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Western Influences and Indian Uniqueness

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December 4th 2005
Geo: 19.048, 73.0828While traveling, it is always interesting for us to note what Western influences have crept into a country. In Taipei it is the 7-11s on every street corner; Starbucks has staked a claim in Thailand; and of course, McDonalds and fast food is everywhere. It is not too surprising that western influence can also be found in India.I'm embarrassed to admit it, but yes, I h ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more