Geography
Heavy winds that bring torrential rains to the region
had colonial rule over India for 200 years
Great Britan
Main denomination of currency in India
Indian Rupee
3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root, ½ teaspoon white sugar, salt to taste, 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 cup plain yogurt, ¾ cup coconut milk, ½ lemon, juiced, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Indian Curry
celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the triumph of good over evil, usually falling in March. It is a vibrant, two-day Hindu festival rooted in ancient legends like Prahlad and Holika, symbolizing spiritual renewal, friendship, and the victory of devotion
Holi
Tallest mountain in the world located in the Himalayan Mountains.
Mount Everest
The first leader to be elected after India gained its independence in 1947
Jawaharlal Nehru
Value of the Indian Rupee to the US dollar
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a rich, slow-cooked stew originating from the Mughal era, widely considered the national dish of Pakistan.
Nihari
Traditional wear varies by region, commonly including sarees, salwar kameez, and lehengas for women, and kurtas, sherwanis, or dhotis for men.
Indian Clothing
A sacred River where offerings are given and is highly polluted
Ganges River
Daily Double
Daily Double
textiles and IT services
Major Indian Exports
is a spicy, tangy tribal delicacy from Chhattisgarh and Odisha made by grinding red weaver ants and their eggs with spices. It features a sharp, citrusy flavor from formic acid and is prepared by mixing crushed ants with chilies, ginger, garlic, coriander, and sometimes tomato.
Chaprah
boasts unique traditions like dressing a fish in a sari to be "cut" as a wedding ritual (muskata)
Bangladesh
Was the name of Bangladesh before 1971
East Pakistan
was a war fought by the Sri Lankan government comprised of mostly Sinhalese against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Sri Lankan Civil War
live off coconuts and Fish as 90% of their diet
The Maldivians
Cannot be eaten in 80% of Indian States.
Beef
is a national holiday in India celebrated annually on October 2nd to honor the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". The day commemorates his legacy of truth, non-violence (ahimsa), and peace, and is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Ghandi Jayanti
The name of island chains much like the Maldives
Archipalego
Elected in 2008 to retain their monarchy as a Constitutional Monarchy.
Bhutan
Celebrates the Highest GDP in South Asia
India
A hot drink made with tea leaves, yak butter, and salt, commonly served in homes and monasteries in Bhutan
Suja
An antiquated practice still utilized by many of the South Asian countries to strategically bind families
Arranged Marriage