The We Couldnt Come Up With A Name QuizFooD, FOOtball & INDIAN MUSIC

PRELIMS

RULESTeams of 3.24 questions.8 questions from each of the 3 topics.No negatives.6 teams to go through to the finals.In case of a tie, team getting the first wrong answer in order gets eliminated.Enjoy!

1In 1998, when X cynically kicked Y with his boots slyly after a foul, the referee saw it and handed him red card. Subsequently his team lost in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw and were eliminated from the tournament. He has been largely held responsible for the act and became a villain among fans, as the tabloid Mirror newspaper read 10 Heroic Lions, One Stupid Boy', the following day.Which infamous incident are we talking about? Give me X and Y.

And the answer is

DAVID BECKHAM (X) KICKING DIEGO SIMEONE (Y) AND BEING SHOWN THE RED CARD.

2One of Chinas four great cullinary traditions along with Cantonese, Shangdong and Jiangsu, X marries the fresh and aromatic to the tangy and spicy. The style of cooking originated in Chinas south-central X province. From 2100 B.C.E, the region evolved a cuisine noted for hot-pot working class meals, and for robust taste in dried, pickled and salted dishes. Situated on the trade route to India, Nepal and Tibet, the X region prospered in commerce, bringing along with it the cuisine which is extremely popular in these countries, even today.Give X.

And the answer is

SZECHUAN OR SICHUAN

3This award is one of the highest Indian recognitions given to practicing artists. The award consists of Rs. 50, 000, a citation, an angavastram (a shawl) and a tamrapatra (a brass plaque). The awards are given in the categories of music, dance, theatre, other traditional arts and puppetry, and for contribution/scholarship in performing arts.If a recipient of this award were to say Id like to thank the Academy, to what would he/she be referring? Alternatively, name the award.

And the answer is

SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI/SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD

4Referred to as the oldest name of Great Britain island, this word has been modified by various languages to refer to different countries. Some British football teams use this word as a part of the names of their clubs.

Which word?

And the answer is

ALBION

5Kundan Lal was born in Peshawar, a Hindu of Punjabi and Pathan origin. As a child he worked in a small catering shop, that eventually became a restaurant called X. When India was partitioned, he and his family came to Delhi, where he set up a small roadside caf on Daryaganj, near the Red Fort and named it X. He tried different spices until he settled on the blend that is used in the restaurant even today. Pieces of chicken and even whole chickens were marinated in this mixture and yoghurt and roasted in the tandoor. The restaurant became a favourite of many politicians, including Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter Indira Gandhi who took many visiting dignitaries there. The restaurant catered to many important events including a state dinner for the visiting American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and the wedding reception of Nehrus grandson Sanjay Gandhi. Today it has over 90 franchises all over the country.Name the franchise X.

And the answer is

MOTI MAHAL

6The X channel of the All India Radio was launched at a time when radio listening was on the decline especially in big cities. It exposed radio listeners to high fidelity sound quality, and catered primarily to the young listener on the move. The Radio Jockey (RJ) replaced the Announcer. The presentation style became fast paced and informal to suit the changing listener profile. Launched on 1st February 1993, it now covers 35 centres across the country.Bangalore 101.3 MHzHyderabad 101.9 MHzPondicherry 102.8 MHzMumbai 107.1 MHzGive X.

And the answer is

FM RAINBOW

7Y was a great help, X had said. Its never easy to go into a changing room at the age of 16 especially with my character.In an interview, X explained, Before leaving the club, Y was coming off a few months where he was thinking about things. He had it in his mind that he was leaving and he told me to have his number. I took it without looking at what he had done with the shirt. If I did, I would not have taken it.Who are X and Y? (Both needed for points)

And the answer is

RONALDINHO (Y) GIVING MESSI (X) THE NUMBER 10 JERSEY AT BARCELONA

8In 2013, chef Julio Biosca of Casa Julio did something, giving the reason that it meant he could no longer innovate. He was tired of his complicated tasting menu and wanted to try something simpler.The following year, chef Frederick Dhooge, in Belgium followed suit giving the reason that, he wanted to be able to cook simpler food, without his customers expecting a grand spectacle.Back in 2011, Australian chef, Skye Gyngell of Petersham Nurseries caf, London, had done so, after diners complained about the dirt floors of her shabby chic restaurant. What did they do?

And the answer is

RETURNED THE MICHELIN STARS HELD BY THEIR RESTAURANTS

9This music icon X began playing the tabla at the age of three, and is widely acknowledged for the popularisation of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema.X recently joined the BJP and was given candidacy during the 2014 elections, but lost the seat.Xs maternal uncle is a legendary figure in the world of playback music.Identify.

And the answer is

BAPPI LAHIRI

10Widely known as X, which in English means the Chocolate Box, due to its shape, it contains a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium. It has a capacity of 49,000.The unusual shape of the stadium has led to it having excellent acoustics and the supporters being nicknamed "La Doce (12th man).Give me the stadium X.

And the answer is

LA BOMBONERA IN BUENOS AIRES, HOME GROUND OF BOCA JUNIORS

11It is one of the worlds most spectacular food related events, held annually at a temple in Mount Govardhan near Vrindvan at the end of the rainy season. It commemorates an event in Krishnas childhood when he persuaded the local cowherds to make their annual offerings of harvest grains and pulses to Mount Govardhan instead of to the god Indra. Angered, Indra punished the people by sending a violent rainstorm, to which Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill with his little finger thereby providing shelter to the people from the torrential rain.To commemorate this event, worshippers build a large mound of rice, sometimes weighing thousands of kilos, in the temple courtyard, facing the sanctum where the deity resides. They surround it with hundreds of dishes of sweets, savouries, vegetables and grains. Pilgrims come to Govardhan to view these displays and enjoy the food, which is later distributed to the devotees. What is this event known as?

And the answer is

ANNAKUTA/MOUNTAIN OF FOOD

12The first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna ever.X began a brief acting career in 1938 with an adaptation of Premchands novel Bazaae-e-husn, which advocated reformist social policies. X also played the role of Narada in the movie Savitri (1941). Hindustani vocalist Kishori Amonkar labelled X as Aathuvaan Sur, or the ultimate eighth note which is above the seven notes basic to all music.X has given international concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall and the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama among others.A particular shade of blue, very popular in a style of Indian clothing, has been named after X.Identify X, and the type of cloth.

And the answer is

M.S. SUBBULAKSHMIKANCHI SAREES

13The 19 year old X made his international debut for his country against Germany on November 13, 2015 on the terrible November nightwhen Paris was already under attack, and a bomb went off just outside the stadium. Aged 16, he became Paris SaintGermains youngest-ever firstteam player after nine years at their academy.With most assists in the champions league this season he is certainly one of exciting players to look forward to.Who?

And the answer is

KINGSLEY COMAN

14X (literally meaning a place where something hot is sold) were cook-shops or bars selling ready to eat food in the ancient Greco-Roman world. They consist of terracotta containers (dolia) sunk into a masonry counter that contained hot food sold to consumers. Basically meant to serve the poor, who could not afford private kitchens, they were the precursors to todays restaurants or fast food joints.Give X.

