Harry Potter Wands, Bollywood Songs & Nobel Prize Winners

Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1865 when India was under British rule. He received the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first English-language writer to receive the award. Kipling is known for works like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim' which were inspired by his Indian childhood.

Rabindranath Tagore received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature for 'Gitanjali', making him the first non-European and first Asian to win a Nobel Prize. Tagore was a Bengali polymath - poet, writer, composer, and painter who reshaped Bengali literature and music. His works deeply influenced Indian cultural identity.

Sir C.V. Raman discovered the Raman effect in 1928, which explains how light scatters when passing through transparent materials. He was knighted in 1929 and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for this groundbreaking work on light scattering.

The song 'Apni To Har Aah Ek Toofan Hai' is from the 1961 film 'Roop Teri Mastana', picturized on Waheeda Rahman and sung by Dev Anand on screen. Waheeda Rahman was a leading actress of the 1960s and frequently starred opposite Dev Anand.

Hargobind Khorana shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Marshall Nirenberg and Robert Holley for their work on decoding the genetic code and protein synthesis. Khorana was born in India and later became a US citizen.

The song 'Saiyaan Dil Main Aana Re' from the film 'Aah' (1953) was sung by Shamshad Begum. She was one of the most prominent playback singers of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her distinctive voice and classical training.

Venkataraman Ramakrishnan, born in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath for their work on ribosome structure. He is a structural biologist who later became a US citizen and was knighted in 2017.

The song 'Jadugar Saiyan Chhodo Mori Baiyaan' is from the film 'Aar Paar' (1954) and was sung by Lata Mangeshkar. This song is a classic example of her versatile singing range in the 1950s.

Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje (then Ottoman Empire, now North Macedonia), was of Albanian origin. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work helping the poor in Kolkata.

The song 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' is from the 1949 film 'Patrana', picturised on actress Shyama. This classic song became iconic in Hindi cinema for its catchy tune and lyrics.

Amartya Sen was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998. He was recognized for his contributions to welfare economics, including his work on poverty, famine, and social choice theory. The other options are incorrect: Abdus Salam (Physics, 1979), Muhammad Yunus (Peace, 2006, not Indian), Tenzin Gyatso (Peace, 1989, not Indian).

The song 'Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi' is from the 1964 film 'Mr. X in Bombay', starring Kishore Kumar and Kumkum. The song was picturised in the film and became popular. There's a typo in option A ('Bombay' spelled correctly, but verify exact film title).

The song 'Tum Naa Jaane Kis Jahan Mein Kho Gaye' is from the 1955 film 'Shree 420', picturised on actress Nimmi. This sad, melancholic song expressed feelings of loss and loneliness in a crowded world.

The song 'Aayega Aayega Aanewala' is from the 1949 film 'Mahal', picturised on Madhubala. This haunting, suspenseful song became one of her most iconic performances and established her as a star. The film was a breakthrough for both Madhubala and singer Lata Mangeshkar.

Harry Potter's wand is made of Holly wood with a Phoenix Feather core. The phoenix feather came from Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix. This wand chose Harry at Ollivander's wand shop and was brother to Voldemort's wand (Yew and Phoenix Feather), which explained the priori incantatem connection between them.

Hermione Granger's wand is made of Vinewood (or Vine wood) with a Dragon Heartstring core. This wand was purchased at Ollivander's and served her well throughout her Hogwarts years. Vine wood is known for selecting owners who have a burning desire to find their purpose.

Draco Malfoy's wand is made of Hawthorn wood with a Unicorn hair core. He used this wand until it was taken by Harry Potter during the Skirmish at Malfoy Manor in 1998. Hawthorn wands are known for being complex and contradictory in nature.

Bellatrix Lestrange's wand is made of Walnut wood with a Dragon Heartstring core. This powerful and lethal wand suited her aggressive personality and dark magical abilities. Walnut wands are known for being intelligent and seeking owners with high aspirations and ideals.

Peter Pettigrew's wand is made of Chestnut wood with a Dragon Heartstring core. This wand was relatively short and thick. He used this wand after his betrayal of the Potters and during his service to Voldemort. Chestnut wands are known for being attracted to witches and wizards skilled in magical beast-taming.

Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort's) wand is made of Yew wood with a Phoenix Feather core from Fawkes, the same phoenix that provided the feather for Harry Potter's wand. This 13-inch wand was powerful and deadly, used by Voldemort for his dark deeds. The twin cores created a rare connection between the two wands.