Across
- 4. mammal species that forms groups with related species in the Nilgiris
- 8. microscopic 'water bear' that can survive extreme environments, even space
- 9. The capital of Vijayanagara Empire
- 11. where the ozone lies
- 12. scientist who proposed the uncertainty principle
- 15. Main mosquito genus that transmits dengue virus
- 16. first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal
- 17. Powerful fictional metal from the Black Panther movie
Down
- 1. hardest natural stone used in Moai statues of Easter Island
- 2. Highest cotton producing state of India
- 3. a key symptom of rabies in man
- 5. Continent with no native reptiles
- 6. Generative AI platform for art
- 7. First human-made object to leave the solar system
- 10. developed first rabies vaccine
- 13. popular variety of coffee which is sweeter in taste
- 14. smokeless burner stove invented at IISc