly announced as the winner instead of Moonlight due to a duplicate envelope error.
What is La La Land?
This Scandinavian holiday celebrates the longest day of the year and is marked by maypole dancing and flower crowns.
What is Midsummer (Sweden/Finland)?
This Pandava, known for his unmatched skill with the mace, killed Duryodhana in the war.
Who is Bhima?
This ancient university in Bihar, founded in the 5th century CE, was one of the world’s earliest residential universities and attracted scholars from across Asia.
What is Nalanda University?
This 2004 film was shot in 17 days, making it one of the fastest films ever shot in mainstream Hindi cinema.
What is Socha Na Tha?
This 2000s film shot its opening car chase without permits in Paris, forcing cinematographers to use hidden cameras and civilian vehicles.
What is The Bourne Identity?
This Japanese holiday, also called “Day of the Dead,” honors ancestral spirits and includes the floating of lanterns on rivers.
What is Obon?