Bollywood & Beyond
This 2001 film, starring Aamir Khan, tells the story of a young man who inspires a team of underdogs to win a cricket match.
What is Lagaan?
This Gujarati festival, celebrated in January, marks the harvest season and is synonymous with kite flying.
What is Uttarayan?
This document, signed in 1776, declared the 13 colonies independent from British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This long-awaited second season of a South Korean series premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2024.
What is "Squid Game"?
This plant is traditionally kissed under during Christmas celebrations.
What is mistletoe?
This Bollywood film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, tells the story of a young man’s journey through the Indian education system and its flaws.
What is Taare Zameen Par?
This Gujarati phrase, often exclaimed by elders, translates to "Oh my goodness!" in English.
What is "Hai Ram"?
The Manhattan Project during World War II was responsible for developing this weapon.
What is the atomic bomb?
This social media platform, known for its decentralized approach, surpassed 25 million users in 2024.
What is Bluesky?
This classic animated Christmas TV special features a snowman brought to life by a magical hat.
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
This 2016 film starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu was about a legal battle involving the right to live and the justice system.
What is Pink?
This traditional Gujarati snack, often served with chai, is a steamed savory cake made from fermented rice and chickpea flour.
What is dhokla?
This amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This film, released in 2024, is a biopic starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
What is "A Complete Unknown"?
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in this country.
What is Germany?
This director is famous for his films such as Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours and gained international acclaim for his storytelling.
Who is Danny Boyle?
Gujaratis are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and dominate this U.S. industry, owning nearly half of the franchises.
What are motels?
This landmark Supreme Court case of 1954 declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This famous YouTuber, known for his gaming content, announced his retirement from the platform in 2024 after amassing over 100 million subscribers.
Who is PewDiePie?
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," this character famously says, "Bah, humbug!"
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
This filmmaker, known for his vibrant and colorful storytelling, directed the 2016 film Bajirao Mastani, a historical drama about the Maratha Empire.
Who is Sanjay Leela Bhansali?
This is the name of the Gujarati vegetarian dish made with mixed vegetables, often cooked during weddings or large feasts.
What is undhiyu?
This U.S. President purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This artist's 2024 album was noted for influencing Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
Who is Charli XCX?
This fictional location is where the Grinch lives before stealing Christmas.
What is Mount Crumpit?