And the answer is

THERMOPOLIA

15This term refers to a form of singing which involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch chest register (or chest voice) and the high pitch head register or falsetto. It started off as a longtime rural tradition in the Alps, and became popular in the 1830s as an entertainment in theaters and music halls.In India, this technique was introduced into playback singing by Tamil comedian JP Chandrababu, but is more commonly associated with playback singer Abhas Kumar Ganguly.Identify.

And the answer is

YODELING

16What does the number 1 in front of club names like 1. FC Kln, 1. FC Nrnberg, 1. FC Kaiserslautern and a few other German clubs signify?

And the answer is

THEY INDICATE THAT THE CLUB WAS THE FIRST TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THAT PARTICULAR CITY!

17The introduction of X in India was by an Indian Muslim saint, Baba Budan. While on a pilgrimage to Mecca, he smuggled X (by tying it around his waist) from Yemen to Mysore in India, and planted them on the Chandragiri Hills, now named after him as Baba Budan Giri, in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka.It was considered an illegal act to take X out of Arabia. This was the beginning of the X industry in India, and in particular, in the then state of Mysore, now part of Karnataka.What is X?

And the answer is

COFFEE

18This is a traditional dance form in the state of Orissa, and considered to be the precursor of the Odissi classical dance. It is performed by young boys who dress as women to praise Jagannatha and Krishna. The group of boys perform incredible acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. The boys begin to learn the dance at an early age until adolescence, when their androgynous appearance changes. The word in Oriya means single boy. Identify.

And the answer is

GOTIPUA

19King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, hosted the first match of Euro 2000, which was the first Euro to be co hosted (Netherlands and Belgium).

Why do we know this stadium in footballing circles which had repercussions for clubs of a certain nation in the previous decade?

And the answer is

HEYSEL DISASTER (LIVERPOOL-JUVENTUS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL)

20X is a Japanese food and chemical corporation which produces seasonings, cooking oils, TV dinners, sweeteners, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals. In particular it is the world's largest producer of aspartame, with a 40% global market share.

The literal translation of X is Essence of Taste, used as a trademark for the companys original product.

Its main product, was first marketed in Japan in 1909, having been discovered and patented by Kikunae Ikeda.

Id X.

And the answer is

AJINOMOTO

21The word literally means entwined twins. It is a performance in Indian classical music, especially the Hindustani classical music, featuring a duet of two solo musicians. A duet performance can only be classified as the above if both the soloists are on an equal footing, i.e neither one should appear to be an accompanist. The performers may be vocalists, or instrumentalists, or even from different styles of music.Identify.

And the answer is

JUGALBANDI

22The revamp of which well acclaimed stadium has been discussed here? The stadium was the site for a major tragedy in football history and also for someones major slip. Total area of renovated stadium with stalls:221,000sqm Outfitted with1000surveillance cameras. As many as30,000people may use Wi-Fi simultaneously. The stadium is to get5.4kmof sanitation piping,76.5kmof telecom network cabling, and more than57kmof heat conduits. The stadiums canopy was made11 metreslonger as part of the renovation. The stadium will have22 exitsafter the renovation, as different from 13 before.

And the answer is

THE LUZHNIKI STADIUM, MOSCOW

23X is a popular Indian dish, especially among the Parsi Zoroastrian community. It combines elements of Persian and Gujarati cuisine. It is made by cooking mutton with a mixture of lentils and vegetables. This is served with caramelised brown rice, which is rice cooked in caramel water to give it a typical taste and colour. The dal cooked with mutton and vegetables served with brown rice, altogether is called X.It is also always had on the fourth day after the death of a near one. There is no meat consumed for three days after the death of a near one. It is used to break this abstinence on the fourth day. X hence, is never prepared on auspicious occasions like festivals and weddings. ID X.

And the answer is

DHANSAK

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The song Pehla Nasha from the movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was the fourth film song in Indian cinema to have a certain defining feature. It followed Jogi O Jogi from Lakhon mein Ek, Baare Baare from Naagarahaavu, and Sundari Neeyum from Michael Madan Kama Rajan. This particular characteristic was later used in several films and music videos.What characteristic?

And the answer is

THE WHOLE MUSIC VIDEO WAS SHOT IN SLOW MOTION

FINALS

ROUND 1The round of FUQSA question will be flashed on the screen.Answers to be written.10 points for every correct answer. No negatives.A Follow Up Question based on the previous question will then be asked.Similar method of answering.3 tri-step Follow Up Questions. One from each topic.

1-AWhat is the claim to fame of the Bn ch Hng Lin restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam ?

And the answer is

OBAMA DINED HERE DURING HIS VISIT TO VIETNAM, WITH WORLD FAMOUS CHEF ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Total cost of bun Cha dinner with the President: $6.00 . I picked up the check . #Hanoi Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) May 23, 2016

1-BSounding similar to the famous Hanoi delicacy is a popular, but very different South African dish. The story behind the origins of its name goes so Indians of the particular caste, working in restaurants, who migrated to South Africa during the apartheid regime, found a back-door way to serve the excluded people who did not possess any cutlery.

Name this Durban street food that consists of a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry of mutton, chicken, mince, lamb or kidney beans.

And the answer is

BUNNY CHOW

1-CThe over concentration of fast food restaurants in conjunction with the lack of grocery stores places the black communities in a poor situation to locate a variety of food and fresh food.

It signifies the difference between the wealthy parts of the city, where fresh fruits and vegetables are readily available at grocery stores and markets, and the poor parts of the city, where fresh food means French fries just out of the fryer.

What two-word term is being talked about that led to the Los Angeles City Council passing an ordinance prohibiting construction of new fast-food restaurants in a 32-square-mile area inhabited by 500,000 low-income people in 2008.

And the answer is

FOOD APARTHEID

2-ARed Star Football Club was founded on 21 February 1897 in a Parisian caf byX and Ernest Weber under the nameRed Star Club Franais. Later in 1930, X led to the foundation of something extraordinary which would go on to define football. X was immortalized by his creation as it carried his name!

And the answer is

JULES RIMET

2-BOnly one other club in Europe shares a similar name with that of Red Star FC.On 5th February, 1991, this was the last club that the famous Busby Babes team of Manchester United faced before their fatal crash in Munich on the next day, while returning to Manchester.This famous club shares a rivalry with its neighbouring Partizan.Which European Cup winning (1991) club are we talking about?

And the answer is

RED STAR BELGRADE

2-CMiodrag Belodedici was a Romanian defender who played for Red Star Belgrade during their peak years, especially during their European Cup winning 1991 campaign.He is one of the players who have won the European Cup twice with two different teams, and was lucky enough to be part of two clubs, who have won the European Cup once each, both having Belodedici as their star defender in those tournaments.His second European Cup was with Red Star Belgrade in 1991.With which famous club did he win his first European Cup medal in 1986, which was also the club in which he spent most of his career?

