TREASURE HUNT

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Across
  1. 4. Tolstoy The author of War and Peace
  2. 5. Country known for its ancient samurai and cherry blossoms
  3. 8. The novel that introduced Count Dracula
  4. 12. India The first Indian film nominated for an Oscar
  5. 13. Selvan The Tamil epic film directed by Mani Ratnam, based on a novel
  6. 15. The only continent with no permanent human population
  7. 18. Gita The ancient text that forms the foundation of Hindu philosophy
  8. 19. The great Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism
  9. 20. The sense most strongly linked to memory
Down
  1. 1. Trench The deepest trench in the ocean
  2. 2. The best-selling video game of all time
  3. 3. Trump U.S. President who returned to office in 2025
  4. 6. The only bird that can fly backward
  5. 7. The city nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient"
  6. 9. Sharma Indian cricketer who led the national team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai
  7. 10. Simpsons The longest-running scripted TV show in the world
  8. 11. The fruit that is botanically classified as a berry
  9. 14. The annual awards ceremony for the best in film
  10. 16. The capital of the Chola Empire
  11. 17. City The smallest independent country