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We have the best of Indian foods for you from our great vendors. Choose from Geeta, and Sharwood's. See 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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