And the answer is

FC STEAUA BUCURESTI, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUB IN ROMANIA

3-AConnect.

And the answer is

SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA, OR TARANA-E-HINDI, WHICH SPEAKS OF THE PLURALISTIC NATURE OF INDIA AND WAS COMPOSED TO INSTILL A SENSE OF PATRIOTIC SPIRIT IN THE YOUTH. IT WAS CONSIDERED AN ODE TO INDIA.THE SIXTH STANZA OF SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA IS OFTEN QUOTED AS PROOF OF MOHAMMED IQBALS SECULAR OUTLOOK:MAZHAB NAHN SIKHT PAS MEN BAIR RAKHNHIND HAIN HAM, WATAN HAI HINDSTN HAMROR,RELIGION DOES NOT TEACH US TO BEAR ILL-WILL AMONG OURSELVESWE ARE OF HIND, OUR HOMELAND IS HINDUSTAN.

3-BThe Tarana-e-Milli (Anthem of the Religious Community), composed in 1910, was written in the same metre and rhyme scheme as Saare Jahan Se Accha, but renounced much of the sentiment of the earlier song, as shown below:Cn o-Arab hamr, Hindstn hamrMuslim hain ham, watan hai sr jahn hamr or, Central Asia and Arabia are ours, Hindoostan is ours We are Muslims, the whole world is our homeland.Instead of proclaiming Hindustan as the homeland, it proclaimed that Islams homeland was the whole world.Who wrote Tarana-e-milli?

And the answer is

MUHAMMAD IQBAL

3-CSaare Jahan Se Accha is written in a particular style of Urdu poetry, consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. It may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in Arabic poetry in Arabia long before the birth of Islam.What style is being referred to?

And the answer is

GHAZAL

ROUND 218 direct questions.6 questions from each topic.Clockwise.Conventional passing of questions. No infinite bounce.10 points for every correct answer. 5 points, if answered on passing.Pounces allowed. 10 points for a correct pounce, -10 for an incorrect pounce.Maximum of 4 pounces (correct/incorrect)

1The Estadio Brigadier General Estanislo Lopez stadium of the club Atletico Colon in Santa Fe, Argentina, is known for its record of paving downfalls for Argentina and other popular teams, including the Boca Juniors, River Plate and the Santos of Pele because of its intimidating heat and intensity, over five decades since its inauguration in 1946. Uruguay ousting Argentina from 2011 Copa America was another shock with its epicentre at this stadium.What is the popular nickname of this stadium which is otherwise a common practice of an animal death ritual?

And the answer is

THE ELEPHANTS GRAVEYARD

2Mexican team in 2002 World Cup.

2 + 3 + 4(c) =

What are we trying to say?

And the answer is

FRANCISCO GABRIEL DE ANDA (2)RAFAEL GARCIA (3)RAFAEL MARQUEZ (4) (C)

3Escape to Victory (1981) is a film about football starring Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone among others and several footballers including Pele, Osvaldo Ardiles, John Wark and popular faces from Ipswich town. The plot speaks of a football match between the Allied POWs, and a German team and how the Allied team defeats the German team in spite of bias from the officials and a strong opposition. They finally escape from prison after winning the death match and create history.History however paints a different picture of The Death Match between two teams, in which a match was played in 1942 and the German team Flakelf was defeated 5-3 by the local Ukranian team. Among the players from this Ukranian squad, three of them were killed, and four of them were taken prisoners but they escaped prison.The Ukranian team was FC Start, which was composed of professional footballers from the clubs X and Y. Give X and Y, both being active presently, and one of them being one of Europes top clubs (Part points for either).

And the answer is

FC LOKOMOTYV KYIV AND FC DYNAMO KYIV

4Ki Sung Yueng, one of the main players in the Swansea squad was missing from the squad in their final match against Manchester City this Premier League season. What was the reason for his absence?

And the answer is

KI SUNG-YUENGS MANDATORY MILITARY DUTY FOR SOUTH KOREA

5The crest of X is supposed to be almost an exact replica of the club Y but not completely. One notable difference is the fact that on Y's crest it actually says the name of the club while X's does not. Another difference is that Y's crest is coloured in mostly dark green and yellow while the X crest is darkish green and white.While the crest of X may be green and white the official colours of the jersey of X are orange and white. In fact the club nickname is the Flaming Orange.Give the clubs X (Indian) and Y (Portugese).

And the answer is

X- SPORTING CLUB DE GOAY- SPORTING CLUB DE PORTUGAL

6The1992 UEFA European Football Championship hosted bySweden was unique for two diplomatic reasons-Present at the tournament was theCIS national football team (Commonwealth of Independent States), representing the recently dissolvedSoviet Unionwhosenational team had qualified for the tournament.What is the other?

And the answer is

THE FIRST MAJOR TOURNAMENT IN WHICH THEREUNIFIED GERMANY(WHO WERE BEATEN 20 BY DENMARK IN THE FINAL) HAD COMPETED.

7X is a three-word name of both a 2015 Marathi film and the play on which it is based. The original play premiered in 1967 in Mumbai, where Hindustani vocalist Vasantrao Deshpande played one of the protagonists. In 2010, the play was relaunched with the protagonists played by Rahul Deshpande, grandson of Vasantrao Deshpande, and Mahesh Kale. The film is Shankar Mahadevans acting debut, and tells the story of two rival musicians in the court of the Maharaja of Vishrampur. Some of the songs from the original play composed by Jitendra Abhisheki have been retained.The film had been considered for UNESCOs Fellini Medal, but lost to Kaushik Gangulys Cinemawala in 2015.Identify.

And the answer is

KATYAAR KALJAT GHUSALI

8X is an Indian film composer, who mainly works in South Indian Cinema. X has been credited with introducing western musical sensibilities into the South Indian musical mainstream. X is also known for creating music by fusing symphonic orchestration with traditional Indian instrumentation. X organized a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and thus became the first Indian to compose a full symphony, with Pt. Ravi Shankar being the only other Indian to do so. X has won five Indian National Film Awards; three for best Music Direction and two for best background score. X is a gold medalist in classical guitar from Trinity College of Music, London. X is often referred to by the title Isaignani, meaning Musical Genius.Identify.

And the answer is

ILAYARAJA

9The X award is a national-level award instituted to honour works in the field of music. It was started by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1984.The second recipient of the X award (1985-86) was Y; X and Y have, incidentally recorded several duets together during their playback singing career.Following this, the MP Government instituted the Y award as well.An interesting story about these two legends is as follows: in the movie Z, for a particular song, the music director wished for X and Y to perform together.It so happened that one of the singers was unavailable at the time, leaving the other to perform both the male and female parts of the song to much appreciation.Identify X, Y and Z. ( Part points for either X and Y, or Z)Bonus points for the song!

