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We have the best of Indian foods for you from our great vendors.
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Coronation
Chicken Recipe
Some Interesting Facts About India
- The name `India’ is derived from the River Indus, the
valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan
worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
- India is the world's largest democracy.
- India is the largest English speaking nation in the
world.
- The number system was invented by India. Aryabhatta was
the scientist who invented the digit zero.
- The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail,
Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch
is 2444 meters above sea level.
- India has the most post offices in the world!
- Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to
the world.
- The World's first university was established in
Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied
more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was
one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
Source: www.indianchild.com and
www.nriol.com
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