INDIA INCREDIBLE (FACTORS THAT MAKE INDIA INCREDIBLE)



FACTORS THAT MAKE INDIA INCREDIBLE


India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history.

We rule over hearts and not territories.

 

LARGEST DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD

India is the 7th largest country in the world, measuring a total area of 3.29 mn sq km. According to UN estimates, the country is home to 18 percent of the world’s population.

India is renowned as the most populous democracy in the world. The number of registered voters in the 2019 general election stood at about 911 mn.

 

HIGHEST NUMBER OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

India has 22 official languages. The eighth schedule of the Indian constitution lists the official languages. It originally included 14 languages.

Subsequently, Sindhi was added in 1967 by the 21st amendment. In 1992, Konkani, Meitei (Manipuri) and Nepali languages were included by the 71st amendment. Four more languages – Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2003 by the 92nd amendment.

 

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, and it’s not a true polytheism.

With documents dating back as early as 5,500 BCE, Hinduism is considered the oldest religion in the world. Currently, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, serving more than 1 billion people. 

 

The Kumbh Mela is visible from space

The Kumbh Mela is an important festival and pilgrimage site, and the largest gathering on Earth. While a celebration takes place each year, there is a festival of greater significance at four-year and twelve-year intervals.

The number of people attending the festival is so large that the crowd is visible in satellite photos taken from space.

 



 YOGA ORIGINATED IN INDIA

The history of Yog Sadhana dates back to the pre-Vedic period. It is believed to have originated in India about 5,000 years ago. Yoga practices are also mentioned in Vedas and Upanishads. Lord Shiva is considered the first yogi or Adiyogi in Hindu folklore.

 

THE MOST NUMBER OF TIGERS

India boasts of nearly 3,000 tigers in the wild, which is 70% of the world’s tiger population. According to the 2018 tiger census report, the population of tigers in India has more than doubled in the last 12 years (1,411 tigers in 2006).

 

The Indian Railway
Oldest and the longest. Railways in fact changed the course of Indian economy. Indian Railways cater to thousands of middle and lower income households and are the best and cheapest mode of transportation considering the millions of people in the country. A ride on Indian locomotives in some of the beautiful tracks is a must in India. Indian Railway is a massive success running 11,000 trains in a day.

 


Cricket Gala
An Indian is ought to be a cricket fan and most of the cricket frenzy populations in the world are from India. India cricket team has produced some of the finest cricketers in the world from Kapil Dev to Sachin Tendulkar.
The game doesn't have barriers like class and status; it is played and enjoyed equally by the rich as well as the street kids. The kind of love Indians have for this game is crazy.

 

Lots of Festival

India is a secular country. Further, we have so many festivals that there is no time to depression and negative thoughts piling up. They provide a natural setup to kick out your negative bundles and embrace life with new enthusiasm.

 

Indian Space Program is world’s most cost-effective

When it comes to savings, we Indians are always best. Undeniably, ISRO is not an exception. Now, Indian space program is world’s most cost-effective program. Surprisingly, India’s Mars mission overall cost was $73 million only.

 

Largest Postal Network

Further, India has the largest postal network in the world. Precisely, there are 1, 54,882 Post Offices (as on 31.03.2014) of which 1, 39,182 (89.86%) are in the rural areas. This is the largest postal network in the world.

 


And Comes the Food (A MUST!)
Indian delicacies are relished by most people across the globe. Indian sweets and condiments are transported to different parts of the world in large quantities. It is traditional, rich and authentic meal which in most ways is healthy too.

 

Compiled by Hetika Kathuria

Secret recipes for these heavenly foods were discovered ages ago. Indians have customized food according to their weather conditions like the northern region who live in much colder conditions therefore they prefer rich food with fat content. Whereas the south Indians who live in hot climatic conditions have lighter food with more spices.

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