Mythology
In the Ramayana, who was Lord Rama’s loyal monkey commander?
Hanuman
What diamond-shaped silver-topped sweet is made primarily from ground cashews and sugar?
Kaju Katli
In the popular multiplayer game Among Us, what is the term used to call out someone suspicious who might be the undercover killer?
Sus
Which iconic Shah Rukh Khan movie features the famous line "Bade bade deshon mein aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain, Senorita"?
DDLJ
On the night of Diwali, people light diyas and leave their doors open to welcome which Goddess of wealth and prosperity into their homes?
Goddess Lakshmi
What bright orange, pretzel-shaped sweet is deep-fried and soaked in hot saffron sugar syrup?
Jalebi
If a Gen Z kid tells you your new Diwali kurta or sneakers have "no cap," what do they actually mean?
No lie / For real / It's the truth
In the movie 3 Idiots, what 3-word phrase does Rancho (played by Aamir Khan) keep repeating to stay calm during tough situations?
All iz Well
What multi-headed demon king of Lanka was defeated by Lord Rama before he returned home on Diwali?
Ravana
Which popular yellow, round Diwali sweet is traditionally made from roasted chickpea flour (besan), ghee, and sugar, often rolled into small balls by hand?
Besan Laddoo
What is the term for a trendy, curated, and highly visual aesthetic or mood board often posted on Pinterest or Instagram to capture a vibe
Vibe
In the movie Hera Pheri, what is the hilarious name of the landlord played by Paresh Rawal who wears round glasses, a dhoti, and constantly complains about phone calls meant for "Star Fisheries"?
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
What was the name of Lord Rama’s bow that he famously lifted and broke to win Princess Sita’s hand at her Swayamvar?
Shiva Danush
The silver foil delicately pressed onto the tops of premium mithai like Kaju Katli for decoration and auspiciousness is known by what traditional Hindi name?
Vark
What word does Gen Z use to describe someone who has natural charisma, charm, and game when flirting or talking to people?
Rizz
What classic musical instrument—consisting of a set of two hand drums (one small wooden treble drum and one larger metal bass drum)—is fundamental to Indian classical music and Bollywood beats?
Table
Why did the people of Ayodhya light thousands of small clay oil lamps (diyas) all over the city on the very first Diwali?
To light the path home for Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana (or to celebrate their return)
What rich, honeycomb-textured Rajasthani sweet—shaped like a disc or wheel and famously prepared during monsoon and autumn festivals like Teej and Diwali—is traditionally soaked in syrup and topped with rabri?
Ghevar
According to modern internet lore, if someone "cooked" or is said to have "cooked" while making a remix, a TikTok edit, or a comeback, what does that mean?
They did something amazing / nailed it / delivered a masterpiece
The iconic duet song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se (1998)—composed by A.R. Rahman and famously filmed on top of a moving train—was sung by Sapna Awasthi and which powerhouse male playback singer, marking his breakthrough hit?
Sukhwinder Singh