Book covers of biographical books based on the lives of the two respective persons. More recently to commemorate their pioneering work, certain entities have been named after their individual endeavors which are supposedly firsts in their categories.
What am I talking about?
Funda.
(Hint: The two adopted names are right there on the covers somewhere)
Answer: 1.Dr. William Penny Brookes, Olympic revivalist-London 2012 Olympics Mascot is named Wenlock after Much Wenlock(Shropshire)in England where Dr. Brookes conducted the Games which inspired Baron Pierre De Coubertin to set up the International Olympics Committee(IOC).
2.Sir Ludwig Guttmann, founder of the Paralympics-The 2012 London Paralympics Mascot is named Mandeville after Stoke Mandeville Hospital for Spinal Injuries in Buckinghamshire(England) setup by Sir Guttman.He conducted the Stoke Mandeville Games for the disabled which led to the Paralympics.
Well the person A is quite famous for portraying the iconic character of Hanuman quite unlike the person B who has fruitlessly tried to walk into the same shoes in various ventures.
'B'?
(no points for A of course)
Answer: A: Dara Singh and B: Vindoo Dara Singh, his son
The name for the practice 'X' comes from the Latin for "knowing, in its complete meaning" and the Greek word for "study". 'X' comes to be defined as "the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes, and other life."
In 1901, Allen Upward first coined the term "as a disparaging term, to indicate a blind, unthinking acceptance of scientific doctrine" although it is not evident that the present reference for the word was based on this first coinage.
Separately in 1934, philosopher Anastasius Nordenholz published a book that used the term to mean "science of science".
The symbol for 'X' resembles the Christian cross but has extra diagonal rays to represent the eight dynamics of 'X' (Self, Family, Society, Humankind, Life forms, Matter, Spirit, Infinity or Supreme being) as its eight points.
What am I talking about?
A "_____ putter" is a specific type of putter that is so-named because to use it, the golfer anchors the end of the shaft against his or her stomach. It has a longer shaft (41 to 44 inches) which is anchored against the golfer's _____ , serving as a fulcrum for making the stroke.
"_____ putters" have been somewhat controversial since they first started showing up on professional tours because with all other golf clubs, the only part of the body touching the club is the golfer's hands. But they are fully "legal" under the rules of golf, although some argue that it should change.
Well the debate has again sprung to life because of recent happenings.
FIB. Why is it making news again?
Answer: 1. Belly putter
2.Golf Championship organisers are examining a ban of use of 'belly putter' used by Ernie Els and Adam Scott at 'Royal Lytham' recently where they were winner and runners-up respectively.
Answer:
The first pic shows Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak during the founding days of Apple.
The second one is a still from the upcoming bio-pic on Steve Jobs named "jOBS".
Ashton Kutcher- Steve Jobs
Josh Gad- Steve Wozniak
'X' and 'Y' entered Bollywood almost around the same time in the early 1990's. Both, hailing from north India, are known for their involvement in a certain genre of rugged practical and vehement brand of cinema. Having had their own struggles through the industry their acquaintance has turned into a close knit friendship of late.
Noted filmmakers in their own regard, recently 'X', on the behest of 'Y', has ventured into a new avenue through the movie 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. On the outset it seems to be a case of returning of favour, as 'Y' is known to have played a cameo in the 2011 movie 'Shagird'.
'Y' has quipped, "I will not do what 'X' did to me. I have given him the most important role in the film!"
X?
Y?
What am I talking about?
Answer:
X: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Y: Anurag Kashyap
Tigmanshu Dhulia plays the role of the main villain in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
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'X' and 'Y' (both local names) are two kinds of creatures of the ________ order found in India.
The scientific name for 'X' literally translates to "the ________ of the marsh". The local name 'X' is a corruption of a Urdu word which means "water monster". This is in turn is derived from makara, the Sanskrit word for ________.
'Y' originates from the Hindi word for a clay pot with a long neck, much like the snout shape of an adult male in 'Y'. Scientific reference is probably a misspelling of the word 'Y' and it also reflects the nativity to the Ganges. 'Y' is one of the longest of all surviving ________.
X? Y? (all blanks same)
