Modern India imbibes the tradition, culture and values from the ancient world, while progressing as developed economies in the world.

Modern India emerging from it glorious past continues its legacy with the progress towards better economy, education, science & technology, art & culture. Indian culture is a perfect blend of the past and the present, where different traditions, religions and cultures maintain a harmonious existence. Welcome aboard, as we take you on a voyage to India.

Culture

Unity in diversity can be truly witnessed in India. Even though this vast country exhibits huge cultural differences yet common interests brings people together in perfect harmony. Sports and cinema are two unique aspects that pull crowds together.

India’s cinematic excellence Bollywood and big games like cricket are a way to celebrate the unity. Excited crowds hoard around television shops during the games. English football is equally popular in India.

Singing and dancing are the prominent aspects of the Indian culture, from folk songs and traditional dances to hip-hop, jazz and ballet are equally enjoyed. Popular film music and films are hot topic of conversation, whether it’s the farmer or swanky business owner.

Politics

Modern India takes more interest in their country’s politics as compared to other countries on the globe. This can be attributed to the exciting Indian political history filled with series of invasions, assassinations, revolutions, corruption and wars.        

Religion

The modern India still holds the ancient religious and spirituality verve, as the day begins with early morning prayer (Pooja). These are observed in shrines, temples, homes, buses, cars and shops. 

However, in the modern society, the age-old caste system is soon losing out. Today, people are considered equal irrespective of caste and creed. Hinduism being the chief religion in India equally welcomes and respects other religions existing in the country.

Traditions

Modern India is a melting pot of age-old traditions and new age technology, money and western influence. Indian society is joint-family oriented where uncles, aunts, parents, grandparents and children live together. It is highly inconceivable to find Indians remain single after 25. Even ater their marriage sons with their brides tend to stay with their parents. The extended family is of great importance as well. On the contrary, modern woman not only looks after the house but also makes active business decisions. Many Indian women fly planes and are employed in the computer technology sector.

Cuisine

Mughals, British, French and Portuguese influenced the Indian cuisine and several gourmet dishes like Mughlai evolved. In addition to local Indian dishes like vada pao and idli, modern India feasts on continental food like pizza, pasta, burgers as well.

Despite this diversity, unifying threads emerge as the varied uses of spices make an integral part of food preparation, and create unique flavours, aromas and taste.

Indian spices and cuisine are most popular and sought after across the globe. Historically, spice trade between India and Europe fuelled the Arab trader dominance to a wider extent that European explorers like Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus set out to find new trade routes with India leading to the Age of Discovery.