And the answer is

X- LATA MANGESHKARY- KISHORE KUMARZ- HALF TICKETAAKE SEEDHI LAGI

10BharatnatyamKathakOdissiKuchipudiManipuriMohiniattamKathakali_________This is a list of the classical dance forms of India as recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Originally seven in number, an eighth form was accepted as an addition to the list in 2000. This dance form originated sometime in the 15th century and was chiefly performed in monasteries as enactments of mythological stories. Leading exponents include Prateesha Suresh, Jatin Goswami and Jibanjit Dutta. Identify this newest entrant and the state from which it originated.

And the answer is

SATTRIYAASSAM

11Founder of the famous Tharangni Studios, this musician and singer has won the National Film Award for best male Playback singer a record seven times, currently the most number of times achieved by anyone. His rendition of the song 'Harivarasanam' is still used by the famous Sabarimala temple before closing the temple each night. As recently as last week, a tweet by a certain Member of Parliament about the singer in question has gone viral; the rumour it referred to was since categorically denied.Identify both the singer and the rumour in question.(Part points)

And the answer is

K.J. YESUDASCONVERSION TO HINDUISM

12A brief description of an instrument is what follows to help you out -"It is a modified Archtop guitar and consists of 20 strings - three to four melody strings, four to five drone strings are strung from the peghead, and twelve sympathetic strings strung to the tuners mounted on the side of the neck. A gourd (or the tumba) is screwed into the back of the neck for improved sound sustain and resonance. It is held in the lap like a slide guitar. It is under tremendous tension; the total strings pull to be in excess of 500 pounds."Its 2-word name refers to two DISTINCT Indian Musical instruments; one a modified sarod, the other a modified Hawaiian guitar - the latter of which has been described.Give the name, and also the name of its creator. (Part points)

And the answer is

MOHAN VEENAVISHWA MOHAN BHATT

13In December 2012, Boeing used an unusual substitute for passengers on its planes. Passenger seats on a decommissioned plane were loaded with huge sacks of potatoes for several days.What was the purpose of this strange act?

And the answer is

POTATOES WERE USED TO TEST THE IN-FLIGHT WI-FI SYSTEM. POTATOES INTERACTIONS WITH ELECTRONIC SIGNALS MIMIC THOSE OF A HUMAN BODY, MAKING THEM THE PERFECT STAND-IN FOR PEOPLE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE HAD TO SIT MOTIONLESS FOR DAYS WHILE THE DATA WAS GATHERED

14The idlis are cooked and dried using infrared radiation at a temperature of 700 C, and then further dried by microwaving. The moisture is zapped out of them, but not the taste, smell or nutrients. The idlis and sambhar are to be eaten after adding hot water; the coconut chutney needs only cold water. Each idli is 12 gm and swells to 25 gm when soaked in water. The desiccation makes it impossible for micro organisms like bacteria to grow and increases the idlis shelf life to more than a year. The sambhar and chutney are also dried completely with infrared radiation, a technology that has been used in the preparation of food over the past six years or so.Yoghurt has also been developed using pulsed electric field technology in which short bursts of electricity are passed through a fluid food. It renders microbes inactive but the tricky part is to keep the good bacteria alive.For what special purpose have these food items been made?

And the answer is

THESE FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY DR. K RADHAKRISHNA (ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR DEFENCE FOOD RESEARCH LABORATORY) FOR ISRO, WHEN IT SENDS A MANNED MISSION INTO SPACE

15August 2011 : A handful of the world's best chefs, including Rene Redzepi, Joan Roca and Grant Achatz, gathered in the speckled morning sunlight of Spain's Cala Montjoi to commemorate a passing. It should have been a sad occasion. But the man who had brought them all together emphasized that there was no death, only transformation. "My brother Albert said we had to kill the monster," said Ferran Adri. "But I said, No, we have to tame it.This event involving the remote town of Cala Montjoi, two hours north of Barcelona made headlines around the world, including the front page of Londons Financial Times. Another Gourmand of repute said It reminds me of how I felt when I heard The Beatles were breaking up. What earth shaking event in the culinary world are we talking about?

And the answer is

CLOSURE OF EL BULLI

16All three of them refer to separate items, but there is a generalisation that British English speakers refer to it as X; while the American English speakers refer to it as Y, and the Italian one is called Z. X any of various hard, crisp products that are first baked then dried out in a slow oven.Y small, flat, sweet, baked good containing flour, eggs, sugar and butter, etymologically from Dutch meaning small cake.Z also known as cantuccini, originated in the city of Prato. Oblong shaped, dry, crunchy, dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo.Give X, Y and Z (Any two for half points)

And the answer is

X BISCUITY COOKIEZ - BISCOTTI

17Like raw denim and Pokemon, X is the latest phenomenon to have originated from Japan.X is cooked rice and/or soya beans that have been inoculated with a fermentation culture, Aspergillus oryzae. This naturally occurring culture is particularly prevalent in Japan, which explains why so many Japanese foods have been developed over the centuries using it. It is used to make popular foods like soya sauce, miso, mirin and sake, kickstarting the formation of that umami flavour.Natures MSG, it imparts a funky, fatty tastewithout any added salt, sugar, or oil. Thats why professional chefs have begun to cure chicken with it and rub it on scallops, allowing it to coax out their oceanic flavour.Id this latest culinary phenomenon.

And the answer is

KOJI

18His eureka moment came on a train journey back from Indiana when he stared despondently out of the window of the train, pondering on life and dwelling on the inefficiencies of the grocery business. At one point the train slowed and he passed a large pig farm. There, in a pen, he saw a large number of piglets gathering round the mother sow to feed. It made him think about how in all the stores he knew where customers were served at a counter during the busy times there were never enough clerks on hand, while during the quieter hours those same staff had nothing to do. He hit on the name Piggly Wiggly and, within a few months, on 5 September 1916, opened his first store.This is one of many stories how Clarence Sanders built the first __________ of its kind. What?

And the answer is

SUPERMARKETS- SHOPS WITHOUT STAFF/WORKERS

ROUND 3Written round.6 question sets will be flashed on the screen.2 sets from each topic.Each set has 5 questions.Limited answering time. Details about time limit for each set will be given along with the questions.Answers to be written.1 point for every correct answer.

1- GIVE THE FOOD ITEMMultiple Chinese words have entered the English language, mostly because of the delicious food. They often remain untranslated, which may be a good thing.Identify the food items or delicacies from the literal English translation of their Chinese form.5 questions. 5 minutes total time.

1-ASTIR FRIED NOODLES

1-BTOUCH THE HEART/DOTTED HEART

1-CFISH BRINE

1-DODDS AND ENDS/LEFTOVERS

1-EROTTEN/SOUR BEANS

2- IDENTIFY THE FOOD CHAINSMany of todays famous food chains actually began with a visit to the first McDonalds at San Bernadino. These were door-to-door salesmen, short-order cooks, orphans and drop-outs, by eternal optimists looking for the next big thing.The start-up history of a few of these chains are given below. Identify them.5 minutes for 5 questions.

