Swad Bhandar
Gram flour, yogurt, ginger, turmeric, salt, sugar, and baking soda. These are the ingredients needed to make this spongy and savory snack that is enjoyed all over Gujarat.
Dhokla
The number of states in India.
28
Launched in response to the tragic killing of Indian tourists in Kashmir in May 2025, this Indian Army mission was code-named after a sacred red powder symbolizing sacrifice and resolve.
Operation Sindoor
This agricultural program started in 1967 was aimed at educating farmers and is one India's longest-running TV shows.
Krishi Darshan
This first avatar of Vishnu appeared during a cosmic flood to save the Vedas and rescue the first man, Manu.
Matsya
This is the national vegetable of India.
Pumpkin
The city with the world's largest cricket stadium.
Ahmedabad
This defense deal scandal in the 1980s involved allegations of kickbacks to Indian politicians and officials from a Swedish arms manufacturer.
Bofors Scandal
This iconic Doordarshan newsreader, known for her calm delivery and signature rose tucked behind her hair, became a household name in 1970s and 1980s.
Salma Sultan
This divine bird witnessed Ravan abducting Sita and heroically attempted to save her.
Jatayu
Popularized in Mumbai’s bustling streets, this term refers to a small, strong, and flavorful half-glass of tea—just enough to get a quick caffeine kick and keep you going.
Cutting Chai
The cities Delhi, Mathura, Agra lie on the banks of this river.
Yamuna
The only Indian Prime Minister to receive the highest civilian honor of both India and Pakistan- Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan?
Moraji Desai
This patriotic song, known for uniting diverse voices from across India, became an iconic television staple.
Mile Sur Mera Tumhara
This king of the Kuru dynasty married twice. His first wife left him because he couldn’t stop himself from asking why she was drowning their sons.
Shantanu
This spicy Rajasthani dish involves dried and rehydrated berry and beans. It is considered a key survival food turned delicacy during the drought season.
Ker Sangri
This city is known for its biryani, pearls, tech industry and Ramoji studios.
Hyderabad
This British commission, appointed in 1927, was tasked with investigating the causes of unrest and recommended reforms, but its report was largely rejected by Indian leaders.
Simon Commission
Premiering in 1984, this Hindi-language soap opera was India’s first television serial, portraying the struggles of a middle-class family and ending each episode with a moral by actor Ashok Kumar.
Hum Log
A five-faced form of a certain God, each face representing a different deity, was assumed to rescue Lord Rama and Lakshmana from the demon Ahiravana in the netherworld.
Panchmukhi Hanuman (Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha, and Hayagriva)
Despite being one of India's most famous spices, this fiery powder wasn’t native to the subcontinent and was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Red chili powder
This is the approximate number of officially recognized cities and towns in India.
4000
This political party, founded in 1949 by C.N. Annadurai, played a key role in the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Before 24x7 news channels existed, this dynamic duo brought election coverage and analysis to Indian living rooms through Doordarshan. One of them was proficient in English and other in Hindi.
Prannoy Roy and Vinod Dua
This lesser-known Upanishad contains a detailed dialogue between Lord Yama and a young boy named Nachiketa about the nature of the self.
Katha Upanishad/Kathopanishad