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INDIA
“India is the cradle of the human race, the birth place of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most artistic materials in the history of man is treasured up in India only”
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India is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. This 34,000 year old country has a rich legend and history. You are bound to get intermingled with the plaited knots of customary and contemporary ingredients of India. Where else in the world would you get to experience spirituality and solitude than in the mystic land of the lords!.
The subcontinent of India lies in South Asia, between Pakistan, China and Nepal. It is a country of 28 states & 7 union territories. To the north it is bordered by the world's highest mountain chain-The Himalayas. Down south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm fringed beaches. Its ancient monuments are the backdrop for the world's largest democracy where atomic energy is generated and industrial development has brought the country within the world's top ten nations. |
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Culture
Few countries in the world have such an ancient and diverse culture as India. The rich rituals, distinct culture of India, festivals and ceremonies that India celebrates, unfold its legendary sagas. The secular, tolerant and harmonious Indian society lays the foundation of the most diverse country in terms of culture and practices. India has an interesting and long history of customs and traditions especially when it comes to hospitality. India has been the ultimate destination for enlightened travelers from times immemorial. Indian hospitality has set the standards for the world. Infact the Indian society has long believed in the dictum “Atithi Devo Bhavah” i.e. ‘ Visitor is Like God’. |
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Religion
Religion in India is as diverse as its geography and culture. It comprises of world's most ancient traditions and beliefs. In India, religion and culture play a very important role. India is a multi faith, secular society in which everyone has the right to religious freedom. India's history goes back to 3,200 BC when Hinduism was first founded. Hinduism is the dominant religion of the country which is based on the principles of tolerance and patience. The fact that Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam all exist within the country today is a testament to it. |
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Education
From time immemorial, India has been a centre for learning par excellence. Thousands of years ago, great scholars used to teach through the scriptures in this ancient land of learning and erudition. A variety of subjects such as philosophy, religion, medicine, literature, drama and arts, astrology, mathematics and sociology were taught and masterpieces on these subjects have been written. The first book of mankind, (Rigveda) and the two largest ancient epics flowed from the Indian pens. The zeal for learning and erudition made India produce scientists of the like of Aryabhatt , Bhaskara, Brahmadeva , Brahmagupta , Charaka , Baudhayana , Halayudha , Jayadeva. |
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The Language
India is a multi-lingual country that is why every region in India has its own language and dialect. The official language of India is Hindi. English is a subsidiary language as per the Indian Constitution. However, it is the major language of trade and business. There are twenty two official languages in the country.
Facts about India
- India is second fastest growing economy of the world.
- India is the third largest economy in the world with an ever growing GDP.
- India is the twelfth-largest economy in the world and fourth largest by purchasing power adjusted exchange rates
- India is known for its highly skilled work force in engineering and financial services.
- Sectors like pharmaceutical, biotechnology and telecommunication are showing strong growth.
- The strength of the Indian economy lies in its vast pool of educated and skilled population.
- India is the ORIGINATOR of:
- WORLD’S FIRST EVER UNIVERSITIES - TAKSHILA, NALANDA & KANCHIPURAM
- ZERO(Numerical digit)
- ALGEBRA
- TRIGNOMETRY
- CALCULUS
- DECIMAL SYSTEM &
- AYURVEDA(earliest school of medicine known to mankind)
- INDIA has the Second Largest Education System in the World with:
- Affordable education
- Wide choice of programmes
- World-class institutions and faculty
- International exposure
- Friendly environment
- Holistic education
- Building global leaders
- Focusing on the new knowledge economy
- Develops the creative side of personality
With its plurality and paradoxes, India never ceases to fascinate. And education in India is among the various elements that have captured the attention of the world. The world is amazed by the quality of the human resources that the Indian education system is and has been producing . |
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