India is a vast and diverse country. Extreme diversity, which permeates its culture, language, ethnicity, climate and geography, both fascinates and baffles a visitor. Located in South Asia, the country takes pride on being the largest democracy and second most populous country of the world. India is also the land of ancient civilizations. The earliest archaeological findings of human habitation has been traced back to 7000 BC. The country is believed to be the birthplace of four major religions of the world Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. The country was under Islamic occupation from 8th Century to 18th Century, before coming under the British rule. India attained independence in 1947 after a prolonged struggle. Mother nature has bestowed natural beauty generously to India. Mountains, desert, jungles and beaches, it...
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See AllA million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good
Pull the plug on Panda?
As the symbol of China and the logo of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, panda gets a special treatment in wildlife conservation efforts. Chris Packham believes it's time to invest the money funding the pandas elsewhere. HelloWorld examines whether pandas are worth keeping, despite the cost.
Technology inspires volunteering
After typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been used to dispatch information on relief organizations, evacuation sites and supplies needed by flood victims. Hello World checks on technology's role in disaster alleviation and prevention.
Asia's weirdest foods
Asia's most famous delicacies such as dried lizard, baked snakes and rotten tofu might not raise everyone's appetite equally. HelloWorld brings you the weirdest foods from all over Asia.