Pop Culture
This internationally charting song starred Pakistani classical dancer and activist, Sheema Kirmani, in its music video. It is the most-streamed Pakistani song globally and the most-streamed song in Pakistan in 2022.
What is Pasoori?
This holiday occurs on a no-moon night on a varying date between mid-October and mid-November. It is often referred to as "The Festival of Lights."
What is Diwali?
A spiced mix of layered meat and rice, traditionally cooked over an open fire in a leather pot. Its introduction to the subcontinent is often credited to the Muslim populations living there.
What is Biryani?
"♫Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa
Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa♫"
What is "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani?"
This Eboard member can figure skate
Who is Co-President Srinija?
This beloved Bollywood classic is still screened at a Mumbai Theatre, every day since its release in 1995.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
This important religious day is mainly celebrated in Kerala and is sometimes called "The Festival of Flower Carpets."
What is Onam?
This South Indian curry is prepared mainly with the juices of tamarind or tomato along with a few spices.
What is Rasam?
“Morning Sprightley… agayi kamini bacchi chodhne?”
What is "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham?"
This Eboard member has edited a $49 million dollar grossing film
Who is Co-President Sana?
Known for his royal lineage and killer performances, this Bollywood star recently found himself in a different kind of stab-worthy role—unfortunately, in real life and in his own apartment.
Who is Saif Ali Khan?
Brothers often shower their sisters with gifts on this day, while their sisters pray to bless them with a long and healthy life.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
This dessert is prepared by Muslims during the feast of Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan.
It is also sometimes prepared by Hindus on the morning of Karva Chauth.
"Yenna Rascala, mind it!"
What is "Om Shanti Om?"
This Eboard member watched Pyare Mohan every time she was in the car until she was 4 years old.
Who is Vice President Rabia?
Once a reigning queen of Bollywood, this actress found herself cast out faster than a flop sequel after rumors swirled about her extra-curricular activities with one of the industry's biggest superstars.
Who is Priyanka Chopra?
The commemoration of the goddess Durga's massacre of world-ending demons, flying kites, playing cards, buying new clothes, going to the mandir, painting the house... are all things done on this Nepalese holy day.
What is Dashain?
What the acronym AMUL (ie. Amul butter) is short for.
What is "Anand Milk Union Limited?"
"Diamond Biscuit, diamond biscuit,
Jab bhi mood ho kha lo,
Diamond Biscuit, diamond biscuit,
Healthy Swad ko pa lo"
What is "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?"
This Eboard member was attacked by a monkey in India.
Who is PR Rachel?
This dreamy-eyed beverage server had Pakistanis thirsting for more than just a cup of tea when his photo went viral, proving that sometimes, all it takes to become famous is good lighting and a great kurta.
What is 'Chai Wala?'
At celebrations of this holiday, you will often hear these lyrics sung to tell the legend of a popular regional folk figure:
Sunder mundriye
Tera kaun vicaharaa
Dullah Bhatti walla
What is Lohri?
This rare meat is found in the dish Akini Chokibo, an expensive delicacy from the state of Nagaland.
What are Paddy field snails?
“Shaadi is daal chawal for pachaas saal till you die. Arey life mein thoda bahut kheema pav, tangdi kebab, hakka noodles bhi hona chahiye na!”
What is "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?"
this eboard member left her bag in a tacobell in different state and had to trek back that week to retrieve it
Who Co-Captain Shreya?