India at a Glimpse
India is a land of many names and many facets. Also called Bharat and Hindustan, lndia, as it is known today, derives the name from the river Indus. The cradle of one of the world's most ancient civilizations, this incredible country is home to more than 1027 million people! The largest democracy in the world, India has twenty-nine States and nine Union Territories. Seventh largest country in the world speaks hundreds of different languages and is uniquely secular.