Brutus Buckeye
Mahendra became a Buckeye when he started at Ohio State in this year.
What is 1983?
Mahendra identifies himself as this class of animal based on his food preferences
What is a carnivore?
Since moving to the U.S., Mahendra has welcomed this many dogs into his home
What is 6?
During his early years in India, Mahendra lived in these two major cities
What is Chennai and Delhi?
Mahendra’s been rolling his R’s while learning this romance language.
What is Spanish?
This was the last time the Buckeyes brought the national championship trophy home
What is 2024?
Mahendra’s go-to indulgence when he needs a little sugary treat
What is Chocolate? Bonus: What is Hershey's with almonds?
In the late 1990s, Mahendra’s household included these three types of animals.
What are dogs, fish, and birds?
Mahendra has enjoyed various sports in his life. These were the 3 he played in high school.
What is rugby, volleyball and field hockey?
Mahendra reached this level of mastery in karate
What is a black belt?
Founded near Ohio State University in 1982, this food chain later became one of Mahendra’s favorite college hangouts
What is Buffalo Wild Wings?
Shaila and Mahendra learned how to make this cuisine at a cooking class? (Hint: they learned to roll with the punches)
What is sushi?
This popular ballpark food got its name from the dachshund sausage, which resembled the long-bodied dog breed.
What is a hot dog?
Mahendra attended this school while growing up in Kenya
What is the International School of Kenya?
What's a life long hobby, he's beginning to practice again?
What is the guitar?
In the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship in 2015, Ohio State defeated this team 42–20
What is Oregon?
Mahendra can’t get enough of Cristina's homemade culinary creations, especially these
What are tortillas?
As a teen in Kenya, Mahendra’s loyal and playful canine companion was this breed known for its muscular build and distinctive square muzzle
What are boxers?
Mahendra’s favorite game to play with his mom, involving a net
What is badminton?
The farthest Mahendra has ever traveled on a bike in a single ride
What is 100 miles?
Mahendra was very studious during his dozen years as OSU. This was his final thesis
Mahendra tell us all about it :)
Mahendra’s favorite dish was spiced minced meat patties, which he always loved sharing with this important person in his childhood.
Who is his mom? Bonus!
Mahendra’s first family bird, named after a famous detective duo, was known for mimicking alarms, coffee machines, and phones
Who is Watson?
Mahendra first learned to drive and park a stick shift at his family’s house at this age
What is 13?
This was Mahendra's common role for many Indian dance performances as a dance dad
What is a photographer?