2-AGlen W.Bell, Jr., was a world war II veteran, resident of San Bernardino who ate at the new McDonalds and decided to copy it, using the assembly line system to make Mexican food.

2-BWilliam Rosenberg dropped out of school at age 14, delivered telegrams for Western Union, drove an Ice cream truck, sold sandwiches and coffee to factory workers in Boston finally opening a coffee and baked goods shop himself in 1948.

2-CKeith G. Cramer, owner of a drive-in restaurant in Florida, heard about the new McDonalds , flew in to California, ate there and returned to open the first Insta ______, with his father in law Matthew Burns, in 1953.

2-DDave Thomas started working in a restaurant at age 12, left his adoptive father, took up rooms at the YMCA, dropped out of school at 15, served as a bus-boy and cook, and eventually opened his own place at Columbus, Ohio.

2-EThomas S. Monaghan spent much of his childhood at a Catholic Orphanage and a series of foster homes, worked as a soda jerk, barely graduated from high school, joined the Marines, and finally bought a pizzeria at Ypsilanti, Michigan.

3- NAME THE FOOTBALL PERSONALITYA list of the clubs to which the person has been associated with, will be given in chronological order.The transfer history may belong to a player or a manager.Just name him.5 such lists will be given. To be answered within 5 minutes.

3-ASporting CP (Portugal)FC Barcelona (Spain)FC Porto (Portugal)Internazionale (Italy)Chelsea (England)Internazionale (Italy)Besiktas (Turkey)Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)FC Porto (Portugal)Besiktas (Turkey)

3-BCruzeiro (Brazil)Ajax (Netherlands)Internazionale (Italy)FC Barcelona (Spain)Paris Saint-Germain (France)

3-CReggiana (Italy)Parma (Italy)Juventus (Italy)AC Milan (Italy)Chelsea (England)Paris Saint-Germain (France)Real Madrid (Spain)Bayern Munich (Germany)

3-DMohun Bagan (India)East Bengal (India)Pune (India)Prayag United (India)Rangdajied United (India)FC Vestsjaelland (Denmark)Mumbai City (India)Salgaocar (India)Northeast United FC (India)

3-EAjax (Netherlands)Sampdoria (Italy)Real Madrid (Spain)Internazionale (Italy)AC Milan (Italy)Botafogo (Brazil)

4- NAME THE PLAYERMany players have played/are playing international football, representing countries other than their countries of origin.The country of origin and the country the player represents will be given, along with a clue.Name the player.5 such questions. Total time of 5 minutes.

4-ACountry of origin- FRANCE

Country he represents- ARGENTINA

Scored 4 goals in the Copa America Centenario.

4-BCountry of origin- POLAND

Country he represents- GERMANY

World record holder in FIFA World Cups.

4-CCountry of origin- BRAZIL

Country he represents- ITALY

Scored a goal against SWEDEN in the recently concluded UEFA Euro 2016

4-DCountry of origin- ALGERIA

Country he represents- FRANCE

French Player of the Year thrice- 2011, 2012 and 2014

4-ECountry of origin- BRAZIL

Country he represents- PORTUGAL

Although a highly rated attacking midfielder, he has just 5 international goals, spanning 3 major tournaments.

5- LISTEN TO THE AUDIOListen to the audio and answer the questions that follow.Total of 5 minutes for 5 questions.

5-AIdentify the song.

5-BIdentify the singer.

5-CName the director of the movie in which it appears.

5-DThe song was the first ever to achieve a particular distinction. What?

5-EThere is a controversy surrounding this song. What?

6- LISTEN TO THE AUDIOListen to the audio and answer the questions.5 minutes for 5 questions.

6-AName the music director.

6-BThe song was composed during the separation of the music director from his first wife, while staying at a hotel. Whom did he marry subsequently?

6-CThis music director had a particular nickname, the original of which has multiple theories: some relate it to the pitch at which he cried as a baby, some to the syllable which he uttered repeatedly as a child. What was it?

6-DWhile a huge number of popular Bollywood songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s are attributed to his direction, his first hit film as music director was in a 1966 film, which gave the audiences evergreen songs such as O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan, Tumne Mujhe Dekha Ho kar, and Aaja aaja mein hu pyaar tera. Which Bollywood thriller was this?

6-EIn 1986, he composed songs for the film Ijaazat, the score being regarded as one of his best. All four of the songs in the movie were sung by the same female playback singer and penned by the same lyricist, both of whom received National Awards for the score. However, he (the music director) did not receive any. He did receive critical appreciation for one particular song from the movie, though, especially for setting its non-rhyming lyrics to music. Name the song.

ANSWERS

1-A - CHOWMEINSTIR FRIED NOODLES

1-B - DIM SUMTOUCH THE HEART/DOTTED HEART

1-C - KETCHUPFISH BRINE

1-D - CHOP SUEYODDS AND ENDS/LEFTOVERS

1-E - TOFUROTTEN/SOUR BEANS

2-A - TACO BELLGlen W.Bell, Jr., was a world war II veteran, resident of San Bernardino who ate at the new McDonalds and decided to copy it, using the assembly line system to make Mexican food.

2-B - DUNKIN DONUTSWilliam Rosenberg dropped out of school at age 14, delivered telegrams for Western Union, drove an Ice cream truck, sold sandwiches and coffee to factory workers in Boston finally opening a coffee and baked goods shop himself in 1948.

2-C - BURGER KINGKeith G. Cramer, owner of a drive-in restaurant in Florida, heard about the new McDonalds , flew in to California, ate there and returned to open the first Insta ______, with his father in law Matthew Burns, in 1953.

2-D - WENDYSDave Thomas started working in a restaurant at age 12, left his adoptive father, took up rooms at the YMCA, dropped out of school at 15, served as a bus-boy and cook, and eventually opened his own place at Columbus, Ohio.

2-E - DOMINOS PIZZAThomas S. Monaghan spent much of his childhood at a Catholic Orphanage and a series of foster homes, worked as a soda jerk, barely graduated from high school, joined the Marines, and finally bought a pizzeria at Ypsilanti, Michigan.

3-A - RICARDO QUARESMASporting CP (Portugal)FC Barcelona (Spain)FC Porto (Portugal)Internazionale (Italy)Chelsea (England)Internazionale (Italy)Besiktas (Turkey)Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)FC Porto (Portugal)Besiktas (Turkey)

3-B - MAXWELLCruzeiro (Brazil)Ajax (Netherlands)Internazionale (Italy)FC Barcelona (Spain)Paris Saint-Germain (France)

3-C - CARLO ANCELOTTIReggiana (Italy)Parma (Italy)Juventus (Italy)AC Milan (Italy)Chelsea (Italy)Paris Saint-Germain (France)Real Madrid (Spain)Bayern Munich (Germany)

3-D - SUBRATA PALMohun Bagan (India)East Bengal (India)Pune (India)Prayag United (India)Rangdajied United (India)FC Vestsjaelland (Denmark)Mumbai City (India)Salgaocar (India)Northeast United FC (India)

3-E - CLARENCE SEEDORFAjax (Netherlands)Sampdoria (Italy)Real Madrid (Spain)Internazionale (Italy)AC Milan (Italy)Botafogo (Brazil)

4-ACountry of origin- FRANCE

Country he represents- ARGENTINA

Scored 4 goals in the Copa America Centenario.

