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Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda
Kolkata Quiz-PrelimsKolkata Quiz-Prelims
Antaragni - 2015Antaragni - 2015

• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

ClueClue – A former assistant of German photographer– A former assistant of German photographer
Carl Hertz, he literally created ‘magic’ on screen inCarl Hertz, he literally created ‘magic’ on screen in
his later years.his later years.
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Dadasaheb PhalkeDadasaheb Phalke

ClueClue – Born– Born
in Goa, hein Goa, he
was anwas an
occasionaloccasional
theatre actor.theatre actor.
Indians areIndians are
hugelyhugely
indebted toindebted to
him and hishim and his
family.family.
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ClueClue - The lady- The lady
featured in the stampfeatured in the stamp
had a major influencehad a major influence
in coining the title ofin coining the title of
a hit 2014 movie.a hit 2014 movie.
2

ClueClue – Hailing from a family of noted Kathak– Hailing from a family of noted Kathak
exponents of Lucknow, he worked as choreographerexponents of Lucknow, he worked as choreographer
in many bolly ventures, most notably –in many bolly ventures, most notably – Mughal-e-Mughal-e-
AzamAzam andand PakeezahPakeezah..
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ClueClue – His father– His father
Mukund Misra was aMukund Misra was a
wealthy poet andwealthy poet and
accomplishedaccomplished
musician, who formusician, who for
some time was asome time was a
temple priesttemple priest
in Varanasi. in Varanasi.
4

ClueClue – One of the pioneers of modern Indian art and– One of the pioneers of modern Indian art and
a key figure of Contextual Modernism.a key figure of Contextual Modernism.
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Dinanath MangeshkarDinanath Mangeshkar

2
Subhadra Kumari ChauhanSubhadra Kumari Chauhan

3
Lachhu MaharajLachhu Maharaj

• Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.

From this ridiculously long name of the originalFrom this ridiculously long name of the original
edition of a novel, just try to find out X –edition of a novel, just try to find out X –
The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of X, OfThe Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of X, Of
York, Mariner: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years,York, Mariner: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years,
all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast ofall alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast of
America, near the Mouth of the Great River ofAmerica, near the Mouth of the Great River of
Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore byOroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by
Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished butShipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but
himself. With An Account how he was at last ashimself. With An Account how he was at last as
strangely deliver'd by Pyrates.strangely deliver'd by Pyrates.
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Robinson CrusoeRobinson Crusoe

As per history, ‘it’ came to America from the CongoAs per history, ‘it’ came to America from the Congo
during the period of slavery. But ‘it’ became reallyduring the period of slavery. But ‘it’ became really
popular during the 1960s and inspired variations likepopular during the 1960s and inspired variations like
the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato,the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato,
the Monkey and the Funky Chicken. The personthe Monkey and the Funky Chicken. The person
responsible for this craze covered an eponymous no.,responsible for this craze covered an eponymous no.,
originally performed by Hank Ballard and theoriginally performed by Hank Ballard and the
Midnighters in 1959. Midnighters in 1959.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
1

Dr. Surendra Katekar, a former teacher at theDr. Surendra Katekar, a former teacher at the
Christian College, Indore remembers that theChristian College, Indore remembers that the
Canteen-Supervisor of the college once lent a studentCanteen-Supervisor of the college once lent a student
a certain amount of money. When the student didn’ta certain amount of money. When the student didn’t
pay him back the money, the canteen supervisorpay him back the money, the canteen supervisor
started to follow him everywhere in the campus. Thisstarted to follow him everywhere in the campus. This
incident was later captured very funnily in a bollyincident was later captured very funnily in a bolly
venture.venture.
How much money was lent by the canteenHow much money was lent by the canteen
supervisor?supervisor?
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Paanch Rupaiya Baara AanaPaanch Rupaiya Baara Aana

