Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, cave temples, the Ganges River, the ancient capital of the Great Mughals, carved temples, ruins of a medieval empire, the site of Buddha's enlightenment, the tallest brick minaret tower in the world, mangrove forests, Bengal tigers, elephants.
01.01 New Year
December 26.01, Republic Day
July 15.08, Independence Day
October 02.10, Gandhi Day
December 25.12, Christmas
Diwali (Hindu calendar)
Holi (Hindu calendar)
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (lunar calendar)
100 police
101, fire department
102, emergency medical care
108, helping children
1098, Child Protection Line
– Mahatma Gandhi, independence leader
– Rabindranath Tagore, writer, Nobel laureate
– Amitabh Bachchan, actor
– Sachin Tendulkar, cricketer
– Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister
– enter the states of Jammu and Kashmir without special permission
– photograph military installations
– to export antiques
– drinking alcohol in “dry” states (Gujarat, Bihar)
– visiting temples wearing shoes
– When meeting, it is customary to fold your palms and bow slightly (“namaste”)
– When entering the house, take off your shoes.
– Respect for elders is expressed in special forms of address
– Modest clothing is required in temples and sacred places.
– At weddings and celebrations it is customary to give money in an envelope.
First (in the world)
– The world's first university (Nalanda, 5th century AD)
– The world's first decimal notation system and the concept of zero (Indian mathematicians)
– The world's first surgical treatise (Sushruta Samhita, circa 6th century BC)
– The world's first democratic parliament in post-colonial Asia (1950)
– The world's first successful orbital launch to Mars on the first attempt (Mangalyaan mission, 2014)
– The world's first national park in Asia (James Corbett, 1936)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest democracy by population
– The largest film industry (Bollywood)
– The longest railway network under a single control
– The tallest statue in the world (Statue of Unity, 182 m)
– The largest population of tigers in the wild
– The largest digital payment system by number of users (UPI)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the most ancient centers of civilization (Indus civilization)
– One of the largest manufacturers of medicines and vaccines
– One of the fastest growing IT services markets
– One of the largest exporters of tea and spices
– One of the richest regions in biodiversity (Western Ghats, Sundarbans)
– One of the most famous centers of yoga and spiritual practices
– One of the largest mobile communications markets
– One of the most active participants in space programs among developing countries
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest number of people living in poverty (in absolute numbers)
– The highest mortality rate from air pollution
– The highest road fatality rate among large countries
– The highest burden on the healthcare system in terms of the number of patients per doctor
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of child malnutrition
– One of the highest levels of gender inequality
– One of the highest levels of river pollution (Ganges, Yamuna)
– One of the highest levels of urban overcrowding (Mumbai, Delhi)
– One of the highest levels of informal employment
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to climate disasters (droughts, floods, cyclones)
– greeting / नमस्ते / namaste
– gratitude / धन्यवाद / dhanyavaad
– please / कृपया / kripya
– sorry / माफ कीजिए / maaf kijiye
– Where is the bus…? / Where is the bus…? / bas kahan hai
– How much is the ticket? / टिकट कितना है? / tiket kitna hai
– pharmacy / pharmacy / dava ki dukaan
- I need a doctor / mujhe doctor chahiye
– I need help / मुझे मदद चाहिए / mujhe madad chahiye
– call the police / पुलिस को बुलाइए / police ko bulaiye
– call an ambulance / एम्बुलेंस बुलाइए / ambulance bulaiye
– very tasty! / बहुत स्वादिष्ट! /bahut swadisht
– the bill, please / बिल दीजिए / bil dijiye
– toast / आपकी सेहत के लिए! (To your health!) / aapki sehat ke liye
– joke / In India, the train is longer than your day! / india mein train tumhare din se lambi hai
First (in the world)
– The world's first university (Nalanda, 5th century AD)
– The world's first decimal notation system and the concept of zero (Indian mathematicians)
– The world's first surgical treatise (Sushruta Samhita, circa 6th century BC)
– The world's first democratic parliament in post-colonial Asia (1950)
– The world's first successful orbital launch to Mars on the first attempt (Mangalyaan mission, 2014)
– The world's first national park in Asia (James Corbett, 1936)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest democracy by population
– The largest film industry (Bollywood)
– The longest railway network under a single control
– The tallest statue in the world (Statue of Unity, 182 m)
– The largest population of tigers in the wild
– The largest digital payment system by number of users (UPI)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the most ancient centers of civilization (Indus civilization)
– One of the largest manufacturers of medicines and vaccines
– One of the fastest growing IT services markets
– One of the largest exporters of tea and spices
– One of the richest regions in biodiversity (Western Ghats, Sundarbans)
– One of the most famous centers of yoga and spiritual practices
– One of the largest mobile communications markets
– One of the most active participants in space programs among developing countries
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest number of people living in poverty (in absolute numbers)
– The highest mortality rate from air pollution
– The highest road fatality rate among large countries
– The highest burden on the healthcare system in terms of the number of patients per doctor
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of child malnutrition
– One of the highest levels of gender inequality
– One of the highest levels of river pollution (Ganges, Yamuna)
– One of the highest levels of urban overcrowding (Mumbai, Delhi)
– One of the highest levels of informal employment
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to climate disasters (droughts, floods, cyclones)
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (curry, masala tea)
– Bollywood and music
– Cricket and sports
– History and culture
– Travel and attractions
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and religious conflicts
– Caste system
- Social problems
- Personal income
– visit the Taj Mahal
– Hiking in the Himalayas
– taste Indian cuisine
– participate in festivals
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, cave temples, the Ganges River, the ancient capital of the Great Mughals, carved temples, ruins of a medieval empire, the site of Buddha's enlightenment, the tallest brick minaret tower in the world, mangrove forests, Bengal tigers, elephants.
