Culture
This pre-wedding ceremony often involves applying turmeric paste to the bride and groom
What is Haldi?
Guess the dish
A creamy tomato-based chicken curry commonly made with butter and cream
What is Butter Chicken?
True or False
3 Idiots is set primarily in a medical college.
False (engineering college)
This sport dominates pop culture conversations across South Asia
What is Cricket?
This European country colonized much of South Asia
What is United Kingdom/Britain?
This language is widely spoken in both India and Pakistan and written in different scripts
What is Punjabi?
This dairy product is clarified butter commonly used in Indian cooking
What is Ghee?
Guess the movie by the plot:
A shy office worker secretly transforms himself with a fake beard and a different personality so his wife can fall in love with him, while she has no idea they are the same person.
What is Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi?
This Netflix series was one of the first mainstream Western shows to center a South Asian teen girl navigating culture, family, and identity
What is Never Have I Ever?
This South Asian country officially became a republic in 1972 after gaining independence from Pakistan
What is Bangladesh?
True or False
Nepal is the only South Asian country that was never colonized by a European power
True
True or False
Paneer melts when heated
False
Guess the actor
This actor has played a Delhi wedding planner, a ruthless medieval ruler, and a Mumbai rapper, and is known for dramatic physical transformations, unpredictable public appearances, and method-style preparation for roles.
Who is Ranveer Singh?
This Indian film won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023
What is RRR?
This empire introduced Persian culture, architecture, and cuisine to much of South Asia
What is the Mughal Empire?
This religion originated in the Indian subcontinent and emphasizes non-violence and asceticism
What is Jainism?
Guess the dish
A Bengali fish curry made with mustard paste and green chilies, known for its sharp, pungent flavor
What is Shorshe Ilish?
Guess the song by the situation
A breakup song that plays at the wedding of the woman the main character is in love with, where he finally accepts that she will never choose him.
What is Channa Mereya?
This Punjabi artist performed at Coachella in 2023, becoming the first from India to do so
Who is Diljit Dosanjh?
This South Asian country was formerly known as Ceylon
What is Sri Lanka?
In Kathmandu, this tradition involves worshipping a young girl believed to be a living goddess
What is Kumari?
This South Asian condiment was popularized during British colonial rule and later adapted using local spices and fruits
What is Chutney?
Guess the movie by the plot
Two people fall in love, separate due to family honor, grow up miserable, meet again after decades, and prove that emotional damage is apparently romantic.
What is Veer-Zaara?
This Indian Premier League team is owned by a Bollywood actor and has one of the largest fan bases
What is Kolkata Knight Riders?
This movement led by Gandhi in 1930 protested British taxes on a basic necessity
What is Salt March?