After giving Weston Super-Mare’s economy aAfter giving Weston Super-Mare’s economy a
boost of over £20m, X has been closed on 27boost of over £20m, X has been closed on 27thth
Sep,Sep,
2015. It had attracted over 1,50,000 visitors. The2015. It had attracted over 1,50,000 visitors. The
dismantled artefacts will be sent to the Calaisdismantled artefacts will be sent to the Calais
refugee camp ‘to build shelters’.refugee camp ‘to build shelters’.
What was X?What was X?
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Dismaland, art-theme parkDismaland, art-theme park
of Banksyof Banksy

As a moniker, X was used for the British troopsAs a moniker, X was used for the British troops
and Y was for the Germans. So, X & Y wereand Y was for the Germans. So, X & Y were
initially discarded and instead of those two, Jasperinitially discarded and instead of those two, Jasper
& Jinx were chosen respectively. But, finally X & Y& Jinx were chosen respectively. But, finally X & Y
were selected.were selected.
Who / what are X & Y?Who / what are X & Y?
4

This French Gypsy girl, born Agnes, was veryThis French Gypsy girl, born Agnes, was very
popular among the masses because of herpopular among the masses because of her
seductive dance moves. Later on, she becameseductive dance moves. Later on, she became
famous in another name which she got from thefamous in another name which she got from the
paste emerald she used to wear around her neck.paste emerald she used to wear around her neck.
Whom am I talking about?Whom am I talking about?
5

This particular term was coined by GuillaumeThis particular term was coined by Guillaume
Apollinaire in 1917 to describe Jean Cocteau’sApollinaire in 1917 to describe Jean Cocteau’s
ballet ‘Parade’ and his own play ‘Theballet ‘Parade’ and his own play ‘The
Mammaries of Tiresias’.Mammaries of Tiresias’.
Which term, now mostly associated withWhich term, now mostly associated with
another form of art, is this?another form of art, is this?
6

A former paramedic, 26-year-old Cody, is theA former paramedic, 26-year-old Cody, is the
brand manager of Reach Out World Wide, a non-brand manager of Reach Out World Wide, a non-
profit organization. 37 year old Caleb is a smallprofit organization. 37 year old Caleb is a small
time actor.time actor.
Which major 2015 release, dedicated to one of theirWhich major 2015 release, dedicated to one of their
family members, has ignited their passion forfamily members, has ignited their passion for
acting?acting?
7

According to Jimi Hendrix, once in his dream heAccording to Jimi Hendrix, once in his dream he
was walking under the sea. Then something smokywas walking under the sea. Then something smoky
surrounded him, engulfed him and got him lost. Itsurrounded him, engulfed him and got him lost. It
was a traumatic experience but somehow his faithwas a traumatic experience but somehow his faith
in Jesus saved him.in Jesus saved him.
What did he create to remember this incident?What did he create to remember this incident?
8

Shown in the 2014 bolly-movieShown in the 2014 bolly-movie QueenQueen, these, these
artefacts at the Pont des Arts, approximatelyartefacts at the Pont des Arts, approximately
weighing 45 tons has recently been replaced by theweighing 45 tons has recently been replaced by the
city authorities with temporary paintings by streetcity authorities with temporary paintings by street
artists. Plans of installing lock-proof Plexiglassartists. Plans of installing lock-proof Plexiglass
panels will be executed later this year.panels will be executed later this year.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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Paris Love-locksParis Love-locks

Which work of art, originally titled something else,Which work of art, originally titled something else,
was given its more familiar name by foundrywas given its more familiar name by foundry
workers who noted its similarity to Michelangelo’sworkers who noted its similarity to Michelangelo’s
statue of Lorenzo de Medici called 'Il Penseroso'?statue of Lorenzo de Medici called 'Il Penseroso'?
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Why this superhitWhy this superhit
South Korean crimeSouth Korean crime
thriller movie titledthriller movie titled
Seven DaysSeven Days is recently is recently
making a huge amountmaking a huge amount
of noise among theof noise among the
Indian diaspora?Indian diaspora?
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One of the mostOne of the most
expensive paintings ofexpensive paintings of
all time, selling forall time, selling for
$71.5 million in 1998 in$71.5 million in 1998 in
New York, it is a self-New York, it is a self-
portrait by whom?portrait by whom?
Why it is the specialWhy it is the special
one among his manyone among his many
other self-portraits? other self-portraits?
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Self Portrit of Van Gogh;Self Portrit of Van Gogh;
without his beardwithout his beard

