Indian weddings are a colorful occasion
Indian weddings are often colourful extended occasions that can last for anything from 3 days to a full week.
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The majority of the population is Hindu
Nearly 80 percent of India's population are Hindu, 15 percent are Muslim and millions more are Sikh, Jain or Christian.
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Not just one national language
According to the constitution, each of the 22 local languages (plus English) are of equal importance.
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Improvement in literacy
India has an adult literacy rate of nearly 75 percent. While the country has made significant improvements
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The origins of chess
It is claimed that the game of chess originated in India some 1,500 years ago.
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Nalanda International University
Nalanda was a famous Mahavihara in ancient Magadha, described by historians as the world's first residential university located in India
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wild nature facts of India
Supporting more than 8% of the world's biodiversity, India's raw beauty can be seen from its coastline to its forests.
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Bengal tiger national animal
The Bengal tiger is India's national animal. It was adopted as India's symbolic animal in 1972
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Alcohol is banned in some state
f you're travelling to Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland or the Union Territory of Lakshadweep know that you won’t be able to buy alcohol.
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fun facts about India's food/beverage scene
The cuisine of India has influenced other cuisines around the world from Europe to the Caribbean.
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