Quiz Time
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Weekend Quiz: Which 18th-century Kerala art form accompanies the recitation of satirical verse?
Hint: It was introduced by early Malayalam poet Kunchan Nambiar to bring social change.
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Weekend Quiz: Which 4th-century epic Sanskrit drama does this mural portray?
Hint: It was written by ancient India's greatest playwright Kalidasa.
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Weekend Quiz: Which two states did Vasco da Gama play off against each other after coming to India?
Hint: He was turned away by the local ruler of the kingdom where he landed.
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Weekend Quiz: Which community was offered Tarisappalli copper plates in 9th century Kerala?
Hint: The trading community immigrated into Kerala from West Asia.
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Weekend Quiz: What form of military combat was used to settle disputes in medieval Kerala?
Hint: The duelists were trained in ‘kalaries’ to fight as militiamen in service of a lord.
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Weekend Quiz: What was Chera ruler Kadal Pirakottiya Vel Kelu Kuttuvan also known as?
Hint: He made several conquests to consolidate his kingdom and ruled central Kerala for 55 years.
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Watch: Palestinian child under rubble asks rescuers to help her siblings, parents first
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Watch: Young fan recreates Sylvester Stallone’s iconic ‘Rocky’ monologue in the actor’s presence
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Cyclone Michaung: Sea turns turbulent, heavy rains batter Andhra Pradesh as landfall begins
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Watch: Pet dogs and their humans get family photographs with Santa Claus
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‘This is the worst nightmare for Narayan Murthy’: Comedian’s riff on several long weekends in 2024
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Weekend Quiz: Who composed the Hindavi Sufi romance, Mrigavati?
Hint: He was the first Sufi poet to use Avadhi in his compositions.
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Weekend Quiz: Which medieval poet wrote ‘Sur Sagar’, a poem about Lord Krishna?
Hint: He features in the lower right corner of the painting.
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Weekend Quiz: Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Iyar-e-Danish manuscript?
Hint: The king was born in the 16th century.
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The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Weekend Quiz: Which of the five Mahakavyas tells the story of the birth of Shiva’s son Kartikeya?
Hint: It was written by one of ancient India’s greatest playwright and dramatist.
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Weekend Quiz: What was the name of Asaf-ud-Daulah’s hunting lodge on the banks of Gomti?
Hint: The heritage building still exists in Lucknow.
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Weekend Quiz: Who was the artist of this painting of a woman with a bird?
Hint: The painter had moved from Lahore to Delhi in the wake of the Partition.
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The Field
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AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC finish campaign with six losses
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Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Platan stun Jaipur Pink Panthers; Bengal Warriors beat Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Cleiton, Nandhakumar help East Bengal thump NorthEast United
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Meet Vishnukanth Singh – India’s midfield metronome
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Boxing, Junior World C’Ships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik win silver; nine more Indians in fight for gold