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• Written Round.(Written Round.(55))
• Mixed Bag.(Mixed Bag.(1515))
• Crossword.(Crossword.(1010))
• Written Round II.(Written Round II.(55))
• Mixed Bag II.(Mixed Bag II.(1515))

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

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What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????
YYou will see visuals of certain
individuals or organisations whose
centenary are being celebrated in 2016.
AAdditional clues are also given.
JJust identify the person/organisation.
All the best………

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ClueClue – One of his many daring exploits took place shortly after
independence when he led the mission successfully. One of these missions,
not involving him, has recently been turned into a highly acclaimed
movie.

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Biju PatnaikBiju Patnaik

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ClueClue – This Bharat Ratna
Awardee made a successful movie
debut by playing the role of
Narada in a movie titled
‘Savitri’, but later changed the
track completely.
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ClueClue – One of the largest in Asia,
it was built on the land donated by
the local ruler who was believed to be
a descendent of Lord Shiva.
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ClueClue – Born Amba Laxman Rao Sagun in 1916, she had a long
and illustrious career in Bollywood.
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ClueClue – His grandfather Rasool
Baksh Khan’s joyful exclamation
upon looking at him for the first
time, was responsible for the name
he became famous with.
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ClueClue – In the UK, it traditionally referred to self-government. In the
USA, it usually referred to the process and mechanisms of self-
government as exercised by municipalities, counties, or other units of
local government at the level below that of a federal state.
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M. S. SubbulakshmiM. S. Subbulakshmi

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BHUBHU

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Lalita PawarLalita Pawar

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Ustad Bismillah KhanUstad Bismillah Khan

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Home Rule LeagueHome Rule League

• 15 questions.15 questions.
• Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.
• Score - IB : +10/0Score - IB : +10/0
- IP : +10/-05- IP : +10/-05

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Which
superhit,
non-filmy
song
would you
get from
the
following
clues?

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It all started as a friendly challenge between a six-year old
and a thirty five year old. As a deal, the junior one
promised to top her class in her school’s lower
kindergarten exam.
What did her senior counterpart promise to do as part of
that challenge which eventually turned into a frontpage
news item?
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Devendra Jhajharia won a Gold inDevendra Jhajharia won a Gold in
2016 Rio Paralympics2016 Rio Paralympics

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To please Ganesha’s constant demand of marriage,
Brahma created two beautiful women –Siddhi (representing
intellectual and spiritual powers) and Riddhi
(representing wealth and prosperity).
Who are the two sons of Ganesha from them, respectively,
representing auspiciousness and profit?
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Shubh-Labh Shubh-Labh

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Only patented entity of it’s type in the world, it is
traditionally prepared by a special group of people known as
‘archakas’ in a highly guarded room known as ‘potu’. All
the basic ingredients are bought at the auction at the
Commodities and Spices Exchange in Kochi.
Celebrated it’s 300th
‘birthday’ with much pomp and
fanfare on Aug 2, 2015, what is being talked about?
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Tirupati LaddoosTirupati Laddoos
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Gregory Peck and Roger Moore starrer ‘The Sea Wolves’ is
based on the book ‘Boarding Party’ by James Leasor. The
book recounted the Calcutta Light Horse’s covert attack on
9th March 1943 against a German merchant ship, which
had been transmitting information to U-boats from
Marmagao Harbour in Portugal’s territory of Goa.
Who wrote the foreward of that book?
(Clue – He ironically, met his gory death in his own boat)
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Lord MountbattenLord Mountbatten
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During the days of the Raj in British India, the Sikh
soldiers had a problem walking out with their rather
elaborate turbans. Hence, the British officers allowed them
to sport a half turban or a 50% turban, called simply the
‘fifty’. It is still sported by many of the Sikhs.
Where would you find a ‘fifty’ on a Sikh today?
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The 'fifty' is a band of cloth of contrastingThe 'fifty' is a band of cloth of contrasting
colour, visible in the form of a triangle on thecolour, visible in the form of a triangle on the
forehead of a Sikh wearing a turban, justforehead of a Sikh wearing a turban, just
below the cusp or peak of the turbanbelow the cusp or peak of the turban
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How these two
beautiful non-
Indian ladies -
Karem Achach
and Nuria
Diosdado did
their bit to
popularise
bollywood in the
global stage?

