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| 1 | Born in July 1967, she was brought up in Rhode Island. This author of Bengali origin did her bachelors in English literature, following it up with an M.A. in English, M.A in Creative Writing, M.A. in Comparative Literature and finally a PhD in Renaissance Studies. Who are we talking about?
| Jhumpa Lahiri |
| 2 | This book written by Salman Rushdie is a tale of people who cannot die, who all eventually end up on a hidden island controlled by a strange 'effect'. Can you guess what are we talking about?
| Grimus |
| 3 | This novel written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was published in 1869. It marks his first attempt to set his story against a larger historical context. Through this novel he aimed to simulate the intellect of the Bengali people and bring about a cultural revival through a campaign to improve Bengali literature. What are we talking about?
| Mrinalini |
| 4 | Born into a musical family in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, he went on to become the court musician of the Maharaja of Maihar. Composer of many famous ragas, he was the guru of many eminent musicians such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Panna Lal Ghosh and Nikhil Bannerjee. Who are we talking about?
| Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan |
| 5 | One of the well known flutists in India, he was born on July 1, 1938. He is the recipient of many awards such as the Sangeet Natak Akademy award in 1984, the Konark Samman in 1992 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992. Who are we talking about?
| Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia |
| 6 | Pandit Ganapathi Bhatt is a leading Hindustani classical singer. Passionate about music from a very tender age, he learnt this art from two great masters, one of them being late Basavaraja Rajaguru. Can you guess the name of the other?
| Pandit C.R. Vyas |
| 7 | Currently serving on the Academic Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch (Asia), he is also a Senior Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations. Can you name this noted economist who is also the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award, 2000?
| Jagdish Bhagwati |
| 8 | Nicknamed 'Gopu', he is one of the well known cricketers in India. Born on Febraury 6, 1983, he started his career as a leg spinner and later switched to fast bowling. Who are we talking about?
| S. Srisanth |
| 9 | Noted scientist and the first Director- General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, he was a professor at the Benaras Hindu Universtity. Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, he is known as the 'Father of Research Laboratories'. Who are we talking about?
| Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar |
| 10 | Built by the emperor Vishnuvardhana in 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, it is one of the well known temples in Karnataka. It has outer walls which are famed for the beautiful 'Shilabalikas' carved out of stone. What are we talking about?
| Channakeshava Temple |
| 11 | Situated at Likabali in Aruanchal Pradesh, it is famous for its excavations of the ruins of temples belonging to the 14th and 15th century AD. The ruins include sculptures of Indra and Airavata, Surya and Nandi bull. Can you guess what are we talking about?
| Malinithan |
| 12 | Her father Mr Inderlal is a Managing Director in Ragz clothing company and mother owns a grooming clinic in Mumbai. Born in 1977, she completed her education from the Gulf. Who are we talking about?
| Yukta Mookhey |
| 13 | Born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack , he was one of the most dynamic leaders of India's struggle for freedom. Deeply moved by the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre, he left his civil services apprenticeship midway and came back to India from England. Who are we talking about?
| Subhash Chandra Bose |
| 14 | Lata Mangeshkar, the lady with the golden voice, is one of the legendary singers of Bollywood. Born to classical singer and theater actor Dinanath Mangeshkar, she started acting in films after her father's death. Can you name her first movie?
| Pahili Mangalagaur |
| 15 | Known for transforming Gurgaon, a barren village into one of the favorite real estate destinations of India, he has been associated with number of professional organizations. Can you name this former President of the PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry?
| K.P. Singh |
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