In the year 2002
He became the 12th President of India
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
These birds of prey are largely nocturnal, but the snowy type often hunts by day
Owl
The Mayan god Ek Chuah was in charge of this bean product, not so sweet in those times
Cacao (Chocolate)
SpaceX rockets are programmed to do this if they veer off course after launch
Self-destruct
Breed of small dog that has short legs and long body
Dachshund
This movie won the Filmare Best Film award that year
Lagaan
Found in South America, the harpy is a crested variety of this bird of prey with a wingspan that can reach seven feet
The Egyptian fertility god Min dined on lettuce, believed to be this, any food that stimulates desire
Aphrodisiac
I'm not touching that martini, even though I'd really enjoy it; I'm practicing a bit of this
Self-denial
A ghost
Poltergeist
This country gained its independence after 26 years of occupation by Indonesia
East-Timor (Timor Leste)
Reaching speeds of 200 miles per hour, this bird of prey is not only the world's fastest bird, it's also the world's fastest animal
Peregrine Falcon
To maintain their immortality, the Greek gods drank nectar & ate this
Ambrosia
Bartitsu & krav maga are systems of this
Self-defense
Fermented cabbage
Sauerkraut
The burning of a train with pilgrims returning from Ayodhya near this station led to massive riots
Godhra
The largest bird of prey is this Western Hemisphere vulture that can fly 18,000 feet high & weigh 30 pounds
Condor
How do you like them these fruits Idun provided to Norse gods? Loki sure did when he arranged for their theft
Apple
I know you're doing it for laughs, but stop being so this, overly modest & critical of yourself, from the Latin for "pray"
Self-deprecating
Pleasure, desire, longing to travel
Wanderlust
"How you remind me" by this Canadian Rock band was Billboard’s #1 song of the year
Nickelback
One of the only terrestrial birds of prey is this species whose name seems more suited for an office than its home in Africa
Secretary Bird
The blood of Kvasir was the origin of a type of this honey wine that gave wisdom & poetic inspiration to those who drank it
Mead
It's an action by someone with a fiduciary duty to a corporation that benefits his own bank account, not the corporation
Self-dealing
Secret police force
Gestapo