We all know that India is the seventh-largest country and most populous democracy in the world. India has unique topographical characteristics ¨C plains of central India, rain forests of the northeast, icy cold Himalayan region and dry arid desert in the west, among others. The cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of India is as diverse as its geography.
Indian culture differs from place to place too and is a union of several different cultures, spread across the length and breadth of the continent. Although there are 22 Languages imbibed in the Constitution of India, we have over 1600 languages spoken throughout the nation. This enormous cultural and linguistic diversity of India is one of its most distinct features.
To celebrate India¡¯s unity in diversity, here are some facts that make our country super unique.?
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According to the Census of India of 2001, India has 122 major languages and 1599 other languages.
India is the second largest English-speaking nation in the world just behind US. And according to some estimates the day is not far off when it's going to be the number one nation.
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India is ranked top in the world, with 38% of the total population being vegetarian. Vegetarianism in the region became popular after the introduction of Buddhism and Jainism, which was around 6th Century BC.
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Snakes and Ladders is an ancient Indian board game regarded today as a worldwide classic.
Akshar School in Guwahati has hit headlines for a very unique reason. The school has launched a first-of-it's-kind fee structure: students bring with them bags full of plastic waste and give it to the school as fees.
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Bombay blood group is formerly known as 'h/h' or 'Oh' blood group. It's a rare blood type which was first discovered in 1952 at Bombay, India by Dr Y. M. Bhende in 1952 that's why it's also known as Bombay blood group. This blood is so rare that only 4 in a million would have it globally.
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India is a land of festivals, where people from various religions coexist harmoniously. The wide variety of festivals celebrated in India is a real demonstration of its rich culture and traditions.
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Over the last two decades, the Earth has seen an increase in foliage around the planet, measured in average leaf area per year on plants and trees. Data from NASA satellites shows that China and India are leading the increase in greening on land. The effect stems mainly from ambitious tree planting programs in China and intensive agriculture in both countries.6.?Cricket is almost like a religion in India.
There may be various faiths in this secular country called India, but it is said that cricket that binds Indians better than any religion can ever do.
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Indian Railways is one of the world's largest railway networks. In Indian Railways, the number of people who travel every day is equivalent to moving the entire population of Australia. Indian Railways is also one of the largest employers in the world.
Mary Kom win her 8th medal at the World Boxing Championships, making her the most successful boxer of all time - male or female - in the competition's history.?Mary has won 6 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze so far in her career.
Shani Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shingnapur is also famous for the fact that no house in the community has doors, only door frames. Despite this, no theft is ever reported in the village. The people of this village have a firm belief that no one will dare rob them for fear of inviting Lord Shani's wrath upon himself and his family.
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Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, also known as 'God of Cricket' in India. He is the highest run-scorer of all time in International cricket.
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India's internet users expected to register double digit growth to reach 627 million in 2019, driven by rapid internet growth in rural areas. Internet usage in the country has exceeded half a billion people for first time, pegged at 566 million, driven by rural internet growth and usage.
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India's Shakuntala Devi once calculated the multiplication of two 13-digit numbers - 7,686,369,774,870 ¡Á 2,465,099,745,779 - correctly in just 28 seconds.
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The country has long been a growing market for the social media network as more Indians come online. However, based on new data sent to advertisers, Facebook now has 241 million active users in India a million more than it does in the U.S. ¨C making India the country with its most extensive user base for the first time.
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India has the largest postal network in the world. The floating post office is located in the beautiful city of Srinagar in Kashmir also the world's highest post office is located in Hikkim, India at 15,500 feet.
The Golden Temple in India feeds a vegetarian meal to over 50,000 people a day regardless of race, religion and class. If that doesn¡¯t make you feel proud, nothing will.
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The dabbawalas establish for a lunchbox delivery and return system that delivers hot and fresh lunches from homes and restaurants to people at work in India, especially in Mumbai. The lunchboxes are picked up in the late morning, delivered predominantly using bicycles and railway trains with less than one error per six million deliveries.
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Surrounded by thick forests of Deodar, a well maintained Chail Cricket ground is the highest cricket ground in the world.?
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The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups. India has got all five men's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these tournaments.?
The first rocket was so light and small that it was carried on a bicycle to the Thumba Launching Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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The Gulabi Gang is a vigilante group. The group first appeared as a response to widespread domestic abuse and other violence against women. The group consists of women between 18 and 60 years old. It has been active across North India, both on the streets and in local politics.
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The villagers of Piplantri plants 111 trees every time a girl child is born, and the community ensures these trees survive, attaining fruition as the girls grow up. Over the years, people here have managed to plant over 300 000 trees.
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