EY TP
These 2 people are known for many things within our Department, amongst which their love for sneakers is a standout feature, earning them the moniker of being "Sneaker heads". Who are we talking about?
Bhargav and Yogesh
This Oscar winning song composed by an acclaimed international artist was performed in multiple languages, with the English version being performed by Nicole Scherzinger. ID the song and the composer.
Hint: You don't have to look too far away to find the composer
Jai Ho!, by A.R Rahman
This footballer had 2 separate stints with Manchester United, spaced by a gap of nearly 12 years in between them. During this time, he infamously represented Real Madrid.
Identify this Portuguese star.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Chennai recently earned a spot in the Limca Book of World records for the most number of people gathered for an event of this kind. ID the event
Air Show by the Indian Air Force
We all receive a lot of emails with EY Firm wide updates on a daily basis, but how often do we actually read them? Time to find out. What was EY's combined global revenue in the fiscal year ended June 2024?
USD 51 Billion (approx.)
On 15th July 2024, a large number of analysts, including the 2 of us, joined EY TP. Can you identify the exact number of all the new joiners on the date?
7 (Thala for a reason)
These 2 highly anticipated Bollywood sequels clashed head to head at the box office with simultaneous Diwali releases in 2024. Identify the 2 movies
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again
This Olympic medalist holds the record for most medals by an individual in the history of the event. ID the person and the sport.
Michael Phelps - Swimming
Chennai's beaches attracted a lot of social media attention recently as its waters went bioluminescent. Any guesses on WHEN this bioluminescence happened?
HINT: Most of us wouldn't have seen it because of our dedication to work xD
Final 2 weeks of October
For us, October 31st this year marked the end of the TP Year, but to the rest of the world, October 31st marked the celebration of 2 major holidays. ID both these holidays
Diwali and Halloween
Most employees work from home on this particular day, not because of weather, but due to an event that happens a couple of times a year.
Any guesses on what this event could be?
Fire drill
This award winning actor returned to mainstream Tamil cinema in 2024 after a 13 year long hiatus through an action drama film. He also went on to star in Vijay's The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), playing one of the movie's key antagonists.
Identify the actor and his first movie of 2024.
Actor - "Mic" Mohan
Movie - Haraa
We all know that Stephen Fleming has played the role of CSK's coach in the IPL for many years now, but who played the role during the inaugural season of 2008?
Kepler Wessels
This year, Chennai hosted India's first ever night race on a street circuit. Identify where the race took place.
Island Grounds near St Thomas Mount
Coffee comes in so many different names and forms, but there is one in particular that shares its name with a coding language. What is this type of coffee?
Java Coffee
Telephone booths are some of the most useful spots in office, but how many know the exact number of unnamed telephone booths on our floor?
Eight
This Universal studios produced movie starring Jack Black was released on the backdrop of significant global anticipation. Despite the underwhelming reviews that poured in post its release, the movie still ended up as the 10th highest domestic box office grosser in USA.
Identify the movie
Kung Fu Panda 4
This Canadian tennis player won his first Grand Slam title in quite the "grand" fashion by beating the legendary Novak Djokovic in the 2021 US Open finals. ID the player
Daniil Medvedev
Chennai's iconic metro rail network has a vast array of interconnected stations, but which station has the largest number of functioning platforms and how many are there?
Chennai Central Metro, with 6 functioning platforms
A few years ago, an Indian Air Force pilot was captured in Pakistan, leading to significant National outrage until his eventual release. ID the pilot
Abhinandan Varthaman
We've all been coming to the Chennai office for as long as we can remember, but has anyone read the quote by the Yoga sutras of Patanjali on the back wall? Challenge: Say the quote word for word.
"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world."
Sooraj Cherukat is a professional musician who released a single this year that soon grew into an international sensation. The song's popularity has earned Sooraj the honour of being just the third Indian to play at the International Music Festival - Coachella.
Identify the song and the singer's stage name
Big Dawgs by Hanumankind
Boasting a net worth of close to Rs. 1500 Crore - this former Indian International recently surpassed the likes of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni to become India's richest cricket personality.
Identify the person in question.
Ajay Jadeja, who was recently declared as the heir to the Jamnagar Royal Throne
Greater Chennai Traffic Police launched the incredibly well received initiative of converting all red lights in their jurisdiction into hearts - a gesture to show that they care about the commuters. However, this was also a part of a larger campaign launched by the GCTP, all culminating into one specific day this year. Identify the campaign and the date.
Zero Accident Day on August 26th.
This one is for all the food lovers out there - this street food originated from the streets of Madurai before becoming one of Sri Lanka's most popular dishes. The dish combines a mix of gravies, vegetables, and at times, meat and eggs, along with a key ingredient that is reflected in the name of the dish itself. What is the name of this dish?
Kothu parotta