Such cities demonstrate India's rise as an economic and political powerhouse on the world stage. The buzzing cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi contain a melting pot of rapid economic development and technological innovation, with a notable example being the continually expanding telecommunications sector. For example, several generations often live under one roof, and it is not uncommon to find animals such as cows or dogs freely roaming public streets and villages. Generally, there is a very large cultural tolerance for crowding. This influences how the idea of privacy is understood, as it is rarely available, sought after or indulged in. Both provide irrigation for farmlands, a method of transportation and are considered sacred to many followers of Hinduism.Īs India has one of the largest populations in the world, public and private spaces are often densely populated. Nature plays a vital role in India – especially rivers such as the Ganga (or ‘Ganges’) in the north and Godavari in the central and southeast. Meanwhile, tropical jungles, rainforests, coastal plains, islands and beaches distinguish the south. Northern India is characterised by the snowy mountain range of the Himalayas and the Great Indian (Thar) Desert. India’s geography and climate is incredibly diverse. Moreover, a considerable amount of pride stems from India's rich artistic cultural exports of music, fine arts, literature and spirituality (especially the practice of yoga). For example, the country’s agricultural expansions and technological advancements in infrastructure, science and engineering are sources of pride. Generally speaking, Indians tend to have a strong sense of pride in the distinctiveness and diversity of their culture. However, there are common themes and principles that contribute to the values, attitudes, beliefs and norms of the dominant society. In recognition of this large demographic diversity, the following descriptions are not intended to represent every Indian person. India is home to over a billion people, accommodating incredible cultural diversity between languages, geographic regions, religious traditions and social stratifications.
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