Why have the above venues been renamed for the London 2012 Olympics?
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Question 1439 : What's in a name ..
Why have the above venues been renamed for the London 2012 Olympics?
Friday, July 27, 2012
Question 1438: "ZION"
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)
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Question 1437: Jai-Veeru
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)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Question 1436: Amen ..
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?
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Question 1435: Buttoned up
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?
Monday, July 23, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Question 1431
This person is the brains behind an Indian organisation which works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, non-conventional energy and waste management. With the establishment of this organisation in 1970, he has succeeded in combining
technical innovation with humanitarian principles. He has received global recognition for his work, being awarded the Padma Bhushan, Stockholm Water Prize, Energy Globe Award among others. Which organisation?
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Question 1427: Sahib, Biwi and the Gangs
'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?
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Question 1426
In politics, a X is a situation in which a seat in a deliberative assembly is vacated during that assembly's term. Such a situation arises through the death, resignation or disqualification of the sitting member. Xs have the effect of eliminating or reducing representation for the member's constituency. Accordingly, many jurisdictions provide by law for the speedy filling of these vacant seats. Xs can also occur in non-governmental assemblies, such as boards of directors and committees of voluntary organisations.
What 2-word term is X? Its been quite in the news recently.
Here's a hint:
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Question 1425
A more famous alternate version of the below painting claims to be one of the first of its kind in the world. Identify the painter.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Question 1424
This practice may have begun as early as the
1930s, according to witnesses, and continued annually until 2009. Each year, at dawn on January 19, an all-black-clad person, face
covered by a scarf or hood would enter
the burial ground in Baltimore. At the site of X's original grave, which is marked with
a commemorative stone, he would raise a cognac toast and place three
red roses on the grave marker, along with
the unfinished bottle of cognac.
On several occasions, this person left a note often expressing devotion. There have been instances of cryptic messages too. In 1999, a note announced that the original person had died the previous year and had passed the tradition to his son. Subsequent eyewitnesses noted that after 1998, it appeared to be a younger individual. The 2001 note referred to the Super Bowl of that year between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants. Never before had the note referred to current events.
2009 marked the bicentenary of X's birth; despite this milestone, the crowd was smaller than in past years, and no note was left. In 2010 the person failed to appear. A witness who was present every year from 1976 on had no explanation, but did speculate that if the person intended to end the tradition, the 2009 bicentennial would mark a logical ending point.
What practice is this? (I am looking for a specific 2 word term)
On several occasions, this person left a note often expressing devotion. There have been instances of cryptic messages too. In 1999, a note announced that the original person had died the previous year and had passed the tradition to his son. Subsequent eyewitnesses noted that after 1998, it appeared to be a younger individual. The 2001 note referred to the Super Bowl of that year between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants. Never before had the note referred to current events.
2009 marked the bicentenary of X's birth; despite this milestone, the crowd was smaller than in past years, and no note was left. In 2010 the person failed to appear. A witness who was present every year from 1976 on had no explanation, but did speculate that if the person intended to end the tradition, the 2009 bicentennial would mark a logical ending point.
What practice is this? (I am looking for a specific 2 word term)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Queston 1422
On 5 November 2011, at the annual fireworks display at Edenbridge, Kent, a 12 metre tall bonfire effigy shown in the image was unveiled. To what event was it a direct reference to?
Monday, July 9, 2012
Question 1421
First created by the UK Government during the onset of WWII, it's sole intention was to boost the morale of the nation in light of the invasions. Due to it's limited distribution, it was little known until 2000, when a number of private companies started using it(or variants) for advertising/publicizing their products. It has created numerous other product ranges including parodies. Its message has also been felt relevant to the recent recession and has been adopted as an unofficial motto by many organisations. Since its copyright expired after 50 years, it is can be used by anyone publicly thus increasing its popularity.
It is the last version in a series of three. The first one is titled "Freedon Is In Peril. Defend It With All Your Might." while the second one is called "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory".
What am I talking about?
It is the last version in a series of three. The first one is titled "Freedon Is In Peril. Defend It With All Your Might." while the second one is called "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory".
What am I talking about?
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Question 1418
The following is a short parody of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem Kubla Khan. The poem, written by X takes pot-shots at Y and describes X's experiences of co-scripting one of the greatest films of Y's career.
For MGM did Y, ____- A stately astrodome decree
- While Art, the s.f. writer, ran
- Through plots incredible to man,
- In search of solvency....
- So twice five miles of Elstree ground
- With sets and props were girdled round...
- A savage place! as eerie and enchanted
- As ere beneath a flickering arc was haunted
- By child-star wailing for her demon mother...
- For months meandering with a mazy motion
- Through stacks of scripts the desperate writer ran
- Then reached that plot incredible to man
- And sank, enSCUBA'd in the Indian Ocean.
- And midst the tumult Y heard from far
- Accountants' voices, prophesying war!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Question 1417
X is a horror fiction novel by Susan Hill which has been adapted into a 1989 made-for TV film, a 2012 film and also a stage play. It is the second longest-running play in the history of the West End, after The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie.
In the 1989 television film, the main protagonist of the novel was played by actor A while the same role was portrayed by B in the 2012 film adaptation.
A and B are more famous for portraying a father-son pair in one of the highest grossing film series of all time and remains both of their careers' most famous role till date.
Solve for X, A and B.
1 point for X. Half points each for A and B.
In the 1989 television film, the main protagonist of the novel was played by actor A while the same role was portrayed by B in the 2012 film adaptation.
A and B are more famous for portraying a father-son pair in one of the highest grossing film series of all time and remains both of their careers' most famous role till date.
Solve for X, A and B.
1 point for X. Half points each for A and B.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Question 1416
"Live Scenes from X" is a live album by a certain American band. The album was recorded live in August 2000 in the city X. The album cover
was based on an earlier album cover that depicted a heart in flames. As
the live concert was held in the the city X, they changed the heart in flames to depict something else. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the band was forced to recall the album and re-release it with an alternate album cover.
Why was the band forced to recall the album?
(No points for identifying band/album)
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| Original cover art |
Why was the band forced to recall the album?
(No points for identifying band/album)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Question 1415
Possible origins of the name of a certain fictional geographical entity are:
1) The author, the creator of this fictional entity created the word from root words from the Algonquian language. Experts have said that the author based the name on a river in Massachusetts called the Housatonic river and some others say it's derived from the name of a tribe descended from the Native Americans of Massachusetts.
2) The name is formed when you drink one too many whiskeys and tonic and ask the bartender for just one more, and then when he fails to apprehend the meaning of your words, you try to write it on a cocktail napkin, but the W comes out upside down somehow.
This name is also shared with a valley and a University in the same fictional universe.
What name?
1) The author, the creator of this fictional entity created the word from root words from the Algonquian language. Experts have said that the author based the name on a river in Massachusetts called the Housatonic river and some others say it's derived from the name of a tribe descended from the Native Americans of Massachusetts.
2) The name is formed when you drink one too many whiskeys and tonic and ask the bartender for just one more, and then when he fails to apprehend the meaning of your words, you try to write it on a cocktail napkin, but the W comes out upside down somehow.
This name is also shared with a valley and a University in the same fictional universe.
What name?
Monday, July 2, 2012
Question 1414: Crikey! That’s a big one!
'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)
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