10 Myths About India
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Bharat (India) is a country of 1.35 billion people, 1.35 billion dreams, and 1.35 billion mindsets. It's a country where people from all communities, let it be Hindu, Sikh, or Muslims all live in harmony, celebrating all the festivals with utmost zeal. There is no doubt that with this huge diversity, India is an amazing place to be. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by area, and the most populous democracy in the world.
Considering that the world is more connected and people are better informed than at any time in history, it is somewhat amazing that certain areas of the world are still surrounded by an air of mystery, myth, and misunderstanding.
Let go of these myths about from your minds. India is a beautiful country ready with a lot to offer to you.
India is a group of Country
India has a wide range of ethnic and cultural diversity. India a land of many states, cultures, languages, food, dress, etc. but stands united because all its people are Indians. A perfect example of unity in diversity. You can find some of the most beautiful landscapes here. From beaches, deserts, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, boathouses in the backwaters, heritage temples with beautiful carvings, and sculptures you will find everything in India.  |
India is Poor
India is the 7th largest economy in the World. India was one of the richest countries in the world until the 18th century contributing to 25% of the world's GDP.
India is a Hindu State
India is a country where more Muslims than many Islamic countries reside. India is a secular country. Every Indian is equal irrespective of religion. You can find people hailing from any religion reaching topmost positions in the country. Ex - APJ Abdul Kalam a renowned scientist (ISRO and DRDO), Bharat Ratna awardee and was the President for the Republic of India from 2002 to 2007. Although India has a Hindu majority, it still has the most number of mosques than any other country in the world.
Indians are Vegetarians
India has the largest population of vegetarians in the world. No wonder you will find special veg. the menu at a KFC outlet. In northern and western areas, meals are taken with flatbreads (roti). These bread are replaced by rice (Chawal) in the east and south. Yogurt (Dahi) also may be eaten. Meals often end with a variety of sweets or paan, betel nut served with lime and wrapped in a betel leaf. Surveys cited by FAO and USDA estimate 40% of the Indian population as being vegetarian. These surveys indicate that even Indians who do eat meat, do so infrequently, with less than 30% consuming it regularly, although the reasons are mainly cultural.
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India is too Hot
So you think India is hot? Mawsynram, a village on the Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, receives the highest recorded average rainfall in the world. Only a country where you experience rain…summer…winter and Autumn within a year. There are six different climate zones in India. You can check here: Climatic Zones in India. India's terrain varies widely, from the Thar Desert in the west to jungles in the northeast. From the Himalayan mountain range and Indo Gangetic plains in the north to Eastern and Western ghats, Coastal plains in the south. As a matter of fact, India has the perfect blend of hot, cold, humid, and pleasant.
Cricket is the National Game
Hockey is the national game in India. Chess, dice, and card-playing are old favorites. Cricket is also one of the most favorite games and India won Worldcup in cricket. Traditional sports include cockfighting, camel racing, and wrestling. Hunting was a favorite sport and kabaddi (team wrestling) remains popular. Indians enthusiastically play or watch cricket and field hockey. Here is another fact! India has won all 5 men's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and has been undefeated throughout these tournaments. The Indian women's team has also won all Kabaddi World Cups held to date.
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Indian women do not work or study
Early Indian tradition held that women would become homemakers after marriage. Now that is not the case. Female literacy is at an all-time high and the scores of female students are generally higher than their male counterparts. Indian women are found working as lawyers, journalists, doctors, and engineers. It should also be noted that several cultures and regions in India are matriarchs.
The Taj Mahal is the only tourist attraction
The Taj Mahal is without a doubt the most recognizable landmark in India. Bharat with thousands of years of history which is responsible for wonderful temples, forts, and palaces, along with wonderful beaches and mountainous regions.
Hinduism is a religion About 80 percent of Indians are Hindus. India, however, prides itself on the freedom of religion guaranteed by its constitution. Religious minorities include Muslims (15 percent), Christians (2.4 percent), Sikhs (2 percent), Buddhists (0.7 percent), and Jains (0.5 percent). Other religious groups include Jews, Parsis (Zoroastrians), and animistic tribal peoples. The practices and beliefs associated with Hinduism vary by region, and from person to person. It is often said that Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life. Buddhism and Jainism, two major religions in the world, originated in India.
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Indians are uneducated
Indian is not uneducated.
- The world's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC.
- Zero invented in India.
- Solar system…sun…earth orbiting around the sun and many such facts were mentioned in Indian Vedas around 200 years before they were known to everyone.
- The first operation (Plastic & Cataract Surgery) ever took place in India.
- Fields in which India leads the world are Reading
- There are many contributions from India in the field of science and technology. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the eminent scientist, and father of India’s missile program visited Switzerland on the 26th of May 2006. Since then 26th May is celebrated as the Science Day in Switzerland.
- India is second only to the USA when it comes to speaking English with around 125 million people speaking the language, which is only 10% of our population.
- Half the world’s outsourced IT services come from India; It is a $47 billion dollar industry.
- Water on the moon was also invented/discovered by India.
- Yoga & Ayurveda
- Invention of USB
- Ruler, weighing machines, crescograph, etc
A Hindi proverb states: "Every two miles the water doth change, and every four the dialect." India has 1,653 dialects. There are about twenty-four languages that are spoken by more than a million people. India today recognizes Twenty Two spoken languages as an official. Hindi & English is widely used for national, political, and business purposes.
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