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Carnatic Ragas: A bit of fun...

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Got inspired by this blog post and a twitter discussion that was going on around it, and  thought of a picture quiz on Ragas of Carnatic Music. here goes. And, it is all in fun, and no offence meant :). So, take a look at the image, identify the ragas (requires knowledge of Kannada, Sanskrit and English languages) ... 1. Pretty straightforward one here: 2. Well, a bit philosophical too... 3. And a bright one: 4. Another straightforward one, or is it? 5. This can get tough... 6. And, last but not the least...

A Photo Quiz on Cricket

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Before this becomes a famous sports / cricket quiz question, let me jump the gun and put it in my blog. What are we referring to here? (click on the image for larger version) Answer Below: These are the latest 4 cricketers to have played first class cricket with along their fathers. There have been 19 such pairs, with the Chanderpauls being the latest. Relevant details from:  http://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/amarnaths-among-father-and-son-pairs-who-have-appeared-in-the-same-match-18288 16. Bhagwant Singh and Arvind Singh (1961-1962) –  Bhagwant Singh, Maharana of Mewar, played for Rajputana and later Rajasthan with limited success. His son, Arvind Singh, made his debut in the winter of 1961 and turned out alongside his father in four matches before the Maharana busied himself in the affairs of the state. Together they played 52 matches in all, managing a paltry four half centuries between them.   17. Lala Amarnath and Surinde...