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Made of red and buff sandstones and decorated by white
and black marbles, it is symmetrical and is topped by large
free standing kiosks, which are the chhatris. A prime
example of the high-class artistry, it also has these lines
inscribed in Persian – “Isa (Jesus), son of Mary said: 'The world is
a Bridge, pass over it, but build no houses upon it. He who hopes for a
day, may hope for eternity; but the World endures but an hour. Spend
it in prayer for the rest is unseen.”
Which monument is this?

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Buland Darwaja Buland Darwaja
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An adaptation of a local festival of uncertain origin, it’s
current form began in the 18th
century when the Maratha
ruler Ranoji Shinde invited certain group of people from
Nashik to Ujjain’s local festival. Celebrated on the banks
of Shipra river, it got it’s name from the ascension of the
planet Jupiter into the Leo section of the zodiac.
Which major event, whose next edition will take place in
2028, is this?
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Ujjain SimhasthaUjjain Simhastha
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Around the 1st
century BC, a series of canons laying down the
main principles of the art evolved which were known as
the Shadanga or Six Limbs of Indian Painting.
These 'Six Limbs' have been translated as follows:
* Rupabheda - The knowledge of appearances.
* Pramanam - Correct perception, measure and structure.
* Bhava - Action of feelings on forms.
* Lavanya Yojanam - Infusion of grace, artistic representation.
* Sadrisyam - Similitude.
* Varnikabhanga - Artistic use of the brush and colours.
Who, sometimes wrongly identified as Mallanaga - the
prophet of the Asuras, famously enumerated all these principles
in his seminal work?
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VatsyayanaVatsyayana

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Inaugurated on August 2011, it has become a part of the
largest network of it’s type in the world. Doubled as
a museum and a shop that sells picture post cards, greeting
cards, local souvenir items, stationary and several books on
local culture, it is located at one of the most picteresque
spot in the city.
What unique venture is being talked about?

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Floating Post Office in Dal LakeFloating Post Office in Dal Lake

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A few years ago, the Indian Govt. was keen to shed a
particular colonial remnant and replace it with codes like
IN for India or BH for Bharat or even HI for
Hindustan. But none of these are available. While the B
series is with China, I series is with Italy. The options
available are X or V which don’t have any Indian
resonance.
Which British legacy is being referred to here?

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Nationality code VT (for Viceroy'sNationality code VT (for Viceroy's
Territory) on every aircraftTerritory) on every aircraft

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In the latter part of 2015, the dictatorial attitude of
Pahlaj Nihalani, the Chairman of the Central Board of
Film Certification irked the other board members so much
that they complained against him to the I&B Minister.
Which non-filmy person, considered to be a ‘dictator’ in
this part of the world, did they compare him to?
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Greg ChappellGreg Chappell
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Avial, a thick mixture of vegetables and coconut,
seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves, is a dish
common in Kerala and Udupi cuisine.
Which ‘royal-cook’ said to have prepared this dish for the
first time when needed to serve meals for some unexpected
guests, he chopped up different vegetables, boil them
together and top the dish with grated coconut?

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Bhima Bhima
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Veerandar Singh Bias, son of a jagirdar at Khajrana Kothi,
Indore and Jai Singh Rao Kalevar of Pindari warrior clan
and a vegetable farmer died quite a few years ago in relative
obscurity.
How did one of their college friends make them
immortal?

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Salim Khan created the charactersSalim Khan created the characters
Jai & Veeru after his two friendsJai & Veeru after his two friends

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• 10 clues.10 clues.
• Each clue carries 5 marks.Each clue carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 10 bonus.Full house ensure 10 bonus.

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You will see clues (cryptic or
straight forward) relating to the
posthumous Bharat Ratna Awardees.
Out of the 12 awardees, only 10 are
mentioned here.
Mere identification will not be
enough for the points. Answer
accordingly.

