For the Foodies
This American childhood favorite is a spread of sweetened fruit and goobers between slices of bread.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich or PB&J
This game, which is similar to India’s Sekan-tadi or “slamming the hip,” is celebrated in a 2004 film starring Vince Vaughn.
Dodgeball
“Pather Panchali” is one of this Oscar-winning director’s classic movies.
Satyajit Ray
One of three U.S. presidents who did not keep a pet while in office.
James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, or Donald Trump
Called the ‘Indian apple’, which fruit is known as a symbol of fertility and death in ancient Greek mythology?
Pomegranate
Often referred to as the “Queen of Rice,” this variety of long-grain rice has been grown in India at the foot of the Himalayas for thousands of years.
Basmati
In this traditional Indian sport, a gymnast performs aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips with a vertical pole, cane, or rope.
Mallakhamb
In this 1975 classic, police chief Martin Brody is persuaded by the mayor of a small American town to reopen the beaches after tragedy strikes.
Jaws
This special day has been celebrated on Mahatma Ghandi’s birthday since 1983.
World Day for Farmed Animals
Gift shops in this U.S. state often sell jams, syrups, and other products made from its official state fruit, the Huckleberry.
Idaho
Production of this American snack cake, first baked in 1930, was suspended for more than six months in late 2012.
Twinkie
George Carter III began designing this popular U.S. arena-based game after watching the movie Star Wars.
Laser Tag
Reportedly, Kishore Kumar made this big box office hit hoping it would fail to help him evade taxes.
Chalti Ka naam Gaadi
They’re smart and cute and can be complete troublemakers. Pet owners beware of these little bandits.
Racoons
Also known as “Indian apples” this fruit was and was brought to Europe by some of Alexander the Great’s warriors.
Lemons
This popular Indian sweet’s three main ingredients are rice flour, ghee, and powdered sugar.
Pootharekulu
In Manipur, this game is played barefoot by two 7-player teams on a 45-metre pitch.
Yubi Lakpi or Coconut Snatching
Many critics thought this American historical drama was too long when it was released in 1939.
Gone with the Wind
Isheeta Rajpal keeps several types of birds. Which is her favorite?
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Known as Vaccinium macrocarpon, the fruit of this dwarf evergreen shrub is cultivated in the Northern United States.
Cranberry
Often combined with a favorite smear and even salmon, this donut shaped delight is a traditional breakfast staple throughout the U.S.
Bagel
Created in 1910 by a New York professor and coach, this game was originally used to teach young boys and girls the basics of baseball.
Kickball
This was the first Hindi film released commercially in Italy.
Ankhen
This breed of dog was featured as a detective’s partner in the 1989 comedy, Turner and Hooch.
Dogue de Bordeaux or French Mastiff)
This squid-like yellow fruit originated in India and is said to symbolize happiness and wealth.
Citrus Medica or the Buddha's Hand