Posted in Uncategorized on May 22nd, 2009
Simple one for the day . Just identify both . Kim Phuc , the Napalm Girl and Nick Ut , the man who took the iconic snap . Cracked by Vishnu , Manjith , Abhi , Deepthi Mani , Yadhu , Jubair , The Editor , Rabi Sankar Saha , Anil Raghavan , Jyothi and [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 21st, 2009
Openings like these are seen on castle walls . What are they commonly called ? Loopholes , from which the phrase takes its origin !! These are vertical slits / openings in the walls of fortifications which allow a defender to shoot or look out while remaining protected . Metaphorically , therefore , the word [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 21st, 2009
A was the first . B is the latest . What are we talking about ? Andre the Giant ( A ) was the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and ring announcer Howard Finkel ( B ) is the latest . Cracked by Abhishek , Abhijeet , Arun Hiregange , Arun Warrier [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 19th, 2009
Find the monthly set here . What was this barn near Oxford previously ? This is the Mayflower barn in South Buckinghamshire which was supposedly built from the remains of the famous ship Mayflower . So , technically , the barn was previously the ship . Goes uncracked !
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 18th, 2009
What else is missing in this snap apart from the dude’s hands ? The man in the pic is Harold Russell , the only person to have received 2 Oscars for the same role in the same movie – The Best Supporting Actor Award and an honorary Oscar ”for bringing hope and courage to his [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 17th, 2009
Find the set for this month here . The set closes attempt on the 28th . So , get going and send in your answers asap . Happy quizzing !
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 17th, 2009
Today’s question comes from Arun AS . A is a personification of the central character whereas B presides over peripherally . Where / What ? A is Hypatia of Alexandria , a representation of Sophrosyne , the god/goddess of temperance and moderation . B is the Roman goddess Minerva . On the VENUS ROSEWATER DISH [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 17th, 2009
What’s the Indian connection ? The Fountain of the Four Rivers ( Nile , Danube , Ganges , Rio de la Plata ) in Piazza Navona , Rome . The snap depicts the river god Ganges . Cracked by Arun AS , Vishnu , Jyothi , Abhi , Ajay Parasuraman , Sumo and Anil Raghavan [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 16th, 2009
Who was the boss of this rodeo group ? Ray Park ( A ) played the role of Darth Maul , Christopher Lee ( B ) played Darth Tyrannus/Count Dooku and David Prowse ( C ) was the man inside the Darth Vader suit in the Star Wars movies . They constitute the Sith Order [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 15th, 2009
Connect . The statues of Magic Johnson ( A ) , Oscar de la Hoya ( B ) and Wayne Gretzky ( C ) can be found at the Staples Center in LA . Cracked only by Arun Hiregange . Salut ! Half credits to Anderson Council .
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