GONZALO HIGUAIN

4-BCountry of origin- POLAND

Country he represents- GERMANY

World record holder in FIFA World Cups.

MIROSLAV KLOSE

4-CCountry of origin- BRAZIL

Country he represents- ITALY

Scored a goal against SWEDEN in the recently concluded UEFA Euro 2016

EDER

4-DCountry of origin- ALGERIA

Country he represents- FRANCE

French Player of the Year thrice- 2011, 2012 and 2014

KARIM BENZEMA

4-ECountry of origin- BRAZIL

Country he represents- PORTUGAL

Although a highly rated attacking midfielder, he has just 5 international goals, spanning 3 major tournaments.

DECO

5-A- PIS LULLABYIdentify the song.

5-B - BOMBAY JAYASHREEIdentify the singer.

5-C - ANG LEEName the director of the movie in which it appears.

5-D - FIRST TAMIL SONG TO BE NOMINATED FOR OSCARSThe song was the first ever to achieve a particular distinction. What?

5-E - ACCUSATIONS OF PLAGIARISMThere is a controversy surrounding this song. What?

6-A - R.D. BURMANName the music director.

6-B - ASHA BHOSLEThe song was composed during the separation of the music director from his first wife, while staying at a hotel. Whom did he marry subsequently?

6-C - PANCHAMThis music director had a particular nickname, the original of which has multiple theories: some relate it to the pitch at which he cried as a baby, some to the syllable which he uttered repeatedly as a child. What was it?

6-D - TEESRI MANZILWhile a huge number of popular Bollywood songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s are attributed to his direction, his first hit film as music director was in a 1966 film, which gave the audiences evergreen songs such as O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan, Tumne Mujhe Dekha Ho kar, and Aaja aaja mein hu pyaar tera. Which Bollywood thriller was this?

6-E - MERA KUCH SAMAANIn 1986, he composed songs for the film Ijaazat, the score being regarded as one of his best. All four of the songs in the movie were sung by the same female playback singer and penned by the same lyricist, both of whom received National Awards for the score. However, he (the music director) did not receive any. He did receive critical appreciation for one particular song from the movie, though, especially for setting its non-rhyming lyrics to music. Name the song.

ROUND 418 direct questions.6 questions from each topic.Counter-Clockwise.Conventional passing of questions. No infinite bounce.10 points for every correct answer. 5 points, if answered on passing.Pounces allowed. 10 points for a correct pounce, -10 for an incorrect pounce.Maximum of 4 pounces (correct/incorrect)

1This female playback singer was made an Honorary Citizen of Kenya after a stay in Nairobi, during which she performed several nationalistic songs in Swahili.Her singing career began in a small nightclub in Chennai called the 'Nine Gems', and she has since given concerts in over sixteen Indian and world languages.Her two elder sisters attained musical fame in the nightclubs of Mumbai in the 1950s and 60s under the name "Sami Sisters", performing jazz favourites, waltzes and Latin American numbers.Identify.

And the answer is

USHA UTHUP

2X was a lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from Assam, widely known as Sudhakantha. In a poll conducted in Bangladesh, Xs song, Manush Manusher Jonno (Humans are for humanity) was chosen to be the second favourite song after the national anthem of Bangladesh. Some of Xs most famous compositions were influenced by the works of Paul Robeson, whom he had befriended during his years in New York in the 1950s. A full length docu-feature biopic film on Xs life titled Moi Eti Zazabor (I am a Wanderer) was launched in 1986. Live shooting continued for more than twenty years. X held the position of Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi from 1998 to 2003. Identify.

And the answer is

BHUPEN HAZARIKA

3Born A. S. Dileep Kumar, he is a composer, singer, songwriter, music producer and musician. He served as keyboard player for bands such as Roots (along with childhood friend and percussionist Sivamani) and founded the rock group Nemesis Avenue. He arranged the jingles for some advertisements that went on to become very popular, including the popular jingle for Titan Watches, in which he used the theme from Mozarts Symphony no. 25. His film career began in 1992, when he set up Panchathan Record Inn, a recording and mixing studio in his backyard. It went on to become one of the countrys most high-tech recording studios.Identify.

And the answer is

A.R. RAHMAN

4X is a voluntary youth movement which encourages intangible aspects of Indian cultural heritage by promoting Indian Classical music, classical dance, folk music, yoga, meditation, crafts and other aspects of Indian culture; it is a movement with chapters in over 300 towns all over the world. It was established by Dr. Kiran Seth in 1977 at IIT Delhi, and its logo is given here to help you out.Identify.

And the answer is

SPIC MACAY

5X is an annual Indian Classical Musical Festival held in Pune since 1953. Arguably the largest, most popular, and sought-after Indian Classical Music festival in the world, the festival was initiated by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi as a memorial conference commemorating the life and work of Pt. Joshis Guru, Pt. Rambhau Kundgolkar.Identify.

And the answer is

SAWAI GANDHARV BHIMSEN MAHOTSAV

6It is said that, during the 14th century, the great mridangists experimented with the materials used in mridang construction, and finally started using wood for the main body as opposed to the original clay. Thus a new name, _________ emerged, whilst the older name, mridang was still used. This instrument supposedly derives its name from the fact that it is played on its side. It is the standard percussion in the Dhrupad style of classical music.Identify.

And the answer is

PAKHAWAJ

7X is an American television sitcom that debuted on September 19, 2005, on the Fox network, based on Anthony Bourdain's New York Times bestselling book, X: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. Bradley Cooper played the Anthony Bourdain-inspired lead character, Jack Bourdain.Bourdain details some of his personal misdeeds and weaknesses, including drug use. He explains how restaurants function economically and the various restaurateur's tricks of which consumers should be aware. A follow-up book, Medium Raw, was published in 2010.Id X.

And the answer is

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

8Narayana Peesapaty, founder of Bakeys, in Hyderabad, India, said During my research on groundwater management and related issues, I found that most open wells had gone dry as rich jowar belts were being replaced with rice that uses 60% more water for production. I realised that the solution to the depletion of groundwater was to create markets for less irrigation crops such as jowar which is the primary ingredient in ____________, that we make.After many trials for texture, sogginess, hand feel and utility, they managed to come up with a viable product. When immersed in liquid (hot or cold) completely, theyd last for 10 minutes. Kept sealed in air-tight containers, theyll stay fresh close to three months.These are made of flours. The flours are kneaded with plain water no additional chemicals and not even preservatives. They are 100% natural and made under strict hygienic conditions.____________ is completely vegan and has no coatings on it, and will naturally decompose "anywhere between 3 to 7 days if insects, dogs, birds do not eat it.This concept has already been tried out by British celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal, who has served __________ made with chocolate dusted silver and salted butter caramels in edible cellophane.What are we talking about?