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World
01.01 New Year
December 26.01, Republic Day
July 15.08, Independence Day
October 02.10, Gandhi Day
December 25.12, Christmas
Diwali (Hindu calendar)
Holi (Hindu calendar)
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (lunar calendar)
100 police
101, fire department
102, emergency medical care
108, helping children
1098, Child Protection Line
– Mahatma Gandhi, independence leader
– Rabindranath Tagore, writer, Nobel laureate
– Amitabh Bachchan, actor
– Sachin Tendulkar, cricketer
– Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister
– enter the states of Jammu and Kashmir without special permission
– photograph military installations
– to export antiques
– drinking alcohol in “dry” states (Gujarat, Bihar)
– visiting temples wearing shoes
– When meeting, it is customary to fold your palms and bow slightly (“namaste”)
– When entering the house, take off your shoes.
– Respect for elders is expressed in special forms of address
– Modest clothing is required in temples and sacred places.
– At weddings and celebrations it is customary to give money in an envelope.
– greeting / नमस्ते / namaste
– gratitude / धन्यवाद / dhanyavaad
– please / कृपया / kripya
– sorry / माफ कीजिए / maaf kijiye
– Where is the bus…? / Where is the bus…? / bas kahan hai
– How much is the ticket? / टिकट कितना है? / tiket kitna hai
– pharmacy / pharmacy / dava ki dukaan
- I need a doctor / mujhe doctor chahiye
– I need help / मुझे मदद चाहिए / mujhe madad chahiye
– call the police / पुलिस को बुलाइए / police ko bulaiye
– call an ambulance / एम्बुलेंस बुलाइए / ambulance bulaiye
– very tasty! / बहुत स्वादिष्ट! /bahut swadisht
– the bill, please / बिल दीजिए / bil dijiye
– toast / आपकी सेहत के लिए! (To your health!) / aapki sehat ke liye
– joke / In India, the train is longer than your day! / india mein train tumhare din se lambi hai
First (in the world)
– The world's first university (Nalanda, 5th century AD)
– The world's first decimal notation system and the concept of zero (Indian mathematicians)
– The world's first surgical treatise (Sushruta Samhita, circa 6th century BC)
– The world's first democratic parliament in post-colonial Asia (1950)
– The world's first successful orbital launch to Mars on the first attempt (Mangalyaan mission, 2014)
– The world's first national park in Asia (James Corbett, 1936)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The largest democracy by population
– The largest film industry (Bollywood)
– The longest railway network under a single control
– The tallest statue in the world (Statue of Unity, 182 m)
– The largest population of tigers in the wild
– The largest digital payment system by number of users (UPI)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the most ancient centers of civilization (Indus civilization)
– One of the largest manufacturers of medicines and vaccines
– One of the fastest growing IT services markets
– One of the largest exporters of tea and spices
– One of the richest regions in biodiversity (Western Ghats, Sundarbans)
– One of the most famous centers of yoga and spiritual practices
– One of the largest mobile communications markets
– One of the most active participants in space programs among developing countries
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest number of people living in poverty (in absolute numbers)
– The highest mortality rate from air pollution
– The highest road fatality rate among large countries
– The highest burden on the healthcare system in terms of the number of patients per doctor
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of child malnutrition
– One of the highest levels of gender inequality
– One of the highest levels of river pollution (Ganges, Yamuna)
– One of the highest levels of urban overcrowding (Mumbai, Delhi)
– One of the highest levels of informal employment
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to climate disasters (droughts, floods, cyclones)
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (curry, masala tea)
– Bollywood and music
– Cricket and sports
– History and culture
– Travel and attractions
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and religious conflicts
– Caste system
- Social problems
- Personal income
– visit the Taj Mahal
– Hiking in the Himalayas
– taste Indian cuisine
– participate in festivals
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