These 3 noted gentlemen, self proclaimed fans ofThese 3 noted gentlemen, self proclaimed fans of
GoT, was invited to feature on the episode titledGoT, was invited to feature on the episode titled
‘Hardhome’, and were promptly killed off.‘Hardhome’, and were promptly killed off.
How are they better known to us?How are they better known to us?
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The movie, originally titledThe movie, originally titled Raag RaginiRaag Ragini, was the, was the
only venture of AMIYA Productions. Though theonly venture of AMIYA Productions. Though the
audiences found similarities between the real-lifeaudiences found similarities between the real-life
couple and their on-screen avatars, the directorcouple and their on-screen avatars, the director
said the story was based on the life of Kishoresaid the story was based on the life of Kishore
Kumar and his first wife, Ruma Ghosh.Kumar and his first wife, Ruma Ghosh.
Which musically hit movie am I talking about?Which musically hit movie am I talking about?
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Pictograms used to represent sports at the 2010Pictograms used to represent sports at the 2010
Delhi-CWG had been inspired by a traditionalDelhi-CWG had been inspired by a traditional
stencilled art from Mathura.stencilled art from Mathura.
Identify this art form which is said to be a dyingIdentify this art form which is said to be a dying
art nowadays.art nowadays.
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S5, an Indian pop group, was formed in 2004 afterS5, an Indian pop group, was formed in 2004 after
winning the first SS Music voice hunt competition.winning the first SS Music voice hunt competition.
After this band split, one of the group members (aAfter this band split, one of the group members (a
former Events Coordinator with RR Donnelley)former Events Coordinator with RR Donnelley)
decided to kickstart his solo singing career.decided to kickstart his solo singing career.
Who is this hit-making machine who also won theWho is this hit-making machine who also won the
RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for theRD Burman Award for New Music Talent for the
Aamir Khan movieAamir Khan movie GhajiniGhajini??
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• Written Round.Written Round.
• DifferentialDifferential
Scoring.Scoring.
* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right
* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right
* 02 - if all the teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right

Name this forthcoming HBO tv-series, whoseName this forthcoming HBO tv-series, whose
Executive Producers are Martin Scorsese & MickExecutive Producers are Martin Scorsese & Mick
Jagger.Jagger.
1

One of the rare instances in Bolly-history that aOne of the rare instances in Bolly-history that a
mother-daughter duo did playback for a song.mother-daughter duo did playback for a song.
Just, identify the daughter.Just, identify the daughter.
2

Who is singing this song?Who is singing this song?
3

The ad created lot of noise for all sorts ofThe ad created lot of noise for all sorts of
reasons….whose ad is this?reasons….whose ad is this?
4

This is the violin-cover of a song very muchThis is the violin-cover of a song very much
in news. Name the singer who has sung thein news. Name the singer who has sung the
original version.original version.
5

In the Heart of the SeaIn the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 historical is a 2015 historical
adventure drama film based on Nathanieladventure drama film based on Nathaniel
Philbrick’s 2000 non-fiction book of the samePhilbrick’s 2000 non-fiction book of the same
name, about the sinking of the American whalingname, about the sinking of the American whaling
ship Essex in 1820.ship Essex in 1820.
How that real life incident has been rememberedHow that real life incident has been remembered
in the world of literature?in the world of literature?
6