And the answer is

EDIBLE CUTLERY

9I never saw him, but I had to risk my life for him every day. So said Margot Woelk, 97, who was a group of 15 women entrusted with the job.

She was enlisted forcefully, taken by bus, to a local school building where they did their job under armed guard. Ms Woelk was the only one of the to survive. The rest of her colleagues are presumed to have been shot by the Red Army in January 1945.

All 15 of them had bland vegetarian meals consisting of rice, pasta, peas and cauliflower. We had to eat it all up. Every time we were frightened that we were going to die. We use to cry like dogs because we were so glad to have survived.What job did those 15 women have?

And the answer is

HITLERS FOOD TASTERS

10This is pathetic, tweeted food writer Ruth Reichl. Time should be ashamed.

What controversy did this November 2013 edition of TIME stir up for what was supposed to be a cover story that celebrated a group of tastemakers ?

And the answer is

THE ABSENCE OF ANY GODDESS CHEFS.OF THE 13 MOST POWERFUL AND INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS, ONLY FOUR WERE WOMEN, AND NONE OF THOSE WOMEN WERE CHEFS.

11Menu-Mania (New Zealand)Lunchtime (Czech Republic)Obedovat (Slovakia)Gastronauci (Poland)Cibando (Italy)Mekanist (Turkey)Urbanspoon (USA)Provide the connect.

And the answer is

COMPANIES ACQUIRED BY ZOMATO FOR ITS FORAY INTO THE RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES.

12This video depicts a part of the process in the making of an Indian delicacy. What?

And the answer is

SOAN PAPDI

13Whose notes read this, which was later auctioned for one million euros ($1.3 million) to Energie Baden-Wuerttenberg for charity?

In translation it reads:

1. Riquelme left high 2. Crespo long run/right, short run/left 3. Heinze left low 4. Ayala long wait, long run right 5. Messi left 6. Aimar long wait left 7. Rodriguez left

And the answer is

JENS LEHMANNS PENALTY SHOOTOUT NOTE VS ARGENTINA IN 2006 WORLD CUP

14According to Sir Bob Murray then chairman of ___________ Football Club, the nameX for their home ground "was chosen for two main reasons; namely as an ever-lasting tribute to the regions mine-workers and proud industrial heritage and in the expectation that it would be a guiding light in the future. The name is very much a symbolic link to the thousands of miners and ________ supporters that emerged from the darkness and into the light every day when they returned to the surface after working in the mine Give me the name of the stadium X, which Sir Bob is talking about.

And the answer is

STADIUM OF LIGHT

15Considered as one of the best Romanian footballers of all times, he was given the nickname of the Maradona of the Carpathians. He is one of the few players to have played for both rivals, Real Madrid and Barcelona. He was named Romanian Footballer of the Year seven times, and is regarded as one of the best football players of his generation. In 2009, he founded Romanian clubVittorul Constanta. He is currently both owner and chairman of the club.Initially when he came into the limelight, inspite of offers from AC Milan and Bayern Munich, he was not allowed to play club football outside Romania by the then dictatorial Romanian government under Nicolae Ceausescu. He is called Regele (The King) by the Romanians and he was named by Pele as one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers.Name the player.

And the answer is

GHEORGHE HAGI

16A change in a particular element in the teams crest led to a popular American comic publication filing a rather improbable lawsuit against the club. The team had carried the particular element since 1919, with a history that dates back to the era of King James I of the 13th century, while the comic publication had come up with it only in 1939. The club was forced to revert back to the previous form of the element after the lawsuit, making them the most formidable villain the comic publication ever encountered.What am I talking about?

And the answer is

THE BAT IN VALENCIA FCS CREST VS DC COMICS BATMAN LOGO

17Due to the Spanish revolution of the mid 1930s, regular football was disrupted in Spain. As a consequence, many of the Barcelona players moved to Mexico. Among them was one Ramon Mercader.Sid Lowe, in his book Fear and Loathing in La Liga writes, One day (August 21, 1940) during lunch together, Mercader announced that he had to dash off to do somethingWhat did he do?

And the answer is

ASSASSINATE LEON TROTSKY BY HITTING HIM WITH A PICKAXE ON THE HEAD

18Juventus initially started off as a team often referred to as the old lady or La Vecchia Signora. They wore pink shirts with a black tie and black shorts as their jersey, but due to continuous washing, the colours started fading out.In 1903, the team asked an Englishman in their team, John Savage to get jersey with colours that wont fade out. He had a friend who lived in __________, who being asupporter of X, shipped out the black and white striped shirts to Turin. Juventus have worn the shirts ever since, considering the colours to be aggressive and powerful.Name the club X, nicknamed as The Magpies.

And the answer is

NOTTS COUNTY FC (NOTTINGHAM)

ROUND 5Long Connects. Answers to each of the part questions or the questions themselves all connect to something particular, or have a common theme.One Long Connect from each topic.Each question can be pounced on only and will not be passed.10 points for each correct answer.Unlimited pounces.After each question, long connect answer can be guessed.Points for guessing after each question (including the negatives) will be indicated along with the question.Teams who havent answered (pounced) the questions can also guess the long connect answer.

1-A +25/-20"Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna" - Kudrat"Dil to Bachcha hai Ji" - Ishqiya"Sapno Se Bhare Naina " - Luck By Chance"Chingari koi bhadke" - Amar Prem

The song Chingari koi Bhadke has been greatly appreciated for its serious lyrics. The story goes that the inspiration for the lyrics came from the observation of a burning cigarette being put out by the raindrops. Who was the lyricist?

And the answer is

ANAND BAKSHI

1-B +20/-15

Abhi Na Jao Chodkar Hum DonoChandan Sa Badan Chanchal Chitvan Saraswati ChandraEri Eri Ali Piya Bina RagrangJab Deep Jale Aana Chitchor

The songs of Chitchor are perhaps the most famous Hindi venture of a particular playback singer, who sang many of the compositions in its soundtrack. He had already attained significant fame in Malayalam and Tamil cinema at the time. Who?

And the answer is

K. J. YESUDAS

1-C +15/-10

Poocho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitai Meri Soorat Teri AankhenAlbela Sajan Aayo Re Hum Dil De Chuke SanamRam Teri Ganga Maili Ho Gayi Ram Teri Ganga MailiMan Anand Anand Chhayo Vijeta

The song Albela Sajan Aayo Re has been recreated for a film recently. Name the film and the individual who modified it.

And the answer is

BAJIRAO MASTANISANJAY LEELA BHANSALI

1-D +10/-5Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baaje Payaliya Mere HuzoorPag Ghunghroo Baandh Meera Naache Thi Namak HalalIshq Satya Hai Satyam Shivam SundaramTu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Seema

The song Pag Ghungroo Baandh Meera Naache Thi is over 12 minutes long. It is one of the most famous works of its music director, and was praised for the attempt at fusion music. Who?

