Merck Potpourri
This individual's quotes are often displayed on the walls at Merck's Buildings
Who is George Merck?
This traditional card game is continued to be played even now on Diwali
what is teen patti?
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract kids and adults
What are fireworks?
This LT member completed her PhD in Quality Risk Management last month!
Who is Ghada Haddad?
Diwali is actually a shortened version of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
What is Deepavali?
This company is often called the "other" Merck
What is Merck KGaA?
This is the most popular legend of Diwali.
What is the legend of Lord Rama
This used to be main color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is White ?
Who is Ken Fraiser
According to the Indian calender, this is the month that Diwali starts in.
What is Ashvin (or Ashwin)?
Year 1891
What Year was MERCK founded?
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this and often mixed with turmeric or fragrant powders, such as sandalwood.
What is oil? Ganga Snaanam
This LT member and daughter were featured on the social media "Parents who work together" posts
Who is Dr. Parimal Desai?
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Who is Barak Obama?
2019 was marked as a significant year of celebration for this famous scientist at Merck.
Who is Dr. Maurice Hillman
Good over Evil
What is the significance of Diwali?
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies among regions from 4 or 8 or up to 24.
What is a Lotus?
This LT member (s) were featured on Women in Leadership article on social media
Who is Bala Sreenivasan and Gargi Maheshwari?
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian State
what is Tamil Nadu?
This product was "reborn" in the year 2010
What is Keytruda
Of the 5 days of Diwali, this day is the actual "Festival of Lights"
What is celebrated on Day 3 of Diwali
The 2nd day of Diwali celebrates the victory of Krishna over this demon king ____________
Who is Narakasur?
This LT member is the official sponsor of the APA EBRG
Who is PK?
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
What is Kerala?