Identify this 1971 movie which is the firstIdentify this 1971 movie which is the first
part of an introspective trilogy on maritalpart of an introspective trilogy on marital
discord.discord.
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Which ‘genius’ is being played on screen byWhich ‘genius’ is being played on screen by
Tobey Maguire?Tobey Maguire?
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Jayatee ChakrabortyJayatee Chakraborty

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Victoria’s SecretVictoria’s Secret

Who is this ‘diva’ whose tattoo quotes the Song ofWho is this ‘diva’ whose tattoo quotes the Song of
Solomon from the Old Testament?Solomon from the Old Testament?
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Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham

Whose insignia?Whose insignia?
1

Lines of Beckett…….hands of whom?Lines of Beckett…….hands of whom?
2

Whose portrait has been recreated by notedWhose portrait has been recreated by noted
tattoo artist Gary Parisi?tattoo artist Gary Parisi?
3

One of the many tattoos of Megan Fox…whatOne of the many tattoos of Megan Fox…what
is the inspiration of this tattoo?is the inspiration of this tattoo?
4

This particularThis particular
artwork recreated inartwork recreated in
this tattoo,this tattoo,
reportedly, acts as anreportedly, acts as an
inspiration for whichinspiration for which
iconic movie poster?iconic movie poster?
5

1
J.R.R. TolkienJ.R.R. Tolkien

2
Stanislas WawrinkaStanislas Wawrinka

3
Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway

4
‘‘King Lear’ by ShakespeareKing Lear’ by Shakespeare
Here is the full quote by King Lear to his daughter, Cordelia:
No, no, no, no! Come, let’s away to prison.
We two alone will sing like birds i’ th’ cage.
When thou dost ask me blessing, I’ll kneel down
And ask of thee forgiveness. So we’ll live,
And pray, and sing, and tell old tales, and laugh
At gilded butterflies, and hear poor rogues
Talk of court news; and we’ll talk with them too-
Who loses and who wins; who’s in, who’s out-
And take upon ‘s the mystery of things,
As if we were God’s spies; and we’ll wear out,
In a wall’d prison, packs and sects of great ones
That ebb and flow by th’ moon.

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Silence of the LambsSilence of the Lambs

Complete this non-exhaustive list.Complete this non-exhaustive list.
* 2010 - Peepli Live* 2010 - Peepli Live
* 2011 - Abu, Son of Adam* 2011 - Abu, Son of Adam
* 2012 - Barfi!* 2012 - Barfi!
* 2013 - The Good Road* 2013 - The Good Road
* 2014 - Liar's Dice* 2014 - Liar's Dice
* 2015 - ??????* 2015 - ??????
Also explain, what the list is all about?Also explain, what the list is all about?
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Court; India’s entry at the OscarCourt; India’s entry at the Oscar

Isaac ‘Ikey’ Solomons was anIsaac ‘Ikey’ Solomons was an
English criminal whoEnglish criminal who
became an extremelybecame an extremely
successful receiver of stolensuccessful receiver of stolen
property. He gained anproperty. He gained an
infamous reputation becauseinfamous reputation because
of his penchant for breakingof his penchant for breaking
prisons.prisons.
He is widely regarded as theHe is widely regarded as the
model for which Victorian-model for which Victorian-
era fictional character?era fictional character?
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This cartoon is aThis cartoon is a
parody on a famousparody on a famous
painting. The names ofpainting. The names of
both the works differboth the works differ
only by an alphabet.only by an alphabet.
Identify the originalIdentify the original
one.one.
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Nude Descending a StaircaseNude Descending a Staircase

The story goes that England’s Edward III laidThe story goes that England’s Edward III laid
siege to a border town in France. He offered tosiege to a border town in France. He offered to
spare the people of the city if any six of its topspare the people of the city if any six of its top
leaders would surrender themselves to him,leaders would surrender themselves to him,
presumably to be executed. Eustache de Saintpresumably to be executed. Eustache de Saint
Pierre and five other citizens came forward.Pierre and five other citizens came forward.
How this particular incident has beenHow this particular incident has been
immortalised?immortalised?
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Rodin’s ‘Burghers of Calais’Rodin’s ‘Burghers of Calais’

