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5. "What? No, I'm not apologizing. I said I'm wearing a _____!"
6. The second (or first arguable) most populous country in the world.
8. "What? No, I'm not talking about a father made from grocery carriers. I said I'm from _______!"
9. One of the five "k's" of Sikhism. Usually quite sharp.
11. Similar to frozen custard, this South Asian treat comes in many flavors!
12. Pakistan's ninth most populous city and capital city.
14. This vegetable, referred to as brinjal in Bangladesh, is critical for making Baingan Bharta.
16. The place of Mother Teresa's work. (anglicized spelling)

1. The ______ tiger, often called the Indian tiger, is the most populous tiger species.
2. "For the millionth time, this isn't a jeep! This is a ________ Thar!"
3. Right off the coast of ________, Trinidad and Tobago is home to many people of South Asian heritage and beautiful scenery.
4. The Padma ________ is the second-highest civilian award offered by India. This award was recently presented to film star Chiranjeevi.
7. The language most commonly spoken in the island nation directly South of India.
10. The number of times devout Muslims pray daily.
13. Often referred to as the "SF" of India, this city is home to much of India's tech industry. It is also the capital of Karnataka.
15. The Burmese ______ used to be considered a subspecies of an Indian snake but is now recognized as its own species.