Theme Round

The theme is James Bond movies
1. Thunderball (is a James Bond flick)
2. Live and let live (although the name of the film is 'live and let die')
3. Quantum mechanics (Quantum of solace is a James Bond movie)

People who cracked the theme
1. Siddarth Pai
2. Pradyumna
3. Aakansha 

#59 TR-3 +10 -5

Here's the last question of this theme round-

X is a branch of physics providing a mathematical description of the dual particle-like and wave-like behavior and interaction of matter and energy. It describes the time evolution of physical systems via a mathematical structure. The structure encapsulates the probability that the system is to be found in a given state at a given time. What is X?

Clue-

Cracking the theme is very easy if you get this one.

#58 TR-2 +15 -10

"X" is an idiom.

"X" is a system of conflict avoidance used in trench warfare in World War I. Some game theory theorists, like Robert Axelrod, have characterised "X" as an iterated variant of the Prisoner's Dilemma. Axelrod linked "X" to the co-operative strategy referred to as Tit for Tat.

"X" is also the name of a live album released by UK band Twelfth Night in 1984.
            &     
"X" is also the name of an 1837 didactic novel by Catherine Maria Sedgwick.

What is "X"?

#57 TR-1 +20 -15

Dr. Eliot Franklin was born in Buffalo, New York. He became a brilliant physicist and engineer whose greatest claim to fame was inventing a miniature gamma-ray bomb, something that Dr. Robert Bruce Banner was unable to do at that time. Dr. Franklin was often called "The Black Bruce Banner" because of his genius-level intellect and his scientific knowledge in the field of gamma radiation. He later battled Captain America and Iron Fist alongside the Wrecking Crew while trying to lure Thor into battle. He also battled the second Iron Man, James Rhodes and was later taken to the Beyonder's Battleworld during the Secret Wars with the rest of the Wrecking Crew and various other criminals, where they were part of Doctor Doom's evil alliance, and battled heroes such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.

Dr. Franklin is better known as?

Coming Up

 A NEW THEME ROUND IS STARTING ON 20th APRIL, IT IS AN OPEN ENTRY ROUND, WE WILL KEEP THE SCORE. YOU CAN CHECK YOUR NAME & SCORE IN THE BLOG SCOREBOARD AND LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY ERRORS. SAME OLD RULES ARE BEING FOLLOWED IN THIS ROUND. YOU CAN REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY COMMENTING ON THIS POST, JUST LEAVE YOUR NAME IN THE COMMENT BOX

THE TV MANIA QUIZ WILL START IN MAY, THIS ONE IS FOR ALL THE TV BUFFS OUT THERE. SO, YOU HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO PREPARE FOR THIS. JUST WATCH YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS AND PROVE THAT YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM.

#56

Rukmini Devi was nominated as a member of the Indian Parliament's Council of States, the Rajya Sabha in April 1952 and re-nominated in 1956.In 1977, Morarji Desai offered to nominate her for the post of President of India, which she turned down. Here are few questions related to Rukmini Devi and Morarji Desai:

1.) There are only two people who have this rare achievement, namely Morarji Desai and Nelson Mandela. Morarji Desai achieved this in 1991 and Mandela in 1992. Yusuf Khan the legendary actor, has already got one-half of this(only the second Indian after Mr. Desai to receive this honor) and he may join these eminent personalities in future, this depends on the Government of our country. What is this achievement or honor?
    
(Clue:- CWC - 30 March, 2011)

2.) Rukmini Devi and Morarji Desai along with Pope Paul II, John Holland, Al Rosen, Adam Sinclair and many others, have something in common. This can't be considered as an achievement as no hard work or good deeds are required for it. Many more will join them next year i.e. in 2012. What is common or let's say same for these people?

#55

He is the sports ambassador for Puma, a fan of Chris Gayle and Sachin Tendulkar. He clean bowled Chris Gayle and also hit a six when Gayle was bowling. While in Manchester for an event he offered Christiano Ronaldo some advice to help him improve. Who?

#54

X  is a historical name for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica.
In addition to these responsibilities, the X offered general medical advice and a range of services that are now performed solely by other specialist practitioners, such as surgery and midwifery.
What is this historical name? Today, who serves the role of X?

Hint:

(Very easy, hint may not be required)

#53

How are they related? 

*Clive Lloyd
*Viv Richards
*Mohinder Amarnath
*David Boon
*Wasim Akram
*Arvinda de Silva
*Shane Warne
*Ricky Ponting
*Adam Gilchrist

*Next name in this series?

#52

Find the connect-