Some of the glaring slips in an otherwise tout andSome of the glaring slips in an otherwise tout and
gripping movie in 2015 are :--gripping movie in 2015 are :--
* In an important sequence, the flag on the mast of an* In an important sequence, the flag on the mast of an
SUV was that of UAE but the story at that point wasSUV was that of UAE but the story at that point was
happening in Saudi Arabia.happening in Saudi Arabia.
* A taxi in Kathmandu was shown having its no. plate* A taxi in Kathmandu was shown having its no. plate
in red. But taxi’s there have black & white no. plate.in red. But taxi’s there have black & white no. plate.
* Jet Airways flight to Kathmandu is shown to be an* Jet Airways flight to Kathmandu is shown to be an
Airbus A380. Jet Airways as of January 2015 does notAirbus A380. Jet Airways as of January 2015 does not
own an A380 aircraft.own an A380 aircraft.
Which movie?Which movie?
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Just few days before X’s death, X added anJust few days before X’s death, X added an
inscription to one of X’s painting, as if signing off.inscription to one of X’s painting, as if signing off.
The phrase reflected the artist’s irony of acclaimingThe phrase reflected the artist’s irony of acclaiming
life while suffering physically. This phrase laterlife while suffering physically. This phrase later
inspired the title of a music album, released in 2008.inspired the title of a music album, released in 2008.
What was that inscription?What was that inscription?
(vis of the painting – next slide)(vis of the painting – next slide)
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This 60 cm tall atrwork has suffered manyThis 60 cm tall atrwork has suffered many
indignities since it was first put up in early 1600s,indignities since it was first put up in early 1600s,
prompting the authorities to replace it with replicaprompting the authorities to replace it with replica
in the 1960s. The original is supposedly in thein the 1960s. The original is supposedly in the
nearby Brussels Museum where it was restored innearby Brussels Museum where it was restored in
2003. But researchers now think that the2003. But researchers now think that the
supposedly original one may not be all that meetssupposedly original one may not be all that meets
the eye.the eye.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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Manneken Pis StatueManneken Pis Statue

In 2014, Los Angeles-basedIn 2014, Los Angeles-based
artist Plastic Jesus hasartist Plastic Jesus has
generated great interestgenerated great interest
with this creation, an eight-with this creation, an eight-
foot replica of the famousfoot replica of the famous
Oscar trophy injectingOscar trophy injecting
heroin into its arm.heroin into its arm.
Which Oscar winner’sWhich Oscar winner’s
death inspired that statue?death inspired that statue?
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Phillip Seymour HoffmanPhillip Seymour Hoffman

X was a prominent and prolific composer of theX was a prominent and prolific composer of the
Classical period. Known as the ‘Father of the Symphony’Classical period. Known as the ‘Father of the Symphony’
and ‘Father of the String Quartet’, he had his skulland ‘Father of the String Quartet’, he had his skull
stolen from his grave by Karl Rosenbaum and Johannstolen from his grave by Karl Rosenbaum and Johann
Nepomuk Peter. Their motivation for stealing was, it isNepomuk Peter. Their motivation for stealing was, it is
believed, 'scientific': there was at the time a greatbelieved, 'scientific': there was at the time a great
interest in phrenology, a now-discredited scientificinterest in phrenology, a now-discredited scientific
movement that attempted to associate mental capacitiesmovement that attempted to associate mental capacities
with aspects of cranial anatomy.with aspects of cranial anatomy.
18 years later, a similar attempt was made on the body of18 years later, a similar attempt was made on the body of
Y (X’s student), possibly for similar reasons.Y (X’s student), possibly for similar reasons.
Identify both X & Y.Identify both X & Y.
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Joseph Haydn & BeethovenJoseph Haydn & Beethoven

