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- 3. Indian physicist who collaborated with Albert Einstein, significant contributions in quantum mechanics.
- 4. First Indian woman to win a medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics.
- 7. Indian Ocean nation with 67% Indian population. Tied to 19th-20th century sugarcane labor migration.
- 9. Afghan-American novelist known for "The Kite Runner," renowned for poignant narratives that explore Afghan culture and history.
- 11. A Bangladeshi man who tragically lost his life to racial violence in the late 1970s, becoming a symbol of resistance against racial hatred. His memory is honored through a park renamed after him in Whitechapel, London.
- 12. Activist and World War I Army Veteran who advocated for the citizenship rights of Indian Americans during the early 20th century.
- 13. The Pakistani education activist who championed girls' rights to education, inspiring a global movement.
- 15. South Asian 'third gender' community, with transgender and intersex members, bearing unique social roles, historical significance, and advocating for transgender rights.
- 17. Trinidadian-Indian author of 'A House for Mr. Biswas,' who explores cultural complexities and the aftermath of colonialism.
- 18. Nepali-speaking ethnic group of Bhutan.
- 19. The dynasty of the last Gorkha Kingdom ruler who unified regions to establish modern-day Nepal was of...
- 20. Indian-Australian author who wrote a memoir recounting his journey of being lost as a child in India, adopted by an Australian family, and reunited with birth family after years of searching.
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- 1. A professional Bhutanese football player also known as the 'Bhutanese Ronaldo.'
- 2. Lead vocalist of a famous British band, born to parents from the Parsi community in Western India.
- 5. World-renowned cricketer and former captain of the West Indies cricket team of Indo-Guyanese descent.
- 6. British-Sri Lankan musician and activist known for her eclectic music and outspoken commentary on politics and human rights.
- 8. Canadian stand-up comedian of Anglo-Indian descent.
- 10. Ethnic tribal group of African descent. Mostly reside in the Indian states of Karnataka and Gujarat.
- 14. Historical Indian monarch and freedom fighter, known as the 'Rani of Jhansi.' Resisted British annexation and led an uprising against colonial rule.
- 16. Former president of Maldives who held a cabinet meeting underwater to bring attention to the rising sea levels.