Oldest is Goldest
Capital Etymologies
Indian Exports to English
Iconic Ad Campaigns
Something is cooking in movies
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Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest toy store, this was founded by William H as "Noah's Ark" in High Holborn, London, in 1760

Hamleys

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This capital city name is attributed to Raja Bhoj, who built a large reservoir in the region. Name literally deriving from the Sanskrit words Bhoj Tal (Lake of Bhoj)

Bhopal

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This word borrowed from Hindi and Urdu, describes literally the "garment for the legs", referring to loose-fitting, lightweight trousers"

Pajamas

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Featuring a lovable pug, this ad became iconic for showing "how it follows you everywhere", just like the network

Vodafone - You & I

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A story of a schoolboy and his unique lunchbox that tugs at the heartstrings, starring a real-life father and son duo (2011)

Stanley ka dabba

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Founded in 1837, this powerhouse considered world's oldest luxury brand, originally produced saddles and other riding gear

Hermes

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This capital city's name is named after King Brahmdeo Rai, who founded the city in the 14th century

Raipur

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This word comes from a late 18th century Hindi word meaning bracelets of glass

Bangles

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Series of iconic ads like this one where a rickety bus overflowing with passengers doesn't fall apart, showcasing the product's unmatched strength

Fevicol - Dum Laga Ke Haisha

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Shah Rukh Khan plays a cook in this Mahesh Bhat quirky comedy involving mistaken identity (1998)

Duplicate

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The company created the DynaTAC 8000X. In 1983, this was the first mobile used to call the grandson of Alexander Graham Bell, who was all the way in Germany

Motorola

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This capital name is thought to originate from Sanskrit word meaning Lord of three worlds - Tribhuvan

Bhubaneshwar

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This English word for a piece of cloth originated from the Hindi word bandhnu describing a tie-dye technique

Bandana

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This campaign urged Indians to wake up, not just to enjoy a cup of tea but also their social responsibilities

Tata Tea - Jaago Re

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This Hollywood namesake is the inspiration for the 2017 Bollywood remake starring Saif Ali Khan. This one stars Jon Favreau as a person reviving his passion for cooking (2014)

Chef

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This is considered the oldest "modern" securities market in the world. It was created shortly after the establishment of an East India Company in 1602. Prior to this, the market existed primarily for the exchange of commodities

Amsterdam Stock Exchange

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This capital city's name means "City of Lord Anantha" (a reference to Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Anantha)

Thiruvananthapuram

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Derived from a Hindi word, this English word refers to a deceitful or violent person, especially a criminal, who acts aggressively

Thug

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In this iconic ad, people's teeth light up a royal palace, emphasizing the product's whitening feature

HappyDent - Zyaada Muskuraiye

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This Hollywood biographical drama, starring Meryl Streep, follows two women connected through cooking and Ms. Child's recipes (2009)

Julia & Julia

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This began as a steel mill, founded in 1810 by brothers Jean-Frederic and Jean-Pierre ll. Considered the oldest French car brand, this is also among the most well known alongside Renault and Citroen

Peugeot

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This capital city literally means "the land of many villages" in the local Meitei language

Imphal

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Borrowed from a Tamil word, this English word refers to a system of social ostracization, once widely practiced in India

Pariah

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The heartwarming ad featuring a girl dancing on the cricket field after a player scores a century, recently had a role reversal

Cadbury Dairy Milk - Kuch Khaas hai

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Bradley Cooper plays a talented but troubled chef, in this movie, seeking redemption in the culinary world (2015)

Burnt