In the Boston of the 1950s and ‘60s, he was oftenIn the Boston of the 1950s and ‘60s, he was often
spoken as a sort of Robin Hood figure. Probablyspoken as a sort of Robin Hood figure. Probably
the most mythologised gangster since Al Capone,the most mythologised gangster since Al Capone,
he was curiously found hiding in Santa Monica inhe was curiously found hiding in Santa Monica in
2011.2011.
Who is he? Why in news now?Who is he? Why in news now?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Whitey Bulger &Whitey Bulger &
Johny Depp is playing him in ‘Black Mass’Johny Depp is playing him in ‘Black Mass’

In August 1892 while at Baroda, X met with theIn August 1892 while at Baroda, X met with the
Raja Ravi Varma at his studio. When X pointed outRaja Ravi Varma at his studio. When X pointed out
certain flaws in his paintings, the painter respondedcertain flaws in his paintings, the painter responded
that none had detected them until then.that none had detected them until then.
Later X wrote in his book ‘East and West’ that RaviLater X wrote in his book ‘East and West’ that Ravi
Varma’s paintings had traces of imitation ofVarma’s paintings had traces of imitation of
western art.western art.
Who was X?Who was X?
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Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda

One of the largest pieces of Egyptian sculpture in theOne of the largest pieces of Egyptian sculpture in the
British Museum, this statue shows Ramesses II, whoBritish Museum, this statue shows Ramesses II, who
sat in the throne in around 1279 BC and ruled Egypt forsat in the throne in around 1279 BC and ruled Egypt for
67 years. Weighing 7.25 tons, this fragment of his statue67 years. Weighing 7.25 tons, this fragment of his statue
was acquired by the Museum in 1817.was acquired by the Museum in 1817.
This statue was said to be the reason behind a friendlyThis statue was said to be the reason behind a friendly
competition between two contemporary Britishers.competition between two contemporary Britishers.
..
What was it all about?What was it all about?
(vis of the statue – next slide)(vis of the statue – next slide)
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Both P.B. Shelley & Horace SmithBoth P.B. Shelley & Horace Smith
wrote sonnets titled ‘Ozymandius’wrote sonnets titled ‘Ozymandius’

““For over eight years we spent our days working inFor over eight years we spent our days working in
adjoining rooms on the 3rd floor of The Times ofadjoining rooms on the 3rd floor of The Times of
India building in Bombay. After watching myIndia building in Bombay. After watching my
interests he designed my man-in-the-bulbinterests he designed my man-in-the-bulb
logo……Believe it or not, on many occasions Ilogo……Believe it or not, on many occasions I
have received letters simply addressed to: Man-in-have received letters simply addressed to: Man-in-
the-bulb, New Delhi!”the-bulb, New Delhi!”
Who said about whom?Who said about whom?
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Khuswant Singh talkedKhuswant Singh talked
about Mario Mirandaabout Mario Miranda

Swami Satchidananda, theSwami Satchidananda, the
founder of the Integral Yogafounder of the Integral Yoga
Institute and Yogaville inInstitute and Yogaville in
America came to publicAmerica came to public
attention when he had to give aattention when he had to give a
speech in front of a crowd ofspeech in front of a crowd of
around 5,00,000 in an importantaround 5,00,000 in an important
event which started on theevent which started on the
Indian independence day inIndian independence day in
1969.1969.
Where did that happen?Where did that happen?
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Woodstock FestivalWoodstock Festival

In the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessfulIn the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessful
nominees in a particular category were -----nominees in a particular category were -----
- Asrani : - Asrani : Chala Murari Hero BanneChala Murari Hero Banne
- Bhusan Bangali : - Bhusan Bangali : KinaraKinara
- Shanker Shesh : - Shanker Shesh : GharaondaGharaonda
- Raju Saigal : - Raju Saigal : Doosra AadDoosra Aadmimi
Who won the Filmfare Award in 1978 in thatWho won the Filmfare Award in 1978 in that
particular category?particular category?
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Saratchandra ChattopadhyaySaratchandra Chattopadhyay

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