15 Strange Things That Happen Only In India
India is one of the most interesting countries in the world without a doubt.
Even if you don’t know much about this Asian country, you have probably heard about how
diverse it is and that is enough to spark some interest!
Names like Swami Vivekananda, Aryabhatta and CV Raman can be associated with India, so
now you probably have an idea about the country.
So shall we point out 15 things that happen only in this strange and diverse country?
Number 1.
World’s largest family Alright people, here’s a task for you- Google
a man named Ziona Chana.
He is the head of the world’s largest family who is ‘blessed’ to have 39 wives!
Yea, you heard that right, he really has 39 wives!
Chana also has 94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren.
They live in a 100-room, four storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in
the Indian state of Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant communal dormitories. 181 members
in a family- can you beat that?
Oh but Ziona isn’t done yet, he is looking for more wives to expand his family to new
limits!
Number 2.
Cops get paid to grow moustaches Now this one is pretty bizarre!
Officials in Madhya Pradesh believe that men with mustaches are seen as more respectful
and hence cops in this Indian state are given a slight pay upgrade for having a moustache.
Though it may be only 30Rs, it adds up over time, right?
Maybe we should check the demand for hair supplements in the state!
Number 3.
Cows have ID cards While the rest of the world is used to the
idea of carrying their ID cards for a lot many reasons, we wonder how many countries
have thought about providing their animals with such a card!
Cows in West Bengal have their photo IDs to make sure they are not smuggled to Bangladesh
that touches border with this Indian state.
That’s a smart thought but it doesn’t stop here!
Indian Prime Minister has initiated a plan to assign unique 12-digit identification numbers
to 88 million cattle in India to ensure they are vaccinated on time and their breeding
cycles can be monitored and improved.
India is teaching us how our identity is rooted in our cattle’s!
Number 4.
Highest rate of vegetarianism India has one of the lowest rates of meat
consumption in the world.
With 38% Indians being vegetarians, the country has the highest rate of vegetarianism.
We can relate this to the religious mindedness of the people in India because some religions
emphasize on respect and non-violence to all forms of life.
Seems like it is time PETA moves its base from Virginia!
Number 5.
Spice bowl If you have ever tasted Indian food then the
first thing you noticed was the amount and variety of spices they use, right?
Now when we tell you that India is the world’s largest producer of spices, you’d probably
take this news without a pinch of salt.
Alright bad joke but come on, you’d agree that Indian spices are to die for!
Out of 109 spices listed by ISO, India produces around 75 spices and accounts for about half
the global spice trade.
Aren’t you craving a spicy Indian snack now?
Number 6.
Second largest English speaking country 125 million people in India speak English
and that brings them on the 2nd spot of largest English speaking countries!
And you thought this list would see US, Australia, Canada and UK on the top spots!
Though US does make it to the first spot, India follows it bypassing the other countries.
But this isn’t the big news here.
The real thing is that this huge number of English speakers in the country make for only
10% of their population, like seriously!
Number 7.
Low divorce rate About 50% marriages in the US end in a divorce,
you already know that so what is new?
Nothing new about US, that was just a point of reference here- it’ll help you understand
the contrast when we say that only 13 marriages out of 1000 in India ever end with the D word!
This proves that India has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world.
What’s the secret to their marital stability?
Well, marriage in India is not just an official agreement but is seen as a holy union and
is thus not insulted in court!
Number 8.
World’s major religions Many people mistake India for a Hindu nation,
but it can’t be farther from truth!
Though 80% Indians follow Hinduism, you would find people from various religions residing
together with affection and respect.
The rest 20% comprise of people practicing Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity
and various others!
Where else do you find such diversity in religion and cultures?
Number 9.
Golden ladies Would you believe us if we told you that Indian
housewives own 11% of world’s gold?
That might sound bizarre but people, every bit of it is true!
11% guys, that’s more than the combined stocks of the USA, Switzerland, Germany, and
the International Monetary Fund.
And you know what?
Indian women consider gold as perceived wealth and won’t sell it off until a huge monetary
crisis hits.
The country is home to the Golden temple in the city of Amritsar which is coated with
layers of gold!
We just figured our next vacation destination!
Number 10.
Doors without locks In the Indian town of Shani Shignapur, you
will know how religious people are and how much they trust God to punish the culprits
themselves.
The houses and shops in the town have no doors or locks on them because people have faith
in God and believe that even if a robbery occurs, God Shani himself will punish him
by turning him blind.
Religiousness taken to the next level!
Number 11.
Love Commandos What image comes to your mind when you hear
the words Love Commandos?
Yes, people who are protecting love and lovers!
Now why does India need such people?
Well, many of the Indian families are against the idea of love marriages and especially
the inter-caste ones.
So such couples run away from their families but end up getting killed by them.
We really said that!
Now do you understand why Indians need this non-profit force- yes, to save the youth in
love!
Number 12.
Most expensive house Ever heard about Mukesh Ambani?
He is the chairman of Reliance Industries but that’s not why we brought him up.
He is the owner of Antilia- a private home in South Mumbai and is valued over $1 million!
The 27 storey building is deemed to be the world's most expensive residential property,
after Buckingham Palace, which is designated as a crown property and is thus the world's
most expensive private residential property!
And you thought Indians were poor?
Number 13.
Avoiding civilization The Sentinel Islands in the Bay of Bengal
is one of the last places on the planet that remain untouched by modern civilization.
The Sentinels are hunters by profession and hate any unwanted contact from the outside
world, making these islands one of the hardest places to visit.
Anyone that has tried to visit this place has been killed, rendering this place unchanged
for hundreds of years.
We are scared!
Number 14.
Wedding detectives Arranged marriages are very prevalent in the
country, so much so that love marriages are even a taboo in some cultures!
Since parents look for a spouse for their children, they leave no stone un-turned to
get the best deal and they go to the extent of hiring private detectives in the process!
Yes, people shell out money to get an insight into their prospective groom or bride’s
bad habits and past relationships.
Concern or creepy, what would you call it?
Number 15.
Innovative India India is a land of innovation and pioneers.
The world owes India for the introduction to the game of chess.
The Indian name of this game is Chaturanga, which literally means four divisions of an
army, namely elephants, cavalry, chariots and infantry.
Indian inventors are also responsible for other great inventions like cataract surgery,
wireless communication, fiber optics metallurgy, cotton cultivation and everyday items such
as buttons rulers, weight scales & the flush.
That's one long list!
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