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1. The common factor between Lal Bahadur Shastri and
Big B. (11)
3. Nizam’s footwear was chiefly responsible for the fund.
(1,1,1)
6. One of the youngest in this list, he was named,
indirectly, after _____. (6)
7. Considered very sacred, part of a group of twelve, it’s
restoration has been done by Sardar Patel. (7)
Across
2. The cantonment town, birthplace of Ambedkar, is
popularly named after Military Headquarter of War. (4)
4. The most mass-distributed product, it was originally
proposed to be named after K Kamaraj. (6)
5. One of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the
world, it is served by JPN Airport. (5)
8. MGR’s birthplace, one of the holy cities in this sub-
continent, is famous for an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(5)
9. The term used by Gandhiji as the title of his 1908
translation of John Ruskin’s Unto This Last, it later
became synonymous with Acharya Bhave. (9)
10. Connect – Maulana Azad & a very wellknown football
club nicknamed ‘The Blue Waves’. (2,5)
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Down
1. The common factor between Lal Bahadur Shastri and
Big B. (11)
3. Nizam’s footwear was chiefly responsible for the fund.
(1,1,1)
6. One of the youngest in this list, he was named,
indirectly, after _____. (6)
7. Considered very sacred, part of a group of twelve, it’s
restoration has been done by Sardar Patel. (7)
Across
2. The cantonment town, birthplace of Ambedkar, is
popularly named after Military Headquarter of War. (4)
4. The most mass-distributed product, it was originally
proposed to be named after K Kamaraj. (6)
5. One of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the
world, it is served by JPN Airport. (5)
8. MGR’s birthplace, one of the holy cities in this sub-
continent, is famous for an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(5)
9. The term used by Gandhiji as the title of his 1908
translation of John Ruskin’s Unto This Last, it later
became synonymous with Acharya Bhave. (9)
10. Connect – Maulana Azad & a very wellknown football
club nicknamed ‘The Blue Waves’. (2,5)
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YYou will see Amul Topicals based on
several bolly-movies.
AAdditional clues are also given.
JJust identify the movie.

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ClueClue – It fetched the elderly gentleman his fourth National Film
Award for Best Actor and his third Filmfare Critics Award for Best
Actor.

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PikuPiku

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ClueClue – Selected as India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language
Film nomination for the 85th Academy Awards, it was later accused
of getting inspired from different movies.
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ClueClue – The director-actor combination want to make a sequel where
the the actor himself is writing the sequel and is supposed to play double
role in the movie.
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ClueClue – Based on a literary work, the maker of this film
approached Aamir Khan to play the villain which he refused as he was
shooting for Dhoom-3 then.
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ClueClue –Carrying the story of the lead protagonists of the 2011-film
forward, it marked the first double-role of the leading lady.

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ClueClue – It is one of the rare movies where the sister performed the
director’s duty and the brother did the producer’s duty while their father
performed the lyricist’s duty.
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BarfiBarfi

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KickKick

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Detective Byomkesh BakshiDetective Byomkesh Bakshi

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Tanu Weds Manu ReturnsTanu Weds Manu Returns

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ClueClue – It is one of the rare movies where the sister performed the
director’s duty, the brother performed the producer’s duty while their
father performed the lyricist’s duty.
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Dil Dhadakne DoDil Dhadakne Do

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The ill-fated vehicle with the registration number N656PA,
named ‘Clipper Empress of The Seas’, was repaired and
resumed service under the new name ‘Clipper New
Horizons’. As per the eye-witnesses, the incident which
caused the whole problem was reportedly put under
control by Astrid, Sherene, Sunshine and Massey, but the
credit solely went to someone else.
Which incident is being hinted at?
Who was given the sole credit for salvaging the situation?

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Hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 onHijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 on
5 Sep 1986 & Neerja Bhanot 5 Sep 1986 & Neerja Bhanot
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This marble structure, built in the same compound as the
tomb of Muhammad Gaus - the great Sufi Saint, attracts a
huge no. of visitors every year. During winter, an annual
festival of international repute is also organised at this
complex.
What is it?
(vis – next slide)
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Tansen’s Tomb at GwaliorTansen’s Tomb at Gwalior
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Some records say that the people of Ayodhya did this for
the first time to welcome Lord Rama back after fourteen
years of ‘Banabasa’. In Mahabharata, the gopis did this in
their free time to help them to ease away the pain of
separation from Lord Krishna. Another source mentions
that when the son of a King’s high priest died, Lord
Brahma asked the king to paint the likeness of the boy so
that Brahma could breathe life into him again.
These are all supposed origins of what?

