Food
This crispy, hollow fried purī filled with flavored water, chickpeas, and potatoes goes by many names.
What is Pani Puri?
Played by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, Raj and Simran are the star-crossed lovers in this iconic 1995 Bollywood movie.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
Often played on long car trips or family gatherings, this singing game requires two teams to take turns singing songs starting with the last letter of the previous song.
What is Antakshari?
Located in Agra, India, this famous white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
What is the Taj Mahal?
Applied on hands and feet before big events, this reddish-brown natural plant dye is famous for its intricate, temporary tattoo designs.
What is Mehndi (or Henna)?
This cold yogurt-based smoothie comes in sweet, salted, or popular fruit flavors like mango.
What is Lassi?
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this massive Tollywood action movie blew up worldwide in 2022 and went viral for its energetic "Naatu Naatu" dance scene.
What is RRR?
This tabletop game involves flicking smooth wooden pieces into four corner pockets using a larger, heavier plastic disk called a striker.
What is Carrom?
Known for its rich history, street food, and the massive Badshahi Mosque, this city is widely considered the cultural hub of Pakistan.
What is Lahore?
Popular during Gujarat's Navratri festival, this energetic group dance involves participants dancing in circles while hitting decorated wooden sticks together.
What is Dandiya (or Garba)?
Famous as a quick street food snack across India, this item consists of a deep-fried spiced potato dumpling served inside a sliced bread bun.
What is Vada Pav?
Played by Iman Vellani, this teenage Pakistani-American superhero became Marvel’s first South Asian lead hero in her own Disney+ series.
Who is Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)?
Derived from the ancient Indian game Pachisi, this classic digital and board game lets four players race their four tokens around the board based on die rolls.
What is Ludo?
Known as the "Pink City" because of its distinct historic terracotta architecture, this popular tourist city in Rajasthan is home to the famous Hawa Mahal.
What is Jaipur?
During Eid celebrations, elders traditionally give cash gifts or small presents to younger relatives under this specific name.
What is Eidi (or Eidia)?
Biriyani originated in this country.
What is Persia?
This British-Indian actor played Anthony, the main romantic lead in Season 2 of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.
Who is Jonathan Bailey?
Played during spring festivals like Basant, this outdoor activity involves string coated with ground glass to cut down rivals' flying objects.
What is kite fighting?
Situated on the banks of the Ganges River, this ancient Indian city is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
What is Varanasi (or Benares)?
Worn by grooms across North India and Pakistan, this long, knee-length coat buttoned down the front is paired with churidar trousers or loose pants.
What is a Sherwani?
This cold dessert features sweet basil seeds, rose syrup, and ice cream served over vermicelli noodles.
What is Falooda?
This music maestro holds the title of being the first Indian composer to win two Academy Awards in the same night for his work on a single film.
Who is A.R. Rahman?
Similar to tag, this traditional Indian game involves two teams where attackers run around a field trying to tag opponents seated in a central row.
What is Kho Kho?
Spanning the coastal border between India and Bangladesh, this massive mangrove forest is the largest on Earth and famous for its wild population of Bengal tigers.
What are the Sundarbans?
Popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Nepal, this ancient 4-day festival involves devotees fasting and standing waist-deep in river waters to offer prayers to the Sun God during sunrise and sunset.
What is Chhath Puja?