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Rukmini Dev Arundale is considered the most important revivalist of this Indian classical dance form from its original 'sadhir' style, prevalent amongst the temple dancers, the devadasis. Which dance form did Ms. Arundale promote?

This Russian city reverted to its old name once the Soviet Union broke up in 1991. During the Soviet era it was known as Leningrad. What is it called now?

In this book written in $$1901$$ by Sarat Chandra, the author exhorted his readers to 'have pity and forgive' the protagonist. It's been immortalised $$15$$ time on the silver screen (and counting). Dilip Kumar won a Film Fare Best Actor Award in $$1955$$ for essaying the protagonist, a feat that was emulated by Shah Rukh Khan in, $$2002$$ for the same role. Name the book and the eponymous film.

This dance form which originated in Odisha has its base in martial arts. The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements. What is it called?

The sculpture in the picture is called the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is a marble Hellenistic sculpture that was created around the $$2^{nd}$$ century BCE. Since $$1884$$, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre, France, and is one of the most celebrated sculpture in the world. Which Greek goddess it represents?

The volcanic island of Krakatoa was thought to be a relatively harmless volcano by the people of Indonesia, until it erupted with such a force that it killed more than 36,000 people. It was the most deadly volcanic eruption of modern history. When did this eruption take place?

After Varanasi and Jaipur, this city was included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for contribution in music in November, $$2017$$. Which city is this?

This dance of Kerala was called 'Poor man's Kathakali' by Jawaharlal Nehru. We are talking about _____.

It is the longest running U.S. primetime television show having the maximum number of seasons. It was first aired in 1989. Name it.

In 2005 Vishal Bhardwaj directed a movie 'The Blue Umbrella' inspired by the novel of the same name. The film received great critical acclaim. Who was the author of the novel 'The Blue Umbrella'?