Movie Masala 🎬
In the sci-fi blockbuster Enthiran (Robot), what was the name of the iconic humanoid robot created by Dr. Vaseegaran both played by Superstar Rajinikanth?
Chitti (Chitti the Robot)
Which legendary Indian music composer made history in 2009 by winning two Academy Awards (Oscars) for his work on Slumdog Millionaire?
A. R. Rahman
Prior to joining our school campus, this educator spent 8 years at GEMS Our Own Indian School as an Economics teacher, served as CPD Lead, and successfully cleared the MOE leadership exam.
Mr. Robin John Mathai
Which iconic Doordarshan mythological TV series created by Ramanand Sagar brought the entire nation to a complete standstill every Sunday morning in the late 1980s?
Ramayan
If a student tells you they need to "lock in" before your class, what are they preparing to do?
Focus / study seriously
In James Cameron's 1997 epic romance Titanic, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, what were the first names of the two lead characters?
Jack and Rose
Known affectionately as "Gaanagandharvan", which legendary singer has recorded over 50,000 songs and won 8 National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer?
K. J. Yesudas
Starting her teaching career in Kolkata in 1992 after graduating from St. Xavier’s College, she joined GEMS in 2004, served as HoD of English until 2013, and acted as the School Coordinator for EXPO 2020.
Ms. Vinita A. Mathews
What famous instant fruit-flavored drink mix, advertised by a little girl saying "I love you ___!", was a staple at almost every childhood birthday party in the 90s?
Rasna
If a student says your outfit or your entry into the room gave you 'aura', what does it mean?
It refers to being cool and swag.
Which 2007 emotional film directed by Aamir Khan highlighted dyslexia and the life-changing impact of an empathetic teacher through young Ishaan Awasthi?
Taare Zameen Par
Complete the next line of this timeless Kishore Kumar romantic classic:
"Pal pal dil ke paas, tum rehti ho..."
"...Jeevan meethi pyaas, yeh kehti ho"
With nearly 40 years of educational experience, this former GEMS Modern Academy Housemaster and CBSE/ICSE Social Science evaluator holds an MA in History from the University of Poona and an MBA in Education Management.
Mr. Herman Gomes
Played by Mukesh Khanna, who was India's first iconic TV superhero from the late 90s, famous for spinning around and ending episodes with "Chhoti Chhoti Baatein"?
Shaktimaan
What does the phrase "no cap" mean when a student says it at the end of a statement?
"No lie" / "For real" / "I'm serious"
Which 1993 psychological thriller starring Mohanlal, Shobana, and Suresh Gopi set in the haunted mansion of Madampalli is widely considered one of the greatest Malayalam films ever made?
Manichitrathazhu
Which ultra-viral romantic song from the 2015 movie Premam, sung by Vijay Yesudas and composed by Rajesh Murugesan, took all of South India by storm?
Malare (Malare Ninne Kaanathirundhal)
Having entered the teaching profession in June 1989, she holds a Master's in Education, joined the GEMS family in September 2000, and moved to OOHS Al Warqa'a in April 2013.
Ms. Aarti Kanal
Before smartphones or MP3 players, what everyday school stationery item was universally used to manually wind up loose or tangled audio cassette tape ribbons?
Pencil or Compass
Translate this student sentence into formal English: "Teacher, that math assignment was lowkey light work."
"Honestly, that math assignment was surprisingly easy."
In the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, what was the real full name of the genius character played by Aamir Khan, which was revealed at the end of the film in Ladakh?
Phunsukh Wangdu
Which iconic 1970s Swedish pop group gave us eternal sing-along anthems like "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", and "Waterloo"?
ABBA
Holding a Postgraduate degree in English Language and Literature from Kerala University, she has 34 years of teaching and administration experience across India and Dubai, originally joining this school in 2006 as English faculty.
Ms. Anitha Nair
What iconic 1990s minty candy was shaped exactly like white cigarettes with red tips, allowing kids to pretend to smoke before eating them?
Phantom Sweet Cigarettes
If a student calls you the "G.O.A.T.," what four words does that acronym stand for?
Greatest Of All Time