Uma
This is the nickname Uma calls Bhargava on a daily basis, correct pronunciation required (no, it’s not Bhargav)
James
The return of a tennis ball before it hits the court surface.
Volley
What was the name of the British Company that administered India and trade with Asia before Direct Rule?
East India Company
What was once called British Guiana is now called this?
Guyana
Native to the Middle East, this creamy chickpea dip is traditionally blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus
This Norse god had iron gloves, a belt of strength, and a magic hammer
Thor
This Hindi film explores the journey of a young boy whose struggles in school lead to a transformative encounter with an unconventional teacher.
Taare Zameen Par
Who is Uma’s favorite cricketer?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Proverbially you do this to one's feathers to provoke anger.
Ruffle
Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India?
Indhira Gandhi
This unit of measure is the distance a burst of light travels in one year, about 5.8 trillion miles.
Light-year
Originally from China, this beverage is made by fermenting tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, and is famed for its supposed health benefits.
Kombucha
This flavoring comes from a combination of chocolate and coffee.
Mocha
This English movie follows a group of explorers who utilize a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations of human space travel in order to find a new home for humanity.
Interstellar
Name all 4 companies Uma has worked at (correct order required)
Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Google
It’s the seed of an ear of corn.
Kernel
What was India's previous capital?
This university is located in Hyde Park on the south side of Chicago.
University of Chicago
Halvah consists mainly of honey & tahini a paste of these seeds (DAILY DOUBLE)
Sesame Seeds
A style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice, or a Japanese robe
Kimono
This Telugu film tracks the tumultuous life of a hot-headed surgeon with functioning alcoholism who spirals into self-destruction after his intense romantic relationship falls apart.
Arjun Reddy
Name the specific city in which Uma did her masters. (DAILY DOUBLE)
Tuscaloosa
What’s the name of Shakespeares longest play?
Hamlet
Built in 1648, the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife [blank].
Mumtaz Mahal
In 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was born near a small Tuscan hill town called this.
Thailand's best-known dish it's stir-fried noodles egg bean sprouts peanuts & seasonings
Pad Thai
A celebration that takes place on the 13th birthday of a Jew
Bar Mitzvah
This Telugu movie follows the quest of a man reincarnated as an unlikely creature, seeking revenge against his nemesis while protecting someone very dear to him.
Eega
How many countries has Uma visited? (Answer within three)
41
This refers to a person who chooses to die for his religious beliefs.
Martyr
What was the exact date India achieved its independence?
August 15th, 1947
In 1984 this novel first published 35 years earlier was on the bestsellers list.
1984
A famous meat sauce is named for this Italian sausage city
Bolognese
Who was the dictator of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
This Hindi film follows an entrepreneur to a foreign land with the hopes of learning a new language.
English Vinglish