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Cultural realms
Cultural realms
India is in the South Asia cultural realm.
Local/Folk Culture
Local/Folk Culture
Indian food, not unlike any other country’s national food scene, is a vast constellation of culinary influences and traditions from all over the Asian continent. Some traditional Indian food inculdes Aloo Gobi, Butter Chicken, and Palack Paneer.
South India Architecture
South India Architecture
The south Indian style of temple architecture is very distinct from that of the rest of India. The temples of South India are not restricted to some pilgrimages only; they carry some ancient Indian architectural heritage, culture, unique rituals, historical facts, and unique artifacts.
India Ethnicity Pie chart
India Ethnicity Pie chart
Multilingual
Multilingual
India has 2 national languages: Hindi and Indian English, which shows the multilingual identity of India. With India also being named one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world by UNESCO.
Full article: Measuring the multilingual reality: lessons from classrooms in Delhi and Hyderabad
National Language
National Language
Italy's national language is Hindi and Indian English.
What is the National Language of India? | Official Languages of India
Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca
Most crucially, English, as the language of international trade and business, has empowered India to reap the economic benefits of an increasingly globalized world.
Redefining Colonial Legacies: India and the English Language - Harvard Political Review
India Language Pie chart
India Language Pie chart
Language tree
Language tree
Mapping Hindi backwards starts with Hindi then goes to Westers Hindu, next is Indo-Aryan, then Indo-Iranian, and finally Indo-European.
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India Religion Pie chart
India Religion Pie chart
State/National Religion
State/National Religion
India is a secular state with no state religion.
Diffusion of Hinduism to India
Diffusion of Hinduism to India
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. With Hinduism originating on the Indian Subcontinent, Hinduism has been an integral piece of Indian culture for thousands of years. The religion has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origins and history. Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but a compilation of many traditions and philosophies
Hinduism ‑ Origins, Facts & Beliefs | HISTORY
Hinduism | Origin, History, Beliefs, Gods, & Facts | Britannica
Cultural Conflict
Cultural Conflict
An example of cultural conflict, specifically a religious conflict, in India arose in out of the 1947 Partition of British India, enshrined in the Indian Independence Act. The Partition established a Muslim-majority Pakistan and a Hindu-majority India
India-Pakistan wars are the series of conflicts that took place between India and Pakistan and are termed as the India-Pakistan War. The most violent outbreaks came in 1947-48, 1965, 1971 and 1999. Reasons for conflicts are border dispute, Kashmir problem, Water dispute and terror controversy. The wars and conflicts between India and Pakistan all ended up with defeat or disaster for Pakistan. The causes of this conflict were over a million people being killed and one of the largest mass immigrations in history. These tensions eased following a February 2021 cease-fire that has since been held.
India and Pakistan are neighboring countries, which used to be one country. The proximity in geography has led to disputes over who owns what land contributing to the tensions and the religious conflict between Pakistan an India.
What were the reasons behind India-Pakistan War and its effects?
70 Years Later, India And Pakistan Still Feel Impact Of Partition : NPR
Conflict Between India and Pakistan | Global Conflict Tracker
This map shows the continued geographic disputes link to religious conflict between the Muslim and Hindu people.
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