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RangoliRangoli

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An architectural marvel, this 125 foot-tall statue was made
by more than 200 sculptors. The final product which took
around an year to complete, weighed over 8,000 kg. To
erect it properly, 4 cranes were used.
Where have you seen the statue, mentioned in the
question?
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Statue of Bhallaladev in ‘Bahubali’Statue of Bhallaladev in ‘Bahubali’
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Complete this series & also tell what this is all about?
60 - Kolkata Mint (2012).
75 - Reserve Bank of India (2010).
100 - C. Subramanium (2010)/ Mother Teresa (2010)/ 21st
Commonwealth Games (2010)/ Civil Aviation of India (2011)/ Komagata
Maru Incident (2014)/ Begum Akhtar (2014)/ Jamsetji Tata (2014)/
International Yoga Day (2015)/ Rani Gaidinliu (2015).
125 - Jawaharlal Nehru (2014)/ Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (2015)/ Dr. B.
R. Ambedkar (2015).
150 - Rabindra Nath Tagore (2011)/ CAG of India (2011)/ Motilal
Nehru (2012)/ Swami Vivekananda (2013).
1000 - ____????____ (2010).
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Brihadeswara Temple & CommemorativeBrihadeswara Temple & Commemorative
Coins issued by Indian Govt.Coins issued by Indian Govt.
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Considered a myth by
some historians, identify
the protagonists of this
Hindu-Muslim love story
which resulted in the
naming and subsequent
renaming of a city
founded by the man.

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Quli Qutub Shah & BhagmatiQuli Qutub Shah & Bhagmati

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Where would you find them?
Ratnamanjari, Chitralekha, Chandrakala,
Kaamkandala, Leelavati, Ravibhama, Kaumudi,
Pushpavati, Madhumalathi, Prabhavati, Trilochana,
Padmavati, Kirtimati, Sunaiyana, Sundarvati, Satyavati,
Vidhavati, Taramati, Rooprekha, Gyaanvati,
Chandrajyoti, Anurodhvati, Dharmavati, Karunavati,
Jailakshmi, Mrignayani, Malayavati, Vaidehi,
Maanvati, Jayalakshmi, Kaushalya & Roopmati
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32 dolls in the famous Simhasana which tell32 dolls in the famous Simhasana which tell
Raja Bhoj the stories about the wit, valour andRaja Bhoj the stories about the wit, valour and
kindness of the legendary King Vikram kindness of the legendary King Vikram

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Starting with a video…..this is Maihar Band performing at
a local programme.
What is the speciality of this instrument being played by
the gentleman sitting at the front?
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Instrument made by Gun BarrelsInstrument made by Gun Barrels

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What is so unusual about the selection of this item-girl of
this foot-tapping number?
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Divya Kumar, the director herselfDivya Kumar, the director herself
appeared as the item-girlappeared as the item-girl

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Lawyer Thakur Chandan Kumar Singh grabbed headlines
after filing a complaint-case against X and X’s family
members in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate in
Sitamarhi, Bihar. But in all likelihood, his case may be get
dismissed for want of jurisdiction, since Sitamarhi, UP is
said to be the place where the actual action took place.
What is he complaining about?
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Domestic Violence case against RamaDomestic Violence case against Rama
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Son of Hulsi and Atmaram Dubey, he was born in a village
in Rajapur on the banks of the Yamuna. But he wrote his
most famous work and spent most of his life in another
holy city on the banks of the Ganga.
Identify this great soul who, as per the legend, was born
after staying in the womb for twelve months, had all
thirty two teeth in his mouth at birth, his health and
looks were like that of a five-year-old boy and he did
not cry at the time of his birth.

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TulsidasTulsidas

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Zainab died when her son was only 18 months old. This
incident left such a deep impression in the young mind
that her son, after growing up, maintained a certain stance
in his entire professional career.
Who was Zainab’s son?
What had he done throughout his career?

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MF Hussain & and he never painted the face ofMF Hussain & and he never painted the face of
the female characters he had drawnthe female characters he had drawn

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Organised by Adhunik Art Gallery, a charity football
match was played between Parliamentarians versus
Bollywood stars in early 2016. The match, won by Bolly-
brigade was supervised by Bollywood actor Priyanka
Kothari better known as Nisha Kothari.
Who was adjudged the ‘player of the match’?
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Baba RamdevBaba Ramdev
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As per Indian puranas, once upon a time there lived three
ferocious asuras – Vidyunmali, Tarakakshas and
Viryavana, together known as Tripura-asura.
After their death, where these three (or their remains) can
be found?

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Three rows of ashes on the forehead of ShivaThree rows of ashes on the forehead of Shiva

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One of the essays written by Rabindranath Tagore was
released later with the title My Interpretation of Indian
History after being translated into English. Though both
the titles’ importance has become only academic, the
resultant lyrical by-product of the above-mentioned
works has it’s own place of importance among all the
Indians.
Explain.

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