Did you know that India population is expected to overtake China by 2028?
An estimate by the UN states that the country will be the most populous in the world. By then, it will have about 1.45 billion inhabitants.
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Despite the large numbers, India has maintained its culture. To give you a good idea of India’s diversity, here are the most interesting facts about the lifestyle and entertainment in India.
Cuisine
With a large number of vegetarians, their dishes are well known for being spicy. Basmati rice and wheat are among the staples of Indians.
While the cooking styles differ, their meals always have hot peppers, curries, and ginger. For the non-vegetarians chicken and lamb, tops the list in the menu.
Indian food displays diversity and history.
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Fashion Sense
The textile industry in India has produced the most beautiful silk and cotton. Indians have closely watched their clothing since ancient times. Attires are made in accordance to climate and cultural traditions.
Ladies wear, a strip of colourful unstitched clothing, called the Sarees. It covers the body in countless ways with temporary tattoos for decoration.
Men wear the Dhoti, tied around the knees and waist. Both men and women always prefer the Lungi owing to its aeration which is suitable for a hot climate. The Nehru jacket is the most common among men.
Leisure
Indians are sports enthusiasts, thus making it part of their culture. Some of the activities they engage in are kite flying, kabaddi, and the Kho Kho. These sporting activities have been part of India’s culture since ancient times.
The country’s rich glories made people in the past invade its space and brought along their faiths, habits, and practices.
Perhaps, the best known holiday is Holi the festival of colour and also known as the festival of love.
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As the name would suggest, Indians celebrate the festival of colour by throwing coloured powder at one another. Other common festivals include
Deepavali (festival of lights)
Rama Navami (birth of Lord Rama)
Entertainment
The demand for quality cinemas has hiked up. Today, India tops the film industry. Most of the films are produced in Tamil and Telugu, two of the widely spoken languages.
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Currently, India’s film industry earns a total income of $2.1 billion. Indian is continually gaining traction, making it a movie-shooting destination.
Sight Seen Activities
Both modern and traditional worlds find their way to the vibrant nation of India. It’s surrounding always keeps you entertained and leaves you with memorable experiences.
There are various places to visit, such as Akshardham, Raj Mandir Cinema, Kukkis’s Cave, and the Golden Temple, among others.
Mountain Side Activities
With the extreme beauty of the snow-covered highlands, the adventurous have much to explore.
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From skiing, ice climbing, and snowboarding, you can also opt for cycling and trekking in India to challenge your body and mind as you stroll and explore by the mountains ranges.
Indian the Record Breaker
India is obsessed with record-breaking. Guinness Book of World Records ranks India third in the number of records claimed each year.
Now You Know Fun Facts about India!
Wherever you go, you’re likely to find something amazing. From colour, smells, stunning scenery to bustling streets. India offers visitors an experience of a lifetime.
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Different religions, languages, cuisine, and cultures engulf the city of India. There are various festivals celebrated all year long, you can enjoy the vibrant feel of the way of life and living of Indians.
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