Greater India was the
historical extent of Indian culture beyond the Indian subcontinent. ... India
is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and other religions.
Collectively known as Indian religions. Indian religions are a major form of
world religions along with Abrahamic ones
Jawaharlal Nehru aimed "to convert India's economy into that of a modern state and to fit her into the nuclear age and do it quickly." Nehru understood that India had not been at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, and hence made an effort to promote higher education, and science and technology in India.
Wildlife of India. India boasts a variety of species and organisms. ... It is home to Bengal and Indochinese tigers, Indian lions, deer, pythons, wolves, foxes, bears, crocodiles, wild dogs, monkeys, snakes, antelope species, varieties of bison and the Asian elephant.
India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex and massive Jama Masjid mosque, plus Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga centre and base for Himalayan trekking.