And the answer is

BAPPI LAHIRI

1-E +5/0

Isharon Isharon Mein Dil Lene Waale Kashmir Ki KaliAwaz Mein Na Dunga DostiLag Ja Gale Ke Phir Ye Hansi Raat Woh Kaun ThiKabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Kabhi Kabhi

The music director of Kashmir ki Kali became famous for his song Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawaanon Ka, for which he won the Filmfare Award For Best Music Director in 1958. Who?

And the answer is

O. P . NAYYAR

Any guesses for the long connect?

ALL SONGS ARE COMPOSED IN THE SAME RAAG1-A - BHAIRAVI1-B - KALYAN1-C - AHIR BHAIRAV1-D - DARBARI KANADA1-E - PAHADI

2-A +25/-20X compared to oranges.They are smaller and less rounded than common oranges. The taste is considered less sour, as well as sweeter and stronger, than that of an orange. A ripe X is firm to slightly soft, heavy for its size, and pebbly-skinned with no deep grooves, as well as orange in color. The peel is very thin, with very little bitter white mesocarp, which makes them usually easier to peel and to split into segments. Id X.

And the answer is

TANGERINES

2-B +20/-15X are long, with a white stem end that does not bulge out. They have an onion-y but mild bite that is not as intense as regular onions (the white parts contain the most intense flavor). They can be used raw or cooked, and while some cooks discard the darker green tops, the whole thing can be eaten, and is often used in Asian cooking. What one word substance is being referred to here ?

And the answer is

SCALLIONS

2-C +15/-10X, also known as Plichards, are several types of small, oily fish related to herrings. They are said to be nutrient rich having one of the largest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Most commonly they are available in canned form. Fresh forms of X are consumed in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Karnataka. It is cheaper in India than larger fish like seer or pomfret, making them a low-cost delicacy. They are consumed in various forms, including deep-fried and pan-fried preparations, or made into curries of various types. Id X.

And the answer is

SARDINES

2-D +10/-5X are dried berries of the small, sweet, seedless grape cultivar 'Black Corinth' (Vitis vinifera). They are smaller as compared to raisins and grow on bushes, as compares to raisins and sultanas which grow on vines.The berries of the same name are available in red, black and white varieties.

And the answer is

CURRANT

2-E +5/0X (Phaseolus lunatus) is a legume grown for its edible seeds.Sometimes called "butter beans" because of their starchy yet buttery texture, X have a delicate flavor that complements a wide variety of dishes.X pods are flat, oblong and slightly curved in shape with an average length of about three inches.Eaten in some parts of India, they are also known as vaal or pavta and is a healthy addition to the menu. Id X.

And the answer is

LIMA BEANS

Any guesses for the long connect?

FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NAMED AFTER PLACES

TANGERINES - FROM TANGIER (MOROCCO)SCALLION - FROM ONIONS OF ASCALON,NOW ASHKELON, ISRAELSARDINES - FROM THE ISLAND OF SARDINIACURRANT - RAYSONS OF CORAUNCE (ENGLISH), DERIVED FROM THE OLD FRENCH RAISINS DE CORINTHE, AS IN CORINTH, GREECELIMA BEANS - LIMA, PERU

3-A +25/-20X is a German film director and producer.During theConfederations Cup 2005and theFootball World Cup 2006he joined theGerman football teamon their trip. At every match he sat on the trainers bank and, by order and for account of national team managerJrgen Klinsmann, he prepared films which were later shown to the players in order to prepare them for an upcoming match. The two-hour documentary film on the World Cup, produced from over 100 hours of filming material, was presented to the German national football team on the 14th of August 2006 as a preview and premiered in cinemas on the 5th of December 2006 under the titleDeutschland. Ein Sommermrchen. He has directed many advertisements including-For Nike, Gerolsteiner, Bitburger, Sony, Air Berlin, Deutsche Bank, Nivea, DFB, Knig Pilsener, Vodafone, HondaHanse Merkur Versicherung, starring Mario Gmez (August 2007)Rewe Group 2010, starring Lukas PodolskiHis major success was the 2003 film ________________, which tells the story of a football loving young boy, and his depressed POW father, and the events that follow.Who is X?

And the answer is

SONKE WORTMANN

3-B +20/-15The Wankdorfstadion, as it was previously known, is the home ground of BSC YOUNG BOYS.With a capacity of around 40,000, it is the second largest stadium in the country.AC/DC, P!nk, Muse, Bon Jovi, One Direction have all performed here, and it is also used for Ice Hockey matches.The erstwhile Wankdorf was demolished in 2001, and the new stadium was built, and named X.Give the name of this stadium X, which was a major venue in the UEFA EURO 2008, hosting matches like Netherlands vs France and Italy vs Netherlands.

And the answer is

STADE DE SUISSE

3-C +15/-10A legend of FC Kaiserslautern, after whom their home stadium is named, X was named the honorary captain of the German national team in 1958.It was a popular knowledge in Germany that X appeared to play better, the worse the weather was. He, as many other soldiers, had contracted malaria during the World War II, rendering him unable to stand the heat of the sun. Hence the term Xs Weather is used to describe rainy weather conditions during a football match.Name this legendary player X, who has honorary stamps issued in his name, in countries like Paraguay and UAE.

And the answer is

FRITZ WALTER

3-D +10/-5Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he has scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary.He was awarded the best player of the tournament in the World Cup of 1954.He spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, winning four Pichichi trophies, and was recognised as the top scorer of the 20th century in 1995.The Best Goal of the Year award is named after him.Name him.

And the answer is

FERENC PUSKAS

3-E +5/0From the early days, it seems that Adolf Dassler was destined to make shoes. His father was a cobbler, and Adolf and his brother Rudolf learned the trade as they grew up. They had a partnership in the early days, having a shoe shop in their mothers laundry. During the 1936 Olympics, the brothers approached American Jesse Owens about wearing their shoes during the competition. Owens obliged, and even went on to win four gold medals at the event.Dassler started his own brand, and went on to create history. The most famous among his many innovations were specially designed cleats, with exchangeable, screw-in studs, for the West German national team in the 1954 World Cup.Name this football boot model (now no more in use), which went on to create history, and was a major factor in an event, which supposedly restored the pride of a nation, which was suffering the aftermath of the World War II.

And the answer is

ADIDAS ARGENTINIA

Any guesses for the long connect?

THE MIRACLE OF BERN (DAS WUNDER VON BERN)SONKE WORTMANN directed the 2003 German film, depicting the events of the match.WANKDORF was the venue for this historic event.FRITZ WALTER captained the West German side, and the match was played in Fritz Walters Weather.FERENC PUSKAS scored the opening goal, and was the Player of the Tournament.The ADIDAS ARGENTINIA gave the Germans the advantage in the adverse weather conditions, and the boots are famously remembered as those worn by Helmut Rahn, when he scored the winning goal.

SCORES.

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